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.
That Old Feeling
The Four Freshmen Lyrics
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When you came in sight, I got that old feeling
The moment that you danced by, I felt a thrill
And when you caught my eye, my heart stood still
Once again I seemed to feel that old yearning
Then I knew the spark of love was still burning
There'll be no new romance for me, it's foolish to start
There'll be no new romance for me, it's foolish to start
'cause that old feeling is still in my heart
The Four Freshmen's song That Old Feeling is a classic love song that highlights the feeling of nostalgia and yearning for an old romance. The lyrics speak of a person who sees their ex-lover at a gathering, and instantly feels the old flutter of their heartbeat. The sight of their former partner brings back memories and ignites the spark of old love that still lingers within their heart. Despite the temptation to start a new romance, the singer is conscious of the futility in doing so since the old feeling is still present and strong within their heart.
The song's lyrics capture the emotions of many people who have found themselves in similar situations, where they encounter their ex and instantly feel the emotions they thought they had put behind them. The song highlights the irony that even though several things in life change over the years, the human heart is often susceptible to the same old feelings that have been felt before.
The Four Freshmen's song was initially released in 1952 as a single, and then later released as part of an album in 1955. The song has been covered by many other artists over the years, including Frank Sinatra, Chet Baker, and Louis Armstrong. It has since become a standard in the Great American Songbook, and the lyrics have been used in several movies and TV shows.
Line by Line Meaning
I saw you last night and got that old feeling
Upon seeing you, I experienced a familiar sensation.
When you came in sight, I got that old feeling
The sight of you invoked a nostalgic emotion in me.
The moment that you danced by, I felt a thrill
As you danced past me, a sensation of excitement surged within me.
And when you caught my eye, my heart stood still
My heart skipped a beat when our eyes met.
Once again I seemed to feel that old yearning
I sensed a longing I had thought long gone from me.
Then I knew the spark of love was still burning
My realization was that the passion for you had never died.
There'll be no new romance for me, it's foolish to start
It would be unwise to attempt a new love affair.
'cause that old feeling is still in my heart
The emotions I once held for you still remain in my heart.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Lew Brown, Sammy Fain
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