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)
We'll Meet Again
The Inkspots Lyrics
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We'll meet again, don't know where, don't know when,
But I know we'll meet again, some sunny day.
Keep smiling through, just like you always do,
'Til the blue skies drive the dark clouds far away.
So will you please say hello to the folks that I know,
Tell them I won't be long.
I was singing this song.
We'll meet again, don't know where, don't know when,
But I know we'll meet again, some sunny day.
So will you please say hello to the folks that I know,
Tell them I won't be long.
They'll be happy to know that as you saw me go,
I was singing this song.
Keep smiling through, just like you always do,
'Til the blue skies drive the dark clouds far away.
The Inkspots's song "We'll Meet Again" is a hauntingly beautiful piece with a nostalgic feel to it. It expresses the longing hope of meeting someone again, letting them know that they are missed and reassuring them that the reunion will happen soon. The repetition of the phrase "We'll meet again, don't know where, don't know when" invokes a sense of uncertainty, yet the lyrics remain resolutely optimistic. The singer urges his loved ones to keep on smiling even through difficult times and to wait for the blue skies to come and clear away the dark clouds.
The second verse of the song is particularly poignant. The singer asks the person he is addressing to say hello to the people he knows, letting them know that he won't be gone for long. He then tells them that as he was leaving, he was singing this very song. The last line of the verse conveys a sense of finality and acceptance; that the separation is inevitable, but the hope of reuniting again is enough to keep him going.
Overall, "We'll Meet Again" is a powerful piece of music that unites feelings of hope, longing, joy, and heartbreak. It is a timeless classic that has been interpreted in many ways, and its message still resonates with listeners today.
Line by Line Meaning
We'll meet again
We will reunite with each other.
We'll meet again, don't know where, don't know when,
We are unsure of when and where our reunion will take place.
But I know we'll meet again, some sunny day.
Despite the uncertainty, I believe we will meet again on a bright and happy day.
Keep smiling through, just like you always do,
Maintain a positive attitude and outlook, as you have always done.
'Til the blue skies drive the dark clouds far away.
Continue to stay hopeful and optimistic until all obstacles and problems are resolved.
So will you please say hello to the folks that I know,
Can you please pass on my greetings to our mutual acquaintances?
Tell them I won't be long.
Inform them that I will not be gone for an extended period of time.
They'll be happy to know that as you saw me go,
Knowing that I was singing this song as I departed will bring them joy.
Keep smiling through, just like you always do,
Once again, stay positive and hopeful, just as you have always been.
'Til the blue skies drive the dark clouds far away.
Continue to maintain hope until all difficulties are dispelled.
We'll meet again, don't know where, don't know when,
Reiteration of the earlier sentiment: we are uncertain of the time and place of our next meeting.
But I know we'll meet again, some sunny day.
Despite the lack of certainty, I have faith in our eventual reunion on a happy day.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HUGHIE CHARLES, ROSS PARKER
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