The group notion started in 1976, when the four brothers of the Neville family, Art (1937-2019), Charles (1938–2018), Aaron (b. 1941), and Cyril (b. 1948) got together to take part in the recording session of The Wild Tchoupitoulas, a Mardi Gras Indian group led by the Nevilles' uncle, George Landry ("Big Chief Jolly").
Art Neville reached out to Paul Howrilla (personal manager for Dr. John) and told him that he always wanted to do something with his brothers. Paul Howrilla created Neville Productions, Inc., serving as president and CEO with all four Neville brothers as members of the board of directors. The newly formed business covered the entire Neville family, designed to protect them from the music business abuse they had previously endured in their individual careers.
This experience led them to form the group the following year. Their debut album was released from Capitol Records in 1978.
In 1988, the group released Uptown from EMI featuring guests including Branford Marsalis, Keith Richards, and Carlos Santana. The following year saw the release of Yellow Moon from A&M Records produced by Daniel Lanois. The track "Healing Chant" from that album won best pop instrumental performance of the Grammy Awards.
In 1990, the Neville Brothers contributed "In the Still of the Night" to the AIDS benefit album Red Hot + Blue produced by the Red Hot Organization. Also in 1990, they appeared on the bill at that year's Glastonbury Festival. This also was the year they recorded "Sons and Daughters" on their Brother's Keeper album.
Their version of "Bird on the Wire" was played over the closing credits of the 1990 film, Bird on a Wire.
Due to the health problems of Art Neville, the band kept a low profile in the late 1990s onto the early 2000s. They made a comeback in 2004, however, with the album, Walkin' In The Shadow Of Life, from Back Porch Records, their first newly recorded effort in five years.
All brothers except Charles, a Massachusetts resident, had been living in New Orleans, but following Hurricane Katrina in 2005 Cyril and Aaron moved out of the city. They had not been performing in New Orleans since Katrina hit the city, however, they finally returned to perform there at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival in 2008, being given the closing spot which had been reserved for them for years.
Infrequently, Ivan Neville, Aaron's son (keyboards) and Ian Neville, Art's son (electric guitar), both of the band Dumpstaphunk, have played with the band in recent years.
The group formally disbanded in 2012 but reunited in 2015 for a farewell concert in New Orleans.
Charles Neville died of pancreatic cancer on April 26, 2018, at the age of 79.
Art Neville died at age 81 on July 22, 2019, after years of declining health.
Fearless
The Neville Brothers Lyrics
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Lost in thoughts of you and me
Just like the moon turning the tide
I feel a pull from so deep inside
So many questions haunting us
So many doubts attacked our love
Dangerous thoughts of what could go wrong
Must be strong and fearless
We must be fearless
Ooh, counting on help from above
Trusting the power of love
We must be fearless fearless, fearless
For so long I was afraid
To step from the shadow of my mistakes
Your love has given me the courage I need
Together I know nothing can stop you and me
If we are fearless
We must be fearless
Ooh, counting on help from above
Trusting the power of love
We must be fearless, we must be fearless
We must stand in the light, willing to fight
Whatever may come between us
And be fearless, we must be fearless
Ooh, counting on help from above
Trusting the power of love
We must be fearless, fearless, fearless
Fearless, fearless, fearless
Fearless, fearless, fearless
The Neville Brothers' song "Fearless" is a beautiful anthem about enduring love and bravery in the face of uncertainty. The song opens with the singer taking a walk along the sea, thinking about his relationship with his significant other. The moon's pull affects the tide, drawing it in and out, and the singer feels a similar internal pull from deep inside himself. He acknowledges that their love is not without challenges, with doubts and dangerous thoughts of what could go wrong constantly haunting them. But he knows that if they want to keep their love alive, they must be strong and fearless, counting on help from above and trusting the power of love to carry them through.
The chorus repeats the phrase "We must be fearless" multiple times, emphasizing the importance of remaining brave even when things get tough. The singer admits that he was previously afraid to move on from his past mistakes, but his partner's love gave him the courage he needed to be fearless together. They must stand in the light and fight whatever comes between them. The song builds to a powerful finish, with the repeating phrase "fearless, fearless, fearless" serving as a reminder to stay strong and never give up on love.
Line by Line Meaning
I took a walk along the sea
I was lost in thought, pondering about the relationship between you and me, as I walked beside the sea
Lost in thoughts of you and me
My mind is consumed by thoughts of what we could be if we overcome our fears and doubts
Just like the moon turning the tide
Just as the moon has the power to control the tides, I feel a force within me urging me to take a leap of faith and be with you
I feel a pull from so deep inside
There is an intense emotional attraction within me, urging me to be with you despite the risks involved
So many questions haunting us
There are many doubts and uncertainties that keep us from moving forward
So many doubts attacked our love
Our minds are clouded with doubts about our love, that seem to be attacking our relationship from all angles
Dangerous thoughts of what could go wrong
We are scared of what the future might hold for us and the risks we will have to face
Against the odds we must carry on
Despite the obstacles and uncertainties, we must continue to persevere and fight for our love
Must be strong and fearless
We need to be courageous and resolute in the face of adversity, to make our relationship work
For so long I was afraid
I was paralyzed by my fears and doubts, and couldn't see a way forward
To step from the shadow of my mistakes
I was hesitant to move on from past mistakes, which were casting a shadow over our future
Your love has given me the courage I need
Your love has been a source of strength and motivation for me, spurring me on to overcome my fears
Together I know nothing can stop you and me
I believe that if we stand together, we can overcome any obstacle that comes our way
We must stand in the light, willing to fight
We need to be brave and stand up for our love, without fear or hesitation
Whatever may come between us
Despite the challenges we may face, we must remain united and committed
And be fearless, we must be fearless
The only way forward is to face our fears and keep moving forward, together
Trusting the power of love
Love can be a powerful force that can help us overcome any obstacle, as long as we believe in it
Ooh, counting on help from above
We are seeking divine intervention and support to get us through this difficult time
We must be fearless, we must be fearless
We cannot let fear control our lives, and must find the courage to be together, no matter what
Fearless, fearless, fearless
We need to embrace our fears and face them head-on, with a fearless attitude
Fearless, fearless, fearless
Only by courageously confronting our fears can we hope to overcome them, and find true happiness
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GARY NICHOLSON, BRIAN STOLTZ, WALTER WILSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@4missmarti
We played this song at my husbands funeral. Thank you Neville bros. I haven't heard it in a long time but it still soothes my soul
@sicksideworldwide1599
You will meet again xxx
@mefkureyolcusu
I finally found this song.. I watched it on TV in 90 years, I had no idea who sings it.. I was just humming its melody.. I've been looking for it for 30 years
@luanova6186
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@mefkureyolcusu
@@luanova6186 thanks🙂
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@tiiito1988
City of Hope (1991) brought me here
@jws1272
First heard this song years ago in a John Sayles movie called "City Of Hope"...........have NEVER FORGOTTEN IT!!!
@tiiito1988
yep City of Hope (1991) brought me here
@domenicodima1867
Una delle più belle canzoni di sempre , d ' ascoltare spesso .