1) The Ravens were an… Read Full Bio ↴There are two bands with the name 'The Ravens'
1) The Ravens were an R&B vocal group. They were formed in 1945 by Jimmy Ricks and Warren Suttles. They were structurally similar to The Ink Spots, especially in their combination of high tenor (Maithe Marshall) and deep bass (Ricks), but their material was more varied, including elements of pop, jazz, R&B, and gospel styles.
Although they had excellent lead tenors (Maithe Marshall, and later, Joe Van Loan), the Ravens primarily existed to showcase bass singer Jimmy "Ricky" Ricks. In this, they were so successful, that Ricks' voice became the standard against which every rhythm and blues bass was measured for the next generation. It is not an exaggeration to say that every aspiring rhythm and blues singer with a low voice wanted to sound like Ricks. His voice was so deep and rich, however, that few even came close; no one surpassed him. In spite of this, the Ravens had few chart hits, although they were very popular at appearances.
The group's greatest successes were in the late 1940s, including covers of "Ol' Man River" (1947) and "Count Every Star" (1950). They had continued success into the 1950s, but Suttles left the group in 1954 and Ricks in 1955. The group continued on for some time thereafter, with various changes in personnel, but it was never as successful or influential as before.
2) The Ravens were the earler incarnation of the band to become The Kinks
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Tea For Two
The Ravens Lyrics
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So I have invented my own.
Darling, this place is lovely oasis
Where life's weary taste is unknown
Far from the crowded city
Where flowers pretty caress the stream
Cozy to hide in, to live side by side in,
Picture me upon your knee
Just tea for two
And two for tea
Just me for you
And you for me alone
Nobody near us to see us or hear us
No friends or relations
On weekend vacations
We won't have it known
That we own a telephone, dear
Day will break and I'll wake
And start to bake a sugar cake
For you to take for all the boys to see
We will raise a family
A boy for you
And a girl for me
Can't you see how happy we would be
Picture you upon my knee
Just tea for two
And two for tea
Just me for you
And you for me alone
Nobody near us to see us or hear us
No friends or relations
On weekend vacations
We won't have it known
That we own a telephone, dear
Day will break, you'll wake
And start to bake a sugar cake
For you to take for all the boys to see
We will raise a family
A boy for you
And a girl for me
These lyrics tell the story of a person who is unhappy with the rental homes they have been living in and decides to create their own space. They have found a lovely oasis where the stresses of life are unknown. This place is far from the crowded city and boasts beautiful flowers that caress the stream. The cozy home offers a place for the person and their loved one to live side by side and enjoy each other's company.
The lyrics go on to describe a perfect afternoon spent together. The couple sits together, having tea for two and enjoying each other's company. There is nobody around to see or hear them, and they are far from friends and relations on weekend vacations. They decide to keep their oasis a secret, telling nobody that they own a telephone. The man wakes up early in the morning to bake a sugar cake that he can take to work to show off to his coworkers.
The couple dreams of starting a family, having a boy for the man and a girl for the woman. They see this life together as one of complete happiness, and the lyrics paint a picturesque view of a dream life.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm discontented with homes that I've rented
I'm unsatisfied with living in rental homes
So I have invented my own.
Therefore, I have created a home of my own
Darling, this place is lovely oasis
My dear, this place is a beautiful retreat
Where life's weary taste is unknown
Where the bitterness of life is unfamiliar
Far from the crowded city
A long way away from the bustling city
Where flowers pretty caress the stream
Where the lovely flowers gently touch the running water
Cozy to hide in, to live side by side in,
A comfortable place to take shelter and live closely with each other
Don't let it apart in my dream
Let's not allow anything to separate us in my dreams
Picture me upon your knee
Imagine me sitting on your lap
Just tea for two
Just two of us having tea together
And two for tea
And we'll prepare tea for two people
Just me for you
Just me being there for you
And you for me alone
And you being there only for me
Nobody near us to see us or hear us
Nobody being present to watch or listen to us
No friends or relations
No acquaintances or family members
On weekend vacations
On our weekend getaways
We won't have it known
We will keep it a secret
That we own a telephone, dear
That we have a telephone, my love
Day will break and I'll wake
Morning will come and I'll awaken
And start to bake a sugar cake
And begin to prepare a cake with sugar
For you to take for all the boys to see
For you to show off to everyone
We will raise a family
We will start a family
A boy for you
A son for you
And a girl for me
And a daughter for me
Can't you see how happy we would be
Can’t you imagine the joy we would feel?
Picture you upon my knee
Imagine you sitting on my lap
Just tea for two
Just the two of us enjoying tea together
And two for tea
And we'll have enough tea for two
Just me for you
Just me being there for you
And you for me alone
And you being there only for me
Nobody near us to see us or hear us
Nobody being present to watch or listen to us
No friends or relations
No acquaintances or family members
On weekend vacations
On our weekend getaways
We won't have it known
We will keep it a secret
That we own a telephone, dear
That we have a telephone, my love
Day will break, you'll wake
Morning will come, and you'll wake up
And start to bake a sugar cake
And begin to prepare a cake with sugar
For you to take for all the boys to see
For you to show off to everyone
We will raise a family
We will start a family
A boy for you
A son for you
And a girl for me
And a daughter for me
Lyrics © Budde Music Publishing GmbH, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Irving Caesar, Vincent Youmans
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