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.
The Name Game
The Gaylords Lyrics
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Bo-ber-ley, bo-na-na fanna.
Fo-fer-ley. fee fi mo-mer-ley, Shirley!
Lincoln! Lincoln, Lincoln. bo-bin-coln,
Bo-na-na fanna, fo-fin-coln.
Fee fi mo-min-coln, Lincoln!
I betcha I can make a rhyme out of anybody's name.
The first letter of the name,
I treat it like it wasn't there,
But a "B" or an "F" or an "M" will appear;
And then I say "Bo" add a "B" then I say the name.
Then "Bo-na-na fanna" and "fo"
And then I say the name again with an ""f" very plain,
Then "fee fi" and a "mo"
And then I say the name again with an "M" this time.
And there isn't any name that I can't rhyme.
Arnold! Arnold, Arnold bo-bar-nold,
Bo-na-na, fanna fo-far-nold,
Fee fi m-mar-mold. Arnold!
But if the first two letters are ever the same,
Crop them both, then say the name.
Like Bob, Bob, drop the "B's", Bo-ob.
Or Fred, Fred, drop the "F's", Fo-red,
Or Mary, Mary, drop the "M's", Mo-ary.
That's the only rule that is contrary.
And then I say "Bo" add a "B" then I say the name.
Then "Bo-na-na fanna" and "fo"
And then I say the name again with an ""f" very plain,
Then "fee fi" and a "mo"
And then I say the name again with an "M" this time.
And there isn't any name that I can't rhyme.
Say Tony, Tony, bo-bo-ney,
Bo-na-na fanna, fo-fo-ney,
Fee fi mo-mo-ney, Tony!
Let's do Billy!
Billy, Billy, bo-gil-ly, bo-na-na
Fanna, fo-fil-ly,
Fee fi mo-mil-ly, Billy!
Let's do Marsha!
Marsha, Marsha, bo-bar-sha,
Bo-na-na fanna, fo-far-sha,
Fee fi mo-ar-sha, Marsha!
Little trick with Nick!
Nick, Nick, bo-bick, bo-na-na
Fanna fo fick, fee fi mo-mick. Nick!
The name game.
"The Name Game" by The Gaylords is a playful and catchy song that revolves around the concept of rhyming names. The lyrics describe the singer's ability to create rhymes out of anyone's name by following a specific pattern. The game begins with taking the first letter of the name and treating it as if it wasn't there. Then, the singer adds "Bo" before saying the name, followed by "bo-na-na fanna fo" and the name again, this time with an "F" sound. The process is repeated with the sounds "Fee fi," "mo," and finally with an "M" sound.
The lyrics also introduce a variation to the game. If the first two letters of the name are the same, they are cropped and the name is simply said. For example, "Bob" becomes "Bo-ob," "Fred" becomes "Fo-red," and "Mary" becomes "Mo-ary." This rule adds an interesting twist and challenges the singer to find creative rhymes.
The overall message of the song is to have fun and show off one's lyrical skills while engaging in the game of rhyming names. It encourages participation and is a lighthearted and entertaining tune that has remained popular over the years.
Line by Line Meaning
The name game.
This is the title of the song and sets the theme for the lyrics.
Shirley! Shirley, Shirley.
The name being used to demonstrate the game and start the rhyme pattern is 'Shirley'.
Bo-ber-ley, bo-na-na fanna.
Using the 'Bo' sound and adding 'ber-ley' to create a rhyme with 'Shirley'.
Fo-fer-ley. fee fi mo-mer-ley, Shirley!
Continuing the rhyme pattern by adding 'fer-ley' and 'mo-mer-ley' to rhyme with 'Shirley'.
Lincoln! Lincoln, Lincoln. bo-bin-coln,
The next name used in the game is 'Lincoln' and the same rhyme pattern is applied.
Bo-na-na fanna, fo-fin-coln.
Creating a rhyme with 'Lincoln' by adding 'na-na' and 'fin-coln'.
Fee fi mo-min-coln, Lincoln!
Continuing the rhyme by adding 'min-coln' to 'Lincoln'.
Come on ev'rybody, I say now let's play a game.
Encouraging participation and stating that a game is about to be played.
I betcha I can make a rhyme out of anybody's name.
Claiming that the singer can create a rhyming pattern using any name.
The first letter of the name,
Referring to the initial letter of the name being used in the game.
