The RPO was founded in 1946 by Thomas Beecham and played its first concert in Croydon on September 15, 1946. Beecham was principal conductor until his death in 1961. He was followed by then assistant conductor Rudolf Kempe, who was given the title of Conductor for Life in 1970. Subsequent musical directors and principal conductors have been Antal Doráti (1975-78), Walter Weller (1980-85), André Previn (1985-92), Vladimir Ashkenazy (1987-94). Yuri Temirkanov was appointed principal conductor in 1992, and Daniele Gatti music director in 1996.
The orchestra toured the United States in 1950, thus becoming the first British orchestra to visit America since the London Symphony Orchestra in 1912.
As well as performing works from the classical repertoire, the RPO has recorded a number of film scores, including those for Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger's The Red Shoes.
Associated with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra is the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, which is devoted to playing lighter classics. It was formed in 1987.
They had a single in the summer of 1981 called Hooked On Classics and also another single which was the BBC Grandstand Theme in 1982.
You Can't Hurry Love
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Lyrics
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I need to find, find someone to call mine,
But mama said you can't hurry love,
No you just have to wait,
She said love don't come easy,
It's a game of give and take.
You can't hurry love,
No, you just have to wait,
No matter how long it takes;
But how many heartaches must I stand
Before I find a love to let me live again.
Right now the only thing that keeps me hanging on,
When I feel my strength, yeah, it's almost gone,
I remember mama said,
You can't hurry love,
No you just have to wait,
She said love don't come easy,
It's a game of give and take.
How long must I wait how much more can I take,
Before loneliness will 'cause my heart, heart to break?
No, I can't bear to live my life alone.
I grow impatient for a love to call my own,
But when I feel that I, I can't go on,
These precious words keeps me hanging on,
I remember mama said,
Can't hurry love,
No you just have to wait,
She said love don't come easy,
it's a game of give and take.
You can't hurry love,
No you just have to wait,
She said love don't come easy,
It's a game of give and take
No matter how long it takes.
No love, love don't come easy,
But I keep on waiting, anticipating for that
Soft voice to talk to me at night,
For some tender arms to hold me tight.
I keep waiting; I keep on waiting,
But it ain't easy, it ain't easy when mama said
You can't hurry love no,
You just have to wait,
She said trust, give it time
No matter how long it takes.
You can't hurry love
You just have to wait,
She said love don't come easy
It's a game of give and take.
The lyrics of The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra's song "You Can't Hurry Love" are about the search for love and the difficulty of finding it. The singer expresses a longing for love to ease their mind and a need to find someone to call their own. However, the singer's mother warns that love takes time and cannot be rushed. She advises that it's a game of give and take and encourages the singer to trust and wait, no matter how long it takes.
The singer is growing impatient and wonders how many heartaches they must endure before finding love again. The only thing keeping them going is the memory of their mother's advice, that love is worth waiting for. The singer recognizes that love doesn't come easy but continues to wait, anticipating the voice and touch of someone to hold them at night.
The song's enduring popularity can be attributed to its relatable message and catchy melody. Many people can relate to the feeling of longing for love and the frustration of not finding it right away. The song has been covered by numerous artists, including Phil Collins, who had a hit with his own version in the 1980s.
Line by Line Meaning
I need love, love to ease my mind,
The singer is in need of love to find comfort and peace of mind.
I need to find, find someone to call mine,
The singer is looking for someone to be in a committed and exclusive relationship with.
But mama said you can't hurry love,
The singer's mother warned them that love cannot be rushed.
No you just have to wait,
Patience is necessary when it comes to finding love.
She said love don't come easy,
The mother emphasized how difficult it can be to find true love.
It's a game of give and take.
Building a loving relationship involves compromise and mutual effort.
But how many heartaches must I stand
The singer wonders how many more heartbreaks they will endure in their search for love.
Before I find a love to let me live again.
The artist believes that finding an enduring love will bring them back to life.
Right now the only thing that keeps me hanging on,
The artist expresses their desperation and longing for love.
When I feel my strength, yeah, it's almost gone,
The artist feels weak and hopeless in their quest to find love.
I remember mama said,
The mother's advice on love remains with the singer.
How long must I wait how much more can I take,
The artist is tired of waiting for love and enduring heartbreaks.
Before loneliness will 'cause my heart, heart to break?
The singer fears that loneliness may cause them to emotionally collapse.
No, I can't bear to live my life alone.
The singer feels that a life without love is unbearable.
I grow impatient for a love to call my own,
The singer wants a dedicated and exclusive love relationship.
But when I feel that I, I can't go on,
When the artist feels hopeless, they try to hold on to hope with their mother's advice on love.
These precious words keeps me hanging on,
The mother's advice helps the artist cling to hope for love.
No love, love don't come easy,
The singer acknowledges how arduous the process of finding an enduring love can be.
But I keep on waiting, anticipating for that
The singer is determined to keep waiting and keep the hope for love alive.
Soft voice to talk to me at night,
The artist wants someone to communicate with in a loving and caring manner.
For some tender arms to hold me tight.
The artist desires physical intimacy and someone who can offer them emotional support.
I keep waiting; I keep on waiting,
The artist continues to wait for love without giving up hope.
But it ain't easy, it ain't easy when mama said
Despite the obstacles, the singer listens to their mother's advice that love takes time and cannot be rushed.
She said trust, give it time
The mother emphasizes the importance of trust and time in finding love.
No matter how long it takes.
The singer realizes that love may take longer to find than anticipated, but it's worth waiting for.
You can't hurry love
The chorus serves as a reminder that love cannot be rushed.
It's a game of give and take.
Building a successful and enduring love involves compromise and effort from both partners.
You just have to wait,
Patience is necessary when it comes to finding love.
She said love don't come easy
The mother emphasizes the difficulty of finding an enduring love.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRIAN HOLLAND, LAMONT DOZIER, EDWARD JR. HOLLAND
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