Gary Troxel (b. November 28, 1939, Centralia, Washington) and Gretchen Christopher (b. February 29, 1940, Olympia, Washington) were two high school students waiting for Christopher's mother to pick them up after school. They started singing and humming a song together, and liked it enough to ask Christopher's friend and singing partner, Barbara Ellis (b. February 20, 1940, Olympia, Washington), to join them as a trio to perform it.
They performed the song twice at school functions, and their classmates wanted recordings of it so they could learn the song. After six months, they got the track recorded. They sang it a cappella, then dubbed the instrumental accompaniment, consisting only of Latin-styled acoustic guitar and the rhythmic shaking of Troxel's car keys. "Come Softly to Me" was also recorded by Frankie Vaughan and The Kaye Sisters, who had a chart hit in the United Kingdom with the song. The Fleetwoods' version of "Come Softly To Me" can be heard on a portable radio at one point in the 1986 movie, Stand By Me, which was set in Washington state.
Bob Reisdorf, the owner of Dolphin Records (later changed to Dolton Records), was responsible for the changes to the group name and song title. He thought that the title was too risque and not commercial-sounding enough, so he had it changed to "Come Softly to Me". He also thought that the group's original name wasn't commercial-sounding enough. The new name of the group, The Fleetwoods, was based on the telephone exchanges in the areas where the three members lived, Fleetwood2-xxxx and Fleetwood7-xxxx.
The Fleetwoods continued to record into the 1960s, with a number of other successes, although none so big as "Come Softly to Me". Their second hit, "Mr. Blue," was one of the few recordings by a white singing group to make the rhythm & blues chart. The beginning of the end for the group came when Troxel was drafted into the U.S. Navy. Additionally, the British Invasion of the mid 1960s ended the public's taste for sweet, melodic music.
By the late 1970s, Troxel was working in a plywood plant, Ellis was managing a trailer park in Canada, and Christopher was a housewife and modern dance teacher. In 2000, Troxel and his wife Jenifer lost a landmark grandparents' rights case before the Supreme Court of the United States. The court held that under the United States Constitution, non-parents seeking custody or visitation rights of a child against the wishes of the child's parents must prove that the parents are not acting in the best interest of the child in refusing custody or visitation.
We Belong Together
The Fleetwoods Lyrics
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Yes, we belong together for all eternity
You're mine, your lips belong to me
Yes, they belong to only me for all eternity
You're mine, my ba-a-by and you-ou will always be
I swear by everything I own you'll always, always be mine
(Mine, mine, be mine)
You're mine and we belong together
Yes, we belong together for all eternity
The Fleetwoods' song We Belong Together is a classic love song that speaks of a strong bond between two people. The lyrics are simple yet powerful, expressing a deep commitment to one another. The repetition of the phrase "you're mine" reinforces the sense of ownership and devotion, setting the tone for the entire song. The second stanza emphasizes the physical aspect of the relationship, with the singer claiming possession of the object of their love's lips. The use of the word "ba-a-by" adds a touch of intimacy and tenderness, underscoring the singer's deep affection for their partner. The final refrain echoes the first, emphasizing the eternal nature of their love.
Overall, the song is a testament to the enduring power of true love. It celebrates the joy and comfort that comes from being completely devoted to another person, pledging to be there for each other through thick and thin. The simple yet memorable melody perfectly captures the sweetness and sincerity of the lyrics, making it a timeless classic that continues to resonate with listeners today.
Line by Line Meaning
You're mine and we belong together
I have a strong sense of ownership over you and we are destined to be together forever
Yes, we belong together for all eternity
Our connection will last forever and cannot be broken
You're mine, your lips belong to me
I have complete control over your physical affection and it belongs to me alone
Yes, they belong to only me for all eternity
I will always have exclusive access to your physical intimacy for as long as we are together
You're mine, my ba-a-by and you-ou will always be
I see you as a possession and you will always remain as such
I swear by everything I own you'll always, always be mine
I am making a vow to keep you under my ownership and control forever
(Mine, mine, be mine)
The repetition of 'mine' emphasizes my possessive attitude towards you
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Written by: Hy Weiss, Johnny Mitchell, Robert Carr
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Hannia Rovel
Eres mía
Y nos pertenecemos
Sí, nos pertenecemos
Para la eternidad
Eres mía
Tus labios me pertenecen
Sí, sólo pertenecen a mí
Para la eternidad
Eres mía, mi bebé y siempre serás
Lo juro por todo lo que tengo
Tu siiempre, siempre serás mia
Eres mía
Y nos pertenecemos
Sí, pertenecemos juntos, por la eternidad
Eternidad, eternidad.
Alex Cabrera
Somebody has to turn this into a 10 hour loop
Hannia Rovel
Eres mía
Y nos pertenecemos
Sí, nos pertenecemos
Para la eternidad
Eres mía
Tus labios me pertenecen
Sí, sólo pertenecen a mí
Para la eternidad
Eres mía, mi bebé y siempre serás
Lo juro por todo lo que tengo
Tu siiempre, siempre serás mia
Eres mía
Y nos pertenecemos
Sí, pertenecemos juntos, por la eternidad
Eternidad, eternidad.
Jeanette Hocevar
Muchas gracias por la traducción 💕
Dana Almodóvar
Que belleza.....
Ryan Victor
❤️🇧🇷
Theresa Samala
Joe and Beck😘
Ingram Kayben
Joe Goldberg is basically ted Bundy jr
Tony Stark
Lol they're different. Although Joe is terrible, he's not a rapist.
Ingram Kayben
Don't be racist
Ingram Kayben
It's represents Peace in my perspective