There are at least two artists named 'The Orlons':
(1) The Orlons, R&B (… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two artists named 'The Orlons':
(1) The Orlons, R&B (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S)
(2) The Orlons, Surf Rock (Haifa, Israel)

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(1) The Orlons consisted of lead singer Rosetta Hightower, Shirley Brickley, Marlena Davis, and Stephen Caldwell.

Before they became the Orlons, they were an all-girl quintet called Audrey and the Teenettes. They formed in the late 1950s in junior high school and consisted of Hightower, Davis, and three Brickley sisters: Shirley, Jean, and Audrey. However, after the Brickleys' mother did not permit 13-year-old Audrey to sing in certain clubs with the group, she and Jean quit, making the group a trio.

In high school, the group's three remaining members discovered fellow student Stephen Caldwell, who was lead singer of a local group called the Romeos. Impressed by him, they invited him to join the group in 1960 and named themselves the Orlons as a tongue-in-cheek nod to the friendly rivalry they had with a popular group at their high school, the Cashmeres.[1] (Orlon was a synthetic fibre widely used around that time.)

A high school friend, Dovells lead singer Len Barry, encouraged them to audition for Cameo Records at the turn of the decade. The group took his advice in the fall of 1961, but were rejected at first, although the record label eventually signed the group after two more auditions. Cameo executive Dave Appell appointed Hightower as the lead singer, and began writing songs for them.

Before rising to fame with their first national hit, "The Wah-Watusi," the group provided back-up vocals for Dee Dee Sharp's hits "Mashed Potato Time" and "Gravy (for My Mashed Potatoes)." They recorded their own cover versions of those songs for their debut album, The Wah-Watusi.

Davis and Caldwell quit the group in 1964, and were replaced by Sandy Person for about a year. A short-lived stint by Yvonne Young was followed by original Teenette, Audrey Brickley, Shirley's sister. By then, the group's popularity had waned in the United States due to misdirection of their record company, Cameo Records. They continued to perform into the late 1960s with success in the UK. They disbanded in 1968 after Hightower decided to stay in England after a tour. Hightower had (and still has) a successful career as a soloist and as an in-demand session singer, backing Joe Cocker, John Holt and other popular artists. She married record producer Ian Green.

In later years, Davis married and found work as an executive secretary, while Caldwell became president of the bus drivers' trade union in Philadelphia and served on the Philadelphia Board of Education for 25 years. In 1988, Caldwell and Davis re-formed the group with two new members and performed live on the oldies circuit until Davis's death in 1993.

On October 13, 1977, Shirley Brickley was shot to death by an intruder in her home in Philadelphia. Davis lost a battle with lung cancer on February 27, 1993 (age 48). Audrey Brickley died of acute respiratory distress syndrome on July 3, 2005 (aged 58). Steve and Jean Brickley still perform as The Orlons with two cousins.

(2) The Orions (from Haifa, Israel) play high energy instrumental surf rock'n'roll, dance or die!

Band members:
• David Miretski - Guitar
• Itai Alzaradel - Guitar
• 'Mediterranean Buddha' Ezra - Bass
• Guy Offenbach - Drums

Listen to The Orions: http://theorions.bandcamp.com/
The Orions on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/orionsband

Lovers Never Say Goodbye
The Orlons Lyrics

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Please wait for me
For I shall return
My love for you
Will forever burn
Though we must part
There's no reason to cry
Just say so long
Because lovers never say goodbye

I love you, my darling
More than life itself
I wouldn't try to hurt you
For I'd only to hurting myself

Just kiss me dear
Kiss and hold me tight
For you know
This is not our last night
Though we must part
There's no reason to cry
Just say so long

Because lovers never say goodbye
Never say goodbye.

Overall Meaning

The Orlons' "Lovers Never Say Goodbye" is a beautiful testament to the timeless nature of love, even in the face of separation. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song, with the singer communicating a sense of loyalty and dedication to their loved one. The lyrics "Please wait for me, for I shall return" suggest that the singer is leaving for a period of time, but that their love will remain steadfast during their absence. This is reinforced by the line "My love for you will forever burn," which speaks to the depth of feeling and commitment the singer has for their partner.

The chorus of the song provides a comforting message to both the singer and the listener. The words "Though we must part, there's no reason to cry" acknowledge the sadness and pain that come with separation, but encourage the listener to find strength in the knowledge that true love never fades. The phrase "because lovers never say goodbye" is repeated throughout the song, driving home the idea that even if physical distance separates them, the bond between these two people will endure.

The final verse is particularly poignant, with the singer expressing their love and vulnerability directly to their partner. The lyrics "I love you, my darling, more than life itself" and "Just kiss me dear, kiss and hold me tight" showcase a deep emotional connection and a desire to find comfort in one another. The final lines, "Just say so long, because lovers never say goodbye, never say goodbye" bring the song to a hopeful and affirming close, emphasizing the power of love to endure through difficult times.

Line by Line Meaning

Please wait for me
I am leaving, but I will come back. Please be patient and wait for me.

For I shall return
I am not leaving forever. I will come back and be with you again.

My love for you
I love you very much.

Will forever burn
My love for you will never die. It will always be there.

Though we must part
We will have to separate for a while.

There's no reason to cry
Please don't cry about us being apart. We will meet again soon.

Just say so long
Just say goodbye for now.

Because lovers never say goodbye
We may be apart, but our love will always be there. We will meet again soon.

I love you, my darling
I love you very much, my dear.

More than life itself
I love you even more than my own life.

I wouldn't try to hurt you
I would never intentionally hurt you.