Their collaboration with legendary songwriters Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller gave them a unique sound that was very humorous most of the time. Their first huge hit came with "Young Blood" and "Searchin'." They also had success with hits such as "Yakety Yak," "Charlie Brown," and "Little Egypt."
Gardner was still touring with The Coasters as late as 2005, although he is the only surviving original member. Gardner is now semi-retired and has handed the reins over to his son Carl Jr.
In 1987, they were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, thus becoming the first group to be inducted (the other inductees at the time were solo acts). In 2000, they were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall Of Fame. In 2004, "Young Blood" was #414 on Rolling Stone's Top 500 Songs Of All Time. "Young Blood" and "Yakety Yak" were part of The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame's 500 Songs That Shaped Rock & Roll. The band's song "Down In Mexico" appears on the new film, Quentin Tarantino's Death Proof.
Besame Mucho Pt. I
The Coasters Lyrics
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Each time i cling to your kiss,
I hear music divine
Bésame mucho
Hold me my darling and say
That you′ll always be mine
This joy is something new
My arms enfolding you
Whoever thought i'd be
Holding you close to me
Whispering "it′s you i adore"
Dearest one
If you should leave me
Each little dream would take wing,
And my life would be through
Bésame mucho
Love me forever and make all my dreams come true
Bésame, bésame mucho
Como si fuera esta noche la última vez
Bésame mucho
Que tengo miedo perderte, perderte otra vez
Quiero tenerte muy
Cerca, mirarme en tus
Ojos, verte junto a mí
Piensa que tal vez
Mañana yo ya estaré
Lejos, muy lejos de ti
Bésame, bésame mucho
Como si fuera esta noche la última vez
Bésame mucho
Que tengo miedo perderte, perderte después
In the first two verses of "Besame Mucho," the singer is expressing their intense love and desire for their partner. The phrase "Bésame, bésame mucho" translates to "Kiss me, kiss me a lot," which signifies the longing for physical affection. The kiss is described as divine, as it brings about a musical, almost transcendental experience. The singer requests to be held by their beloved and reassured of their eternal love and commitment. This newfound joy of being in each other's arms is described as a thrill that the singer has never experienced before. The lyrics convey a sense of surprise and gratitude for finding such deep connection.
The next verse introduces a sense of vulnerability and fear of losing their partner. The singer declares that if their beloved were to leave, all their dreams and hopes would vanish. The line "And my life would be through" illustrates how central their partner is to their existence and happiness. The request to "Love me forever and make all my dreams come true" showcases the singer's deep longing for a lasting and fulfilling relationship.
In the second part of the song, the singer continues to express their fear of losing their partner. The line "Como si fuera esta noche la última vez" translates to "As if tonight were the last time," emphasizing the urgency and intensity of their desire. The singer is afraid of losing their beloved again and wants to cherish every moment together. They express their longing to be close and look into their partner's eyes, as well as the fear of tomorrow when they might be separated. The line "Lejos, muy lejos de ti" translates to "Far, far away from you," adding to the sense of impending separation.
In summary, "Besame Mucho" is a song about intense love, desire, and the fear of losing a cherished partner. The lyrics capture the joy and thrill of finding someone to adore, while also expressing the vulnerability and longing for a lasting connection. It's a plea to be loved, kissed, and held tightly, with the fear of a potential future without the beloved. The song conveys a powerful mix of passionate emotions, gratitude, and the hope for eternal love.
Line by Line Meaning
Bésame, bésame mucho
Kiss me, kiss me a lot
Each time i cling to your kiss,
Every time I hold onto your kiss,
I hear music divine
I experience a heavenly melody
Hold me my darling and say
Embrace me, my loved one, and declare
That you'll always be mine
That you will forever be mine
This joy is something new
This happiness is a fresh sensation
My arms enfolding you
My arms tightly embracing you
Never knew this thrill before
Never experienced this excitement previously
Whoever thought i'd be
Someone could have never imagined that I would be
Holding you close to me
Holding you intimately near me
Whispering "it's you i adore"
Murmuring "it is you whom I admire greatly"
Dearest one
My most beloved
If you should leave me
In the event that you were to depart from me
Each little dream would take wing,
Every small dream would fly away
And my life would be through
And my existence would come to an end
Love me forever and make all my dreams come true
Continue to love me eternally and fulfill all my aspirations
Como si fuera esta noche la última vez
As if this night were the last time
Que tengo miedo perderte, perderte otra vez
Because I am afraid of losing you, losing you again
Quiero tenerte muy
I want to have you very
Cerca, mirarme en tus
Close, to look at myself in your
Ojos, verte junto a mí
Eyes, to see you next to me
Piensa que tal vez
Consider that perhaps
Mañana yo ya estaré
Tomorrow I might already be
Lejos, muy lejos de ti
Far away, very far away from you
Como si fuera esta noche la última vez
As if this night were the last time
Bésame mucho
Kiss me a lot
Que tengo miedo perderte, perderte después
Because I am afraid of losing you, losing you later
Writer(s): Consuelo Velazquez
Contributed by Blake D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.