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.
Veni-Vidi-Vici
The Gaylords Lyrics
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The Gaylords
Written by Paul Webster and Jerry Livingston
Peak position # 30 in 1954
TRANSCRIBER'S NOTE: Most lyrics sung by entire group. (words sung by lead only)
Veni, vidi, veci
Veni, vidi, veci
(The moon above was yellow)
Music all around her
In my arms I found her
(I was a lucky fellow)
Veni, vidi, veci
Veni, vidi, veci
(She won my heart completely)
Heaven dressed in satin
As they say in Latin
(I came, I saw, I conquered)
Down by the shores of sunny Italy
In our little rendezvous
We kissed and then we kissed and kissed again
Exactly like the Romans used to do
Veni, vidi, veci
Veni, vidi, veci
Hand in hand we're heading
For a happy wedding
And that's the story of a girl and boy in love
The moon above was yellow
I was a lucky fellow
(Down by the shores of sunny Italy)
(In our little rendezvous)
We kissed and then we kissed and kissed again
Exactly like the Romans used to do
Veni, vidi, veci
Veni, vidi, veci
(How chapel bells are ringing)
Hand in hand we're heading
For a happy wedding
And that's the story of a girl and boy in love
The Gaylords' song "Veni, Vidi, Vici" is a cheerful and upbeat tune that tells a story of love triumphing over all obstacles. The song opens with the Latin phrase "veni, vidi, vici," which translates to "I came, I saw, I conquered," and sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics. The moon is yellow, and music is all around the singer who has found his true love in his arms. He feels like a lucky fellow for having found the love of his life, and she has won his heart completely.
The couple is in Italy, and they're kissing on the shore as the Romans did in the past. They're deeply in love, and nothing can stand in their way. They're heading towards a happy wedding, and the chapel bells are ringing. The song ends with the singers expressing that they are two happy individuals in love with each other.
Overall, "Veni, Vidi, Vici" is an ode to love and the power it has to conquer everything. The song's catchy melody and uplifting lyrics make it a timeless classic that can be enjoyed by generations.
Line by Line Meaning
Veni, vidi, veci
I came, I saw, I conquered
The moon above was yellow
We were under the romantic glow of the moon
Music all around her
There was a lovely melody in the air
In my arms I found her
I held her tightly and lovingly
I was a lucky fellow
I felt fortunate to have her by my side
She won my heart completely
I fell deeply in love with her
Heaven dressed in satin
The surroundings were heavenly and beautiful
As they say in Latin
Just like the famous quote attributed to Julius Caesar
Down by the shores of sunny Italy
We were enjoying the Italian coast
In our little rendezvous
We were at our private meeting place
We kissed and then we kissed and kissed again
We engaged in a passionate, romantic kiss
Exactly like the Romans used to do
Just like the ancient lovers of Rome
How chapel bells are ringing
The sound of wedding bells fills the air
Hand in hand we're heading
We are walking together with love and affection
For a happy wedding
We are getting married and starting a new life together
And that's the story of a girl and boy in love
Our love story is one of passion, romance, and commitment
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group
Written by: JERRY LIVINGSTON, PAUL FRANCIS WEBSTER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
David Chernofsky
its like new music to me.Thanx for taking the time to post this ditty.
Tracy Mortillaro
Veni, vidi, veci
Veni, vidi, veci
(The moon above was yellow)
Music all around her
In my arms I found her
(I was a lucky fellow)
Veni, vidi, veci
Veni, vidi, veci
(She won my heart completely)
Heaven dressed in satin
As they say in Latin
(I came, I saw, I conquered)
Down by the shores of sunny Italy
In our little rendezvous
We kissed and then we kissed and kissed again
Exactly like the Romans used to do
Veni, vidi, veci
Veni, vidi, veci
Hand in hand we're heading
For a happy wedding
And that's the story of a girl and boy in love
The moon above was yellow
I was a lucky fellow
(Down by the shores of sunny Italy)
(In our little rendezvous)
We kissed and then we kissed and kissed again
Exactly like the Romans used to do
Veni, vidi, veci
Veni, vidi, veci
(How chapel bells are ringing)
Hand in hand we're heading
For a happy wedding
And that's the story of a girl and boy in loveVeni, vidi, veci
Veni, vidi, veci
(The moon above was yellow)
Music all around her
In my arms I found her
(I was a lucky fellow)
Veni, vidi, veci
Veni, vidi, veci
(She won my heart completely)
Heaven dressed in satin
As they say in Latin
(I came, I saw, I conquered)
Down by the shores of sunny Italy
In our little rendezvous
We kissed and then we kissed and kissed again
Exactly like the Romans used to do
Veni, vidi, veci
Veni, vidi, veci
Hand in hand we're heading
For a happy wedding
And that's the story of a girl and boy in love
The moon above was yellow
I was a lucky fellow
(Down by the shores of sunny Italy)
(In our little rendezvous)
We kissed and then we kissed and kissed again
Exactly like the Romans used to do
Veni, vidi, veci
Veni, vidi, veci
(How chapel bells are ringing)
Hand in hand we're heading
For a happy wedding
And that's the story of a girl and boy in love
murp h
Ronnie Gaylord _ the best voice of all the groups !!!
Francis Alan Wormald
ONLY THE BEST! AJOY TO LISTEN TO....STILL...& I AT 82
Dillon Durkay
ditty lol