There are two artists named the Gordons:

1. The Gordons formed in Ch… Read Full Bio ↴There are two artists named the Gordons:

1. The Gordons formed in Christchurch, New Zealand, in 1980 and were comprised of Alister Parker (Guitar/Vocals), John Halvorsen (Bass) and Brent McLachlan (Drums).
With a sound both edgy post-Punk and semi-industrial, they toured and recorded throughout 1980, and in October released their first EP "Future Shock", along with a video for the song "Adults And Children." In late 1981, they recorded their first album "Volume One", which was voted album of 1981 in music magazine Ripitup, and subsequently split up. In late 1983, though, they re-emerged with Alister Parker replaced by new singer/guitarist Vince Pinker, and released their second album "Volume Two" in 1984. From late 1984 to 1986, the original line-up of The Gordons reformed and began recording material, which they later refused to release.

During this late period, John Halvorsen joined the Skeptics, while in 1986, Alister Parker formed a new band initially called Nelsh Bailter Space. Halvorsen joined the now truncated Bailter Space in 1987, and in 1989, the original Gordans lineup was reunited when Brent McLachlan also joined the band.

Flying Nun Europe (and subsequently Flying Nun proper) reissued The Gordons and Future Shock on one CD, while Volume Two remains unavailable and highly sought after.

2. The Gordons are a folk music duo consisting of Gary Gordon and Roberta Gordon, who are husband and wife. They have been performing professionally since 1973.

They have been bringing their folk, bluegrass, and country music blend to audiences since the 1970s, when they began touring throughout the Midwestern United States, playing clubs, fairs, festivals and colleges. The husband and wife duo has also become popular in the Carolinas, the Northeastern United States, and in Europe.

In 1989 they recorded with Dobroist Josh Graves and bluegrass fiddler Kenny Baker, from Bill Monroe's band, The Bluegrass Boys. The resulting album was Old Time Radio Show. The Gordons released Wasn't Born To Follow one year later; this was a more country flavored record, featuring fiddler Wade Ray.

In 1996, The Gordons toured Ireland, and performed live in Dublin on Ireland's RTE television network. End of a Long Hard Day was released in 1997; this album was hailed by critic Edward Morris of Billboard, who stated "the Gordons bring to mind that most listenable of all bluegrass bands, the great Flatt & Scruggs." The national folk music magazine, Dirty Linen, wrote that the album "is touching, sad and beautiful".[1]

A live record chronicling their tours in Europe arrived in 1999, titled "Live in Holland". The Gordons released Time Will Tell Our Story in 2002, with guest musicians Alison Brown and Robert Bowlin. Our Time followed in 2008 on their own label.

Occasionally, they tour with a larger ensemble, including David Johnson, the longtime fiddler for Randy Travis.

On And On
The Gordons Lyrics

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Bet your life
I'll be...yeah
A better woman you see
All because
You proved out to be a better man for me

You build me up with so much affection
(You build me up with so much affection)

And you make me realize my needs
(You make me realize my needs)
You seem to move in the right direction
(Seem to move in the right direction)
Makin' love
Makin' love
All we please
(Makin' love)
(Makin' love)
Oh here we go
(On and on)
On and on
(On and on)
Here we go
(On and on)
On and on
(On and on)
On and on
(On and on)
On and on
(On and on)
We gotta go
(On and on)
Keep on movin'
(On and on)
On and on
(On and on)
How can I
How can I show you how
I want to now

Prove all my love
But I'm so afraid
To take a part
Don't break my heart
The way so many lovers do
So good I feel
Cause the love's real
Having tons of fun
Since the love begun
Huggin' and a lovin'
On and on
Gettin' with the kissin'
On and on
Chills I feel whenever you're near
Stickin' like glue I keep a lovin' you
(On and on)
On and on
Ow!
Keep on movin'
(On and on)
We gotta go
Keep on movin'
Keep on groovin'
(On and on)
On and on
Hey hey hey
(On and on)
On and on
We gotta go

How can I
Work out this sweet relation
(Let us deal with love)
Keepin' our hearts together
With no temptation
Keepin' us lovin'
Keepin' us lovin'

Going
(On and on)
On and on
(On and on)
On and on
(On and on)
We gotta go
(On and on)
Keep on movin'
(On and on)
Keep on groovin'
(On and on)
On and on
(On and on)
We gone
(On and on)
I want to know

