Singers Cleveland Duncan, Curtis Williams, Dexter Tisby, and Bruce Tate, all students at Fremont High in Los Angeles, CA, formed the quartet in 1954. They broke up in 1959. Cleve Duncan sang lead on "Earth Angel."
The Penguins were one of a number of doo-wop groups of the period named after birds (such as The Orioles, The Flamingos, and The Crows).
The Penguins' single "Hey Senorita" was released on Doo-Tone Records in 1955 as the intended A-side, but a radio DJ flipped the record over to the B-side, "Earth Angel", which became far more popular. Their midtempo performance was a cross between rhythm and blues and the new rock and roll played by white performers and enjoyed by teenagers.
Coming off the success of "Earth Angel," The Penguins approached Buck Ram to manage them. Ram's primary interest was managing The Platters, who at that point had no hit singles but were a profitable touring group. With The Penguins in hand, Ram was able to swing a 2-for-1 deal with Mercury Records in which the company agreed to take on The Platters as a precondition for getting The Penguins (the group that Mercury really wanted). Ironically, The Penguins would never have a second hit single under the Mercury deal, while The Platters would be the label's most successful act.
The Penguins never had another national hit, but their 1957 cover of "Pledge of Love" reached #15 on the R&B chart.
For three decades, "Earth Angel" was almost always the #2 song on oldies station WCBS-FM's annual Top 500 countdown. (Another doo-wop favorite, The Five Satins' "In the Still of the Night" was the perennial #1 pick.)
The Penguins were inducted into The Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2004. In 2004, "Earth Angel" was named #151 on Rolling Stone's Top 500 Songs Of All Time. "Earth Angel" was also one of The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame's 500 Songs That Shaped Rock & Roll.
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Baby Let's Make Some Love
The Penguins Lyrics
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Unless you come right to me
When the day is gone, and the night has come
With you here beside me
And then you drown me in desire like an ever burning fire
Sometimes you might think
That I'm playing games with you'Cause I don't blink
Like a game of cards
I'm the queen of hearts
And I just can't back out
But if you know the truth
My soul has fallen for you
This is it, I'm only gonna tell you once so save me
Everytime you touch me, kiss me, love me, burn me
I can feel the magic in your touch
I can feel the power of the sun
You touch me, you kiss me, you love me, you kill me
I can feel the breath of life once more
I can feel a love worth dying for
That's all... Baby that's all...
Oh I know you know, we've been here before
But we just can't move on
You think I'm just a thorn, I need to be reborn
And so far apart we've grown
And now it's time for me to go
Yet I have to let you know
This is it, I'm only gonna tell you once so save me
I can feel the magic in your touch
I can feel the power of the sun
You touch me, you kiss me, you love me, you kill me
I can feel the breath of life once more
I can feel a love worth dying for
That's all... Baby that's all...
Everytime you touch me, kiss me, love me, burn me
I can feel the magic in your touch
I can feel the power of the sun
You touch me, you kiss me, you love me, you kill me
I can feel the breath of life once more
I can feel a love worth dying for
That's all... Baby that's all...
Baby that's all...
The Penguins' song "Baby Let's Make Some Love" tells the story of a person who is deeply in love with their partner and cannot resist their touch. The lyrics highlight the power of their partner's touch and love, which brings new life to their being. The singer believes that every day is dull and lifeless without their significant other, and with them, they feel alive and invigorated. The second stanza shows the singer's vulnerability and their struggle to reveal their true feelings to their partner. They feel that they have grown apart, but they cannot let go of their love. The chorus emphasizes that the singer can feel the magic and power of their partner's touch, which they believe is worth dying for.
The song's lyrics reveal the singer's intense desire for their partner, and despite their vulnerability, they cannot back out. The singer wants their partner to know the true extent of their love, and they are only going to say it once because it means everything to them. The words, "This is it, I'm only gonna tell you once so save me," emphasize the singer's urgency to let their partner know their feelings, hoping they can save their love. The intense passion and desire highlighted throughout the lyrics thoroughly convey the deep love and affection the singer feels for their partner.
Line by Line Meaning
Everyday is just settling in the dust
Without you in my life, everything seems dull and uneventful.
Unless you come right to me
Only your presence can bring excitement and joy into my life.
When the day is gone, and the night has come
No matter the time of day, I need you by my side.
With you here beside me
Your presence brings comfort and love to my life.
And then you drown me in desire like an ever burning fire
Your love and passion for me ignites a fire within me that never dies.
Sometimes you might think
At times you may question my intentions.
That I'm playing games with you
You may think I am not serious about our relationship.
'Cause I don't blink
But I am steadfast in my love for you and do not waiver.
Like a game of cards
Our relationship may seem like a game, but my love for you is real.
I'm the queen of hearts
I hold all my love and affection for you, and no one else.
And I just can't back out
I am fully committed to you and our relationship.
But if you know the truth
If you truly understand my love for you,
My soul has fallen for you
You would know that my love for you is deep and profound.
This is it, I'm only gonna tell you once so save me
I am making a final plea for you to understand my love for you.
Everytime you touch me, kiss me, love me, burn me
Every time we are intimate, I feel the power of your love for me.
I can feel the magic in your touch
Your touch has a magical effect on me, like nothing else can.
I can feel the power of the sun
Your love for me fills me with warmth and energy, like the sun.
You touch me, you kiss me, you love me, you kill me
Your love and passion for me is so intense that it feels like it could be deadly.
I can feel the breath of life once more
Your love and affection for me revitalizes my soul.
I can feel a love worth dying for
My love for you is so strong that I would be willing to do anything for you.
That's all... Baby that's all...
All I need and want is your love and affection.
Oh I know you know, we've been here before
We have been through this situation before.
But we just can't move on
But we cannot seem to get past it and move on.
You think I'm just a thorn, I need to be reborn
You may see me as a problem, but I need to start anew.
And so far apart we've grown
Our relationship has grown distant and strained.
And now it's time for me to go
I may need to leave our relationship behind to start anew.
Yet I have to let you know
But I need to express my love for you one more time.
Baby that's all...
All I have left to say is that I love you.
Writer(s): Dootsie Williams
Contributed by Charlie K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@DrummermanMatt
All of a sudden, I'm hungry for some diner food. I think I'll ask my best girl out tonight. They call her Sheetar.
@arturkubiak5835
Blood Diner 🖤
@classicmwk
Man o man! They nailed it on this song! It's perfect do wop! Perfect!
@miltonkanfer4229
First time I've heard this. Great!
Do-Wop evoked a golden era in America. Far better than things nowadays. Do-Wop rocked and told great love stories back in the day.
@lytation
Amen Milton . Thanks for the comment. Jack
@cathyr2419
A blast from the past, Love this song. Good dance/shag tune!!
@Bobison
Super rare song by one of the classic doo wop groups of the 50s. Thanks for the post!
@CanisLupus123
Classic!
@isaacmr.trumpetmanbobonis
Anyone here after Lovecraft Country?
@danielmkubacki
Great one. I love this song. I want the 45.