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.
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http://www.trouserpress.com/entry.php?a=chords
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Hold on I'm coming
The Chords Lyrics
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Lean on me when times are bad
When the day comes and you're down
In a river of trouble and about to drown
Just hold on, I'm coming
Hold on, I'm coming
If you get cold, I will be your lover
Dont' have to worry, 'cause I'm here
Don't have to suffer, baby, 'cause I'm here
Just hold on, I'm coming
Hold on, I'm coming
Hold on, I'm coming
Hold on, I'm coming
Reach out to me for satisfaction
Call my name for quick reaction
Baby, baby, yeah
Don't you ever feel sad
Lean on me when times are bad
When the day comes and you're down
In a river trouble and about to drown
Just hold on, 'cause I'm coming
Hold on, I'm coming
Just hold on, I'm coming
Hold on, I'm coming
Just hold on, I'm coming
Just hold on, hold on
The Chords's song "Hold On I'm Coming" is a soulful, upbeat song with lyrics that encourage someone to hold on and not give up when they are going through a difficult time. The song is about being there for someone and providing comfort during times of hardship. The lyrics suggest that the person singing the song will be there to offer support, love, and help in any way possible.
The song begins with the lines "Don't you ever feel sad/Lean on me when times are bad," indicating that the singer is offering a shoulder to cry on and a listening ear for someone who is going through a tough time. The next lines, "When the day comes and you're down/In a river of trouble and about to drown," suggest that the person is really struggling and needs help to stay afloat.
The chorus of the song repeats the lines "Just hold on, I'm coming" several times, emphasizing the message of the song. The verse "I'm on my way, your lover/If you get cold, I will be your cover" is particularly powerful and suggests that the person will be there to protect and care for the other person.
Overall, the song is a message of hope and support. It emphasizes the importance of having someone to turn to when things get difficult, and how a listening ear, a comforting hug, or even just a friendly smile can make all the difference in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't you ever feel sad
If you're ever feeling low
Lean on me when times are bad
You can rely on me for support when times are tough
When the day comes and you're down
If the day comes and you're feeling down
In a river of trouble and about to drown
If you're struggling and feel like you're about to give up
Just hold on, I'm coming
Hang on, I'm on my way
Hold on, I'm coming
Wait for me, I'm on my way
I'm on my way, your lover
I'm coming to be there for you as your partner
If you get cold, I will be your lover
If you start feeling lonely or isolated, I'll be there to keep you warm and comfort you emotionally
Dont' have to worry, 'cause I'm here
You don't have to worry about anything because I'm here with you
Don't have to suffer, baby, 'cause I'm here
You don't have to go through anything alone, I'm here to help you through it
Reach out to me for satisfaction
If you're in need of fulfillment or contentment, reach out to me
Call my name for quick reaction
If you need an immediate response, call out to me
Baby, baby, yeah
A term of endearment towards the person the singer is addressing
Just hold on, 'cause I'm coming
Wait for me, because I'll be there soon
Just hold on, hold on
Keep holding on and don't give up
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: David Porter, Isaac Hayes
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@nigeledgecome110
Great version of a classic song.... One of the best mod groups.
@ruthdixon7807
the mod revival in the late 70s produced some truly forgettable music, this being the exception.
@user-mo5bm3tl5s
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@Stuartycdi
great tune
@sandsoftime1954
Definitely not Sam and Dave for sure ,nevertheless this group had a nice sound. Their vocal style (call and return) is old school stuff, they did it well. Instrumentally their sound was loud and full and screamed Punk Rock.