The Mighty Echoes were founded at the Olio Theater in Los Angeles in [year… Read Full Bio ↴The Mighty Echoes were founded at the Olio Theater in Los Angeles in [yearfounded]1986[/yearfounded] at the end of a long running musical by Harvey Shield 1284: The Pied Piper. Shortly thereafter they appeared on Who's the Boss as Tony Danza'a high school group the Dreamtones. This led to subsequent appearances on Murphy Brown, Family Matters, the MTV Superbowl Show and a featured role as the singing firemen in the Dennis Quaid, Debra Winger film Wilder Napalm.

Over the years the Echoes have had the profound pleasure of performing with many greats from the pantheon of Rock and Roll, such as Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Chuck Berry, Richard “Louie Louie” Berry, The Shirelles, Little Anthony, The Coasters, The Penguins, Gene Chandler, The Dixie Cups, The DuPrees, The Crew Cuts, The Chordettes, The Diamonds, Miss Patty Page, The Four Seasons, Tony Orlando, The Moody Blues, Lou Reed and many more.

The Echoes, Harvey Shield, Charlie Davis, Jon Rubin and John Lathan consider themselves true brothers in harmony. They feel extremely lucky and blessed to be great friends and to have maintained a family atmosphere all these years. Their true affinity for each other and the authentic Doo Wop style inspire their concerts and recordings in a way that sets The Mighty Echoes apart from the rest of the field.

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Sh-Boom
The Mighty Echoes Lyrics

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Life could be a dream
Life could be a dream
Boom ba-doh, ba-doo ba-doodle-ay (sh-boom)

Life could be a dream
If I could take you up in paradise up above (sh-boom)
If you would tell me I'm the only one that you love
Life could be a dream sweetheart
(Hello hello again, sh-boom and hopin' we'll meet again)
Boom ba-doh, ba-doo ba-doodle-ay (sh-boom)
Boom ba-doh, ba-doo ba-doodle-ay (sh-boom)

Oh, life could be a dream (sh-boom)
If only all my precious plans would come true (sh-boom)
If you would let me spend my whole life lovin' you
Life could be a dream sweetheart

Every time I look at you
Something is on my mind (dat-dat-dat-dat-dat-duh)
If you do what I want you to
Baby, we'd be so fine

Oh, life could be a dream (sh-boom)
If I could take you up in paradise up above (sh-boom)
If you would tell me I'm the only one that you love
Life could be a dream sweetheart

(Hello hello again, sh-boom and hopin' we'll meet again) boom sh-boom
Hey nonny ding dong, alang alang alang (sh-boom)
Ba-doh, ba-doo ba-doodle-ay
Life could be a dream
Life could be a dream, sweetheart

(Dee-oody-ooh, sh-boom, sh-boom)
(Dee-oody-ooh, sh-boom, sh-boom)
(Dee-oody-ooh, sh-boom, sh-boom)
(Dee-oody-ooh, sh-boom, sh-boom)
(Dee-oody-ooh, sh-boom, sh-boom)
(Dee-oody-ooh, sh-boom, sh-boom)
(Dee-oody-ooh, sh-boom, sh-boom)
Life could be a dream, sh-boom
If I could take you up in paradise up above
Sh-boom if you would tell me I'm the only one that you love
Life could be a dream sweetheart

(Hello hello again, sh-boom and hopin' we'll meet again) boom sh-boom
Hey nonny ding dong, alang alang alang (sh-boom)
Ba-doh, ba-doo ba-doodle-ay
Life could be a dream
Life could be a dream
Dee-oody-ooh, sh-boom, sh-boom

Overall Meaning

The song "Sh-Boom" by The Mighty Echoes talks about life being a dream where everything is perfect, and the singer is addressing his sweetheart about how he wants to be the only one she loves. He wishes they could be in paradise together above the world so that he could love and be loved. The song's upbeat melody and joyful background vocal harmonies make it a cheerful, fun tune that transports the listener to another time.

The lyrics show the quintessential ideas of post-World War II America of hope, love, and the possibility of a better future. The main focus of the song is romance, with the singer suggesting that if he and his lover were together, everything else would fall into place, and he would finally be content. Additionally, the song highlights the pervasive theme of consumer culture where people aspire to have everything they desire.

Overall, the song "Sh-Boom" is a feel-good tune that puts a smile on everyone's face with its rhythmic melody and upbeat lyrics.

Line by Line Meaning

Life could be a dream
Life has the potential to be perfect

Boom ba-doh, ba-doo ba-doodle-ay (sh-boom)
Singing chorus to express desire for a perfect life

Life could be a dream
Life has the potential to be perfect

If I could take you up in paradise up above (sh-boom)
Wishing to be in a perfect place with their loved one

If you would tell me I'm the only one that you love
Desiring exclusivity from their loved one

Life could be a dream sweetheart
Life has the potential to be perfect for both partners in love

(Hello hello again, sh-boom and hopin' we'll meet again)
Wishing to meet again to continue the journey towards a perfect life

Boom ba-doh, ba-doo ba-doodle-ay (sh-boom)
Singing chorus to express desire for a perfect life

Oh, life could be a dream (sh-boom)
Life has the potential to be perfect

If only all my precious plans would come true (sh-boom)
Desiring all plans to come true to achieve perfection

If you would let me spend my whole life lovin' you
Desiring lifelong love from their partner

Life could be a dream sweetheart
Life has the potential to be perfect for both partners in love

Every time I look at you
Finding their partner always on their mind

Something is on my mind (dat-dat-dat-dat-dat-duh)
Feeling an unexplainable presence of their partner in their thoughts

If you do what I want you to
Desiring cooperation from their partner in building the perfect relationship

Baby, we'd be so fine
If cooperation happens, their relationship would be perfect

Oh, life could be a dream (sh-boom)
Life has the potential to be perfect

If I could take you up in paradise up above (sh-boom)
Wishing to be in a perfect place with their loved one

If you would tell me I'm the only one that you love
Desiring exclusivity from their loved one

Life could be a dream sweetheart
Life has the potential to be perfect for both partners in love

(Hello hello again, sh-boom and hopin' we'll meet again) boom sh-boom
Wishing to meet again to continue the journey towards a perfect life

Hey nonny ding dong, alang alang alang (sh-boom)
Nonsensical phrase expressing excitement for achieving the perfect life

Ba-doh, ba-doo ba-doodle-ay
Singing chorus to express desire for a perfect life

Life could be a dream
Life has the potential to be perfect

Life could be a dream, sweetheart
Life has the potential to be perfect for both partners in love

(Dee-oody-ooh, sh-boom, sh-boom)
Singing chorus to express desire for a perfect life

Life could be a dream, sh-boom
Life has the potential to be perfect

If I could take you up in paradise up above
Wishing to be in a perfect place with their loved one

Sh-boom if you would tell me I'm the only one that you love
Desiring exclusivity from their loved one

Life could be a dream sweetheart
Life has the potential to be perfect for both partners in love

(Hello hello again, sh-boom and hopin' we'll meet again) boom sh-boom
Wishing to meet again to continue the journey towards a perfect life

Hey nonny ding dong, alang alang alang (sh-boom)
Nonsensical phrase expressing excitement for achieving the perfect life

Ba-doh, ba-doo ba-doodle-ay
Singing chorus to express desire for a perfect life

Life could be a dream
Life has the potential to be perfect

Dee-oody-ooh, sh-boom, sh-boom
Singing chorus to express desire for a perfect life

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: James C Keyes, Carl Feaster, Floyd Mc Rae, Claude Feaster, James W. Edwards

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