I know you feel like I feel
That's why we've got a love that's real
So let's keep on groovin' the way we do
Let's just keep on movin'
If we're gonna make it through
Ha
(Huggin' and a lovin')
Huggin' and a lovin'
(Gettin' with the kissin')
Gettin' with the kissin'
(Gettin' with the kissin')
Gettin' with the kissin'
(Huggin' and a lovin')
Huggin' and a lovin'
(Huggin' and a lovin')
Ow!
(Gettin' with the kissin')
Yeah
(Gettin' with the kissin')
Mmm
(Huggin' and a lovin')
Ohhh ho
(Tears I fear whenever you're near)
(Stickin' like glue I keep a lovin' you)
Keep a lovin' you
(On and on)
On and on
Keep on groovin'
(On and on)
We gotta move
We gotta groove
Keep on movin'
(On and on)
On and on
Ow!
We gotta move
(On and on)
On and on
Keep on groovin'
(On and on)
Hey hey hey hey
On and on
(On and on)
Keep on movin'
Keep on groovin'
(On and on)
On and on
(On and on)
On and on

(On and on)
On and on

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "On and On" by The Gordons center around two people in a loving relationship. The first stanza talks about how the woman in the relationship wants to be a better partner, and she acknowledges that it's because the man is a better partner for her. The following stanzas describe the physical intimacy the couple shares, as well as the woman's fears about being hurt in the relationship. Despite these fears, the couple is committed to each other, and they express their desire to keep the love and the relationship going on and on.

The song's overall message is about the beauty and power of love, and how it can sustain and strengthen a relationship. The lyrics depict a partnership where both partners are committed to each other's happiness and well-being. The song celebrates the joy of physical intimacy while also acknowledging the vulnerability and fear that often come with it.

Line by Line Meaning

Bet your life
I am absolutely sure

I'll be...yeah
I will do it for certain

A better woman you see
I will improve as a woman

All because You proved out to be a better man for me
It is because you have been a better man to me

You build me up with so much affection (You build me up with so much affection)
You strengthen my emotion

And you make me realize my needs (You make me realize my needs)
You help me see what I actually need

You seem to move in the right direction (Seem to move in the right direction)
You appear to move toward the right thing

Makin' love Makin' love All we please (Makin' love) (Makin' love)
We enjoy making love with each other

Oh here we go (On and on) On and on (On and on) Here we go (On and on) On and on (On and on) On and on (On and on) On and on (On and on)
We are continuously moving forward in our relationship

We gotta go (On and on)
We need to keep going

Keep on movin' (On and on) On and on (On and on)
Let's keep moving and never stop

How can I How can I show you how I want to now
How can I demonstrate my love to you at this moment?

Prove all my love But I'm so afraid To take a part Don't break my heart The way so many lovers do
I want to show my love to you, but I am scared of getting hurt

So good I feel Cause the love's real Having tons of fun Since the love begun
I feel really good because our love is genuine and we have had so much fun since we fell in love

Huggin' and a lovin' On and on Gettin' with the kissin' On and on Chills I feel whenever you're near Stickin' like glue I keep a lovin' you (On and on) On and on Ow!
We keep hugging and kissing each other and I get goosebumps whenever you are near because I can't stop loving you

How can I Work out this sweet relation (Let us deal with love) Keepin' our hearts together With no temptation Keepin' us lovin' Keepin' us lovin'
How can we maintain our good relationship without being tempted, so we can keep loving each other?

Going (On and on) On and on (On and on) On and on (On and on) We gotta go (On and on)
We need to keep going and never stop moving forward

I know you feel like I feel That's why we've got a love that's real So let's keep on groovin' the way we do Let's just keep on movin' If we're gonna make it through Ha
You feel the same way I do and that's why our love is genuine, so let's continue to flow together; we need to keep moving forward if we want to stay happy

(Huggin' and a lovin') Huggin' and a lovin' (Gettin' with the kissin') Gettin' with the kissin' (Huggin' and a lovin') Huggin' and a lovin' (Gettin' with the kissin') Gettin' with the kissin' (Huggin' and a lovin') Ow! (Gettin' with the kissin') Yeah (Gettin' with the kissin') Mmm (Huggin' and a lovin') Ohhh ho (Tears I fear whenever you're near) (Stickin' like glue I keep a lovin' you) Keep a lovin' you (On and on) On and on
We keep hugging and kissing each other; I can't stop loving you and every time you are near my eyes fill with tears, but I stick to you like glue

