2. An American doo wop group, whose lone hit was "Sh-Boom", ranked #215 on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Songs Of All Time. The Chords were a 1950s American doo wop group, whose lone hit was "Sh-Boom". They are sometimes mistakenly cited as the first R&B group of the 1950s to reach the pop charts. Although both versions of the song Sh-Boom (by The Chords and by The Crew-Cuts) were huge hits, it is the song Gee, released by The Crows in June 1953, that is properly credited with the honor of being the first Rock n’ Roll hit by a rock and roll group. The Chords - Carl (lead) and Claude Feaster (baritone), Jimmy Keyes (first tenor), Floyd "Buddy" McRae (second tenor) and Ricky Edwards (bass) - formed in 1951 in the Bronx, New York, but were not discovered until three years later, when they were spotted singing in a subway station, a performance that ultimately landed them a recording contract with Atlantic Records' Cat Records label. Jerry Wexler, Atlantic's A&R man, had the Chords cover a Patti Page hit, "Cross Over the Bridge" (it was also covered by The Flamingos for the Chance Records label), but it was the B-side, "Sh-Boom," a vocal tune with an a cappella catchy introduction that caught the imagination. A cover version later done by a white group called The Crew-Cuts, attempted to add their own spin on the song by seemingly adding nonsensical syllables ("shh-boom, shh-boom, yadda da da yadda da da da da da") that caused considerably more commotion. However the words ("Yadda da da yadda da da da da da") were never sung in the original version by the Chords. By the end of June 1954, "Sh-Boom" had climbed up the charts nationwide, charting on both the R&B (number three) and pop (number nine) lists, a nearly unprecedented feat for its time. For all practical purposes - along with The Crows' 1954 hit "Gee" (another upbeat B-side hit that DJs flipped over) - "Sh-Boom" introduced the white audience to black R&B music for the first time. [NOTE: The Crows "Gee" first appeared on the Billboard charts in March, 1954. While both versions of "Sh-Boom" were influential, better candidates for the first, or most influential song, by a black act to cross-over from the R&B charts to the pop charts, are The Dominoes' "Sixty Minute Man" which made it to #17 of the pop charts in 1951, and The Orioles' "Crying in the Chapel", #11 in 1953]. Not everyone thought the song was a precursor of good things to come. Peter Potter, host of TV's popular "Juke Box Jury", was seemingly aghast at the state of this then-new trend in pop music and attacked "Sh-Boom" asking if anyone would remember the admittedly demented ditty in five, let alone 20 years time and whether any record label would even think to re-release it in the future. Atlantic released numerous additional singles which mostly failed to chart. A last gasp attempt to resurrect the act came in mid 1955 when the group renamed themselves the Sh-Booms after their one big hit. The Chords/Chordcats/Sh-Booms went through several personnel changes during the late 1950s, recording a handful of forgettable records for Vik Records in 1957, and eventually returned to Atlantic in 1960 for one last recording before slipping away into the ether of time.
1. The British 1979 Mod Revival band called "The Chords" consisted of Chris Pope, Martin Mason, Billy Hassett, and Brett Ascott. The Chords story starts with cousins Billy Hassett and Martin Mason rehearsing Beatles and Who songs, etc, together at school. Via a New Musical Express advert Chris Pope joins in January 1978. They spend the year writing, rehearsing and playing a couple of gigs. They also fail to become the band in Quadrophenia - too loud apparently!. With the dawn of 1979 Paul Halpin (the original drummer and eventual road manager) is replaced with Brett (Buddy) Ascott. Buddy adds the final element the band is looking for. A powerhouse drummer with far too much energy and a desire to be Keith Moon, Buddy is the final link in the chain. By the end of March the band are playing the Wellington in Waterloo to packed crowds. In the audience are Paul Weller, NME and Polydor. This helps the band secure more gigs and an important support slot to The Jam.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9P9-swHFctk
http://www.discogs.com/artist/658528-Chords-The-2
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Chords
http://www.chrishunt.biz/features54.html
http://www.trouserpress.com/entry.php?a=chords
http://www.thechords.co.uk/
https://myspace.com/thechordsuk
Could It Be
The Chords Lyrics
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yeh 好像很久没有听到你的消息了
我只希望你能过得很好就好了
谢谢你曾经那么爱我后来也恨我了
不管你怎么说我怎么骂我
我都扛了
都是我不好 都是我太花
都是我太瞎
那空荡荡的房子
只有一张床
谢谢你在我最落魄的时候在我身旁
我想让全世界的人都知道我爱你
你也让全世界的人
都知道我对不起你
不是我不够成熟
而是我就是爱玩
不是我还没长大
而是我就是这样
不是你想要怎样我就应该变成怎样
不是你每天盼望圣灵就会全身充满
不是你每天祷告每个礼拜去教堂
把整本圣经读完人生就会功德圆满
Let it be 一切都会过去
放下所有仇恨 勇敢活下去
回到最初一无所有的自己
Let it be 没什么过不去
不过就是人生必出的考题
最大的敌人永远都是自己
让他去 就让他去
就让他去 随风远去
再见吧心魔
再见吧所有想要吞噬我的恶魔
我已经受够
不允许你再干扰我的生活
永远不回头
浪子要往前走
那一片蔚蓝充满白绒云朵的天空
是不是要告诉我至少我们还有梦
是不是非得 经历过玩命关头
人才会真正懂得学会珍惜和拥有
灵魂才会真正回到最初的初衷
谁在看 喔谁在叹
喔谁又成了谁的大笑话
谁能够将心比心 放过自己一马
一马当先的冲锋的没在怕
Let it be 一切都会过去
放下所有仇恨 勇敢活下去
回到最初一无所有的自己
Let it be 没什么过不去
不过就是人生必出的考题
最大的敌人永远都是自己
让他去 就让他去
就让他去 随风远去
让他去 就让他去
就让他去 随风远去
The lyrics of The Chords's song "Could It Be" delve deep into themes of love, regret, self-reflection, and growth. The singer expresses a sense of longing and nostalgia at the beginning, reminiscing about a past love and the mixed emotions that came with it. The lyrics convey a sense of acceptance, acknowledging both the love and the hurt that were experienced in the relationship. There is a sense of gratitude for the memories shared and an acknowledgment of personal faults and mistakes.
