1) The Escorts were formed by Reginald Haynes in 1968, and originated their smooth vocal sound within the walls of New Jersey's infamous Rahway State Prison. After many failed attempts to allow them to perform on stage, they were finally given the green light. Two years later they were performing on stage at the infamous Rahway State Prison as prison officials, prison guards, visitors and hardcore inmates cheered, stomped, clapped. Little did they know that the late, great Linda Jones (Hypnotized), sister to one of their fellow inmates, was sitting in the audience accompanied by her producer/manager, George Kerr. Kerr, who was a veteran from the stable of Barry Gordy, Jr. and the early motown days, was in his own words" shocked and amazed to find this type of raw, pulsating talent in prison." After the show George Kerr approached Reginald and told him that he thought The Escorts were stupendous. Then he said something that would change Reginald's life forever and earn them both permanent residence in world history. Kerr said "I want to do something that's never been done in the history of the entertainment world. I want to record The Escorts here in Rahway State Prison". Reginald was elated at the prospect of turning professional and so their journey into the entertainment history books began.
The first live concert of The Escorts outside prison walls at Symphony Hall in Newark, NJ on February 17, 1973 created a sensation and two LPs were produced for Alithea Records during this era while some members were still incarcerated: All We Need Is Another Chance, followed by 3 Down 4 To Go. The latter title refers to the fact that three members had been released since the prison's singing group was formed, while the others continue serving their sentences.
2) The Escorts were a Merseybeat band from Liverpool, England. In 1963, they were voted the ninth most popular group in Liverpool by readers of Mersey Beat magazine.
They originally consisted of:
Terry Sylvester - guitar/lead vocals (born Terence Sylvester, 8 January 1946, Liverpool)
John Kinrade - lead guitar/vocals (born 1946)
Mike Gregory - bass guitar/vocals (born Michael Gregory, 7 November 1946, Liverpool)
Pete Clarke - drums (born Peter Gaskell, 1946) replaced by Kenny Goodlass from The Kirkbys; replaced by Pete Clark; replaced by Tommy Kelly of Earl Preston's Realms; replaced by Paul Comerford of The Cryin' Shames.
Sylvester was replaced by Frank Townsend from The Easybeats (1962 - 65) and the Beachwoods, who was later to become a member of Tony Rivers and the Castaways. Paddy Chambers (ex-Faron's Flamingos and The Big Three) subsequently replaced Townsend. Sylvester left to join The Swinging Blue Jeans in 1966, before replacing Graham Nash in The Hollies. He now lives in Florida and travels all over the United States and Canada playing concerts with such as Billy J. Kramer, Peter Noone, Joey Molland and other British Invasion acts. Sylvester also does a one man show.
Paul McCartney played tambourine on their last record "From Head To Toe" in 1966.
Gregory would also leave The Escorts in 1967 to join The Swinging Blue Jeans, and stayed until 1971, whereupon after leaving and doing sessions for a couple of years, he formed a group with Johnny Goodison of the original Brotherhood of Man called Big John's Rock 'n' Roll Circus in 1975. Gregory stayed in 'The Circus' until its demise in 2005, and is now a solo artist.
Kinrade stopped playing after The Escorts split up in 1967, and is now a hairdresser with two salons. Clarke became the in house session drummer for Apple Music. He did sessions for Kiki Dee and Billy Preston and, after a brief stint in Badfinger, is now living in the US
Although they never released a full album, during their short time together, at the instigation of Elvis Costello, Edsel Records released an LP containing all twelve songs from the six singles in 1983. It was released on CD in 1995 as EDCD 422 and entitled From the Blue Angel, as a reference to the club where they began performing in 1962. Costello also released a single which was a cover of The Escorts last recording - "From Head To Toe" / "Night Time".
3) The Escorts - Brisbane pop band from 1967
Lets Make Love
The Escorts Lyrics
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And let yourself go
Let yourself go
Let love walk into your heart
Ooo baby
And let yourself go
Let yourself go girl
Let yourself go
Open your heart
And let love walk in
Give it a chance to begin once again
Open the door
That was open before
We can do it better now that we know the score
I've made mistakes
And you've made some too
Please forgive me
But I've forgiven you
But forget the past forget the past
And make up this time
We're halfway there if you only open your heart
Let love walk into your heart
Ooo baby
And let yourself go
Let yourself go girl
Let yourself go
Let yourself go
Let love walk into your heart
Ooo baby
And let yourself go
Come on and let yourself go girl
Let yourself go
Let yourself go
I've missed you nights
Morning evening and afternoon
Woah without your love girl
The world is out of tune
If you have missed me
No love while we're apart
Woah I'm ready to come back
If you open up your heart
If you open up your heart girl
If you open up your heart
If you open up your heart girl
If you open up your heart
If you open up your heart girl
Let love walk into your heart
Ooo baby
And let yourself go
Let yourself go girl
Let yourself go
Let yourself go
Now is the time
Today is the day
Don't be afraid
Don't be afraid
Because I'll show you the way
Let's get together
Let's get together
Ooo let's get it on
'Cause every chance that passes
Is a chance that's gone girl
Let love walk into your heart
Ooo baby
And let yourself go
Let yourself go girl
Let yourself go
Let yourself go
Let love walk into your heart
Ooo baby
And let yourself go
Come on and let yourself go girl
Let yourself go
Let yourself go
Baby
Open up your heart again
And let me walk right on in
I know that I've been
Here before
But this time baby
Please don't close the door
I'm gonna walk on in
I'm gonna walk with you
Into your heart
Into your heart
I'm gonna walk on in
I'm gonna walk with you
Into your heart
I'm gonna walk on in
Baby baby baby baby baby
Right into your heart girl
Don't you know
I'm gonna walk walk on in girl
I'm gonna walk walk walk walk walk into your heart girl
Don't you know don't you know
That I love you
And I I waste no walk without you
Baby baby baby baby baby
The Escorts' "Let Love Walk Into Your Heart" is a soulful, upbeat track that aims to encourage listeners to open themselves up to love. The song starts with the repeated line "let love walk into your heart and let yourself go," urging individuals to be vulnerable and embrace romantic love. The chorus is followed by a verse that encourages listeners to forget past mistakes and give love another chance. The lyrics also highlight the desire to reconcile with a former lover and start anew. The song concludes with the singer pleading with their love interest to open their heart once again and allow the singer to walk right in.
