Read Full Bio ↴At least four bands have performed under the moniker The Reflections:
1. A New York City vocal soul group formed in 1971.
They also served as Melba Moore's background vocalists during a 1972 tour.
In 1971, Melba was preparing for a tour and required some singers for a Gospel section of her act.
What began as a two and a half week run, developed into a three-and-a-half-year tour.
They recorded for Capitol in the mid-'70's, and made one chart number, 'Three Steps from True Love,' in 1975. It was their lone Top Ten R & B hit.
The track was taken from their album 'Love on Delivery', which was produced by J.R. Bailey. The Executive Producer was Larkin Arnold.
Also contained, on that album, is the track 'She's My Summer Breeze', popular on the UK rare groove scene.
2. The Reflections were also a Pop-Rock/Blue-Eyed Soul group in the early-to-mid 1960s from Detroit, Michigan.
They had one major hit single in 1964 called "(Just Like) Romeo and Juliet", written by Bob Hamilton and Fred Gorman. The song was produced by Rob Reeco on Golden World Records. The disc reached #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and #9 on the Cash Box magazine chart.
3. A UK DIY post punk supergroup and easily one of the rarest titles issued by Cherry Red. The assemblage culls together personnel from Alternative TV (Mark Perry, Dennis Burns), The Lemon Kittens (Karl Blake) and The Door and the Window (Nag). They released an LP titled Slugs N Toads in 1981.
4. A one-time Louisiana group from 1971, promoted by their original label RSVP as "a five-piece band with only two people in it"--Allis Murray and Harold Collins. Their Unique Sounds of the Reflections album featured an instrumental surf-rock rendition of The Beatles' standard, "Eleanor Rigby".
Just Like Romeo And Juliet
The Reflections Lyrics
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Got a little something I want to do.
Gonna buy something I can ride in
Take my girl dating at the drive-in,
Our love's gonna be written down in history
Just like Romeo and Juliet
I'm gonna buy her pretty presents,
Gonna show her how much I lover her
Let her know that one way or the other,
Our love's gonna be written down in history
Just like Romeo and Juliet
Right now I'm speculating,
Wonder what to morrow's gonna really bring.
If I don't find work tomorrow
It's gonna be heartaches and sorrow,
Our love's gonna be destroyed by a tragedy
Just like Romeo and Juliet
Talk about love and romance,
Just wait till I get myself straight.
I'm gonna put Romeo's fame right smack dab outta date.
Finding a job tomorrow morning,
Got a little something I want to do.
Gonna buy something I can ride in
Take my girl dating at the drive-in,
Our love's gonna be written down in history
Just like Romeo and Juliet
The Reflections' "Just Like Romeo and Juliet" is a classic doo-wop love song, telling the story of a young man who is determined to make his love story as famous as that of the Shakespearean couple. The lyrics reveal the singer's hope and fear, as he dreams of buying a car and taking his girl to the drive-in to make their relationship famous, but also worries that if he doesn't find a job and succeed in life, their love will end in tragedy similar to Romeo and Juliet's.
The song portrays the cultural obsession with "love and romance" at the time, and the pressure young adults felt to make something of themselves and their relationships. There is also a focus on materialism, as the singer plans to buy his girlfriend presents from a catalog to impress her. Overall, the song speaks to the universal desire for enduring love and the fear of losing it, as well as the pressure to succeed in life and love.
Line by Line Meaning
Finding a job tomorrow morning,
I will be searching for a job tomorrow, starting in the morning.
Got a little something I want to do.
I have plans that I want to carry out.
Gonna buy something I can ride in
I will purchase a mode of transportation.
Take my girl dating at the drive-in,
I will take my girlfriend on a date to the drive-in movie theater.
Our love's gonna be written down in history
Our relationship will be significant and remembered by others.
Just like Romeo and Juliet
Our love story will be as famous as that of Romeo and Juliet.
I'm gonna buy her pretty presents,
I will purchase nice gifts for my girlfriend.
Just like the ones in the catalog.
The gifts I will buy will be similar to those seen in catalogs.
Gonna show her how much I lover her
I will demonstrate and express my love for her.
Let her know that one way or the other,
I will make sure she is aware, no matter what happens.
Our love's gonna be written down in history
Our relationship will be significant and remembered by others.
Just like Romeo and Juliet
Our love story will be as famous as that of Romeo and Juliet.
Right now I'm speculating,
I am wondering and considering different possibilities.
Wonder what to morrow's gonna really bring.
I am unsure what will happen tomorrow.
If I don't find work tomorrow
If I can't find a job tomorrow.
It's gonna be heartaches and sorrow,
It will cause me emotional pain and suffering.
Our love's gonna be destroyed by a tragedy
Our relationship will end badly due to unfortunate events.
Just like Romeo and Juliet
Our love story will be as tragic as that of Romeo and Juliet.
Talk about love and romance,
I will speak about love and romance.
Just wait till I get myself straight.
I will focus on getting my life together first.
I'm gonna put Romeo's fame right smack dab outta date.
I will surpass the fame of Romeo in terms of romantic gestures and love.
Finding a job tomorrow morning,
I will be searching for a job tomorrow, starting in the morning.
Got a little something I want to do.
I have plans that I want to carry out.
Gonna buy something I can ride in
I will purchase a mode of transportation.
Take my girl dating at the drive-in,
I will take my girlfriend on a date to the drive-in movie theater.
Our love's gonna be written down in history
Our relationship will be significant and remembered by others.
Just like Romeo and Juliet
Our love story will be as famous as that of Romeo and Juliet.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Walt Disney Music Company
Written by: JOHN ADAIR, STEPHEN HAMPTON, BRADLEY JAY HAMILTON
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@user-lw4pd1ff5u
It's 2023. Is anyone still listening? Next for me will be Lou Christie's "Lighting Strikes".
@berniecioffoletti3398
I am!!!
@KiraReminiec9399
So am I
@geewhiz3131
Right there w ya 🎉🎉😊
@geewhiz3131
One of my deepest fave songs after the Lads ❤❤❤
@abproductionsbobbutler1254
I played the guitar for these guys in Cleveland and Detroit back in '65.
@geewhiz3131
How cool 🎉🎉🎉🎉
@adrianjohnson8103
This song is from 1964, yet it sounds so much better than the garbage we have today that passes for music.
@utbob2010
Everytime I hear this song it takes me back to a very warm spring day heading down the 101 in a 1957 Thunderbird with the top down.
It was my brother's girlfriend's car, and we were heading over to Malibu for some sun, surf and fun.
It's been close to 59 years, and I still remember that wonderful day listening to this wonderful song.
Thank you so much!
@arnelennartheklof4537
A great memory to remember.