<… Read Full Bio ↴The Quin-Tones were an American doo wop group from York, Pennsylvania.
The group's members all attended William Penn High School in York, and originally formed under the name The Quinteros to sing at local functions. Paul Landersman, a disc jockey at WHGB in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania became their manager and had them record four songs. The first to be released was "Ding Dong", issued on Chess Records in 1958; the song did not chart but the group received some notice for the tune.
"Down the Aisle of Love" was the next single, a marriage song which opened with the melody of "Here Comes the Bride". It was initially released on Red Top Records but, once it started to sell, was redistributed by Hunt Records. The song became a nationwide hit, reaching #5 on the U.S. Black Singles chart and #18 on the Billboard Hot 100.[2] Following this the group appeared on American Bandstand and toured the country, including an August 23, 1958 show at the Apollo Theater with The Coasters, The Olympics, The Spaniels, and The Chantels, at which they received a standing ovation.
Follow-up singles "There Be No Sorrow" and "Heavenly Father" failed to chart, and Landersman left them as manager. The group never recorded after this, having only released five singles, and broke up in 1960 when lead vocalist Roberta Haymon married.
The group reunited in 1986, and continued with an altered lineup into the 1990s; some of the original members died in this decade. Phyliss Carr managed the band in the 1980s and 1990s after retiring from performance.
Down the Aisle of Love
The Quin-Tones Lyrics
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When we walk, as we walk down the aisle of love
The preacher said, will you take this woman to be your wife
To love and to cherish for the rest of your life
As we walk, as we walk down the aisle of love
We exchange our vows to love one another
We promise to always stay with each other until eternity
When we walk down the aisle
A choir of angels sent from above
When we walk down the aisle of love
The lyrics of The Quintones’ “Down the Aisle of Love” captures the joyous moment of walking down the aisle on a wedding day. As the bride and groom walk down the aisle holding hands, the groom gives the bride a smile, a nonverbal confirmation of his love and commitment to her. The preacher then asks the groom if he is ready to take the bride as his wife and love her and cherish her for the rest of his life. In return, the bride and groom exchange their vows to love one another no matter what life throws at them. They promise to stay with each other until eternity, and the choir of angels above them sends their blessings down from heaven.
The song’s lyrics poetically highlight the significance of the wedding day by emphasizing the couple’s devotion, commitment, and promise to each other. The use of a “choir of angels” indicates that the union of the couple has the divine approval and blessings from above. The tone of the song is celebratory, hopeful, and optimistic, making “Down the Aisle of Love” a classic wedding song that has stood the test of time.
Line by Line Meaning
When we walk down the aisle he gives me a smile
As we walk down the aisle of love, my partner expresses his joy with a smile on his face
The preacher said, will you take this woman to be your wife
The officiant asked my partner if he was willing to commit to me as his wife
To love and to cherish for the rest of your life
To hold me dear and care for me as long as we live
As we walk, as we walk down the aisle of love
During our journey together, symbolically represented by the aisle of love
We exchange our vows to love one another
We made a solemn promise to each other to love and care for one another
No matter how things may be
In good times and bad, we will continue to love and support each other
We promise to always stay with each other until eternity
We vowed to remain together until the end of time
When we walk down the aisle
During our journey towards a new life together
A choir of angels sent from above
We feel the presence of a divine force watching over us and blessing our union
When we walk down the aisle of love
Symbolically represented by the aisle, we walk towards the promise of a committed and loving relationship
Writer(s): Quintones
Contributed by Levi K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@countrypaul
One of the greatest group harmony songs of the era. They deserved more than a one-hit career; the lead voice is wonderful!
@lucilledominguez3278
How I remember when I got married I was so I lo eistening 2 this song takes me back 2 that place of real love as we made these vows. Never have I loved that way again.
@girarddunn7903
This song makes me want to cry😪but I’ll be ok, love this song greatly.
@rudylopez944
This is one of many songs I could play over and over again.
@lucilledominguez3278
Me 2
@philipclock
Quin Tones and Chantels, two of my emotional favorites!
@kingt9088
Me too.
@edkeefe2468
I was a sophomore in high school when this song came out. Loved it then and still love it these many years later.
@kingt9088
We're the same age and I love it as much as you do. Great memories.
@kingt9088
Me too. We're the same age.