2) The Intruders is a former American soul music group most popular in the 1960s and 1970s. As one of the first groups to have hit songs under the direction of Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, they had a major influence on the development of Philadelphia soul.
Formed around 1960, the group originally consisted of Sam "Little Sonny" Brown, Eugene "Bird" Daughtry, Phillip "Phil" Terry and Robert "Big Sonny" Edwards.[1] In 1969, Sam Brown was replaced as lead singer by Bobby Starr, only to rejoin the group in 1973.
In 1965, when songwriters and record producers Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff first contemplated leaving the Cameo-Parkway record label to risk launching their own label, the vocalists on which they pinned all their hopes and venture capital were The Intruders. Like many other subsequent acts the duo produced, which includes the popular Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes and The O'Jays, The Intruders had already developed a vocal sound that was both theirs and uniquely Philadelphian.
Brown, Daughtry, Terry and Edwards had been recording and performing one-off singles together since 1961, blending Philly's street corner doo-wop tradition with black gospel fervor. The result was neither as pop-infected as Motown, nor as funky and blues-inflected as Stax. The sound which The Intruders refined for the Excel, Gamble and Philadelphia International imprints reflected a different attitude than either Stax or Motown.
Gamble and Huff's success with The Intruders helped convince Columbia Records to grant them the money to launch Philadelphia International. Gamble and Huff acknowledged that their work with The Intruders was the very foundation of what they called "The Sound Of Philadelphia".
The Intruders, meanwhile, were undergoing some internal turmoil. When the group resurfaced on the 1970 Gamble LP, When We Get Married, lead singer Brown was replaced by nightclub singer, Bobby Starr (born Robert Ferguson). The title song, "When We Get Married" (R&B #8, Pop #45), a Dreamlovers cover, became a hit on the charts, as was the follow-up "(Win, Place Or Show) She's A Winner". Starr's tenure with the group was short-lived; Brown returned to the group in 1973 for the album Save The Children, which spawned The Intruders' last two big hits, "I'll Always Love My Mama" (R&B #6, Pop #36) and "I Wanna Know Your Name" (R&B #9, Pop #60).
"Cowboys To Girls" (R&B #1, Pop #6) remains the only chart topping single of their career. It was awarded an R.I.A.A. gold disc for one million sales in mid May 1968.[1] It was recently covered by the Hacienda Brothers. Other covers of their hit singles include Tiarra's cover of "Together", which was also done by Gladys Knight & The Pips on their Silk'N'Soul LP.
During the late 1970s and early 1980s, in the West Coast, their music was popular among Latino, specifically Chicano, youth.[citation needed] Daughtry died of cancer in 1994, and Brown committed suicide in 1995. The Intruders continues to exist in 2 forms: The Philly Intruders, who appear on "the Big Show" DVD, and the Bobby Starr-led Intruders, who feature on the "My Music DVD hosted by Patti LaBelle on PBS.
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The Intruders Lyrics
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Ooh, you look so good
I wanna know your name
What's your name, baby?
I'd love ya if I could
'Cause you're the kind of girl
That I adore
I've been looking for
Hey, where do you live
Where do you live, baby?
I'd like to take you home
What do I have to give?
What do I have to give?
To call you on the phone
'Cause you're the kind of girl
That I adore
And you're the kind of girl
I've been looking for
Girl, tell me your name (I wanna know your name)
Just tell me your name
Please tell me your name (I wanna know your name)
Ain't never seen nothin' as sweet as you (I wanna know your name)
Sitting there in that gray dress
You pretty little thing (I wanna know your name)
'Cause I never believed
In love at first sight
But now, I know
That it's alright
Girl, tell me your name (I wanna know your name)
Please tell me your name
What's your name? (I wanna know your name)
You look so good, you look so good
(I wanna know your name) girl, ain't never seen nothing like this in my life
(I wanna know your name) you just look like something I could settle down with
Let me introduce myself, my name is Little Sonny
I drive a little red Volkswagen
I like to go horseback riding
I like all kind of sweets, cupcakes, currants and things like that
This is why I can't help from noticing you
Just a jazzy, jazzy ol' babe
Come on, can I have this dance?
Something as groovy as this, we got to dance
Lord, have mercy
Am I holding you too tight, oh, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, excuse me
Ain't gonna get too close
When are you going to tell me your name?
Please tell me your name
I'm just going to have to grab you and hold you a little closer
'Cause, I just got to, Lord, have mercy
(I wanna know your name) girl, tell me your name
(I wanna know your name) just hold me, just squeeze me
(I wanna know your name) girl, tell me your name, you sweet little thing, you
(I wanna know your name) I could love you, I could love you, I could love you
All night long, all night long, all night long
Listen, what about giving your phone number
And I call you one Saturday afternoon?
Perhaps we can go in town, have a little bite to eat
And then maybe, go and take a little movie?
