It all started in the 90's when Kurt (bass), Mike (drums), and Tom (vocals and tenor sax) got together to play original ska music. Eventually they became known as Green Island, dipping in to the musical pools of ska, reggae, rocksteady, and dub. Featured on a number of compilations and their full length release "Hit 'em Soft and Slow" on Spit Shine Records, Green Island toured the country, sharing the stage with such talented acts as The Slackers, King Django, The Amazing Crowns, and The Toasters (to name a few).
After the departure of their lead singer, Green Island decided to combine their remaining talents, bringing Tim (vocals and guitar), Ben (vocals and trumpet), and Tom to the forefront to sing dense, flowing vocal harmonies. The end result-- the champions of 60's Jamaican music, The Harmonics. Their debut release, an 8-track EP named "You're Wrong," is currently available on Spit Shine Records, and material is currently being completed for a full-length sophomore effort.
One is hard-pressed to find in popular music today a band playing the kind of quality tunes that this band embraces, and perhaps the triumphant resurrection of rocksteady is not such a diffcult concept to realize with the arrival of Boston's own, The Harmonics.
Just in case you were wondering: Yes, the Harmonics are done. We played our last show in April of 06. We had a great time playing for those of you who might have seen us.
Influences:
Heavily influenced by Rocksteady from the late 60's (The Paragons, The Gaylads, The Melodians, The Ethiopians); also influenced by mid 60's ska (The Skatalites) and early reggae (The Heptones)
Band Members:
Tim (vocals, guitar)
Ben (vocals, trumpet, guitar)
Tom (vocals, tenor sax, organ)
Kurt (Bass)
Mike (Drums)
http://www.myspace.com/theharmonics
Let Me Go
The Harmonics Lyrics
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Without an end of days
Weβll always see and always believe
That our love will always be our perfect dream
Youβve had my heart from the very start
Our love was made in Heaven
And all we have, Godβs put in our hands
This love is all we need, my love
Where there is only love
Where there is no more pain
Your love's all Iβm dreaming of
Where thereβs you and thereβs me
And Godβs angels all around
And weβll never be apart
In this Heaven weβve finally found
Until then all I want is to be in harmony
Staying close and holding hands
Because in Heaven our love is meant to be
Letβs go to Heaven
Where there is only love
Where there is no more pain
Your love's all Iβm dreaming of
Until then weβre still here
And weβre waiting for the day
When weβre in that light again
But this time we will never go away
Together, forever, to stay
Together, forever, to stay
The Harmonics' song "Let Me Go" speaks of a love that transcends time and extends beyond the boundaries of mortality. The lyrics suggest that this love is so pure and perfect that it exists in an eternal realm, where there is no end of days, no pain, and no separation. The song celebrates the belief that the bond between the lovers was created in Heaven, and they share a spiritual connection that cannot be broken. Throughout the track, the singer reassures their lover that they will always be united, and their love will be the source of their happiness.
The opening verse of the song sets the tone for the rest of the track. The singer tells their lover that they will be together for eternity, and their love will be their "perfect dream." The use of the phrase "end of days" suggests that the lovers' bond is not bound by time, and they will be together even when time itself ceases to exist. The second verse reinforces the idea that the lovers' bond is a divine creation, as they sing about God putting everything they have in their hands. The track's chorus repeats the central idea of the song, inviting the lovers to go to Heaven, where there is only love and no more pain.
The remainder of the song continues to emphasize the idea that the bond between the lovers is unbreakable. The bridge of the song hints at the impermanence of life on this earth, but reassures the listener that their love will remain. The track closes with the singer declaring that they will always be together, even when they are apart.
Line by Line Meaning
Weβre gonna be in eternity
Our love will last forever
Without an end of days
Our love will not be affected by time
Weβll always see and always believe
Our faith in our love will never diminish
That our love will always be our perfect dream
Our love is our perfect fantasy
Youβve had my heart from the very start
I have loved you from the beginning
Our love was made in Heaven
Our love is divine
And all we have, Godβs put in our hands
Our love is a gift from God
This love is all we need, my love
Our love is enough for us
So letβs go to Heaven
Let's imagine a perfect world
Where there is only love
A world that is full of love
Where there is no more pain
A place where there is no heartache
Your love's all Iβm dreaming of
It is my fondest dream to be with you
Where thereβs you and thereβs me
A world that involves just the two of us
And Godβs angels all around
A world where we are surrounded by God's love
And weβll never be apart
Our love will keep us together
In this Heaven weβve finally found
Our love has finally reached that perfect world
Until then all I want is to be in harmony
For now, I just want us to share a peaceful co-existence
Staying close and holding hands
Always holding on to each other
Because in Heaven our love is meant to be
Our love is destined to reach that perfect world
Until then weβre still here
While we are still on this earth
And weβre waiting for the day
We are waiting for that perfect moment
When weβre in that light again
When we finally reach that perfect place
But this time we will never go away
We will hold on to that perfect moment forever
Together, forever, to stay
Our love will remain constant
Together, forever, to stay
Our love will last for eternity
Lyrics Β© DistroKid
Written by: Jaime Hernandez
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Marisaruiz562
This song...hits that soul ...love of mine why dont you let me go...π
@13NJJACK
Havent heard this one,but im digging it.
@crowhillian58
You have the best of tunes sir! : )
@tagtv
Fantastic
@treacletoff01
There must be a story here - written by J McCants, lead singer sounds like Junior McCants of northern soul legend, producer is L McCants - what can you tell us our Chunky chum?
@treacletoff01
Regarding my 10 year old comment below, Junior McCants died in a motorcycle accident in 1966, the writer and lead singer here is James McCants, also known for his work with the Chicago Gangsters.
@tacotrejo3830
Junior McCants passed from cancer if Iβm not mistaken. Are you thinking of Billy Stewart? I think he passed from a motorcycle accident