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".
San Francisco
The Reflections Lyrics
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Lived out there so I've seen angle
Wanna travel up north in the Golden State
Where the grass is greener by the Golden Gate
And you know from the way I live
Find the key to be free it's my destiny
To change that attitude
And feel that gratitude
And rise in latitude
I will go to San Francisco
Hippy girls will know my name
Sally Soo and Mary Jane
I will go to San Francisco
Got love for my people out in New York City
But it's 80 due west to the golden pretty
San Francisco where the green buds grow
Bought my car on Ebay with rose-tinted windows
Trying to find my peace
Get some release
Live life like I'm on the increase
Where the Cali greens grow think fast and move slow
Out in San Francisco
Uh
I will go to San Francisco
Hippy girls will know my name
Sally Soo and Mary Jane
I will go to San Francisco
I will go to San Francisco
Hippy girls will know my name
Sally Soo and Mary Jane
I will go to San Francisco
San Francisco
San Francisco
The lyrics of The Reflections' song "San Francisco" convey a longing for adventure and freedom in the city of San Francisco. The first verse reflects the singer's desire to explore the Golden State, specifically heading north to the city where the grass is greener near the Golden Gate Bridge. The lyrics suggest that the singer's way of living is aligned with finding the key to freedom, as it is their destiny.
In the second verse, the lyrics mention the Beatitudes, which are a set of teachings from Jesus that promote virtues such as humility, kindness, and peace. The singer suggests that by reading and embracing these teachings, they aim to change their attitude and cultivate gratitude. Rising in latitude likely refers to the physical journey of traveling north to San Francisco, but it can also be interpreted metaphorically as a personal growth and expansion of horizons.
The chorus repeats the desire to go to San Francisco, emphasizing the singer's anticipation of being recognized and known by the "hippy girls" in the city. Sally Soo and Mary Jane are possibly symbolic representations of the carefree and bohemian lifestyle associated with San Francisco. The repetition of the chorus highlights the excitement and eagerness to embark on this journey.
In the third verse, the lyrics express the singer's love for their people in New York City, but their focus lies in the westward direction toward the beauty of San Francisco, which is 80 degrees west of New York City. The mention of green buds growing suggests the presence and acceptance of cannabis culture in San Francisco. The lyrics further indicate the singer's intention to find peace, release, and live life with a sense of growth and deliberate pace, aligning with the laid-back lifestyle often associated with the city.
Overall, the song captures the allure and mystique of San Francisco, with its references to the city's natural beauty, counterculture, and connection to personal freedom and self-discovery. The lyrics evoke a sense of adventure, excitement, and anticipation for the singer's journey to San Francisco, where they hope to find a sense of belonging and connection with like-minded individuals.
Line by Line Meaning
Already been to the city of angels
I have already visited Los Angeles
Lived out there so I've seen angle
I lived there and experienced the city's unique perspective
Wanna travel up north in the Golden State
I want to explore northern California, known as the Golden State
Where the grass is greener by the Golden Gate
Where the environment is more vibrant and appealing, near the Golden Gate Bridge
And you know from the way I live
By observing my lifestyle
Find the key to be free it's my destiny
Discovering the path to freedom is my ultimate fate
So I will read Beatitudes
I will study Beatitudes (from the Sermon on the Mount)
To change that attitude
In order to alter my mindset
And feel that gratitude
And experience a sense of appreciation
And rise in latitude
And increase my latitude or geographical position
Got love for my people out in New York City
I have strong affection for the people in New York City
But it's 80 due west to the golden pretty
However, it is an 80-degree westward journey to the beautiful San Francisco
San Francisco where the green buds grow
San Francisco is a place where marijuana plants thrive
Bought my car on Ebay with rose-tinted windows
I purchased my car from Ebay and it has windows tinted in a pinkish hue
Trying to find my peace
Attempting to discover inner harmony
Get some release
Attain liberation or relief
Live life like I'm on the increase
Embrace life as if I am constantly growing and progressing
Where the Cali greens grow think fast and move slow
In a place where California marijuana flourishes, one must be mindful and take things at a leisurely pace
Out in San Francisco
In the city of San Francisco
I will go to San Francisco
I have made the decision to travel to San Francisco
Hippy girls will know my name
The free-spirited girls in the city will become familiar with my identity
Sally Soo and Mary Jane
The names Sally Soo and Mary Jane are references to marijuana
San Francisco
San Francisco
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Daniel McGuigan, Timothy McGuigan
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Mark-gx7fz
Great underrated summer vibe song. I'm glad I found this on Instagram.
@noaclove1239
One of my favorite songs atm, I honestly love the vibes sm
@urlocalbylershipper
I love this song
@afifi.zawawie
Just discovered this gem and I'm lovin' it! ❤
@eb.3764
love the videography
@thereflectionsmusic
Thanks bud, our boy Cedric did an amazing job!
@donotto7513
I don't know what, but this song has something that doesn't let me stop listening to it, great song, greetings from Chile 🤝
@thereflectionsmusic
Haha awww yeah, thanks Don!
@moroor2712
Guys I'm from Brazil and I saw you on instagram, you look like the red hot chili peppers talking about California but now San Francisco...
This vibe is phenomenal... congratulations✌🔊🔊
@thereflectionsmusic
Thanks Moroor! Huge compliment about RHCP!