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From,
New Jersey
United States.
started in 1968
Signed to the Philadelphia International label by Leon Huff.
Members;
Jenny Holmes,
David Beasley,
James Tuten,
Clarence Vaughan
Formed in Camden, New Jersey, USA, and comprising Jenny Holmes, David Beasley, James Tuten and Clarence Vaughan, the Ebonys had minor success in the early 70s with a Dells -styled approach of baritone lead with answering falsetto second lead. The group was discovered by Gamble And Huff and recorded consistently for their Philadelphia International Records label in the early 70s, but achieved only two sizeable hits on the R&B charts, ‘You’re The Reason Why’ (number 10 R&B, number 51 pop) from 1971, and ‘It’s Forever’ (number 14 R&B, number 68 pop) from 1973. The group recorded for Buddah in 1976 with little success, with only a minor single, ‘Making Love Ain’t No Fun (Without The One You Love)’ (number 83 R&B), making the charts. It was their last chart record.
You're The Reason Why
The Ebonys Lyrics
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Baby, baby, baby, baby, baby
Just because of you (oh, yeah)
I'm a happy guy
You're the reason why
Just because of you
I'm a happy guy
I feel like a king
Sitting high on top of the world
If my heart could sing
I'd sing a love song to you, girl
You are my reason
That I feel this way
And every time I see you
I just wanna say
Just because of you (oh, yeah)
I'm a happy guy
You're the reason why
Just because of you
I'm a happy guy
You're the reason why
Feel like a tot
That found a brand new toy
All the love that you bring
You fill my heart with so much joy
You are my reason
That I feel this way
And I hope and I pray
You'll never take your love away
Baby, baby, baby, baby
Baby, baby, baby, baby, baby
Just because of you (oh, yeah)
I'm a happy guy
You're the reason why
(You make me feel so brand new)
Baby, baby, baby, baby
Baby, baby, baby, baby, baby
Just because of you (that's why)
I'm a happy guy
You're the reason why
(You make me feel so brand new)
Just because of you (that's why)
I'm a happy guy
(I just got to, got to love you)
You're the reason why, yeah
Baby, baby, baby, baby
Baby, baby, baby, baby, baby
Just because of you (oh, yeah)
I'm a happy guy (come on)
You're the reason why
The lyrics to The Ebonys' song "You're the Reason Why" are a declaration of love and appreciation for a significant other. The song opens with repetition of the word "baby" seven times, immediately setting a tender, loving tone. The lyrics then describe the effect the person has on the singer's life, singing about their happiness, feeling like a king, and being filled with joy. The chorus repeats the sentiment that the person is the reason for this newfound happiness, which is emphasized through the repetition of the phrase, "just because of you." The song ends with another repetition of "baby" and a reprise of the chorus, emphasizing the central message of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, baby, baby, baby
The singer repeats the word 'baby' four times to show his love and affection for his significant other.
Baby, baby, baby, baby, baby
The singer repeats the word 'baby' five times to emphasize how much he loves his significant other.
Just because of you (oh, yeah)
The singer is happy because of his significant other's existence.
I'm a happy guy
The singer feels content and joyful because of his significant other.
You're the reason why
The singer's significant other is the cause of his happiness.
I feel like a king
The singer feels important and powerful because of his significant other's love.
Sitting high on top of the world
The singer feels on top of the world, as if he can accomplish anything, because of his significant other's love.
If my heart could sing
The singer wishes he could express his love and gratitude through song.
I'd sing a love song to you, girl
The singer would express his love for his significant other through a musical tribute.
You are my reason
The singer's significant other is the only reason he feels happy and loved.
That I feel this way
The singer is expressing that he feels joyful and content because of his significant other's love.
And every time I see you
Every time the singer is in his significant other's presence, he feels better and happier.
I just wanna say
The singer wants to express his gratitude and love for his significant other verbally.
Feel like a tot
The singer feels young and innocent because of his significant other's love.
