Born and raised in Pleasant Grove, Utah, about 35 miles south of Salt Lake City, the King Sisters originally were part of the "Driggs Family of Entertainers". Their first professional job was with a Salt Lake City radio station, from which they graduated to a station in Oakland, California. In the early 1930s sisters Luise, Maxine and Alyce formed a vocal trio along the lines of their idols, the Boswell Sisters, and traveled to San Francisco to audition for radio station KGO (to replace the Boswell Sisters themselves, who were leaving the station)." After this, Maxine retired to home life in Oakland and sisters Donna and Yvonne were added to the roster.
In 1935, the King Sisters accepted a job with bandleader Horace Heidt. Gradually, relations between the King Sisters and Heidt deteriorated to the point where they left the band. In the following years, they separately and together sang with the bands of Artie Shaw's Old Gold program and Charlie Barnet and Al Pearce series. They turned down a request to be the vocal group for the Glenn Miller Orchestra. They recorded for Bluebird Records, a sub-label of RCA Victor Records and the same label as Miller, and also had their first hit with a vocal version of Miller's hit, "In The Mood".
In 1937, Luise married guitarist Alvino Rey. At the peak of the sisters' success, they appeared in a number of 1940's Hollywood films. During World War II, they appeared regularly on Kay Kyser's radio series. In 1965, they began hosting their own ABC television-network series, The King Family Show, which featured family members including Alyce's husband, actor Robert Clarke, and her sons, Ric and Lex de Azevedo, and Cam Clarke, as well as other talent. The show ran from 1965-1966, with a 1969 revival.
A second generation of the King Family, The Four King Cousins, continues to carry on the musical tradition.
Memories of You
The King Sisters Lyrics
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Every sunset too
Seems to be, bringing me
Memories of you
Here and there, every where
Scenes that we once knew
And they all, just recall
(Oh) How I wish I could forget those, (those) happy yesteryears
That have left a rosary of tears
Your face beams, in my dreams
(In) Spite of all (that) I do
(And) Everything, seems to bring
Memories of you
The lyrics of The King Sisters' song Memories of You express the feeling of nostalgia that comes from seeing familiar places and things that remind one of a past love. The first two lines describe how even the beginning and end of each day are tinged with memories of the person. The next two lines mention how the memories come flooding back no matter where the singer goes or what she does.
The following lines convey the bittersweet nature of these memories. The singer wishes she could forget the happy moments they shared because they make her sad now. Her dreams are also full of her former partner's face, and memories of them are triggered by everything she encounters. The chorus repeats the phrase "memories of you" to emphasize how these memories are a constant presence in the singer's life.
The simple, straightforward lyrics of Memories of You may resonate with anyone who has lost someone they love. The King Sisters' harmonies and the gentle melody create a wistful, nostalgic atmosphere that matches the lyrical content perfectly.
Line by Line Meaning
Waking skies, at sunrise
I am reminded of you every morning when I see the beautiful sunrise.
Every sunset too
As the sun sets each day, I am reminded of the times we shared together.
Seems to be, bringing me
It feels like the memories of you are constantly coming back to me.
Memories of you
My mind is filled with thoughts of you and the moments we shared together.
Here and there, every where
No matter where I go, I am reminded of you and the memories we made.
Scenes that we once knew
Everywhere I look, I see reminders of our time together and the places we went.
And they all, just recall
Every memory I have of those places brings me back to the memories of you.
How I wish I could forget those, happy yesteryears
Sometimes I wish I could forget the memories of our happy times together because they bring me so much pain.
That have left a rosary of tears
Those memories are so powerful that they have left me crying for a long time.
Your face beams, in my dreams
Even when I am sleeping, I dream of you and your beautiful face.
In Spite of all I do
No matter what I do, I cannot escape the memories of you.
Everything, seems to bring
Every little thing I see or do reminds me of the times we shared.
Memories of you
The memories of you are always with me, no matter where I go or what I do.
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Written by: Andy Razaf, Eubie Blake
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