1. a Brazilian mod band from São Paulo;
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1. a Brazilian mod band from São Paulo;
2. an American doo-wop group of the 1950s.
1. With the fragmentation of São Paulo's independent music scene in the 80's and 90's brazilian scenario, underground bands turned their attention to a revivalist wave similar to Brazil's South cities, ready to rescue the values of sixties sound to result into a contemporary, modern fresh sound between top notch mainstream radio and total anonymity.
The Charts - name inspired from a Atlantic Records LP compilation - influenced by the mod groups from the 60's, tons of Motown/Stax-oriented R&B, Soul Music and 60's Garage bands, turned feedbacks into breaths of fresh air, metropolis-esque poetry walking side by side with rhythm beats in synch with dancerfloors and young souls along São Paulo - through the hands of guitarist and singer Flavio Telles, bassist Sandro Garcia and drummer Roberto Tomé.
The band released "Carbônicos" (Carbonic), their first record, on Suck My Discs records, owned by journalists Alex Pucci and Celso Antunes. From 1990 to 1999 the band released two demo tapes (re-released later on compilation "Pappon Studio Sessions" recorded in Thomas Pappon studio) and a second album, "São Paulo em PB" (São Paulo in B/W).
Their first album is still, after almost 20 years, acclaimed and remembered with enthusiasm among fans and newcomers, as well as the solo careers of the band members.
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2. The Charts were an American doo-wop group of the 1950s, most famous for their recording "Deserie".
The group formed as The Thrilltones in Harlem, New York in 1956, and comprised teenagers Joe Grier (lead), Stephen Brown (first tenor), Glenmore Jackson (second tenor), Leroy Binns (baritone), and Ross Buford (bass). They acquired a manager, Les Cooper, who had previously been a member of various R&B groups, and who changed their name to The Charts.
They were signed to the Everlast label, owned by Bobby Robinson's brother Danny, who released their first single "Deserie" in May 1957. The song's authorship was credited to Cooper and Johnson, although singer Joe Grier later claimed that he had written the song along with the group's other material. The record was a local hit, although it failed to make the national R&B charts, and was later featured on many compilations of doo-wop classics.
After a few more singles for Everlast, the original Charts disbanded in 1958 when Grier went into the service. On his return, he took up the saxophone, and featured on the 1962 instrumental hit by Les Cooper and his group the Soul Rockers, "Wiggle Wobble" (# 22 pop, # 12 R&B).
Brown and Binns kept the group's name going for several years with new members. They released an updated version of "Deserie" in 1967, retitled "Desiree", and continued touring and appearing at doowop revival concerts with various versions of The Charts until around 1983. Binns continued to perform with later versions of The Coasters and The Del Vikings.
"Deserie" was later recorded, as "Desiree", by Laura Nyro on her 1971 album Gonna Take a Miracle.
Desiree
The Charts Lyrics
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Don't know what you do to me,
You make my heart feel so free.
I'd like to know
Why do I love you so
Oh, my sweet Deserie.
My love for you, dear,
I could not console
So you captured my heart
right From the start
Oh, my sweet Deserie
Say you love me
Darling, say we'll never part
Your love for me, dear,
Lives in my heart
Tell me why
Should I make you mine
My Deserie
I love you
The Charts' song "Desiree" is an ode to a love that is all-consuming, overpowering and uncontrollable. The singer is entirely transfixed with his beloved Deserie, and can't seem to understand why he feels this way. The first two lines of the song set the tone, with the singer admitting that he loves Deserie so much he doesn't know what he would do without her. The subsequent line, "You make my heart feel so free," is an intriguing note as it is indicative of a love that is both liberating and confining.
The first verse culminates with the singer questioning his feelings for Deserie, saying "I'd like to know, why do I love you so?" This line encapsulates the central theme of the song - the singer's inability to fathom the depth and intensity of his love for Deserie. The next verse speaks of how Deserie has "captured" his heart from the start, inferring that it was love at first sight for the singer.
