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.
United
The Intruders Lyrics
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I′m tired of runnin' around
Me and my baby′s gonna settle down
I'm gonna make her my June bride
And we're gonna walk down the aisle side by side
′Cause I love her, she loves me
That′s the way it's gonna be
And baby, you just wait and see
We′re gonna be united (united, united)
And oh, we wanna be, and we're gonna be (united, united)
Oh-oh-oh
We stick together like bees and honey
We′ll go together like rainin' money
She brightens up, oh-oh-oh-oh, my world
She′s got everything I want in a girl
'Cause I need her, she needs me
That's the way it′s gonna be
And baby, you just wait and see
We′re gonna be united (united, united)
We got to be, and we're gonna be (united, united)
Oh, yeah, yeah
And oh-oh-oh, I′m gonna buy her a wedding ring
And all the church bells gonna ring
And baby, you just wait and see
We're gonna be united (united, united)
We got to be and we′re gonna be (united, united)
I'm gonna buy her a wedding ring
All the church bells gonna ring
And baby, you just wait and see
We′re gonna be united (united, united)
And oh, we gotta be, we're gonna be (united, united)
And I want you all alone
We're gonna be (united)
The lyrics to The Intruders's song "United" convey a sense of commitment and desire for a long-lasting and devoted relationship. The song begins with the singer expressing their weariness of constantly moving and searching for something. They declare their intention to settle down with their partner and make them their June bride, emphasizing the desire for stability and marital commitment. The phrase "we're gonna walk down the aisle side by side" emphasizes the unity and togetherness they seek.
The chorus emphasizes the central theme of unity and the determination to be together. The repetition of the word "united" reinforces their desire to stay connected and devoted to each other. The lyrics suggest that their love is reciprocal, with both parties loving and needing each other. They express confidence in their future as a couple, urging their partner to wait and see the strength of their unity.
The second verse compares their bond to that of bees and honey, highlighting its natural and inseparable nature. They express their partner's ability to brighten up their world and possess all the qualities they desire in a person. The lyrics emphasize that their union is not only desired but necessary for both parties involved.
The final repetition of the chorus and the use of phrases like "buy her a wedding ring" and "all the church bells gonna ring" indicate the singer's commitment to make their partner their spouse. The closing line "I want you all alone, we're gonna be (united)" further emphasizes their longing for unity in all aspects of their relationship.
Overall, "United" conveys a strong desire for commitment, stability, and everlasting love between two individuals.
Line by Line Meaning
(United, united) oh-oh-oh
Expressing the desire to come together and be united
I′m tired of runnin' around
I am exhausted from constantly being on the move
Me and my baby′s gonna settle down
Me and my partner are ready to establish a stable life
I'm gonna make her my June bride
I am committed to marrying her
And we're gonna walk down the aisle side by side
We will walk together as equals in this journey
′Cause I love her, she loves me
Our love for each other is reciprocated
That′s the way it's gonna be
It is the destined path we will follow
And baby, you just wait and see
Have patience, everything will unfold as planned
We′re gonna be united (united, united)
We will come together and be connected
And oh, we wanna be, and we're gonna be (united, united)
We have a strong desire to be united and it will happen
We stick together like bees and honey
We remain closely bonded like bees to honey
We′ll go together like rainin' money
We will go hand in hand, just like money falling from the sky
She brightens up, oh-oh-oh-oh, my world
She brings immense joy and happiness into my life
She′s got everything I want in a girl
She possesses all the qualities I desire in a partner
'Cause I need her, she needs me
Our need for each other is mutual
That's the way it′s gonna be
It is how our relationship will unfold
And baby, you just wait and see
Be patient, everything will fall into place
We′re gonna be united (united, united)
We will come together and be connected
We got to be, and we're gonna be (united, united)
It is essential for us to be united, and it will happen
And oh-oh-oh, I′m gonna buy her a wedding ring
I plan to purchase a ring to symbolize our upcoming marriage
And all the church bells gonna ring
The sound of church bells will celebrate our union
And baby, you just wait and see
Have faith, everything will be as we envision
And I want you all alone
I desire to have you completely for myself
We're gonna be (united)
We will come together and be connected
Writer(s): Kenneth Gamble, Leon A Huff
Contributed by Miles D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@salaamallahalternatechannel
48 YEARS I WAS MARRIED UNTIL MY WIFE DIED OF CANCER ! WE LOVED MUSIC LIKE THIS -- PEACE FOREVER BE UPON HER !!
@Eternaldayz
Aww man come on dude 😢 you didn't have to do bad enough it was beautiful and sounded sad at the same time thank you for hurting me smh damn just blew my vibe LOL.. blessings to you though man stay strong I stay up you are blessed we look up to you guys king 🙏👑
@kavitadeva
Blessings to you sir. What a massive loss😢
Sending you 🫂🫂❤🦋
@petermorton301
May her soul rest in peace and may peace and blessings be upon you and your family
@kavitadeva
So Sweet that you and your beloved wife Shared this once in a lifetime genre of music. I know you miss her.💕🔥🎶
@supremeministerjohnmuhamma1786
@@kavitadeva IT HAS BEEN SO HARD WITHOUT HER IN MY LIFE NOW
@myrnapinkneybriscoe9942
This song will ALWAYS BE A FAVORITE CLASSIC song in my playlists ❤❤
@davidm.alexander446
Some of the baddest cats to come out of North Philly
@kattalady8114
I can't describe how much I love this guy's voice. There's something sweet, lovable, boyish, innocent about it.
@EllisRucker-yj5sp
Back in the day baby..ohhhhh.i missed those days.....brings a tear to my eyes....I'm old school for life.god bless you all..