And afterwards, I'll just drop you at the h-, at the doorstep
And give you a little kiss
Oh, I just, there's so many things that we could do if you just tell me your name
I'm not even married, are you married?
Girl, you gotta tell me, tell me, tell me your name (I wanna know your name)
Just wait a minute, don't leave out the door (I wanna know your name)
Don't leave me, don't leave me....
The lyrics to The Intruders' song "I Wanna Know Your Name" are a poetic expression of the singer's infatuation with a woman that he has just met. He is drawn to her beauty and desires to know her name and more about her. The lyrics indicate that he is willing to do anything to win her affection and take her home. He admires her grace and elegance, and he is confident that she is the one he has been searching for. He pleads with her to reveal her name so that he can get to know her and spend an evening in her company. The song is a pleading and romantic ballad that captures the essence of young love and the desire to connect with another person intimately.
The song was a hit in the early 1970s, and it remains a classic to this day. The lyrics are simple yet powerful and have a universal appeal that transcends time and culture. The singer's passion is palpable, and the melody is memorable and catchy. The song's success can be attributed to its relatable theme and its seamless blending of various musical elements, including soul, R&B, and pop. The song's enduring popularity is also evident in the many covers and samples of it that have been produced by other artists.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanna know your name
The singer is expressing a desire to learn the name of the person they are addressing.
Ooh, you look so good
The singer compliments the appearance of the person they are addressing.
I'd love ya if I could
The singer expresses a romantic interest in the person they are addressing.
'Cause you're the kind of girl
That I adore
The artist admires the person they are addressing and finds them attractive.
Hey, where do you live
Where do you live, baby?
The artist asks for the address of the person they are addressing, suggesting they would like to visit them or take them home.
What do I have to give?
To call you on the phone
The singer is asking what they need to do in order to get the phone number of the person they are addressing.
Ain't never seen nothin' as sweet as you
The singer is expressing their admiration for the person they are addressing.
Sitting there in that gray dress
You pretty little thing
The artist compliments the appearance of the person they are addressing.
'Cause I never believed
In love at first sight
But now, I know
That it's alright
The artist describes how they previously did not believe in love at first sight but have changed their mind after seeing the person they are addressing.
You look so good, you look so good
(I wanna know your name) girl, ain't never seen nothing like this in my life
(I wanna know your name) you just look like something I could settle down with
The artist again compliments the appearance of the person they are addressing and expresses their interest in a long-term relationship with them.
Let me introduce myself, my name is Little Sonny
I drive a little red Volkswagen
I like to go horseback riding
I like all kind of sweets, cupcakes, currants and things like that
This is why I can't help from noticing you
The singer introduces themselves and describes some of their interests in an attempt to start a conversation with the person they are addressing.
Come on, can I have this dance?
Something as groovy as this, we got to dance
The artist asks the person they are addressing to dance with them and expresses their desire to enjoy the moment together.
When are you going to tell me your name?
The singer again expresses their desire to learn the name of the person they are addressing.
Listen, what about giving your phone number
And I call you one Saturday afternoon?
Perhaps we can go in town, have a little bite to eat
And then maybe, go and take a little movie?
The singer suggests some activities they could do together and asks for the phone number of the person they are addressing.
And afterwards, I'll just drop you at the h-, at the doorstep
And give you a little kiss
The singer suggests how they will end the date they are proposing and expresses their romantic interest in the person they are addressing.
Girl, you gotta tell me, tell me, tell me your name (I wanna know your name)
Just wait a minute, don't leave out the door (I wanna know your name)
Don't leave me, don't leave me....
The artist once again pleads for the person they are addressing to tell them their name and hopes that they will stay a little longer so they can talk more.
Lyrics © Roba Music Verlag GMBH, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KENNETH GAMBLE, KENNY GAMBLE, LEON HUFF
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@louisek.wilson3397
Reminiscing 60's 70's . Memories like no other. This era will never be repeated. Thankful for these times.
❤️🖤💚🥰
@leewilliams4570
Men was respectful back then
@trvllion
Been married 3 years and still don’t know her name
@Richard-tl9it
I grew up listening to their music in the 70s. The Intruder was that group could WOO the ladies their lyrics was positive and powerful, their music had a strong messages ( I will always love my mama) A brilliant song that was delegate for all the mothers! Thanks Brothers for your contribution and inspiration to all of us!!! Richard Shackelford
@audreyfreeman4208
All I can say is love is still the best when u have experienced it ❤
@thomasfranco5997
Sing it LIL SONNY. I know you are singing from HEAVEN. Such a CLASSIC LOVE SONG. There will never be another like THE INTRUDERS!
@strictlynorton
The greatest vocal harmony group of their generation, equal to the Impressions imho
@kurtadams3021
Sweet Philly Soul
@johnharris4899
Love ❤️
@gare9485
Best Music Ever!!! Love this song! Bring back so many beautiful memories....