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.
Sh-Boom
The Gaylords Lyrics
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Do, do, do, do, sh-boom
Life could be a dream (sh-boom)
If I could take you up in paradise up above (sh-boom)
If you would tell me I'm the only one that you love
Life could be a dream, sweetheart
Hello, hello again, sh-boom and hopin' we'll meet again
Bom ba,
Oh oh oh oh dip, a dibby dobby dip
Oh, life could be a dream (sh-boom)
If only all my precious plans would come true (sh-boom)
If you would let me spend my whole life lovin' you (sh-boom)
Life could be a dream, sweetheart (do do do do sh-boom)
Every time I look at you
Something's on my mind
If you do what I want you to
Baby, we'd be so fine!
Oh, life could be a dream (sh-boom)
If I could take you up in paradise up above (sh-boom)
And tell me darling I'm the only one that you love
Life could be a dream, sweetheart
Hello, hello again, sh-boom and hopin' we'll meet again
Bom ba,
Hey nonny ding dong, alanga langala langala langala
Oh oh dip, a dibby dobby dip
Oh, life could be a dream, life could be a dream sweetheart
Do do do do sh-boom
Do do do do sh-boom
Do do do do sh-boom
Do do do do sh-boom
Za be ba da
Dip da de da dip ba di
Woah oh
Zo be ba be be ba bi
Woah
Zo be ba be be ba
Oh, life could be a dream (sh-boom)
If I could take you up in paradise up above (sh-boom)
And tell me darling I'm the only one that you love
Life could be a dream, sweetheart
Hello, hello again, sh-boom and hopin' we'll meet again
Oh, life could be a dream (sh-boom)
If I could take you up in paradise up above (sh-boom)
And tell me darling I'm the only one that you love
Life could be a dream, sweetheart
Hello, hello again, sh-boom and hopin' we'll meet again
Bom ba
Hey nonny ding dong, alangala langala langala langala (sh-boom)
Oh oh dip a dibby dobby dip
Life could be a dream
Life could be a dream
Do do do do sh-boom
The Gaylords' song "Sh-Boom" is an upbeat tune that speaks to the dreamy aspirations of life and love. The song sets the stage with the opening lyrics "Life could be a dream, life could be a dream, do, do, do, do, sh-boom," which speaks to the possibility of living in a perfect world where all of one's dreams and desires can come true. The second verse further emphasizes this sentiment with the idea of paradise and being the only one that someone loves.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of playfulness and lightheartedness with the catchy chorus of "sh-boom" and the various sounds and phrases that are thrown in such as "bom ba," "hey nonny ding dong," and "alang alang alanga." The lyrics also speak to the idea of making the most of one's time with the person they love, as the line "If you do what I want you to, baby we'd be so fine" suggests that there are things that can be done to create happiness in a relationship.
Overall, "Sh-Boom" is a feel-good song that encourages listeners to dream big and live life to the fullest with the people they love.
Line by Line Meaning
Life could be a dream, life could be a dream
Life has the possibility of being a dreamlike experience
Do, do, do, do, sh-boom
Sound effects to create a fun, upbeat rhythm
Life could be a dream (sh-boom)
Reinforcing that life has a dreamlike quality
If I could take you up in paradise up above (sh-boom)
Desire to take someone to a better place
If you would tell me I'm the only one that you love
Desire to be loved fully and exclusively
Life could be a dream, sweetheart
Repeating the belief that life has potential to be great
Hello, hello again, sh-boom and hopin' we'll meet again
Excited to see someone again and hoping it will happen soon
Bom ba
Sound effect to keep the rhythm going
Hey nonny ding dong, alang alang alanga
More playful sounds to add to the upbeat feel
Oh oh oh oh dip, a dibby dobby dip
More playful sounds to add to the upbeat feel
If only all my precious plans would come true (sh-boom)
Desiring for things to work out as hoped
If you would let me spend my whole life lovin' you (sh-boom)
Expressing a desire for a lifelong love commitment
Every time I look at you
Being deeply affected by someone's presence
Something's on my mind
Feeling preoccupied and possibly love-struck
If you do what I want you to
Desiring someone to fulfill one's wishes or hopes
Baby, we'd be so fine!
Predicting that things would be great if they happen as desired
Za be ba da
Sound effect to keep the rhythm going
Dip da de da dip ba di
More fun sounds to keep up the happy vibe
Woah oh
Sound effect to keep the rhythm going
Zo be ba be be ba bi
More playful sounds to add to the upbeat feel
Woah
Sound effect to keep the rhythm going
Oh, life could be a dream, life could be a dream sweetheart
Reiterating the central message of the song
Do do do do sh-boom
Repeating the sound effects that make up the song's rhythm
Writer(s): tom dooley, dave guard
Contributed by Alaina O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.