Their songs usually began with a guitar riff, followed by the tenor, who sang the whole song through. After the tenor finished singing, the bass would either recite the first half, or the bridge of the song, or would speak the words, almost in a free form, that were not part of the song, commonly using the words "Honey Child", or "Honey Babe", expressing his love for the opposite sex in the song. This was followed by the tenor, who finished up singing the last refrain or the last half of the song.
The Ink Spots formed in the early 1930s in Indianapolis. The original members were :-
Orville "Hoppy" Jones (b. 17 February 1902, Chicago, Illinois - d. 18 October 1944, New York City) (bass) (Played cello in the manner of a stand up bass)[1]
Ivory "Deek" Watson (b. 18 July 1909, Mounds, Illinois - d. 4 November 1969, Washington, DC) (tenor) (Played guitar and trumpet)
Jerry Daniels (b. 14 December 1915 - 7 November 1995, Indianapolis, Indiana) (tenor) (Played guitar and ukulele)
Charlie Fuqua (b. 20 October 1910 - 21 December 1971, New Haven, Connecticut) (baritone) (Played guitar)
Bless You
The Inkspots Lyrics
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Just when it seemed that heaven was not for me
Bless you, for building a new dream
Just when my old dream crumbled so helplessly
In that vine covered chapel on the hill
Your face was a hymn that lingered still
Heaven is mine and life is divine with you.
So bless, you my darling, my angel,
Heaven is mine and life is divine with you.
The Inkspots' "Bless You" is a beautiful song that expresses gratitude towards someone who saved the singer from failing to achieve their dreams. The lyrics are emotive, and they convey a sense of gratitude and admiration for someone who came into the singer's life unexpectedly and changed everything.
The first two lines of the first verse, "Bless you, for being an angel, Just when it seemed that heaven was not for me," suggest that the singer has been feeling lost and hopeless until someone came along and showed them the way. The next two lines, "Bless you, for building a new dream, Just when my old dream crumbled so helplessly," suggest that this person helped the singer to find a new path when their old one was no longer working.
The second verse describes a particular moment in a chapel when the singer first saw the person who would change their life. "In that vine-covered chapel on the hill, Your face was a hymn that lingered still," suggests that the person was beautiful and made a lasting impression on the singer.
Overall, "Bless You" is a beautiful ode to gratitude for someone who saved the singer from a difficult situation and helped them find, and achieve, a new dream.
Line by Line Meaning
Bless you, for being an angel
Thank you for being a kind and loving person.
Just when it seemed that heaven was not for me
You came into my life when I thought everything was hopeless and I had lost all faith in goodness.
Bless you, for building a new dream
You helped me find a new purpose and dream when my old one fell apart and left me lost.
Just when my old dream crumbled so helplessly
My hopes and dreams fell apart and I was helpless, but you came along and helped me see a new path forward.
In that vine covered chapel on the hill
In a beautiful and sacred place, surrounded by nature and peace.
Your face was a hymn that lingered still
Your beautiful face and presence left a lasting impression like a song that continues to play.
So bless, you my darling, my angel,
Thank you so much, my beloved, you are truly an angel in my life.
Heaven is mine and life is divine with you.
My life is truly blessed and magical because of you, and I feel like I have my own piece of heaven with you.
So bless, you my darling, my angel,
Once again, thank you so much for being the light in my life.
Heaven is mine and life is divine with you.
Being with you feels like a heavenly experience and everything in life feels more wonderful with you by my side.
Lyrics © SHAPIRO BERNSTEIN & CO. INC.
Written by: DON BAKER, EDDIE LANE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@missysparkle1098
This is so beautiful. Such a gem . I love it when I happen apon a terrific tune. Spot on!👌 👏 🙌 😍 ❤
@CPorter
This one was the biggest U.K. Hit for The Ink Spots
@timbertown.vintage
just a funny fact. This song saved Michael Jackson from being sued by Italian songwriter Albano Carrisi. Jackson's "Will You Be There" sounded very similar to one of Carrisi's songs, but after years in court, they decided BOTH songs sounded extremely similar to this Ink Spots one. BTW, there'd you get this Remastered album? Sounds fantastic and I can't seem to find it! Great Post!
@salmasalute
Albano's song sounds NOTHING like michael's song. Isnt it fu*king obvious.
@J_L_V
@@salmasalute listen to both again. They both sound the same.
@marvelessence
Bless you for sharing!
@mokmok8080
I downloaded the whole album via EMule If i can remember. And bless YOU for that information haha! Thanks for watching!