1. The Gaylords were an Ame… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists by this name:
1. The Gaylords were an American singing trio that had charting success during the 50s. They are perhaps best known for the hit "Tell Me You're Mine".
2. The Gaylords was a Scottish pop band originating from the east end of Glasgow, originally formed in 1961 as The Gaylords, and then later billed as Dean Ford and The Gaylords, recording four singles for Columbia (EMI). In 1966 they changed the band’s name to The Marmalade. The Gaylords (named after the notorious post war Chicago Gaylords street gang) were originally formed by Pat Fairley and Billy Johnston in Baillieston, a suburb east of Glasgow, in 1961. Their initial line-up included Tommy Frew on drums and lead guitarist Pat McGovern, fronted by vocalist Wattie Rodgers. William Junior Campbell joined on his fourteenth birthday on 31 May 1961 replacing McGovern, and Rodgers was then himself replaced, initially by two new lead vocalists, Billy Reid and Tommy Scott, although Reid soon departed leaving Scott as the sole frontman. Bill Irving, from local Baillieston group the Cadillacs, then took over from Johnston on bass.
The group began gathering notice and in 1963 Pat Fairley and Junior Campbell spotted Thomas McAleese, singer with local group The Monarchs, at the Barrowland Ballroom in Glasgow, and it was not long before he replaced Scott as lead singer. Thomas then adopted the stage moniker Dean Ford, and they then became known as Dean Ford and The Gaylords. Raymond Duffy, from Glasgow group the Escorts, then came in on drums after Frew departed. For a few months, they had an organist, Davey Hunter. By early 1965, Graham Knight, from the local group the Vampires, had displaced Irving on bass.
Becoming popular in Scotland, and under the management of Billy Grainger, in early 1964 they were championed by Scottish music journalist Gordon Reid, which led to them being signed to Columbia (EMI) by Norrie Paramor after auditions at Glasgow's Locarno Ballroom. They went on to record four singles, including a cover of the 1963 Chubby Checker US hit "Twenty Miles", which was a big seller locally but failed to chart nationally. The Columbia releases, although uncredited, were all produced by Bob Barratt, EMI staff producer, with Norrie Paramor as executive. Paramor played the celesta on "What's The Matter With Me"; the b-side of "Twenty Miles". In 1965, they played a long stint in Germany at the Storyville in Cologne and also in Duisburg. By this time The Gaylords had attained status as one of the top groups in Scotland, borne out in music poll results, but were ambitious, and so on their return from Germany to London in early 1965, they decided to try for success in the UK as a whole, and remained in London, where they changed management and agency representation, as Billy Grainger wished to remain in Glasgow.
On the recommendation of the Tremeloes, who had played with them in Glasgow, The Gaylords were invited to join the London-based agency Starlite Artistes, owned and managed by Peter Walsh. They then began to build up a club reputation as a tight, close harmony band and in 1966, finding themselves in the middle of the 1960s swinging London scene, they decided to update their image and instrumentation. On the advice of their new manager, they changed the band name to The Marmalade.
Dean Ford died in January 2019.
3.The Gaylords are a four-piece Scottish alternative rock band from Cumbernauld, previously known as the Celestians.
Mecque Mecque
The Gaylords Lyrics
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Please tell me when you'll name the day
Mecque, Mecqu,, m'qu'est que see'est?
The day when you and I are one
(Doot-doot-wah, doot-doot-wah)
I'll buy you diamond rings, I'll buy you everything
I'm so in love with you, there's nothing I won't do
To have you, darling, by my side, ou- !
(You'll have a yacht, a couple Cadillacs)
(I'll even love to pay your income tax)
So please don't hesitate, you know I just can't wait
Oh, won't you answer me, my sweet Mecque, ?
Mecque, Mecqu, m'qu'est que see'est?
Please tell me when you'll name the day
Mecque, Mecqu,, m'qu'est que see'est?
The day when you and I are one
(Doot-doot-wah, doot-doot-wah)
I told you how I feel and that my love is real
And now it's strictly up to you, (no ?)
And if you should decide to be my blushing bride
For ever more I will be true, (yes ?)
(And in a year when maybe we are three)
(Oh, can't you see how happy we will be?)
So please be kind to me and whisper "ou-" to me
Say you will marry me, my sweet Mecque
Mecque, Mecqu, m'qu'est que see'est?
Please tell me when you'll name the day
Mecque, Mecqu,, m'qu'est que see'est?
The day when you and I are one
The day when you and I are one
The day when you and I are one
Mecque, Mecque !
The Gaylords' "Mecque Mecque" is a love song that expresses the intense desire of the singer to marry his beloved named Mecque. He implores her to let him know when she is ready to name the day that they will become one. The lyrics convey a sense of urgency and desperation, as if the singer cannot bear to be without his true love any longer. He is willing to do anything, even buy her diamond rings and everything she desires, just to have her as his bride. He promises to be devoted and true to her forever.
The tone of the song is upbeat and energetic, with a catchy melody and simple lyrics that are easy to sing along to. The doo-wop style of the song and the use of backing vocals further enhance the upbeat nature of the tune, making it a romantic and enjoyable listen. Overall, the song is a classic love ballad that captures the intense feelings of love and desire that are often associated with relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Mecque, Mecqu, m'qu'est que see'est?
What is it, Mecque? Please tell me.
Please tell me when you'll name the day
Tell me when we will get married.
The day when you and I are one
The day we become husband and wife.
I'll buy you diamond rings, I'll buy you everything
I will give you anything you want, including expensive gifts.
If you will only be my bride, ou- ?
If you agree to marry me, what do you say?
I'm so in love with you, there's nothing I won't do
I love you so much that I am willing to do anything for you.
To have you, darling, by my side, ou- !
To have you as my wife and companion, what do you say?
You'll have a yacht, a couple Cadillacs
I will provide you with luxurious possessions like a yacht and Cadillac cars.
(I'll even love to pay your income tax)
(I am willing to take care of your financial needs by paying your taxes.)
So please don't hesitate, you know I just can't wait
Please don't take too long to answer me, I am eager to hear your response.
Oh, won't you answer me, my sweet Mecque, ?
Please reply to me, my dear Mecque.
I told you how I feel and that my love is real
I have expressed my feelings towards you and reassured you of the genuineness of my love.
And now it's strictly up to you, (no ?)
The decision to marry me is now entirely yours to make (don't you agree?).
And if you should decide to be my blushing bride
If you choose to marry me and become my wife.
For ever more I will be true, (yes ?)
I promise to always be faithful to you (do you agree to marry me?).
(And in a year when maybe we are three)
(And in a year, when we start a family with a child.)
(Oh, can't you see how happy we will be?)
(Can't you imagine the happiness we will experience?)
So please be kind to me and whisper "ou-" to me
Please be gentle with me and say "yes" to me.
Say you will marry me, my sweet Mecque
Please agree to become my wife, my dear Mecque.
The day when you and I are one
The day that we unite in marriage and become one entity.
Mecque, Mecqu !
Mecque, please answer me and agree to become my wife.
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