That found a brand new toy
The singer feels ecstatic and happy, as if he just found a new toy to play with.
All the love that you bring
The singer appreciates all the love and joy that his significant other brings to his life.
You fill my heart with so much joy
The singer's significant other fills his heart with immense joy and happiness.
And I hope and I pray
The singer expresses his wish and prayer that his significant other's love will never go away.
You'll never take your love away
The singer hopes his significant other will never stop loving him.
Just because of you (that's why)
The singer's happiness is solely because of his significant other's love.
You make me feel so brand new
The singer's significant other brings so much love and joy to his life that he feels renewed and refreshed.
I just got to, got to love you
The singer expresses his desire to love his significant other.
You're the reason why, yeah
The singer's significant other is the sole cause of his happiness.
Just because of you (come on)
The singer's happy demeanor is because of his significant other, and he invites others to join in on the happiness.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KENNETH GAMBLE, KENNY GAMBLE, LEON HUFF
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Marquesha Martin Lyrics to Youre The Reason WhyBa ba ba ba... yeah
Baby, baby, baby, baby
Baby, baby, baby, baby, baby
Just because of you (ooh, yeah)
I'm a happy guy
You're the reason why
Just because of you
I'm a happy guy
You're the reason why
I feel like a king
Sitting high on top of the world
If my heart could sing
I'd sing a love song to you, girl
You are my reason
To feel this way
And every time I see you
I just wanna say
Just because of you (ooh, yeah)
I'm a happy guy
You're the reason why
Just because of you
I'm a happy guy
You're the reason why
Feel like a tot
That found a brand new toy
All the love that you bring
You fill my heart with so much joy
You are my reason
That I feel this way
And I hope and I pray
You'll never take your love away
Baby, baby, baby, baby
Baby, baby, baby, baby, baby
Just because of you (oh, yeah)
I'm a happy guy
You're the reason why
(You make me feel so brand new)
Ba ba ba ba... yeah
Baby, baby, baby, baby
Baby, baby, baby, baby, baby
Just because of you (that's why)
I'm a happy guy
You're the reason why
(You make me feel so brand new)
Just because of you (that's why)
I'm a happy guy
(I just got to, got to love you)
You're the reason why, yeah
Baby, baby, baby, baby
Baby, baby, baby, baby, baby
Just because of you (ooh, yeah)
I'm a happy guy (come on)
You're the reason why
Just because of you...
ccth22
Interesting how music like this stirs so many emotions in so many. On one hand sad because many have left us from this time period in life...very happy because music like this reminds us of how it used to be.
Sherman Miller
So so true (my sister Gayle RIP ‘19)
Eric Ragland
Yes so true on all counts. What beautiful music! We’ll ever make music like this again. They can’t even sing anymore.🤷🏾♂️
hazy beatz
Not everyone here is old young people like me like this kind of music too
Dec. gyrrl
Well said. Very well said.
Marcus Sampson
THIS!!! is serious music people. So haunting and beautiful, this melody woke me from my sleep this morning. Thom Bell and Gamble and Huff will NEVER let you down. Kudos to The Ebonys, pretty much a One Hit Wonder but they Really hit big with this one. Forever in our hearts. Thank you Forever
Dale Smith
Don't just listen to this, I mean let it soak into your soul. MAN.. IT'S DEFINITELY A SONG THAT WILL TAKE SOME BACK, AND MAKE THE NEW GEN WANT MORE.👍🏿🖤💥
Bobby Reynolds
The Ebonys' "You're The Reason Why" was the first single on Gamble & Huff's Philly International label to chart (two previous singles did not). It entered Bilboard's R&B chart on 5/22/1971 and peaked at #10. It peaked on the pop chart at #51.
Mike BTek
This is a song that made my whole family happy when I sang it in the morning while we were having breakfast. They knew that when I said "Just because of you" I meant it to each of them personally.
Realdal Gayle
Man this song really touched the bottom of my soul and the memories it brings back are absolutely incredible and I wasn't even in the US when this record was made