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://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Chords
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http://www.trouserpress.com/entry.php?a=chords
http://www.thechords.co.uk/
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Home Sweet Home
The Chords Lyrics
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Come home
Cause I'm feeling so alone
If you do the things I ask of you
I wouldn't have to feel so blue
So come home baby
Come home
Come home baby
Come home
Cause I'm feeling so alone
You know I've got special needs
So be nice if you please
So come home baby
Come home
Oh girl I'm so blue
Cause I really need you
If you'll only stay a while
I could love you in style
So come home baby
Come home
Come home baby
Come home
Cause I'm feeling so alone
You know I've got special needs
So be nice if you please
So come home baby
Come home
Oh girl I'm so blue
Cause I really need you
If you'll only stay a while
I could love you in style
So come home baby
Come home
The lyrics of The Chords' song "Home Sweet Home" express a desperate plea for a loved one to come back home. The repetition of "Come home baby, come home" throughout the song emphasizes the singer's longing and loneliness. The repetition also adds a sense of urgency, as if their emotional well-being depends on the other person's presence.
The opening lines, "Cause I'm feeling so alone, If you do the things I ask of you, I wouldn't have to feel so blue," reveal that the singer feels abandoned and neglected. They believe that if the other person fulfilled their requests, they would not experience such sadness. This could suggest a power dynamic in the relationship, with the singer feeling dependent on the other person's actions for emotional stability.
The lyrics "You know I've got special needs, so be nice if you please" further highlight the singer's vulnerability. It suggests that the singer requires something specific from the other person in order to feel loved or fulfilled. The request for kindness emphasizes the importance of empathy and understanding in the relationship.
The lines "Oh girl I'm so blue, cause I really need you, if you'll only stay a while, I could love you in style" convey the singer's deep longing and desire for the other person's presence. This demonstrates that their emotional state is strongly tied to the relationship, and they believe that their love could be expressed more fully if the other person returned.
Overall, The Chords' "Home Sweet Home" depicts a poignant plea for someone to come back home and fill the emptiness and loneliness in the singer's life. The lyrics portray a sense of dependence, vulnerability, and the belief that the relationship holds the key to emotional fulfillment and love.
Line by Line Meaning
Come home baby
I want you to come back to our shared space or residence, my dear
Come home
Please return to where we belong together
Cause I'm feeling so alone
My emotions are telling me that I am experiencing a deep sense of solitude
If you do the things I ask of you
By fulfilling the requests and wishes that I make, you have the power to change my emotions
I wouldn't have to feel so blue
The feeling of sadness and melancholy wouldn't prevail within me if you comply with my desires
So come home baby
In order to alleviate my loneliness, I implore you to return to where our love resides
Come home
Please come back to me
You know I've got special needs
You are aware that I have specific requirements and desires
So be nice if you please
Kindly exhibit benevolence and act in a considerate manner
Oh girl I'm so blue
My state of mind is characterized by profound sadness and desolation, my dear
Cause I really need you
Because I am in genuine need of your presence and affection
If you'll only stay a while
If you remain near me for a short period of time
I could love you in style
I possess the capability to express my love for you in a sophisticated and elegant manner
So come home baby
For the purpose of diminishing my feelings of loneliness, I implore you to return to where our love resides
Come home
Please come back to me
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Richard Mulvey
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