Their 2010 debut album, Good Ol' Fashioned Love entered the UK album chart at #40 upon its first release on November 1, with sales of 5,371 in its opening week. Following a reissue in 2011, the album peaked at #4 and as of 2018 has sold nearly half a million copies. The group has gone on to release six further albums, with five out of the seven peaking within the UK Top 10.
Line-Up Changes:
In 2016, lead singer Timmy Matley was diagnosed with stage three malignant melanoma and two years later died in a drug-related accident. The following April, Lockie Chapman, the group's bass singer, announced his intention to leave to persue other commitments and his last performance with the group was in May 2019. The next month, Welsh singer Jay James was announced as a new member of The Overtones.
Good Ol' Fashioned Love
The Overtones Lyrics
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(Dom, ba dom) ol' fashioned love,
(Ba dom dom dom) ol' fashioned love,
(Ba dom) ol' fashioned love.
You caught my eye the moment you were dancing to my favorite song.
I know it's kinda crazy I've been staring at you all night long.
Come over here a minute, I wanna know you secret, so would you
I wanna get to know you, so baby I can show you how it's supposed to be.
I wanna be your lover, give you that good ol' fashioned love
No other, will ever come between us.
I'll hold you tight and I'll do you right
And I'll love you like no one can.
I see you looking over, and I'm feeling I've been nothing to you
I get a little closer 'cause I think I should be making a move.
I'm standing right beside you but you don't seem to notice,
No you just don't have a clue.
'Cause if I was your man, I'd treat you like no other can,
What do I have to do.
To be your lover, give you that good ol' fashioned love
No other, will ever come between us.
I'll hold you tight and I'll do you right
And I'll love you like no one can.
Like no one can (Oh)
Ol' fashioned love
Like no one can.
Oh, let me tell you straight from the heart
I will be the one to love you right,
So let's begin tonight.
(Ol' fashioned love)
I wanna be your lover, give you that good ol' fashioned love
No other, will ever come between us.
I'll hold you tight and I'll do you right
And I'll love you like no one can.
I wanna be your lover, give you that good ol' fashioned love
No other, will ever come between us.
I'll hold you tight and I'll do you right
And I'll love you like no one can.
Oh, yeah yeh, some good ol' fashioned love
Good ol' fashioned love.
The first thing that stands out in The Overtones's song Good Ol' Fashioned Love is the catchy melody that is highlighted with the repetitive chorus of "Ba dom, ol' fashioned love." The lyrics tell a story of a man who is mesmerized by a woman he's seen at a party, and he wants to get to know her better. He believes that he can provide her with the old-fashioned love that she deserves, the type of love that is unconditional and timeless.
Throughout the song, the singer expresses his determination to win the woman over, and he assures her that he will be the one to love her just right. He tells her straight from the heart that he is ready to begin their journey of love tonight. The song's message is clear: true love stands the test of time, and sometimes, what is old-fashioned may well be the best kind of love.
Overall, The Overtones manage to create a nostalgic and romantic atmosphere with their song Good Ol' Fashioned Love. The creative use of horns, percussion, and harmony complements the lyrics, and the result is a song that leaves the listener with a feeling of warmth and happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Ba dom, ol' fashioned love
The simple and sweet love of the past.
(Dom, ba dom) ol' fashioned love,
The rhythm of old-fashioned love that makes the heart beat.
(Ba dom dom dom) ol' fashioned love,
The constant beat of old-fashioned love that never fades.
(Ba dom) ol' fashioned love.
The pure and true love of the past.
You caught my eye the moment you were dancing to my favorite song.
I noticed you immediately when you were moving to the beat of my favorite tune.
I know it's kinda crazy I've been staring at you all night long.
I realize it might seem a little strange that I've been watching you all this time.
Come over here a minute, I wanna know your secret, so would you start talking to me?
Come closer to me so we can talk and get to know each other better.
I wanna get to know you, so baby I can show you how it's supposed to be.
I want to understand you deeply, so I can treat you the way you deserve.
I see you looking over, and I'm feeling I've been nothing to you.
I notice you glancing at me, but it seems like I'm not important to you.
I get a little closer 'cause I think I should be making a move.
I step nearer to you in the hopes that I can make a connection.
I'm standing right beside you but you don't seem to notice, no you just don't have a clue.
I'm right next to you, but you don't seem to notice me, or recognize how much I care.
'Cause if I was your man, I'd treat you like no other can, what do I have to do.
If only you gave me a chance, I would show you how special you are to me and treat you in a way no one else could.
Oh, let me tell you straight from the heart, I will be the one to love you right, so let's begin tonight.
I promise to love you with every fiber of my being, so let's start this journey of love together tonight.
I wanna be your lover, give you that good ol' fashioned love, no other, will ever come between us.
I want to be the one who loves you according to the sweet and sincere standards of the past, and nobody else will ever ruin our connection.
I'll hold you tight and I'll do you right, and I'll love you like no one can.
I'll comfort and care for you always, and my love will be unique and unshakeable.
Oh, yeah yeh, some good ol' fashioned love, good ol' fashioned love.
This is what it's all about, that sweet and simple love, good ol' fashioned love.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DREW SCOTT, JONAS JAYBERG, MICH HANSEN, SCOTT DREW, SEAN ALEXANDER
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