Please not that… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least six groups called The Crescendos.
Please not that there is also a 1960s garage beat band from Whanganui, New Zealand, whose name is often "incorrectly corrected" into The Crescendos. They were actually called The Cresendos. Please scrobble accordingly.
1. a 1960s band from New Jersey, NJ, United States
2. a 1960s band from the United Kingdom
3. a 1960s rock band from Germany
4. a band from Nashville, TN, United States, formed in 1957
5. an early rock 'n roll band from Singapore that was popular in The Netherlands
Some more information on some of these bands...
1. The Crescendos, a New Jersey Band, recorded "A Fellow Needs a Girl" by Rogers and Hammerstein and an original song "Wild Cat", which was initially labeled "Black Cat" but changed. The song "Wild Cat" was a minor hit in LA along with a "A Fellow Needs a Girl". Both songs had air-play from WNJR, Newark, NJ by Danny Stiles, the Kat Man. The band consisted of 5 members; Tony Petronella (Sax & Vocal), Frankie Knox (Accorgan & Lead Vocals), Sal Luizza (Lead Guitar & Vocal), Tony Menichino (Standup Bass & Vocal) and Joe Pazsik (drums). The band played in the late 50s, early 60s. Their ages ranged from 12 to 17 years old. Frankie Knox, Tony Petronella and Sal Luizza were born in Newark, NJ.
5. The Crescendos were an early 1960s rock 'n roll band from Singapore, fronted by Susan Lim. They were the first band from Singapore to land an international recording contract, with the Philips record label in The Netherlands to be precise. This explains why The Crescendos gained some prominence in The Netherlands: their mixture of American rock 'n roll and Asian influences happened to be the the sound of the moment in The Netherlands, where early rock 'n roll was dominated by boys from the former Dutch colony of Indonesia. The Crescendos from Singapore were seen by many Dutch youngsters as one of their own 'Indorock' groups, which in fact they weren't. Best known single: 'Mr. Twister'.
Hawk Walk
The Crescendos Lyrics
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มันเปี่ยมด้วยหนามแหลมคมที่คอยทิ่มแทง
เธอเหมือนกุหลาบดอกนี้ สวยงามและดูร้อนแรง
ไม่กลัวอันตราย พร้อมเล่นกับไฟ
แต่อยากให้รู้แม้เธอจะดูสวยงาม
และต่อให้หนามแหลมคมมากมายเท่าไหร่
แต่ฉันจะบอกตรงนี้ ดอกไม้มันคือเชื้อไฟ
ไฟจะแผดเผาให้เธอไม่เหลืออะไร
แม้หัวใจของเธอ ความรักยิ่งร้อนยิ่งอันตราย
กุหลาบมันสวยในตัวของมัน รอยรักค่อยค่อยเป็นไป
ก่อนเธอจะไม่เหลืออะไร ถ้าไฟแผดเผา
ไม่อยากจะเห็นรักเธอต้องเป็นเชื้อไฟ
ไม่อยากจะเห็นหัวใจของเธอมอดลง
และฉันจะบอกตรงนี้ รักเร็วไม่เคยมั่นคง
และมันเหมือนไฟ มีแต่ผลาญทำลาย
ไฟจะแผดเผาให้เธอไม่เหลืออะไร
แม้หัวใจของเธอ ความรักยิ่งร้อนยิ่งอันตราย
กุหลาบมันสวยในตัวของมัน รอยรักค่อยค่อยเป็นไป
ก่อนเธอจะไม่เหลืออะไร ถ้าไฟแผดเผา
ไฟจะแผดเผาให้เธอไม่เหลืออะไร
แม้หัวใจของเธอ ความรักยิ่งร้อนยิ่งอันตราย
กุหลาบมันสวยในตัวของมัน รอยรักค่อยค่อยเป็นไป
ก่อนเธอจะไม่เหลืออะไร ถ้าไฟแผดเผา
The lyrics to The Crescendos' song "Hawk Walk" are about a beautiful rose that is dangerous due to its sharp thorns, just like a lover who may appear alluring but is actually hazardous. The singer compares the rose to a woman who is beautiful and hot-blooded, unafraid of danger and ready to play with fire. However, he also warns that the rose's beauty is only skin-deep and that its true nature is that of a source of fire. The singer advises the subject not to be careless, as fire is powerful and destructive.
The lyrics further reflect on the dangers of love and how it can consume a person like fire, leaving nothing behind. The singer emphasizes that he wants to see the object of his affection as a source of fire and not someone who is losing their passion or heart. He reminds the subject that love is unpredictable and can be destructive, just like fire.
Overall, the lyrics of "Hawk Walk" are a metaphor for the intense and volatile nature of love, comparing it to the beauty and danger of a rose.
Line by Line Meaning
The beautiful rose twirling around, making anyone admire it
The rose is an alluring sight, captivating the attention of those who see it
It is full of sharp thorns that prick and sting
Despite its beauty, the rose is dangerous due to the sharp thorns that can hurt anyone who touches it
You are like this beautiful, fiery rose
You are just like the rose in that you are alluring and vibrant, with a passionate energy
Not afraid of danger, ready to play with fire
You are bold and unafraid, willing to take risks and embrace the heat of passion
But I want you to know, no matter how beautiful you seem
Despite your outward beauty, I want to make clear that there is more to you than meets the eye
Even if there are countless sharp thorns
Even if you possess many hidden dangers or flaws
I will tell you this, the flower itself is the essence of fire
I want to make clear that the rose is a symbol of passion and fire
Do not lose heart, the fire burns bright
Do not be discouraged, for the fire within you still burns brightly and passionately
The fire will burn everything until there's nothing left of you
The intensity of your passion and love will consume everything else and leave only you behind
Even if your heart is dangerously ablaze with love
Even if your heart burns with a love that is intense and potentially dangerous
The rose itself is beautiful, with the scars of love slowly fading away
The rose, despite its dangers and flaws, still exudes beauty as it wears the marks of love that have gradually healed
Before there is nothing left of you, if the fire burns brightly
Before your passions completely consume you, as long as your fire continues to burn bright
I don't want to see love turn into a flame
I do not want love to become an all-consuming flame that destroys all else
I don't want to see your heart go out
I do not want you to lose your passionate fire and intensity
And I will tell you this, fast love is never certain
I want you to know that love that is quick and intense is never guaranteed to last
And it is like a flame, only causing destruction
Like a flame that consumes all in its path, love that is too intense can only bring ruin
The fire will burn everything until there's nothing left of you
The intensity of your passion and love will consume everything else and leave only you behind
Even if your heart is dangerously ablaze with love
Even if your heart burns with a love that is intense and potentially dangerous
The rose itself is beautiful, with the scars of love slowly fading away
The rose, despite its dangers and flaws, still exudes beauty as it wears the marks of love that have gradually healed
Before there is nothing left of you, if the fire burns brightly
Before your passions completely consume you, as long as your fire continues to burn bright
Writer(s): Dale Hawkins
Contributed by Mia I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.