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.
Just Squeeze Me
The Four Aces Lyrics
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Want you to know it really is pleasin'
Want you to know I ain't for no teasin'
Treat me sweet and gentle when you say goodnight
Just squeeze me but please don't tease me
I get sentimental when you hold me tight
Just squeeze me but please don't tease me
Singing the blues away each day
Counting the rights and waiting for you
I'm in the mood to let you know
I never knew I loved you so
Please say you love me too
When I get this feelin' I'm in ecstasy
So squeeze me but please don't tease me
Treat me sweet and gentle when you say goodnight
Just squeeze me but please don't tease me
I get sentimental when you hold me tight
Just squeeze me but please don't tease me
Missing you since you went away
Singing the blues away each day
Counting the rights and waiting for you
I'm in the mood to let you know
I never knew I loved you so
Please say you love me too
When I get this feelin' I'm in ecstasy
So squeeze me but please don't tease me
The Four Aces’ song “Just Squeeze Me” is a romantic tune that expresses a desire to be held and loved without being teased. The lyrics are straightforward and honest, with a touch of vulnerability, as the singer admits to missing the person they love and waiting for them to return.
The first verse establishes the singer’s desire to be held and squeezed by their partner, reassuring them that it is pleasing and not just a tease. This is followed by a plea to be treated sweetly and gently, as the singer confesses to getting sentimental when held tight. The second verse touches on the singer’s feelings of loneliness and longing, singing about how they have been singing the blues since their partner has been gone. Finally, the chorus reiterates the singer’s desire to be squeezed without being teased, and that they are willing to express their love and affection if it is reciprocated.
Overall, the song is a classic example of a love song that is both sentimental and sincere. The lyrics express a universal longing for affection and companionship, while the melody and vocals create a warm and romantic atmosphere.
Line by Line Meaning
Want you to know I go for your squeezin'
I want you to know that I really enjoy it when you hold me tight
Want you to know it really is pleasin'
I want you to know that I find it very enjoyable when you squeeze me
Want you to know I ain't for no teasin'
I want you to know that I'm not interested in any teasing, I just want you to hold me tight
Treat me sweet and gentle when you say goodnight
Please be kind and gentle when you say goodnight to me
Just squeeze me but please don't tease me
Hold me tight, but don't play games with me and create false hope
I get sentimental when you hold me tight
I get very emotional and nostalgic when you squeeze me and hold me close
Missing you since you went away
I've been feeling sad and lonely since you left
Singing the blues away each day
I try to cheer myself up by singing the blues, hoping it will help me forget your absence
Counting the rights and waiting for you
I'm remembering all the good times we had and eagerly waiting for you to come back
I'm in the mood to let you know
I feel like telling you how much I love and miss you right now
I never knew I loved you so
I was surprised by how strong my feelings are for you; I didn't realize I loved you this much
Please say you love me too
I hope you have feelings for me too and that you'll let me know
When I get this feelin' I'm in ecstasy
When we're together and I feel your embrace, I feel a great sense of happiness and excitement
So squeeze me but please don't tease me
Please hold me close and don't make me think that our love is just a game
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Duke Ellington
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