The chorus asks Deserie to declare her love, and for her to promise that they won't ever part. The final line of the chorus, "Tell me why should I make you mine," shows the singer's promise to be with Deserie. The song ends with a repeat of the chorus and the affirmation of love, "I love you."
Overall, The Charts' "Desiree" is a beautiful, romantic song about the encompassing nature of true love. The song speaks to anyone who has ever been in love and has found themselves overwhelmed by the lengths and depths of their emotional attachment to their beloved.
Line by Line Meaning
My darling, you know, I love you so,
I want you to know that I really love you with all my heart.
Don't know what you do to me,
I don't understand why but you have such a profound effect on me.
You make my heart feel so free.
When I am with you, I feel like I can be myself without any restriction.
I'd like to know
I have a strong desire to understand why I love you so much.
Why do I love you so
I really want to know why I love you so passionately and intensely.
Oh, my sweet Deserie.
You are the sweetest and most beautiful person I have ever met.
At my best to behold
I am at my best when I am with you, my dear.
My love for you, dear,
I really, really love you so much!
I could not console
Even when I am feeling down or low, my love for you remains unfazed and unchanged.
So you captured my heart
You have completely won my heart and all my love.
right From the start
From the very beginning, you had me hooked and I knew I loved you.
Oh, my sweet Deserie
I am so grateful to have met you, and I want to keep you in my life forever.
Say you love me
It would mean everything to me if you could tell me that you love me too.
Darling, say we'll never part
Promise me that we will always be together, forever and ever.
Your love for me, dear,
I am so grateful for your love, and it means the world to me.
Lives in my heart
Your love resonates in my heart and feeds my soul with all the happiness and joy that I could ever ask for.
Tell me why
Please tell me the reasons why you love me, so I can cherish them forever.
Should I make you mine
I want to make you mine forever, because you are the love of my life.
My Deserie
You are my everything, my love, and I thank my lucky stars every day that I have you in my life.
I love you
I love you more than anything, and I always will.
Contributed by Bentley S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@hawk7426
Without a doubt one of the best doo wop songs ever. I never get tired of hearing this song.
@kkmkendri
Truth
@stevevilinsky7464
ONE OF THE BEST DOO WOP CLASSICS EVER. FROM THE SUMMER OF 1957. IT ONLY REACHED NUMBER 88, BUT YOU HAVE TO UNDERSTAND THAT MOST OF THESE GROUPS AND ARTISTS WERE ON SMALL LABELS. THEY IN GENERAL WERE OWNED BY KNOCK AROUND GUYS AND HUSTLERS WHO HALF THE TIME WERE ETERNALLY BROKE, THEREFORE THEY WERE NEVER ABLE TO PROMOTE AND DISTRIBUTE THEM .
@leslier.3710
In San Francisco, in 1957- on KOBY radio station 1550 on the am dial- it reached at least #8. On the chart I recently found, it was "8 weeks on the chart, that 8th week it was #10 down from #8 . We all loved that song! THE BEST DOO WOP SONG EVER!
@geraldinemoss2380
This song was at every basement party when I was in high school. NYC
@hrodgers64
What can you say about a song that you've heard over and over again for 60 years and every time you hear it, you get chills.
@coffeeicecream1
So fabulous. These gentlemen could really sing. The stuff nowadays really sucks. Keep playing the oldies, They are the best. Many thanks.
@Oliveras1943
These were my black brothers from 115th street and lenox avenue, harlem , nyc. I saw them the week their record issued. Martin, harlem nyc.
@danielc.8875
We are dying hundreds per week from the fiftys. I only hope today's longer generation will play them once on a while, because there was so much love back then for your only girl. People dont stay together any more.
@JavierPerez-nf8si
I'm 27 and I grew up with oldies. Thanks to my grandpa. Love this music forever!!! Paul Perez. Aka..Perez!