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.
When We Get Married
The Intruders Lyrics
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When we get married we'll have a big celebration
Send invitations to all our friends and relations
We'll have a ball, dancing and all
When we get married.
When the bells ring and tell the world I'm taking your hand
Folks from all over will come to see the wedding we've planned
We'll have a ball, dancing and all
When we get married (when we get married).
(We'll have a time) we'll have a time
(We'll dance and dine) and darling, we'll be oh so gay--mm
(We'll have a ball) we'll have a ball
(Dancing and all) and darling we'll be as one.
Just wait and see--our wedding day is not very far
Old folks will whisper and say how lovely we both are
We'll have a ball, dancing and all-l-l
When we get married (oh) mm-mm-mm (oh, oh, oh, oh)
"When We Get Married" is a beautiful love song written by Robert "Bobby Starr" Hamilton, who was a member of one of the most remarkable R&B vocal groups of the 1960s, The Intruders. The song was released as a single in 1965 and became a chart-topping hit on the R&B charts. It's a song that expresses the excitement and anticipation of a couple who are preparing for their wedding. In the first verse, the singer talks about the big party they plan to have to celebrate their union, and how they will invite all their family and friends to the joyous occasion. The second verse describes the moment when the bells will ring and the whole world will witness the magic of their love. The final verse conveys the promise of eternal love and happiness.
It's a classic love song that celebrates the joy of marriage and finding true love. The lyrics are simple and to the point, but they convey the powerful emotions that come with the experience of falling in love and getting married. The Intruders deliver the song with a polished vocal performance that perfectly captures the romantic essence of the lyrics. The song has since become a timeless classic and remains one of the most beloved R&B love songs of all time.
Line by Line Meaning
When we get married we'll have a big celebration
We plan to throw a big party to celebrate our marriage.
Send invitations to all our friends and relations
We'll invite all our friends and relatives to attend the celebration.
We'll have a ball, dancing and all
We'll enjoy ourselves dancing and having a great time.
When the bells ring and tell the world I'm taking your hand
We'll have a traditional wedding with bells ringing to announce our commitment.
Folks from all over will come to see the wedding we've planned
People from different places will come to witness the wedding we've organized.
(We'll have a time) we'll have a time
We'll fully enjoy our wedding day.
(We'll dance and dine) and darling, we'll be oh so gay--mm
We'll dance, eat together, and enjoy our togetherness.
(We'll have a ball) we'll have a ball
We'll celebrate our marriage with much joy and happiness.
(Dancing and all) and darling we'll be as one.
We'll become one entity, enjoying and celebrating our love.
Just wait and see--our wedding day is not very far
The wedding day will arrive soon, and we're eagerly waiting for it.
Old folks will whisper and say how lovely we both are
The experienced people there will appreciate and admire our togetherness.
We'll have a ball, dancing and all-l-l
We'll enjoy our celebration and dance our hearts out.
When we get married (oh) mm-mm-mm (oh, oh, oh, oh)
We are looking forward to our wedding day with much anticipation.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Spirit Music Group
Written by: JAMES JOSEPH WOODS, RITCHIE CORDELL
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Geneva Fowler
This is the song I want to play at my wedding 💒 and God is going to bring it to pass Thank you Jesus Thank you Father God Thank you
Sharon Hill
Love this. Intruders made the best music. Their music will be forever.❤
apryl
I remember this tune💭1992
I would listen to it every morning before
My High school sweetheart swooped me up. 🥰We lost contact for 27 years “it was a sad break up”
He just popped back into my life 4 days ago😍
my youngest will
be getting married in a week🥰
I just shared this Gem w/ her✨
DooM DooMerson
Hope all is well with you and your family. Your comment caught my eye and I had to say HI and wish you well in life. God Bless
Genetta Lacey
Magnificent song. Memories to last a lifetime.
Fred Lawson
No school like the old school ..🎤🎵🎶🎼❤️
Fred Lawson
No school like the old school 🎤🎵🎼🎶❤️
Deborah Patterson
My then man was so in love this was in constant rotation until the day we said “I do” . He told me before he died, “ I told you I was only going to have ONE wife.” Rest easy Keith, rest easy.
Brenna
Damn that was outstanding, also the session studio musicians were excellent all reading and playing their designated music sheets to perfection, true professionals!
James Prevard
Hey man.. you know there isn't any words 4 these legendary unique sounding guys.Tough hiters.