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 Lets 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
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
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….
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….
In the Penguins' song "Baby Lets Make some Love," the lyrics reflect a deep longing for love and a desire to be with someone. The opening lines suggest that without the person they long for, every day seems dull and incomplete. However, the presence of the other person can make life worth living. The songwriter is waiting for the night to come so that they can be with the person they love.
The songwriter expresses their passion and desire for the other person through the chorus. They feel like they are full of desire and that they can't hold back from expressing their love. They compare their love to an ever-burning fire that consumes them. In the second verse, the songwriter acknowledges that they have been in this situation before but can't move on. They feel like they have grown apart but still have a deep love worth fighting for.
Overall, the song is about a deep passion and desire for someone that can't be ignored. It's a song about holding on to love, even when it seems difficult, and fighting for what you believe in.
Line by Line Meaning
Everyday is just settling in the dust
My life feels mundane and monotonous without you
Unless you come right to me
I need you to be by my side to bring excitement to my life
When the day is gone, and the night has come
I only find peace and happiness when I am with you
With you here beside me
Your company is what makes my life worthwhile
And then you drown me in desire like an ever burning fire
Your love and passion ignite a flame within me that I can never resist
Sometimes you might think That I'm playing games with you
I worry that you may not trust my intentions and perceive my actions as manipulations
‘Cause I don't blink Like a game of cards
I am confident and unyielding in my love for you, like a skilled poker player who never gives away their hand
I'm the queen of hearts
I hold your heart in my hands, and I vow to treat it with the utmost care and reverence
And I just can't back out
I am committed to this relationship and will fight to keep it alive
But if you know the truth My soul has fallen for you
Although I may guard my feelings, my soul is completely enamored with you
This is it, I'm only gonna tell you once so save me
I am mustering up the courage to confess my love to you, and I hope you will reciprocate
Everytime you touch me, kiss me, love me, burn me
Your every touch, kiss, and expression of love sets my soul on fire
I can feel the magic in your touch
Your touch is electrifying and fills me with an indescribable feeling of joy and warmth
I can feel the power of the sun
Your love fuels me with the strength and energy I need to keep going
You touch me, you kiss me, you love me, you kill me
Your love is all-consuming and takes over my entire being
I can feel the breath of life once more
With your love, I feel alive and rejuvenated
I can feel a love worth dying for
Your love is so strong and pure that I would be willing to give my life for it
Oh I know you know, we've been here before But we just can't move on
Although we have faced challenges, we cannot deny the undeniable connection between us
You think I'm just a thorn, I need to be reborn
You may view me as a problem or obstacle, but I am willing to change and grow for the sake of our relationship
And so far apart we've grown And now it's time for me to go Yet I have to let you know
Although our love may have endured some distance and hardship, I am reaching a point where I must confess my feelings to you.
Baby that's all….
My love for you runs deep and strong, and I hope these words convey the depth of my emotions.
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