The keyboard player was Chris Stainton, who went on to tour extensively with Eric Clapton. The bassist was Alan Spenner, who went on to play in the UK white soul outfit Kokomo, with rhythm guitarist Neil Hubbard. Drummer Bruce Rowland later joined Fairport Convention from 1975 through 1979. Henry McCullough was the lead guitarist, a role he later occupied in Paul McCartney's Wings, and continues today as a solo artist.
Reminiscing
The Grease Band Lyrics
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I was walking you home
We got down to the gate
And I was dreaming of the night
Would it turn out right
How to tell you girl
I want to build my world around you
I want to make you understand
I'm talking about a life time plan
That's the way it began
We were hand in hand
Glen Miller's Band was better than before
We yelled and screamed for more
And the porter too
Made us dance across the room
It ended it all too soon
And on the way back home
I promise you, you'll never be alone
Hurry don't be late
I can hardly wait
I said to myself when we're old
We'll go dancing in the dark
Walking through the park and reminiscing
Friday night it was late
I was walking you home
We got down to the gate
And I was dreaming of the night
Would it turn out right
Now as the years roll on
Each time we hear our favorite song
The memories come along
Older times we're missing
Spending the hours reminiscing
Hurry don't be late
I can hardly wait
I said to myself when we're old
We'll go dancing in the dark
Walking through the park and reminiscing
We'll go dancing in the dark
Walking through the park and reminiscing
You should be dancing
Dancing
Dancing
Dancing
And reminiscing
The Grease Band's song Reminiscing depicts a romantic and nostalgic evening that brings back pleasant memories every time the couple hears their favorite song. The lyrics describe a Friday night when the singer is walking his girl home, and they stop by the gate. The singer is thinking about whether the night would go well as he wants to share his lifetime plan with her, but he is unsure of how to express his feelings. They were listening to Glen Miller's Band, and they enjoyed the music so much that they danced across the room. When they left, the singer assures his girlfriend that she will never be alone.
Years roll on, and every time they hear their favorite song, they are transported back to that evening, and they start reminiscing. Even though they miss older times, they find solace in reminiscing about those sweet moments. The song concludes with the singer expressing his eagerness to grow old with his girlfriend and continue dancing in the dark and going for walks in the park while still reminiscing.
Line by Line Meaning
Friday night it was late
It was a late Friday night
I was walking you home
I was escorting you home
We got down to the gate
We arrived at the gate
And I was dreaming of the night
I was thinking about the night ahead
Would it turn out right
Will everything turn out well
How to tell you girl
How do I say this to you
I want to build my world around you
I want to create my life around you
Tell you that it's true
Informing you it's the truth
I want to make you understand
I want you to comprehend
I'm talking about a life time plan
I'm discussing a long term plan
That's the way it began
That's how it all started
We were hand in hand
We were holding hands
Glen Miller's Band was better than before
Glen Miller's Band was exceptional than before
We yelled and screamed for more
We demanded an encore
And the porter too
And the porter as well
Made us dance across the room
Forced us to dance the room
It ended it all too soon
It came to an end too quickly
And on the way back home
And as we walked back home
I promise you, you'll never be alone
I assure you, you'll never be lonely
Hurry don't be late
Hurry, let's not be late
I can hardly wait
I can barely wait
I said to myself when we're old
I told myself when we're senior
We'll go dancing in the dark
We will dance in the dark
Walking through the park and reminiscing
Strolling through the park and remembering
Now as the years roll on
Now as the years go by
Each time we hear our favorite song
Every time we hear our preferred tune
The memories come along
The memories arise
Older times we're missing
We're missing the past days
Spending the hours reminiscing
Spending hours remembering
We'll go dancing in the dark
We will dance in the dark
Walking through the park and reminiscing
Strolling through the park and remembering
You should be dancing
You should dance
Dancing
Dancing
Dancing
Dancing
Dancing
Dancing
And reminiscing
And remembering
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GRAEHAM GEORGE GOBLE, GRAHAM GEORGE GOBLE
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David Sam
My wife and I just celebrated our 40th anniversary.
"Now as the years roll on
Each time we hear our favorite song
The memories come along
Older times we're missing
Spending the hours reminiscing"
And, indeed Reminiscing is among our favorite songs. It was included in the music playlist for our wedding reception.
Raymond Allo
As I am getting older this song gets closer and closer to my heart. I loved it when I was 22 and love it even more now at 60
5280DNV
Omg. I feel the same way at 57. It’s so bittersweet. Can you ever use this song with a new love? Or is it just meant to stay in the past and in our hearts?
Zedrick Labuyo
I’m 22 years old and I love this song! I hope I can reach 60 and still listen to this masterpiece
Qwert Voltaire
👍
Tina Hildebrandt
I'm with you.
S T chan
Listen at 17. Going to 70 this song brings me a good old days memory in Alberta Canada.
Brain Scott
I used to play this song for my mom on Sunday mornings after breakfast, starting around 2010 when she was 74 yrs old. The song made me think of her and my dad's courtship days in the early 1950's at Michigan State; he was a big Glen Miller fan and they'd go dancing on weekends at Wampler's Lake, where the big bands used to come play on their Midwest tours. She loved this song b/c it reminded her of him, who passed away after 52yrs of marriage in 2006., She died 1 day shy of her 87th b-day on Feb. 7, 2021. Miss ya, mom.
Mark Berryhill
Very cool story. You're a prince!
Anne My
Sorry for your loss
LNL
What a blessing you were to each other!