Keep on groovin' (On and on) We gotta move We gotta groove Keep on movin' (On and on) On and on Ow! We gotta move (On and on) On and on Keep on groovin' (On and on) Hey hey hey hey On and on (On and on) Keep on movin' Keep on groovin' (On and on) On and on (On and on) On and on (On and on) On and on
We need to keep moving and never stop; let's groove together and make progress so we can continue to stay happy together

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: MINDI BETH ABAIR, MATTHEW W. HAGER

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SOphM

7y↑13

When I go don't cry for me
In my fathers arms I'll be
The wounds this world left on my soul
Will all be healed and I'll be whole
Sun and moon will be replaced
With the light of Jesus' face
And I will not be ashamed
For my savior knows my name
It don't matter where you bury me
I'll be home and I'll be free
It don't matter where I lay
All my tears be washed away
Gold and silver blind the eye
Temporary riches lie
Come and eat from heaven's store
Come and drink and thirst no more
So weep not for me my friend
When my time below does end
For my life belongs to him
Who will raise the dead again
It don't matter where you bury me
I'll be home and I'll be free
It don't matter where I lay
All my tears be washed away
Written by Julie Miller • Copyright © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc

Hridoye Bangladesh, from Bangladesh

When I go don't cry for me
In my father's arms I'll be
আমি যখন যাব আমার জন্য কেঁদো না
আমার বাবার কোলে আমি থাকব
The wounds this world left on my soul
Will all be healed and I'll be whole

Sun and moon will be replaced
With the light of Jesus' face
And I will not be ashamed
For my savior knows my name

It don't matter where you bury me
I'll be home and I'll be free
It don't matter where I lay
All my tears be washed away

Gold and silver blind the eye
Temporary riches lie
Come and eat from heaven's store
Come and drink and thirst no more

So weep not for me my friend
When my time below does end
For my life belongs to him
Who will raise the dead again

It don't matter where you bury me
I'll be home and I'll be free
It don't matter where I lay
All my tears be washed away

আমি যখন যাব আমার জন্য কেঁদো না
আমার বাবার কোলে আমি থাকব
এই পৃথিবী আমার আত্মায় ক্ষত রেখে গেছে
সব সুস্থ হয়ে যাবে এবং আমি সুস্থ হব

সূর্য ও চাঁদ প্রতিস্থাপিত হবে
যীশুর মুখের আলো নিয়ে
আর আমি লজ্জিত হব না
কারণ আমার উদ্ধারকর্তা আমার নাম জানেন

তুমি আমাকে কোথায় কবর দেবে তাতে কিছু যায় আসে না
আমি বাড়িতে থাকব এবং আমি মুক্ত হব
এটা কোন ব্যাপার না আমি যেখানে শুয়ে
আমার সব অশ্রু ধুয়ে যাবে

সোনা ও রূপা চোখ অন্ধ করে
অস্থায়ী সম্পদ মিথ্যা
স্বর্গের দোকান থেকে এসে খাও
এসো পান করো আর তৃষ্ণা নেই

তাই আমার জন্য কেঁদো না বন্ধু
আমার নীচের সময় শেষ হয় যখন
কারণ আমার জীবন তারই
কে আবার মৃতকে জীবিত করবে

তুমি আমাকে কোথায় কবর দেবে তাতে কিছু যায় আসে না
আমি বাড়িতে থাকব এবং আমি মুক্ত হব
এটা কোন ব্যাপার না আমি যেখানে শুয়ে
আমার সব অশ্রু ধুয়ে যাবে

All comments from YouTube:

Mike de Velta

15y↑9

Truly anointed, I feel honored to have heard this, puts music right back into perspective for me, praise our Lord.

Lois T Andersen

10y↑21

I really like the gentle, honest and artful playing/singing of this song.

Jordan Ahmed

@Vivaan Albert instablaster ;)

Vivaan Albert

i dont mean to be offtopic but does someone know a way to log back into an instagram account?
I somehow forgot the account password. I would love any help you can offer me!

David Hawkins

Yes!

Curtis

4y↑1

Agree. It was well done. Great playing all around and great lyrics. The Petersons recently covered this song and it is really nice with the dobro.