The singer reflects on their own shortcomings and acknowledges their reckless behavior, yet also affirms the intensity of the love they once felt. The imagery of an empty house with only a bed speaks to the loneliness and vulnerability experienced during a difficult period in their life, highlighting the significance of the presence of the past lover during that time. Despite the hurt caused, there is a desire to let the world know about the love that was once felt, as well as the regret and apology for any wrongdoing.
The chorus of "Let it be" serves as a mantra for moving forward and letting go of grudges and bitterness. The lyrics emphasize the idea of facing life's challenges bravely and returning to one's true self, stripped of all possessions and pretenses. There is an acceptance of the inevitability of struggles and the acknowledgement that the biggest enemy one faces is oneself. The imagery of a blue sky filled with fluffy clouds symbolizes hope and dreams, hinting at the possibility of a brighter future and the importance of cherishing what one has.
The final verses of the song convey a sense of resolution and determination to break free from past demons and negative influences. The refusal to be held back by the past, the commitment to moving forward, and the decision to leave behind anything that threatens inner peace and progress are all evident in the lyrics. There is a call to embrace new beginnings and to push forward bravely, with an underlying message of self-forgiveness and the courage to face challenges head-on. The repeated refrain of "Let it be" serves as a powerful reminder to release the burdens of the past and to embrace the uncertainties of the future with resilience and determination.
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@mirandak3273
This is an early genre of Rock ‘n Roll called’Do-Wop.’
This was the first Do-Wop record to chart on the White pop charts.
It’s not the first song of this style, just the first as I described above. The style of music has deep roots. I’d say a precursor artist of note was The Ink Spots, who were ending a 20 year career of vocal songs when Sh-Boom charted in 1954.
You have it right about the A Capello nature. This was a Black music of young urban teenagers who couldn’t afford instrumentation but wanted to do close harmony R&B songs. The trope is of a small group singing on a street corner and imitating R&B instruments, including drums, with nonsense scat words like ‘do’ and ‘wop.’
I’d say the best Do-Wop group were the Platters but the best song is the cover of “I Only Have Eyes For You” by the Flamingos.
By the late 50s there were White kids doing Do-Wop, usually urban Italian kids. The most successful and famous was Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.
