The group took off after being signed to Capitol Records in 1952 at the insistence of high profile fan, Stan Kenton. They remained popular throughout the 50s and early 60s, releasing a wide array of successful albums, movie and television appearances and performing countless sold-out concerts. The band eventually lost mainstream attention with the emergence of the British pop bands of the 1960s, even though they managed to stay together even after the retirement of final original member Bob Flanigan in 1992.
As of 2001, the Freshmen have been composed of Bob Ferreira, Brian Eichenberger, Curtis Calderon, and Vince Johnson. Although the new lineup of the Four Freshmen have continued the legendary vocal tradition of the original band and perform many of the same standards, the current sound has more of a lounge sound rather than focusing primarily upon harmonies. This modernized sound has proven quite successful, as the group won Down Beat magazine's reader's poll award for Vocal Group of the Year in 2000, proving the quartet's prominence in the jazz world today.
Candy
The Four Freshmen Lyrics
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Some say it's honey and the bee,
Well sit right down and let me tell you
What my love is to me.
"Candy"
I call my sugar "Candy"
Because I'm sweet on "Candy"
He/She understands me,
My understanding "Candy"
And "Candy"'s always handy
When I need sympathy
I wish that there were four of him/her
So I could love much more of him/her
He/She has taken my complete heart,
Got a sweet tooth for my sweetheart
"Candy"
Its gonna be just dandy
The day I take my "Candy"
And make him mine all mine
Mine
The above lyrics are from the song "Candy" by The Four Freshmen. The song is about the singer's love and how sweet it is to them. The opening lyrics suggest that people have different opinions about love, some believe it is sweet like a rose while others liken it to honey and the bee. The singer then proceeds to describe their love as "Candy", something that is sweet and has captured their heart.
The song is one of the classic love songs of the 1950s and is characterized by its simple and catchy melody. The lyrics are romantic and speak to the intensity of the singer's feelings for their lover. The use of the word "Candy" as a metaphor for love adds a playful element to the song which adds to its charm. The lyrics also suggest that the love between the singer and their lover is mutual and understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
Some say that love is sweet as a rose,
Love is often compared to roses, which are sweet and beautiful.
Some say it's honey and the bee,
Others say love is like the sweetness of honey and the way bees are attracted to it.
Well sit right down and let me tell you
The singer is inviting the listener to hear their opinion on what love is to them.
What my love is to me.
The singer is going to explain what love means to them personally.
"Candy"
The singer refers to their significant other as 'Candy' throughout the rest of the song.
I call my sugar "Candy"
The singer affectionately refers to their loved one as 'Candy'.
Because I'm sweet on "Candy"
The singer is deeply in love with 'Candy'.
And "Candy" is sweet on me
'Candy' also loves the singer in return.
He/She understands me,
'Candy' has a deep understanding of the singer.
My understanding "Candy"
'Candy' is understanding and empathetic towards the singer.
And "Candy"'s always handy
'Candy' is always there for the singer.
When I need sympathy
'Candy' provides emotional support and sympathy for the singer when needed.
I wish that there were four of him/her
The singer is so in love with 'Candy' that they wish there were more of them to love.
So I could love much more of him/her
The singer wants to express more love towards 'Candy' if there were more of them.
He/She has taken my complete heart,
'Candy' has captured the singer's entire heart.
Got a sweet tooth for my sweetheart
The singer is enamored with 'Candy', like having a sweet tooth for candy.
"Candy"
Repeating 'Candy', the singer emphasizes their love for their significant other.
Its gonna be just dandy
It's going to be wonderful when the singer takes possession of 'Candy.'
The day I take my "Candy"
The singer is looking forward to the day they officially make 'Candy' theirs.
And make him mine all mine
The singer wants to confidently claim 'Candy' as their own and keep them all to themselves.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Joan Whitney, Alex Kramer, Mack David
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