Earthling Forever

9y↑26

We buried my Mom just a few days ago. We played this at her service...this is so powerful and spiritual.

mectron63

8y↑15

there are so many versions of this song but this is really good.. i like it

Molly Trull

13y↑4

Wow... I don't usually post comments, but I just got an autoharp and was looking at autoharp videos and this one popped up.. I was SO incredibly moved by your music. This is such a gorgeous performance. Thank you so much for sharing! You all are wonderful!

FaerySeeker

7y↑9

Absolutely beautiful version. Really touches the heart! I really love mountain music. This si real soul music!!

willafilla

14y↑2

I love this version so haunting and beautiful. Makes me think of my Mother and Father who are both with the Creator. Thank you for posting, brings me sadness and comfort.

Regina Russell

15y↑1

I can't tell you how much I loved this. Suffice it to say that there are tears in my eyes and I'm grateful to God for your talent. Praise God!

raytheprinter

11y↑2

I cant begin to tell you how much I am enjoying the music you make. Each piece fits together as well and beautifully as natures own workings.Like waking up at the break of dawn next to a cool mountain stream ,with all the sounds of nature all around you.Thanks

sharzbuchie

13y

I love!!!!! Very very nice!!!!

Randy Smith

Fantastic!!! Love the intro and love the way you guys perform this truly wonderful song!!! This song truly edifies the believer!!!

Sarah Welch

16y

Awesome Job! I play fiddle in a blugrass group and I am very impressed with your fiddler's tone!

Linda Berg

Very enjoyable! Love that the autoharp is used in this rendition....Well done, all!

El Camino

Such a beautiful rendition! Superb instrumentations. Beautiful vocal harmonies.

Scarlett4Zanzibar

15y

Y'all do THE BEST version of this, PERIOD. Beautiful! Thank you for posting this.

Tinstar2

13y

Outstanding song and group! Keep on keeping on! Beautiful!

John Grytbakk

13y

All the best to you guys! Hope you're all doing just fine! Keep it up! You are blessing! :-)

SOphM

7y↑13

Anthony Watson

Powerful lyrics

Anna Reeves

11y

One of my favorite versions! Y'all do a wonderful job approaching the song and the harmony's awesome.

rickshunter1

16y

you guys are great thanks for sharing your music with all of us

Beeattitudes22

14y

Perfectly beautiful! Who could ask for more!

Morningstar Forever

10y↑4

Lovely; so ethereal!

Steve R

One of the best versions I have ever heard!

richard Vienot

13y↑1

J'adore!!!! quelle merveilleuse musique !!!

Jebbi1956

13y

I love this. It's on my play list!!!! Thanks for sharing your talent.

David Smith

9y↑3

Love this!

David Hawkins

This song is one of many reasons I love The Gordons. This one hits deep.

MultiMeli123

7y↑6

Nice version, I like it.

Darren Chaanga

5y↑1

So inspiring, beautiful song

Ulla Selke

5y↑3

Love it so much, always come back to see and hear it! Greats from Germany!

usardor

14y

very nice.i love it.

Zylon Tex

10y↑5

Beautiful work thanks !

Dennisk Lungu

Powerful and spiritual, great song indeed

Arkansas Red

13y

Great song, and it's nice to see Bowlin again. Haven't seen him in about thirty five years. Used to pick with him at bluegrass festivals.

rustyradioflyer

11y↑1

the harp adds so much to this song. excellent job.

leannmichelle06

14y

I love this song! I love you guys. I want to come sing with you!

Tom Martin

12y

Great song ,, very well done. I love your sound....

AMAZING GRACE

Love! Great job guys and gal!

Lucyinsky01

15y

Just wonderful!

my3hijos

15y

Beautiful!!!!

Dick Glasgow

15y

Wonderful stuff. Brings back lots of happy memories of your gig at the 'Black Nun Folk Club' in Ballymoney, Co Antrim, Ireland. Cheers, Dick

Wank Hilliams

13y

utterly beautiful music, The Gordons..THX

pepewiwi

14y

Wonderful song, wonderful sung and played;

jeffl56

14y

Very nice, got the stars!

bereverant

16y

Brilliant,absolutely transforming.

John Grytbakk

15y↑1

music can be a balm for the soul... and that's what it's meant to bee... as i see it anyway :-)

Maroll

Love this! :)

Jonathan Mears

16y

Beautiful. I had to listen to it all.

Keith Nisbet

16y

Sweet, beautifully tight and harmonious

Shrink -2

13y

wow this is actually the first band i found just right now in this kinda music. and its awesome! i love it! Took a got dammit long time to find though. worth every second.