@MacKNoPro
[Intro]
Life could be a dream
Life could be a dream
Do do do do, sh-boom
[Chorus]
Life could be a dream (Sh-boom)
If I could take you up in paradise up above (Sh-boom)
If you would tell me I'm the only one that you love
Life could be a dream, sweetheart
[Verse 1]
Hello, hello again
Sh-boom and hopin' we'll meet again
Boom (Ba-boom)
[Refrain]
Day dong da ding-dong
A-lang-da-lang-da-lang
Ah, whoa, whoa, bip
Ah bi-ba-do-da-dip, whoa
[Chorus]
Life could be a dream (Sh-boom)
If only all my precious plans would come true (Sh-boom)
If you would let me spend my whole life lovin' you
Life could be a dream, sweetheart
(Do do do do, sh-boom)
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[Bridge]
Every time I look at you
Something is on my mind
If you do what I want you to
Baby, we'd be so fine
[Chorus]
Oh, life could be a dream, sh-boom
If I could take you up in paradise up above, sh-boom
You'd tell me, darlin', I'm the only one that you love
Life could be a dream, sweetheart
Hello, hello again, sh-boom and hope we'll meet again, boom (Ba-boom)
[Refrain]
Day dong da ding-dong
A-lang-da-lang-da-lang
Ah, whoa, whoa, bip
Ah bi-ba-do-da-dip, whoa
[Bridge]
Life could be a dream
Life could be a dream, sweetheart
(Do do do do, sh-boom)
(Do do do do, sh-boom)
(Do do do do, sh-boom)
(Do do do do, sh-boom)
(Do do do do, sh-boom)
(Do do do do, sh-boom)
(Do do do do, sh-boom)
[Chorus]
Woah, life could be a dream, sh-boom
If I could take you up in paradise up above, sh-boom
You'd tell me, darlin', I'm the only one that you love
Life could be a dream, sweetheart
Hello, hello again, sh-boom and hope we'll meet again, boom (Ba-boom)
[Outro]
Day dong da ding-dong
Sha-lang-a-la-lang-a-la-lang-a-la-lang-a-la
Whoa, whoa, bip
Ah bo da do da dip, whoa
Life could be a dream, life could be a dream
Do do do do, sh-boom
@kristizayas81
Life could be a dream
Life could be a dream
Do-roo-do-do, sh-boom
Life could be a dream
Sh-boom, if I could take you to a paradise up above
If you will tell me I'm the only one that you love
Life could be a dream, sweetheart, hello, hello again
Sh-boom and hopin' we'll meet again, boom
Life could be a dream
If only all my precious plans would come true
If you would let me spend my whole life loving you
Life could be a dream, sweetheart (Do-roo-do-do, sh-boom)
Every time I look at you
Something is on my mind
If you do what I want you to
Baby, we could be so fine
Oh, life could be a dream
Sh-boom, if I could take you to a paradise up above
Sh-boom, and tell me, darling, I'm the only one that you love
Life could be a dream, sweetheart, hello, hello again
Sh-boom and hopin' we'll meet again, boom
Oh, life could be a dream
Life could be a dream, sweetheart
Do-roo-do-do, sh-boom
Do-roo-do-do, sh-boom
Do-roo-do-do, sh-boom
Do-roo-do-do, sh-boom
Do-roo-do-do, sh-boom
Do-roo-do-do, sh-boom
Do-roo-do-do, sh-boom
Whoa, life could be a dream
Sh-boom, if I could take you up to paradise up above
Sh-boom, and tell me, darling, I'm the only one that you love
Life could be a dream, sweetheart, hello, hello again
Sh-boom and hopin' we'll meet again, boom
Oh, life could be a dream
Life could be a dream
Do-roo-do-do, sh-boom. (i also copied this btw)
@leventtrolley9135
Life could be a dream
Life could be a dream
Do do do do, sh-boom
Life could be a dream (Sh-boom)
If I could take you up in paradise up above (Sh-boom)
If you would tell me I'm the only one that you love
Life could be a dream, sweetheart
Hello, hello again
Sh-boom and hopin' we'll meet again
Boom (Ba-boom)
Day dong da ding-dong
A-lang-da-lang-da-lang
Ah, whoa, whoa, bip
Ah bi-ba-do-da-dip, whoa
Life could be a dream (Sh-boom)
If only all my precious plans would come true (Sh-boom)
If you would let me spend my whole life lovin' you
Life could be a dream, sweetheart
(Do do do do, sh-boom)
Every time I look at you
Something is on my mind
If you do what I want you to
Baby, we'd be so fine
Oh, life could be a dream, sh-boom
If I could take you up in paradise up above, sh-boom
You'd tell me, darlin', I'm the only one that you love
Life could be a dream, sweetheart
Hello, hello again, sh-boom and hopin' we'll meet again, boom (Ba-boom)
Day dong da ding-dong
A-lang-da-lang-da-lang
Ah, whoa, whoa, bip
Ah bi-ba-do-da-dip, whoa
Life could be a dream
Life could be a dream, sweetheart
(Do do do do, sh-boom)
(Do do do do, sh-boom)
(Do do do do, sh-boom)
(Do do do do, sh-boom)
(Do do do do, sh-boom)
(Do do do do, sh-boom)
(Do do do do, sh-boom)
Woah, life could be a dream, sh-boom
If I could take you up in paradise up above, sh-boom
You'd tell me, darlin', I'm the only one that you love
Life could be a dream, sweetheart
Hello, hello again, sh-boom and hopin' we'll meet again, boom (Ba-boom)
Day dong da ding-dong
Sha-lang-a-la-lang-a-la-lang-a-la-lang-a-la
Whoa, whoa, bip
Ah bo da do da dip, whoa
Life could be a dream, life could be a dream
Do do do do, sh-boom
@THERSG16
“Oh, Stanley. If only you could see this.”
@blueshell0
This is the comment that deserves most likes
@luisrodrigodiazgarcia2208
Damn the nostalgia hits hard with this one
@gamerness0132
These are memories
@theatticaddict
@@jwaj what the fuck
@pablitomujica4109
😔🤝
@xanderremza9826
“Sorry babe, me and the boys are vibing to the Cars soundtrack.”
@saladking4106
@@venari13 cars is the og reference
@nancylozoya6200
Anthony’s RC Adventures dude cars is the only reference
@xanderremza9826
Anthony’s RC Adventures im punching the air rn