Other recordings included "Looking For My Baby" and "Kissing." Albums included Remember Me Baby, The Earls: Today, The Earls - Live, Earl Change, and Streets of the Bronx.
Biography [edit]The Earls are one of the New York City doo-wop success stories. Discovered singing on the street corner in front of subway station, the Earls took the original black doo-wop street corner harmony sound, and refined and expanded it for new audiences.
Larry Chance was the driving force behind the group's formation and success. Larry grew up in Philadelphia and attended high school with Chubby Checker, Frankie Avalon, and Danny Rapp of Danny and the Juniors. But it was not until 1957 that he moved with his parents to the Bronx after high school, that his musical career took off.
Chance formed a group at the Tecumsa Social Club, known as the Hi-Hatters. The group was Chance, Bob Del Din, Eddie Harder, Larry Palombo and John Wray. In the fall of 1959 they were singing in front of a subway station when Johnny Powers, who had a fledging record label, Rome Records, heard them. Powers took them into the recording studio. They paid to record four tracks as the Hi-Hatters.
About this same time, Chance picked the name the Earls at random out of a dictionary. Later, in 1959, the Earls lost their original member Larry Palombo in an army skydiving accident when his parachute failed to open during an exercise. In 1961, Rome released the Earls' first record – "Life is But a Dream" (Rome 101 – 1961) b/w "Lost Love" (and later released with "Whoever You Are" as the B-side). The group then performed with Murray the K and on Dick Clark's American Bandstand show. They released another record that year, "Looking For My Baby" (Rome 102) b/w "Cross My Heart".
In 1962, the group hooked up with Stan Vincent and recorded "Remember Then" for Old Town Records (Old Town 1130) b/w "Let's Waddle". It was a hit, peaking at #24 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1963. Chance co-wrote the group's next single "Never" b/w "I Keep A-Tellin You" (Old Town 1133–1963). The group scored another hit in 1963 on Old Town with "Eyes" b/w "Look My Way" (Old Town 1141). Later, a demo "I Believe" was released (Old Town 1149–1963) b/w "Don’t Forget".
Chance later had a brief solo career, recording "Let Them Talk". He returned to the Earls who, at that time, had two new members – Bob Moricco and Ronnie Calabrese. The group started playing their own instruments and, in 1967, recorded "If I Could Do It Over" b/w "Papa" (Mr. G 801 – 1967), and a track for ABC Records, "Its Been a Long Time Coming" b/w "In My Lonely Room" (ABC 11109–1967).
The group continued performing into the 1970s and, in 1977, they released a disco version of The Velvets' "Tonight (Could Be the Night)." By 1983, the group's personnel were Chance, Ronnie Calabrese, Colon Rello, Bobby Tribuzio and Tony Obert, and they recorded Larry Chance and the Earls – Today.
Former member Art Loria died October 23, 2010. He performed and recorded with the group for 8 years in the late 1980s and early 1990s. He was the writer of the groups tribute to Elvis song, "He's Alive. The song is also on LARRY CHANCE SINGS COUNTRY, a new album by Chance
Members
Larry Chance
Bobby Tribuzzio
Bobby Coleman
Past members
Jack Wray
Eddie Harder
Bobby Del-Din
Mike Mone
Larry Palumbo (died 1959)
Ronnie Calabrese
Art Loria (died 2010)
Bobby Coleman
Chris Cassone
Chuck Merizo
George Tuzzeo
A Sunday Kind Of Love
The Earls Lyrics
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A love to last past Saturday night
And I'd like to know it's more than love at first sight
I want a Sunday kind of love oh yeah
I want a love that's on the square
Can't seem to find somebody someone to care
And I'm on a lonely road that leads to nowhere
I do all my Sunday dreaming
And all my Sunday scheming
Every minute, every hour, every day
And I'm hopin' to discover
A certain kind of lover
Who will show me the way
And my arms need someone to enfold
To help keep me warm
When Mondays, and Tuesdays grow cold
And I need a love for all my life
To have and to hold
I need a Sunday kind of love
I do all my Sunday dreaming
And all my Sunday scheming
Every minute, every hour, every day
And I'm hopin' to discover
A certain kind of lover
Who will show me the way
And my arms need someone to enfold
To help keep me warm
When Mondays, and Tuesdays grow cold
And I need a love for all my life
To have and to hold
I need a Sunday kind of love
I don't want a Monday or a Tuesday
A Wednesday or a Thursday
Friday or Saturday
I don't want nothin' baby
I want a Sunday kind of love
The lyrics of "A Sunday Kind of Love" by The Earls express a longing for a deep and lasting love that extends beyond the fleeting romances of Saturday nights. The singer desires a love that goes beyond mere infatuation or love at first sight. They yearn for a genuine connection, a love that is honest and sincere. The line "I want a love that's on the square" suggests the desire for a relationship built on trust and mutual understanding.
The song portrays the singer's struggle in finding someone who truly cares for them. They feel lonely and lost, wandering down a road that seems to lead nowhere. They express their longing for a love that can fill that void, someone to hold and cherish. The reference to Sundays in the lyrics symbolizes a day of rest and serenity, paralleling the tranquility and security the singer seeks in a love relationship.
Throughout the song, the singer emphasizes the importance of finding this kind of love. They daydream and scheme about it, recognizing that it would provide them with guidance and fulfillment in their life. They seek the warmth and comfort of a love that can endure the colder days of the week. Ultimately, the lyrics convey the singer's desire for a love that will last a lifetime, emphasizing the need for a Sunday kind of love.
Line by Line Meaning
I want a Sunday kind of love
I desire a love that is special and enduring, like the joyous feeling of a sunny Sunday.
A love to last past Saturday night
I seek a love that goes beyond fleeting encounters and short-lived romances.
And I'd like to know it's more than love at first sight
I yearn for a love that develops gradually, proving its depth and sincerity.
I want a love that's on the square
I long for a genuine and honest love, built on trust and authenticity.
Can't seem to find somebody someone to care
I am struggling to find a person who genuinely cares about me and my happiness.
And I'm on a lonely road that leads to nowhere
I feel lost and isolated, traveling a path with no direction or purpose.
I need a Sunday kind of love
I require a love that brings warmth, joy, and fulfillment into my life, like a beautiful Sunday.
I do all my Sunday dreaming
I spend my moments of reflection and imagination, envisioning a perfect love.
And all my Sunday scheming
I engage in thoughtful planning and strategizing, hoping to create the ideal love story.
Every minute, every hour, every day
Constantly, without interruption, I yearn for the love I desire, dedicating myself to this longing.
And I'm hoping to discover a certain kind of lover
I am optimistic, searching for a specific type of partner who can fulfill my desires.
Who will show me the way
I am seeking someone who can guide me and teach me about true love and companionship.
And my arms need someone to enfold
I crave the physical embrace and comfort of someone who will hold me.
To help keep me warm when Mondays and Tuesdays grow cold
I desire a love that will provide solace and warmth during difficult times, when life feels cold and harsh.
And I need a love for all my life, to have and to hold
I am seeking a lifelong love, someone to cherish and embrace for the rest of my days.
I don't want a Monday or a Tuesday, a Wednesday or a Thursday, Friday or Saturday
I do not desire love that is limited to specific days of the week; I want a love that is continuous and timeless.
I don't want nothin' baby
I want something substantial and meaningful, not settling for emptiness or superficiality.
I want a Sunday kind of love
Once again, I express my longing for a love that brings happiness, fulfillment, and a sense of serenity, just like a beautiful Sunday.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: Anita Nye, Barbara Belle, Louis Prima, Stanley Rhodes
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