The group, formed in New Haven, Connecticut, consisted of leader Fred Parris, Lou Peebles, Stanley Dortch, Ed Martin and Jim Freeman in 1954. With little success, the group reorganized, with Dortch and Peebles leaving, and new member Al Denby entering. The group then recorded "In the Still of the Night", which was originally released as the b-side to the single, "The Jones Girl". The single was released the following year, and "In the Still of the Night" ended up charting at number three on the R&B chart and number 25 on the pop charts. Parris entered the Army soon after, and the group reorganized again, with Martin, Freeman, Tommy Killebrew, Jessie Murphy and new lead Bill Baker. This lineup hit with another highly successful song, Billy Dawn Smith's "To The Aisle".
Upon Parris' return from the Army, a new lineup was assembled, consisting of Parris, Lou Peebles (who was in a previous incarnation of the Five Satins), Sylvester Hopkins, Richie Freeman and Wes Forbes. The group would be briefly known as "Fred Parris and the Scarlets", until the Baker-led group split up. At this point, they reverted to the Five Satins name, but had little success on the charts.
By the early 1970s the group was Parris, Peebles, Richie Freeman, Jimmy Curtis and Corky Rogers, and they continued recording into the 1980s, with Parris, Richie Freeman, Curtis and Nate Marshall. Meanwhile, Bill Baker started his own Five Satins group in 1981, with former Satin Sylvester Hopkins and Hopkins' brothers Carl and Frank. By the late 1980s, this group consisted of Baker, Harvey Potts, Jr., Anthony Hofler and Octavio DeLeon.
Fred Parris continues to perform. Bill Baker died in 1994.
Awards and recognition:
In 2003, the Five Satins were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame.
Present day:
One of the original members of the Five Satins now works in the cafeteria at the University of New Haven. Jim Freeman lives in Norwalk, Iowa and owns a pest control company. Wes Forbes is a psychologist in the State of California, currently employed with Alliant International University as a Training Director
Fred Parris passed away in January of 2022.
To The Aisle
The Five Satins Lyrics
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Then they sit down to talk for a while
In your heart, you'll want her for a lover
While each step, draws you closer to the aisle
You may start with a simple conversation
My darling, please put me on trial
She says, yes and your heart starts beating
You ask her if she loves you she answers, "I do"
Your heart starts glowing inside
And then you will know she is just for you
While each step, draws you closer to the aisle
Then you put a ring on her finger
And the tears start flowing awhile
Then you'll know she's yours forever
While each step, draws you closer to the aisle
She says, yes and your heart starts beating
While each step, draws you closer to the aisle
The Five Satins' song "To The Aisle" presents a universal story of love that ends with the couples' nuptials. The opening lines describe how a boy and a girl meet and converse before they realize their attraction to each other. The lyrics then illustrate how their romance unfolds, starting with a simple conversation that leads to the couple initiating a relationship. As the two share time together, their feelings for each other continue to intensify, culminating in a marriage proposal, which the girl accepts. The song creates a sense of expectancy, as each step the couple takes draws them closer to their wedding day.
The song portrays an interesting take on a couple's love story. The song describes the anticipation that a pair feels while moving towards the aisle, where they will declare their love in front of the world. It seems that the lyricist wants to show that with every step, the couple is approaching more than just the ceremony. They are getting closer to a life of forever together, a life of building a family and taking care of each other. The song conveys the emotion and feeling of excitement, joy, and love that a couple experiences when they plan the most significant moment of their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
First a boy and a girl meet each other
A young man and woman have their first encounter
Then they sit down to talk for a while
They take time to communicate and understand each other
In your heart, you'll want her for a lover
As feelings develop, he desires a romantic relationship with her
While each step, draws you closer to the aisle
Each significant moment brings him closer to the act of getting married
You may start with a simple conversation
It all begins with basic communication
My darling, please put me on trial
He is asking for a chance to prove himself worthy of her love
She says, yes and your heart starts beating
Upon receiving a positive answer from her, his heart fills with joy
You ask her if she loves you she answers, "I do"
The question of her love for him arises, and she responds positively
And then you will know she is just for you
He realizes that she is the woman he has been searching for
Then you put a ring on her finger
The engagement phase of the relationship begins
And the tears start flowing awhile
Emotions run high during the proposal and the both of them begin crying
Then you'll know she's yours forever
He understands that she will be his partner for the rest of their lives
While each step, draws you closer to the aisle
Every event related to their relationship takes them closer to getting married
She says, yes and your heart starts beating
After receiving a positive response to his proposal, he feels more certain of their future together
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BILLY DAWN SMITH, STUART WIENER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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First a boy and a girl meet each other
Then they sit down to talk for a while
In your heart you'll want her for a lover
while each step draws you closer to the aisle
You may start with a simple conversation
My darling please put me on trial
She says yes and your heart starts beating
While each step draws you closer to the aisle
You ask her if she loves you
She answers "I do"
Your heart starts glowing inside
And then you will know
she is just for you
While each step draws you closer to the aisle
Then you put a ring on her finger
And the tears start flowing awhile
Then you'll know she's yours forever
While each step draws you closer to the aisle
@arynicole2113
I'm 10 and I'm with my grandma shes 72 and she told me to look for it I was looking for it and once I found it her eyes started to water she was so happy. we love this song :(
@roccimo
are you both ok
@stop4690
@@roccimo of course they're okay
@SteveB776
That's terrific! So glad your Grandma got to hear this great song from OUR youth!!
I think it's one of the most beautiful songs of the 1950s, and I always get chills when I hear it!! All the best to your Grandma!!!💖
@bettyosier5682
That's so sweet. It probably brought up so many memories for her.
@lifewithalena.
AWH.. :(
@shereefordyce2181
45 years ago today my husband and I had this song for the first dance at our wedding. We are still as in love as we were that day in 1974
@BHAKTIBROPHY
This was my parent's song. They were together for 56 years.
My father passed last year. My mom is listening to this for the first time since his passing.
What a beautiful love they shared, and will share forever.
🙏💗
@cjkjjhhhh9463
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@Hustlerclub203
Blessings