The group recorded some material with Prince Buster before Ken Boothe introduced them to Coxsone Dodd's Studio One label where in 1966 they recorded "Lay It On" (one of the first records to reflect the shift from ska to rocksteady), "Meet Me", "I Should Have Made It Up" and "Let's Join Hands (Together)". Lead vocal duties were now shared between Brevett and Dowe. From 1967 to 1968 they had a number of hits on Duke Reid's Treasure Isle label, including "You Have Caught Me", "Expo 67", "I'll Get Along Without You", and "You Don't Need Me". After recording "Swing and Dine" for record producer Sonia Pottinger, they had further hits with "Little Nut Tree" before recording their biggest hit, "Rivers of Babylon" for Leslie Kong. This song became an anthem of the Rastafarian movement, and was featured on the soundtrack of the movie The Harder They Come. In the early 1970s Brevett also recorded as a solo artist, having his greatest success with "Don't Get Weary". After Kong's death in 1971, they recorded for Lee Perry and Byron Lee's Dynamic Studios. In 1973, Brent Dowe left the group for a solo career. The group reformed briefly a few years later, and again in the early 1980s.
The Melodians regrouped again in the 1990s as part of the roots revival. In 1992 they recorded "Song of Love", which was issued on the Tappa Zukie label. Throughout the later 1990s they continued touring internationally, including appearing at the Sierra Nevada World Music Festival in California in 2002. In 2005 The Melodians embarked on a West Coast tour.
The death of Tony Brevett in 2013 left McNaughton as the only surviving original member. McNaughton toured as a solo artist in 2014 and subsequently recruited Taurus Alphonso (formerly of the Mellow Tones) and Winston Dias (formerly of The Movers) to form a new Melodians line-up. As of February 2015, the group were recording a new album in Florida with producer Willie Lindo. The Return of the Melodians was released in May 2017 and went on to reach no. 19 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart.
In February 2017, the Melodians received an 'Iconic Award' from the Jamaica Reggae Industry Association (JaRIA).
Brent Gayford Dowe (29 June 1946 - 29 January 2006) after a rehearsal in preparation for a performance to take place the following weekend at the Jamaican Prime Minister’s residence, Brent Dowe suffered a fatal heart attack at the age of 59. The remaining original members Tony Brevett and Trevor McNaughton continued touring in Europe and the U.S. backed by the Yellow Wall Dub Squad.
Tony Brevett (1949 - 25 October 2013) died from cancer after being admitted to hospital in Miami in August.
Trevor McNaughton (James Augustus McNaughton, December 16, 1940 - November 20, 2018) was the last surviving original member of the group.
You Have Caught Me
The Melodians Lyrics
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you have caught me
for i'm falllin in love with you'
so there aint nothing left for you to do
but to love me like i love you
we gonna have happy times together
we gonna live life for each other
and tell the world of our new found love
you have caught me baby
you have caught me
for i love no other one but you
we are young in age
so lets roll along
the future is here my dear
The Melodians' song "You Have Caught Me" is a love song that speaks of a man who has fallen deeply in love with a woman who has "caught" his heart. The repetitiveness of the phrase "you have caught me" emphasizes the man's vulnerability and complete surrender to his feelings for her. He tells her that there is nothing left for her to do but to reciprocate his love and to love him back the same way he loves her. The song speaks of the joys and promise of a newfound love and how the couple will live their lives for each other. The lyrics point to the future and how the couple will happily tell the world of their love.
The chorus of the song is very catchy and the repetition of the phrase "you have caught me" makes it memorable. In terms of the melody, the song is upbeat and has a very infectiously happy vibe to it. The lyrics are easy to relate to and to sing along to, making it a popular choice for weddings and other romantic events.
Line by Line Meaning
you have caught me baby
I can't help but be captivated by you
you have caught me
You have my full attention
for i'm fallin in love with you
I'm falling deeply in love with you
so there aint nothing left for you to do
You don't have to do anything else
but to love me like i love you
Just love me back as much as I love you
we gonna have happy times together
We will enjoy joyful moments together
we gonna live life for each other
Our lives are intertwined and dedicated to each other
we gonna
Together we will
and tell the world of our new found love
Let the world know of our newly discovered love for each other
for i love no other one but you
You are the only one I love
we are young in age
We are both young
so lets roll along
Let's enjoy the ride
the future is here my dear
Our future is bright and promising
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Fintage House Publishing
Written by: TONY BREVETT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Leon Leiffer
Unique vocals harmonise, like:
THE MELODIANS, THE UNIQUES, THE PARAGONS, THE TECHNIQUES
THE SENSATIONS, THE JAMAICANS
DERRICK HARRIOTT AND JIVE JUNIOR'S,
ALTON ELLIS AND THE FLAMES,
DESMOND DEKKER AND THE ACES
THE PIONEERS, THE WAILERS
THE WAILLING SOUL,
THE HEPTONES, THE TAMLINS
THE CHOSEN FEW,
THE CHANTELLS , JUSTIN HINDS AND THE DOMMIANOS
THE ABYSSINIANS, CARLTON AND THE SHOES, THE MAYTALS
THE MIGHTY DIAMONDS,
THE BLACKSTONES
THE MARVELS, THE ENTERNALS,
THE BLUES BUSTERS,
THE CALREDOIANS
THE TERMINTES ,THE ETHIOPIANS
JOHNNY and THE ATTRACTIONS
THE MAD LADS ,
SO MANY VOCAL GROUP'S FROM OUT OF JAMAICA MUSIC CULTURE,
MENTOR, SKA,ROCKSTEADY, REGGAE,
( ORIGINAL DANCEHALL MUSIC)
TOO MANY VOCAL GROUP'S TO MENTIONS ALL OF THEM,
(no disrespect)
SOME ARE AMAZINGLY BRILLIANT THAT COULD PERFORM ON ANY WORL STAGE AND SOME CAN HOLD THERE OWN.
THE BLACKSTONES Say so
Queen Silver Jewellery
One of The Best songs of the Rocksteady era, hands down. You can take this anywhere: London, Tokyo, New York, anywhere. Love it 🖤💛💚
Paul Roberts
A Melodians song was always a good excuse to hold your girl tight. 50+ years on, it still works!
Ikong Chin
TRUTH
Houz Cath
This song is a classic that I had been listening to since I was thirteen years old! I am still rocking to it as a senior.
Respect to their legacy!
Larry Parkins
Respect senior, me too!!!
Ikong Chin
Yes a classic piece of ROCKSTEADY. PORKY N THE OTHER 2 MELODIANS WERE JUST SUPER IN THOSE TIMES.
Selwyn Brown
Hey me too! 😂🎶🇯🇲
Sylv McCoy
This tune has been on replay in my head since returning from my parents in JA. Thank you Mummy & Daddy for having such fantastic taste in your day. TUNE!!!
winston miller
You may also like to hear the version by Brent Dowe. Its also a great rhyddim.😊😊🤝🏽
Keith Mitchell
This is undoubtedly one of the best rocksteady tunes to come out of Jamaica.