Overall, the lyrics of "Let Love Walk Into Your Heart" emphasize the importance of vulnerability, forgiveness, and second chances in romantic relationships. The song's joyful and upbeat tone also reflects the idea that love can be a source of happiness and fulfillment in one's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Let love walk into your heart
Allow love to enter your heart without resistance
And let yourself go
Release any inhibitions and fully embrace the moment
Let yourself go
Surrender to love and let it take over
Ooo baby
Expression of affection and endearment
Open your heart
Be vulnerable and receptive to love
And let love walk in
Allow love to enter and fill the void
Give it a chance to begin once again
Allow love to start anew and flourish
Open the door
Reopen your heart to love
That was open before
The heart was once open to love but was closed due to past hurt
We can do it better now that we know the score
Learn from past mistakes to improve the relationship
I've made mistakes
Admission of responsibility for past errors in the relationship
And you've made some too
Acknowledgement of mutual responsibility for past issues in the relationship
Please forgive me
Request for forgiveness for past mistakes
But I've forgiven you
Forgiveness for past mistakes made by the other person
But forget the past forget the past
Let go of past hurts and move forward
And make up this time
Reconcile and make up for past issues in the relationship
We're halfway there if you only open your heart
Progress can only be made if both parties open their hearts to love and forgiveness
I've missed you nights
Admission of missing the other person during various times of day
Morning evening and afternoon
Emphasizes the extent of missing the other person throughout the entire day
Woah without your love girl
Life is incomplete and lackluster without the love of the other person
The world is out of tune
The world feels unbalanced or uncomfortable without the other person's love
If you have missed me
A question or statement asking if the other person has missed them as well
No love while we're apart
Without each other's love, the relationship is incomplete and unfulfilling
I'm ready to come back
Willingness to come back and repair the relationship
Now is the time
The present moment is the right time to start anew
Today is the day
Emphasis on taking action in the present moment
Don't be afraid
Encouragement to let go of fear and embrace love
Because I'll show you the way
Offer of guidance and support in the process of repairing the relationship
Let's get together
Invitation to reconcile and reunite
Ooo let's get it on
Expressing a desire for physical intimacy
Every chance that passes
Every moment lost is a missed opportunity to repair the relationship
Is a chance that's gone girl
An opportunity to fix the relationship is lost if not seized
Baby
Term of endearment
Open up your heart again
Encouragement to re-open one's heart to love and the other person
And let me walk right on in
Invitation for the other person to let the singer back into their life
I know that I've been
Admission of previously causing hurt in the relationship
Here before
The singer has been in this situation before and wants to do better this time
Please don't close the door
Request to keep the door to the other person's heart open
I'm gonna walk on in
Determination to stay committed and involved in the relationship
Into your heart
Willingness to enter the other person's heart and love them fully
Don't you know
An inquiry or statement asking if the other person is aware of the love the singer has for them
That I love you
Expression of deep affection and commitment
And I I waste no walk without you
The singer cannot imagine existence without the other person and desires to be with them always
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Harley E. Hackett, Herschel Edmund Sr. Dwellingham
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@crystalfields6932
This is classic song. They don't make songs like this anymore.
@maryjackson9625
This was the best love song of the century. I loved this group to life. Such beautiful heartfelt music. Makes me wish I was in my 20s again. Glad it found it here. I thought it was gone from my ears forever.
@JBlingBling03
One of my FAVORITE songs by The Escorts!!! The other is “Look Over Your Shoulder”. Such beautiful voices and such beautiful harmonies! !!!’ Still listening in 2020!!
@MrMjolnir009
"Look over your shoulder" is a great song, too. 👍
@bernicehawkins5807
Mine also. Listen to it in my car & home. Cant get enough of hearing it!!!!!!
@jbjermainerussie2401
Come to south africa
@looksrdeceivn
the best rendition of Ooh Baby Baby to me. (still love Smokey)
@nadinejo7290
The escorts an iconic group.We all know from the 1970, the beautiful music t hat they put out.Even though the brothers were behind bars,they knew their potential, their talent,and what they had to offer the world..I'm sorry if any passed away but I am a child of the 70,s and will always love the Escorts.
@christopherloyd2512
This is a classic song you can remember all the lyrics to it and and you feel it it was different than this time the escorts one of the best R&B groups. 😎💯
@kevinpowell1791
When that day comes when I am no longer around I pray that God puts me in a after life surrounded by good music like this.