Truth_nothing_but_the_truth

There is something so hot about a man playing a violin with it’s soulful, simple sound. ❤️

Bat- Matt

Bonjour à vous tous magnifique arrangement...

B. Weeks

8y↑2

Beautiful.

tecnolover2642

Outstanding!

Сергей Киршин

Очень хорошо

Howard Manley

“ There’s no more crucial moment in a persons life then when he or she has encountered by God, that moment sets in motion the rest of one’s life”🙏

arromac

15y

...That was a pleasant surprise. Well done. Bravo...

Linda Barnes

A GORDON FOR ME!! Love this ...and I'm a Gordon too!

Hans Gehrig

9y↑2

SIMPLY GREAT...;-)))
Thank you very much & deep for such beautiful Music!

Trond Ola Mevassvik

Not necessary the best version. But the most underrated!

Melody W.

14y

I really enjoyed this... Thank you

The Outcast Warrior

Dear Gary and Roberta, my brother, David Little Eagle knows you from Illinois. He told me about you, and played one of your CDs. Your beautiful music touched my spirit. I am now subscribed to your channel, and am blessed to be. Many blessings.

Romamb

14y

If i didnt know better, i'd say that violin was alive; with all that emotion and feeling pouring out of it.

Christine Jenkins

6y↑2

By Julie Miller, let us give her credit. Written at the passing of Mark Heard.

Πορτοκαλί Τσουκνίδα

Great melod !

M. A. S

Wow , i haven't seen a Harpsichord since i was in first grade ....a very long time ago.... you are my new Hero .... i fell in Love with string instruments from the very first note my teacher played of The Birds song Turn,Turn,Turn.

i was 7 years old

gatormusic

16y

RM, Thanks a lot. Never heard Buddy and Julie do All My Tears. I knew it was written by Julie. I'd like to jam with them some. We're from rural Southern Illinois. Our county is on the Mississippi. Three cars at a four way stop is a traffic jam here. Thanks for listening. Gary Gordon

Scott Stanton

14y

Think when you made these video's you were in a the zone ! my grand kids and there kids will watch these and be moved just like i was, every time i watch them --Scott

Christopher Sparkes

OUTRAGEOUSLY GOOD. SUBSCRIBED.

Ron Lutz

Beautiful

Marika Daboja

16y

Perfect to lay down near to fireplace with glass of red wine in hand and man of your life next to you...

Active Ingredient: FAITH

8y↑2

fabulous ~~ thank you

Nikita Brusentsov

11y

it is stunningly

gatormusic

14y

@scottstanton1 Scott, Thank you for the compliment. We appreciate everyone who enjoys our music

Maxwell Stone

11y

OH YEAH!!!...Beautiful...

Heather Jones

8y↑1

olde song.
Clancy Brothers, Carter Family, lots of Opry entertainers love this song...beautiful hymn.

Hridoye Bangladesh, from Bangladesh

Carl Hayman

Purty ...really enjoyed this.

Richard Vassalle

bluegrass soul

Wolfgang

Thank you!

Rossm3838

written by Julie Miller.

Rossm3838

Written by Julie Miller.

Willian Rossato

Show...

Tom Reidy

Very vety nice

Oksana Grinchuk

16y

thats amazing.. its time to realize that Jesus is lord! he loves you so much and he wants you to give your life to him. he will bless you and give you more than you will ever need or want!! turn to God. read the bible, pray and get to kno him. He's an amzing friend, an amzing father, and an just simply amazing. get to kno him

XMLarry

14y

With all the crap that's on this video sight, this is a welcome addition!

docsavage98

14y↑1

@TheGordonsMusic Was he with Bill back in 1989? I have reason for asking :)

toendramist

So much stress in your faces....

Ian Osborne

6y↑2

It Don't Matter Where You Bury Me.. BRISTOL SOUTH CEMETERY If possible... GOD WILLING..

Bruno GAO

Crying

Pls Return To:

9y↑3

(:D Wow, 7 year old comments, you must have been with the Original YouTubers! (:D

David Merz

Fred Beggs

I like the guitar on this but as the original version it doesn't show joy. Come on.. It is the promise of God through Christ. Maybe something other than mono tone would be good. There are clearly three octaves to play here and they choose the lowest octave without exclamation such as... "He knows my name" or "Thirst no more" or " Who will raise from the dead again"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is not a sad melancholy song, for goodness sakes. Even though the original was just the same. No Joy just fact.

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