1… Read Full Bio ↴Musical groups in three genres have shared the name The Four Aces.
1. The Aces, initially known as "The Four Aces" were a Jamaican vocal group who are best known for their work with Desmond Dekker, but who also recorded without him. The initial line-up of the Aces was Clive Campbell, Barry Howard, Carl Howard, and Patrick Howard. The group came to the attention of Dekker, who supported them when they auditioned for Leslie Kong at Beverley's studio in 1965. The producer employed the group as backing singers for Dekker, recording many hits with him including "The King of Ska" (where they were credited as His Cherry Pies), "Get Up Adinah" (on which they were credited as the Four Aces"), huge hits such as "007 (Shanty Town)" and "Israelites", and the winner of the 1968 Festival Song Contest, "Music Like Dirt". By 1967 the only remaining original member was Barry Howard, along with Winston Samuels. Dekker's international success led to overseas tours, but the Aces were not taken along, Samuels refusing to fly, stating "Rastas did not fly on iron birds", and Barry Howard having already decided to emigrate to the United States. Instead they stayed in Jamaica and recorded without Dekker. They had a Jamaican hit in 1970 with "Mademoiselle Ninette", and by 1971 the line-up had again changed, with Barry now rejoined by Carl Howard. A string of hits followed with "Reggae Motion", "Take a Look", "Oh I Miss You", Call Me Number One", "Be My Baby", and "Sad Sad Song", and they had a near hit in the pop charts in 1973 with "Working on it Night and Day". Little more was heard from the group until 1982 when they released "One Way Street".
2. An American singing quartet which was inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2001. The group is well-known for a plethora of hits, including: "Love is a Many-Splendored Thing", " Three Coins in the Fountain", "Stranger in Paradise", "Shangri-La", "Perfidia". All of the group's major hits were first performed by the original four members: Al Alberts (originally Albertini), Dave Mahoney, Lou Silvestri, and Rosario "Sod" Vaccaro. Although all were from Chester, Pennsylvania, Alberts and Mahoney actually met in the Navy. They formed a duo, with Alberts singing and Mahoney playing behind him. Later adding Vaccaro on trumpet and Silvestri on drums, the group played in the Philadelphia area. When they could not find a label which would release their record, "(It's No) Sin," Alberts started his own label, Victoria Records. "(It's No) Sin" sold a million copies! DECCA Records soon signed the group, billing them as The Four Aces Featuring Al Alberts. In 1956, Alberts left The Four Aces to try to make it as a soloist, but never made the charts. He was replaced as lead singer by Fred Diodati, another Philadelphia product. Over the years, as the remaining original members left, Diodati chose new singers to replace them. The right to "The Four Aces" name eventually landed in court. In 1975, Diodati was awarded the right to the name and continued to tour under it. The founding members, who again wanted to tour, were allowed to use the name, "The Original Four Aces, Featuring Al Alberts." The latter group retired in 1987. The Four Aces are still touring. (A link to their appearances is listed below.)
3. Cajun fiddler Leo Soileau was the second Cajun musician to record his works. This occurred in the late 1930s. The Four Aces was the name of his second string band (the first had been The Rhythm Boys). Soileau reitred from music in the 1940s with the demise of the string band sound.
And I Love You So
The Four Aces Lyrics
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I only know that I love you-ou
[Verse 1]
They tell me that I'm not your one-and-only
I wouldn't know, I only know I love you
They tell me you may leave me sad and lonely
It may be so, I only know I love you
(So break my heart or take my heart forever)
(It still will be forever yours alone)
[Verse 2]
They tell me to get ready to forget you
That's what they say, I only know I love you
They tell me I'll be sorry that I met you
But, come what may, I only know I love you
[Chorus]
I'm not the one to look into the future
I don't know what your heart may have in view
My darling, I only know that I love you
{Italian lyrics for one verse}
[Chorus]
My darling (darling), I only know that I love you
The Four Aces' song "And I Love You So" is a song about complete devotion and love. The singer confesses that they don't care about rumors that they may not be their significant other's only love, or that their relationship may not work out in the end. They only know that they love this person, and that love is enough for them.
The first verse acknowledges that there may be doubts and concerns from others about the relationship, but the singer is steadfast in their love. The second verse touches on the idea of regret, that the singer may one day regret falling in love with this person or that they may hurt them, but even still, their love isn't diminished. The chorus reinforces the idea that the future is unknown, and that the singer doesn't know what the future may hold, but they do know that they love the person they're speaking to. The Italian verse adds an extra layer of romance, emphasizing the devotion and tenderness of the singer's love.
A striking aspect of the song is the simplicity and directness of the lyrics. The singer does not rely on flowery language or complicated metaphors to express their love, but rather they state it outright. The simplicity of the sentiment makes it even more powerful, driving home the idea that love doesn't need to be overcomplicated.
Line by Line Meaning
I only know that I love you-ou
All I am sure of is that I love you.
They tell me that I'm not your one-and-only
People say that I am not the only one you love.
I wouldn't know, I only know I love you
I cannot confirm or deny this, but I still love you.
They tell me you may leave me sad and lonely
People warn me that you might abandon me and leave me feeling miserable.
It may be so, I only know I love you
Although this might be true, all I am certain of is my love for you.
(So break my heart or take my heart forever)
(Whether you break my heart or embrace it, it will always belong to you.)
(It still will be forever yours alone)
(My heart will always belong to you and no one else.)
They tell me to get ready to forget you
People advise me to prepare myself emotionally to move on from you.
That's what they say, I only know I love you
I hear their words, but my heart only knows how deeply I love you.
They tell me I'll be sorry that I met you
People think that I will regret ever falling in love with you.
But, come what may, I only know I love you
Regardless of what happens, my love for you will remain unwavering.
I'm not the one to look into the future
I am not one to make assumptions about what the future holds.
I don't know what your heart may have in view
I am uncertain what you may be thinking or feeling.
My darling, I only know that I love you
Dearest, all I can say for certain is that I love you with every fiber of my being.
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