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
Someone to Watch over Me
The Escorts Lyrics
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Still were often told, seek and ye shall find
So I'm going to seek a certain lad I've had in mind
Looking everywhere, haven't found him yet
Hes the big affair I cannot forget
Only man I ever think of with regret
I'd like to add his initial to my monogram
There's a somebody I'm longing to see
I hope that he turns out to be
Someone who'll watch over me
I'm a little lamb who's lost in the wood
I know I could always be good
Someone who'll watch over me
Although he may not be the man some
Girls think of as handsome
To my heart he carries the key
Won't you tell him please to put on some speed
Follow my lead, oh, how I need
Someone to watch over me
The Escorts' song "Make Me Over" is a classic ballad about unrequited love that has never failed to tug at the heartstrings. The song is a lament of a woman who longs for a certain lad she has in her mind but has not been able to find. Despite the saying that love is blind, she is on a quest to find the only man she ever thinks of with regret. She wishes to add his initial to her monogram but does not know where to find him.
The singer of the song is lost in the woods like a little lamb searching for a shepherd to guide her through. She finds herself longing for someone to watch over her and keep her safe. She hopes that the man she is searching for turns out to be someone who will watch over her. Even though he may not be the man some girls think of as handsome, the man carries the key to the singer's heart. She implores him to put on some speed and follow her lead as she needs someone to watch over her.
"Make Me Over" is a song about vulnerability, the longing for companionship, and the search for a true connection in a world that can be scary and uncertain. The song's stirring melody and heartfelt lyrics have made it a classic and a go-to for anyone in search of a good cry.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a saying old says that love is blind
Love can make people overlook flaws in someone or something.
Still were often told, seek and ye shall find
People are advised to actively look for love instead of passively waiting for it to come to them.
So I'm going to seek a certain lad I've had in mind
The singer has a specific person in mind that they want to find and pursue.
Looking everywhere, haven't found him yet
Despite actively looking, the artist has not yet found the person they are seeking.
He's the big affair I cannot forget
The person the artist is seeking is very important to them and they cannot get them out of their mind.
Only man I ever think of with regret
The singer has only ever regretted not being with this one person.
I'd like to add his initial to my monogram
The singer wants to add the initial of the person they are seeking to their personal signature or symbol.
Tell me, where is the shepherd for this lost lamb?
The artist is like a lost lamb searching for their shepherd or protector, and wants to know where the person they are seeking is.
There's a somebody I'm longing to see
The artist is longing to see the person they have in mind.
I hope that he turns out to be
The artist hopes that the person they are seeking will live up to their expectations.
Someone who'll watch over me
The singer wants someone who will protect and take care of them.
I'm a little lamb who's lost in the wood
The artist feels lost and vulnerable like a lamb that has strayed into the woods.
I know I could always be good
The singer believes that they could be a good partner to the person they are seeking.
Someone who'll watch over me
The singer reiterates their desire for someone who will take care of and protect them.
Although he may not be the man some
The person the singer is seeking may not be seen as desirable or attractive by others.
Girls think of as handsome
Some girls may not find the person the artist is seeking physically attractive.
To my heart he carries the key
Despite not being conventionally attractive, the person the artist is seeking holds a special place in their heart.
Won't you tell him please to put on some speed
The singer wants someone to ask the person they are seeking to hurry up and come to them.
Follow my lead, oh, how I need
The singer needs the person they are seeking to follow their lead and become their partner.
Someone to watch over me
The song ends with a final plea for someone to take care of and protect the artist.
Lyrics © O/B/O CAPASSO, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ira Gershwin, George Gershwin
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@tedspadea7863
A Nice Version Of This Classic. The Lead Singer Has A Sexy Voice!
@BaahBen
Hey Hey..That's my wife. Seriously.