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1. The Falcons were an American rhythm and blues vocal group, some of whose members went on to be influential in soul music.
The Falcons formed in 1955 in Detroit, Michigan on the Mercury Records imprint. After personnel changes in 1956, The Falcons had hits for the Lupine Records label with the million selling "You're So Fine" (1959), and "I Found a Love" (1962). The group were recording under the production wing of Robert West, who gave the group a gospel music sound and recorded the singers on his own Flick label. ("You're So Fine" was a national hit on United Artists' Unart label after it was picked up from Flick.)
Joe Stubbs was lead singer on the hits "Just for Your Love" (1959) and "The Teacher" (1960) before Wilson Pickett replaced him in 1960. After 1963, the Fabulous Playboys took over the Falcons name. The later group comprised Carlis 'Sonny' Munro, James Gibson, Johnny Alvin, and Alton Hollowell. This group made the R&B chart in 1966, with "Standing On Guard". In 2005 Munro briefly reformed the group with Frank Garcia, Calvin Stephenson and Charnissa Stephenson.
Some members were replaced over time:
Joe Stubbs (1957-1960)
Eddie Floyd (1957-1963)
Wilson Pickett (1960-1963)
Mack Rice (1957-1963)
Lance Finney (1957-1963)
Robert Ward (1957-1963)
Carlis (Sonny) Munro (1963-2008)
Francisco (Frank) Garcia II (2005–2008)
Calvin "Dhaak" Stephenson (2005-2008)
Charnissa Stephenson (2006-2008)
Discography
"You're So Fine" (Lu Pine, 1959) (#17 US Hot 100) (the hit was after United Artists picked it up and issued it on their Unart label)
"I Found a Love" (Lu Pine, 1962) (the hit was after Atlantic picked up Lu Pine for distribution)
"Has It Happened To You Yet"/"Lonely Nights" (Lu Pine, 1964)
"Standing On Guard" (Big Wheel, 1966)
"I Can't Help It" (Big Wheel, 1966)
"In Time for the Blues" (Big Wheel, Late 1967)
"The Falcons: Then and Now" (Independent Label, April 1995)
"Buy Now, Pay Later" (recorded by The Falcons under the name of The Firestones for Ollie McLaughlin's Moira Records label in 1969, released on "The Detroit Gold Volume One" LP distributed by Rhino Records)
"I Just Can't Wait" (recorded by The Falcons under the name of The Firestones for Ollie McLaughlin's Moira Records label in 1969, released on "The Detroit Gold Volume One" LP distributed by Rhino Records)
"Gotta Make a Move" (Atkins All-Stars Records 1983)
2. The Falcons were also a norwegian rock band from the mid-60's. "Piggtråd" (Barb Wire) is probably their most known song. They were a part of the beat rock wave in Norway and was as most bands in Norway those days looked upon as semi-copies of legendary bands as The Beatles, The Animals, The Kinks and Rolling Stones.
3. A psychobilly band from Japan.
4. The Falcons are a band from Vancouver, BC. They have been performing and recording since 1992. They play "original instrumental rock and roll inspired by The Shadows and The Ventures."
I Found a Love
The Falcons Lyrics
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I found a love, I found a love
I found a love that I need, oh yeah
I found a kiss I just wanna tell you that I can't resist
I found a love that I need, oh yeah
& I wanna call her now
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah
The way that woman walks, she set my soul on fire
The way she talks, she's my heart's desire
& oh she leave me, I think that I would die
Sometime I'll call her in the midnight hour
Yeah yeah (scream) don't leave me baby
Yeah yeah (scream) yeah yeah, yeah
The Falcons' song "I Found a Love" is a classic soul tune that delves into the singer's feelings of discovering a new love. The song begins with the singer jubilantly declaring that he has finally found the love he needs. The repeated "yeah yeahs" followed by the passionate verses and chorus create an infectious groove that allows the listener to feel the singer's joy.
As the song progresses, the singer becomes more personal in his description of his newfound love. He talks about a kiss that he "can't resist" which expresses the singer's passion and desperation for the love of his life. This sequence is followed by a bridge that describes how important the woman is to the singer. He points out how her walk and talk set his "soul on fire" and how she is the epitome of what he desires.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah
The singer is expressing his happiness and excitement.
I found a love, I found a love
The singer is talking about finding a romantic partner.
I found a love that I need, oh yeah
The singer has found a love that he desires and values.
I found a kiss I just wanna tell you that I can't resist
The singer is admitting that he is unable to resist a particular kiss from his lover.
I found a love that I need, oh yeah
Reiterating that the singer has found a love that he desires and values.
& I wanna call her now
The singer expresses his desire to communicate with his lover.
Wait a minute; one thing I wanna say right here
The singer is pausing to make an important point.
The way that woman walks, she set my soul on fire
The singer is expressing his intense attraction to his lover.
The way she talks, she's my heart's desire
The singer is saying that the way his lover speaks is very appealing to him.
& oh she leave me, I think that I would die
The singer is saying that if he were to lose his lover, it would be very difficult for him to live without her.
Sometime I'll call her in the midnight hour
The singer plans to call his lover late at night, perhaps to express his feelings for her in private.
Yeah yeah (scream) don't leave me baby
The singer is pleading with his lover not to leave him.
Yeah yeah (scream) yeah yeah, yeah
The singer is expressing his emotions again, this time with a scream.
Contributed by Ellie T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@craigwalker7415
In my humble opinion, this is one of the Greatest R&B recordings -ever .
@sonnydazeu1
Yes indeed!!!
@wymell9724
Cray you are the man I agree with you
@wymell9724
@Sharon Coleman Sharon I could never agree anyone more than you
@stewartfenton7660
I still think so, 45-50 years listening to it.
@monicabella7894
Not wrong at all.
@gerridean869
I can't believe I found the first record that touched my little 16 year old heart in 1962! This song brought tears to my eyes...there was so much feeling. I must say that I was genuinely surprised when I keyed the title on YouTube and it was really there..this version as well as with Wilson Pickett. Yes it still moves me to tears at 70 years of age. So very soulful and heartfelt. Thank you to YouTube for supplying me all the music of my youth and the memories that accompany them. To borrow a term from this generation ...these guys can Saaaaaang!
@augie7484
Gerri Dean back in ‘62 I was 15
@countfive1511
I brought this home from a secondhand record store a while back and too sobbed. So much emotion inside this record, it erupts in tears.
@sistacoopie2372
Me Too! Across the USA in San Francisco!