1) The Par… Read Full Bio ↴Three groups have recorded under the name "The Paragons".
1) The Paragons was an influential rocksteady band from Kingston, Jamaica, operating in the 1960s.
2) The Paragons was a doo wop group perhaps best known for their 1957 single Florence.
3.) Charlotte, NC, '60s garage band. "I saw Abba late last night."
1) If you're familiar with the song "The Tide Is High" you probably know it as a huge hit for Blondie, but before Deborah Harry and company got a hold of it, it was a 1960s hit in for the Paragons. Formed in Kingston Jamaica, the Paragons were originally made up of Garth "Tyrone" Evans, Bob Andy, Junior Menz, and Leroy Stamp. In 1964, just before they broke big in Jamaica, Stamp was replaced by John Holt, and Menz (who left to join another Jamaican vocal group the Techniques) was replaced by Howard Barret. The early Paragons sound is heavily influence by American soul music and the singing is in the familiar tight, interlocking harmony style of Jamaican vocal trios and quartets of the early '60s. In 1964, the group caught the attention of legendary producer Coxsone Dodd who immediately brought the group to Jamiaca's famous Studio One and under the watchful eyes and ears of Duke Reid (who became the group's mentor) cut a succession of popular singles such as "Love At Last" and "Good Luck and Goodbye" for Reid's label Treasure Isle.
Not long after this first flush of success Bob Andy quit the group and the Paragons stopped recording as John Holt (who by this point had emerged as the group's leader) decided that the group should soften their soulful sound and go for a more root-heavy rock steady approach. It turned out to be a good idea as the Paragons became the most popular rock-steady vocal act in Jamaica and in Britain. But money problems, specifically issues over why the group wasn't rich after more than a dozen number one Jamaican hits, led to the band's breakup. Of the members only John Holt went on to have a significant solo career. Still, the Paragons recordings, including "The Tide Is High," are some of the most wonderful and sublime moments in Jamaican pop.
Darlin' I Love You
The Paragons Lyrics
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And I want you to know
In love as you, in love we'll be
I'll never let you go
Darlin' to prove, that I love you
And to prove that my love is true
Darlin' will you walk to the pre-preacher
And darlin' you know that my love for you
Grows higher than the tallest tree
And darlin' you know that it runs so low
It's deeper, deeper than the sea
Darlin' you know, that I need you
And I want you to love
In love as you, in love we'll be
I'll never let you go
(Never let you go)
The Paragons' song Darlin' I Love You is a love ballad that expresses the depth of love that the singer has for his partner. The lyrics emphasize the singer's commitment to the relationship and the depths he's willing to go to prove his love. The singer opens the song by telling his lover that he loves her and wants her to know. He then promises to never let her go and reassures her that they'll always be in love.
To prove his love, the singer asks his lover to walk with him to the preacher so they can get married. He promises to say his vows and commit to her for the rest of his life. The second verse expresses the strength and depth of his love for her. He compares his love to the tallest tree that grows high and to the sea that runs deep. He tells her that his love for her is even deeper than that. Lastly, he tells her how much he needs her and wants her love, promising to never let her go.
The song's lyrics are quite straightforward but convey the deep emotions and commitment of the singer towards his lover. The repetitive melody in the chorus further emphasizes the enduring nature of his love for her. Darlin' I Love You is a classic Doo-wop/rocksteady song that has been covered by several artists and continues to be played and enjoyed by music lovers worldwide.
Line by Line Meaning
Darlin' you know, that I love you
My dearest, I want you to acknowledge that my affection for you is immense
And I want you to know
It's important to me that you're aware of my devotion
In love as you, in love we'll be
I want our love to be a mutual and equal partnership
I'll never let you go
I promise to hold on to you and never let you slip away
Darlin' to prove, that I love you
My love for you is so sincere that I want to demonstrate it to you
And to prove that my love is true
I want you to be entirely certain that my feelings for you are genuine
Darlin' will you walk to the pre-preacher
Would you please accompany me to the minister or priest
And I will say I do
So that we can exchange vows and become husband and wife
And darlin' you know that my love for you
You should be aware beyond any doubt that my love for you is unyielding
Grows higher than the tallest tree
My affection for you extends far beyond anything in nature
And darlin' you know that it runs so low
My love is profound and goes far deeper than anything you can imagine
It's deeper, deeper than the sea
The depths of the ocean can't even do justice to the love I have for you
Darlin' you know, that I need you
You're an essential part of my existence and I rely on you
And I want you to love
I yearn for you to reciprocate my feelings with the same intensity
Never let you go
I vow to hold on to you forever and never let you go
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: John Holt
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@ildibildi53
Great music! Great harmonies! Great background!
@nesiani2584
AMAZING !!
@cynthia6637
fantastic
@bluenote824jones7
Wonderfull
@bluenote824jones7
A great record any way
@CIB67
04/21/11 ... GOOD STUFF FOR SURE!!!
@harptone55
NICE!
@bluenote824jones7
More I listen it does sound like them . maybe a different lead
@bluenote824jones7
I don't think I have ever heard this
@gerardhaubert8210
Great Gugga Mughal, it’s Jocko!