I treat it like it wasn't there,
Ignoring the initial letter and focusing on the sounds that follow.
But a 'B' or an 'F' or an 'M' will appear;
Stating that if the name starts with a 'B', 'F', or 'M', these letters will be incorporated into the rhyme.
And then I say 'Bo' add a 'B' then I say the name.
Using the sound 'Bo' and adding a 'B' before saying the name again.
Then 'Bo-na-na fanna' and 'fo'
Continuing the rhyme pattern by adding 'na-na fanna' and 'fo' to create rhymes.
And then I say the name again with an 'f' very plain,
Repeating the name with the 'f' sound added.
Then 'fee fi' and a 'mo'
Introducing the sounds 'fee', 'fi', and 'mo' in preparation for the next step of the rhyme.
And then I say the name again with an 'M' this time.
Adding the sound 'M' to the name being used in the rhyme.
And there isn't any name that I can't rhyme.
Asserting that the singer can create a rhyme pattern for any name.
Arnold! Arnold, Arnold bo-bar-nold,
Using the name 'Arnold' to demonstrate the rhyme pattern once again.
Bo-na-na, fanna fo-far-nold,
Adding 'na-na', 'fanna', and 'fo' to create rhymes for 'Arnold'.
Fee fi m-mar-mold. Arnold!
Continuing the rhyme by adding 'm-mar-mold' to 'Arnold' and repeating the name.
But if the first two letters are ever the same,
Introducing a special rule if the first two letters of a name are identical.
Crop them both, then say the name.
Omitting both identical letters and proceeding to say the name without repetition.
Like Bob, Bob, drop the 'B's', Bo-ob.
Using the name 'Bob' as an example, where the 'B's' are dropped to create the rhyme 'Bo-ob'.
Or Fred, Fred, drop the 'F's', Fo-red,
Using the name 'Fred' as an example, where the 'F's' are dropped to create the rhyme 'Fo-red'.
Or Mary, Mary, drop the 'M's', Mo-ary.
Using the name 'Mary' as an example, where the 'M's' are dropped to create the rhyme 'Mo-ary'.
That's the only rule that is contrary.
Explaining that this specific rule is the only exception to the regular rhyme pattern.
Say Tony, Tony, bo-bo-ney,
Using the name 'Tony' to showcase the rhyme pattern once again.
Bo-na-na fanna, fo-fo-ney,
Adding 'na-na', 'fanna', and 'fo' to create rhymes for 'Tony'.
Fee fi mo-mo-ney, Tony!
Continuing the rhyme by adding 'mo-mo-ney' to 'Tony' and repeating the name.
Let's do Billy!
Inviting the listeners to participate and suggesting the name 'Billy' for the game.
Billy, Billy, bo-gil-ly, bo-na-na
Using the name 'Billy' to demonstrate the rhyme pattern once again.
Fanna, fo-fil-ly,
Adding 'na-na', 'fanna', and 'fo' to create rhymes for 'Billy'.
Fee fi mo-mil-ly, Billy!
Continuing the rhyme by adding 'mo-mil-ly' to 'Billy' and repeating the name.
Let's do Marsha!
Suggesting the name 'Marsha' for the game and continuing with the rhyme pattern.
Marsha, Marsha, bo-bar-sha,
Using the name 'Marsha' to demonstrate the rhyme pattern once again.
Bo-na-na fanna, fo-far-sha,
Adding 'na-na', 'fanna', and 'fo' to create rhymes for 'Marsha'.
Fee fi mo-ar-sha, Marsha!
Continuing the rhyme by adding 'mo-ar-sha' to 'Marsha' and repeating the name.
Little trick with Nick!
Introducing the name 'Nick' and suggesting there's a little trick associated with it.
Nick, Nick, bo-bick, bo-na-na
Using the name 'Nick' to demonstrate another variation of the rhyme pattern.
Fanna fo fick, fee fi mo-mick. Nick!
Continuing the rhyme by adding 'fick', 'fi', 'mo-mick' to 'Nick' and repeating the name.
The name game.
Repeating the title of the song, concluding the lyrics.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Lincoln Chase, Shirley Elliston
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@bryanpalmer9660
LOVE this version,it has a supercharged energy to it,top marks to Dean Ford and the band
@Sp33gan
Honestly, the only version of this song that I actually like. A classic case of the cover being superior to the original.