They also recorded the original version of "Daddy Cool", which was used as part of a medley with Little Richard's "The Girl Can't Help It", for the UK band Darts which made number 6 in the UK Singles Chart in 1977. The song also lent its name to the Australian band Daddy Cool, who recorded the song in 1971.
"Silhouettes" was also released by The Diamonds in 1957 reaching number 10 on the charts and later in a slightly faster cover version by Herman's Hermits in 1965, reaching number 5 on the US chart. It was also covered by Bob Dylan, but still unreleased, from his Basement Tapes sessions in the late 1960s.
Harold Miller - (lead singer) - (born Brooklyn, New York)
Walter Ford - (tenor) - (born Lexington, Kentucky)
David Jones - (tenor) - (born Brooklyn, New York)
Harry James - (baritone) - (born Brooklyn, New York)
Billboard singles
1957 "Silhouettes" U.S. Black Singles number 3
1957 "Silhouettes" U.S. Pop Singles number 3
1960 "Mediterranean Moon" U.S. Billboard Hot 100 number 95[3]
1961 "Magic Moon (Clair de lune)" U.S. Billboard Hot 100 number 49[3]
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The Rays Lyrics
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Ah ah ah ah ah
Took a walk and passed your house late last night
All the shades were pulled and drawn way down tight
From within, the dim light cast two silhouettes on the shade
Oh, what a lovely couple they made
Put his arms around your waist, held you tight
Wondered why I'm not the guy whose silhouette's on the shade
I couldn't hide the tears in my eyes
Silhouette's (silhouette's) silhouette's (silhouette's)
Silhouette's (silhouette's) ty oh, oh oh
Silhouette's (silhouette's) silhouette's (silhouette's)
Silhouette's (silhouette's) ty oh, oh oh
Lost control and rang your bell, I was sore
Let me in or else I'll beat down your door
When two strangers who have been two silhouettes on the shade
Said to my shock, "You're on the wrong block"
La la la la, la la la
Rushed out to your house with wings on my feet
Loved you like I'd never loved you, my sweet
Vowed that you and I would be two silhouettes on the shade
All of our days, two silhouettes on the shade
Silhouette's (silhouette's) silhouette's (silhouette's)
Silhouette's (silhouette's) ty oh, oh oh
Silhouette's (silhouette's) silhouette's (silhouette's)
Silhouette's (silhouette's) ty oh, oh oh
Two silhouettes on the shade
The Ray's song "Silhouette" is a heartbreaking tale about unrequited love. The lyrics describe the singer's late-night walk past their love interest's home, where they witness two silhouettes on the shade. The singer reflects on how lovely the couple looks together and wishes they could be the one wrapped in their arms. They feel the pain of being left out, imagining how the kisses might have tasted if only they were with the one they love. Overwhelmed with emotion, the singer loses control and rings the bell, demanding to be let in. However, they are told they are on the wrong block and the realization that they are not wanted by their love interest hits hard.
The song's melancholic and wistful tune adds to the lyrics' sentimental tone, making it a perfect fit for a slow dance. The simple melody line, which mainly consists of the soft strumming of the guitar, ends with an echo of the word "shade."
Line by Line Meaning
Took a walk and passed your house late last night
I walked by your house very late at night
All the shades were pulled and drawn way down tight
All the shades were closed tightly
From within, the dim light cast two silhouettes on the shade
There was a dim light coming from inside the house that cast the shadows of two people on the window shade
Oh, what a lovely couple they made
They looked like a very nice couple together
Put his arms around your waist, held you tight
He hugged you tightly and held you close
Kisses I could almost taste in the night
I could almost imagine the taste of their kisses
Wondered why I'm not the guy whose silhouette's on the shade
I wondered why I'm not the guy in the shadow with you
I couldn't hide the tears in my eyes
I cried and couldn't hide my emotions
Lost control and rang your bell, I was sore
I lost control and rang your doorbell, I was angry and upset
Let me in or else I'll beat down your door
Let me in or else I'll break down your door
When two strangers who have been two silhouettes on the shade
When two strangers who were casting their shadows on the window shade
Said to my shock, "You're on the wrong block"
To my surprise, they told me I was on the wrong street
Rushed out to your house with wings on my feet
I quickly ran to your house as fast as I could
Loved you like I'd never loved you, my sweet
I loved you more than I ever had before
Vowed that you and I would be two silhouettes on the shade
I promised that you and I would be the new shadows on the window shade
All of our days, two silhouettes on the shade
As long as we are together, our shadows will be on the window shade
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Bob Crewe, Frank C. Slay Jr.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sundancekidd1387
The Rays and Herman's Hermits are both good versions.
@jaxxgraphix4457
And Bobby Vinton's !
@OldiesZone
Who did it best??
@jaxxgraphix4457
@@OldiesZone Bobby Vinton for me!
@sundancekidd1387
@@OldiesZone Herman's Hermits!
@joyce8510
Frankie Lymon's version is my favourite.
@groundhog4670
Doo wop therapy takes away aches and pains of being 78 yo. Thank you.
@marilynfrink8444
You.got.that
Right❤😂
@secretidentitynetwork6218
100 % better than anything "new" in 2023
@handsomeman-pm9vy
Damn right!