Band #1: The Royals were a R&B group active on the Federal imprint of the King label in the early 1950s.
Band #2: Jamaican vocal group the Royals were founded in 1964 by singer and writer Roy Cousins, and the original lineup consisted of Cousins, Errol Wilson, Keith Smith, and Berthram Johnson, although the Royals were completely Cousins' baby, and he remains the only constant throughout the group's history. Their signature song, "Pick Up the Pieces," was originally recorded for Coxsone Dodd in 1967 (who released it under the group name The Tempests), but Cousins re-recorded an arguably superior version of it in 1973.
#1 They rose to prominence after adding Hank Ballard as vocalist, and as the 1950s went on they were renamed first as The Midnighters, and eventually as Hank Ballard and The Midnighters, who most notably were responsible for the original version of "The Twist".
Band #2: Jamaican vocal group the Royals were founded in 1964 by singer and writer Roy Cousins, and the original lineup consisted of Cousins, Errol Wilson, Keith Smith, and Berthram Johnson, although the Royals were completely Cousins' baby, and he remains the only constant throughout the group's history. Their signature song, "Pick Up the Pieces," was originally recorded for Coxsone Dodd in 1967 (who released it under the group name The Tempests), but Cousins re-recorded an arguably superior version of it in 1973. Although the Royals worked with Dodd and other Jamaican producers like Joe Gibbs, Byron Smith and Lloyd Daley, Cousins increasingly began to produce the group's material, even starting his own record labels, Tamoki and Wambesi Records, in order to better control and distribute his productions.
Cousin's skillful writing and the immense care he took in building rhythms and crafting suburb vocals (usually featuring his own high tenor) and harmonies has made the Royals one of the most respected of the island's vocal groups. Three albums of Cousins' Royals productions were released by Ballistic, a subsidiary of United Artists, between 1977 and 1979: Pick Up the Pieces, Ten Years After, and Israel Be Wise. Cousins moved to Britain in the early 1980s, where he has continued as a producer.
Band #3: A hardcore band from Norfolk, UK. Around from 2003 to 2007. Mainly influenced by Terror, Turbonegro, Slapshot and Hatebreed.
Band #4: The Royals are a 4 piece small indie band from England, formed in 2007. According to their myspace they "mainly indie and acoustic type music" and "have a wide range of influences from The Beatles to Radiohead and from Foo Fighters to Madness".
Are You Forgetting
The Royals Lyrics
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How dear your tenderly smiling face,
Through days all bitter and gray and grim,
Through nights when even the stars are dim,
How sweet to know my heart can glow
From just the warmth of our first embrace
The world's a lovelier place by far
When I remember how sweet you are.
How sweet to know my heart can glow
From just the warmth of our first embrace
The world's a lovelier place by far
When I remember how sweet you are.
When I remember how sweet you are.
The Royals song "Are You Forgetting" is a classic love song with lyrics that highlight the beauty of one's partner. The lyrics describe the sweetness of a loved one's smile and how it can brighten even the darkest days. The singer reminisces about their first embrace and how it still warms their heart to this day. The lyrics also suggest that life is more beautiful when we remember the sweetness of our loved ones.
The melody and lyrics of "Are You Forgetting" are a perfect match, creating a romantic and wistful vibe throughout the song. The slow tempo and the use of harmonies in the chorus give a sense of longing and yearning for the loved one. The repetition of the phrase "How sweet you are" reinforces the message of the song, that the person being sung to is truly cherished and loved.
The song reflects the doo-wop style of The Royals, a vocal group from New York. The Royals were formed in the early 1950s and were known for their smooth, harmony-filled ballads. Many of their songs featured romantic themes and they were among the early pioneers of doo-wop music. "Are You Forgetting" was released in 1960 and became one of The Royals' most popular songs. It has since been covered by numerous artists, including Elvis Presley and Nat King Cole.
Line by Line Meaning
How sweet you are, how sweet you are,
You are incredibly sweet and dear to me.
How dear your tenderly smiling face,
Your smiling face is genuinely cherished by me.
Through days all bitter and gray and grim,
Even in tough times, you bring me comfort and joy.
Through nights when even the stars are dim,
Even in dark times, your presence shines bright for me.
How sweet to know my heart can glow
It's amazing to know that my heart can feel so warm.
From just the warmth of our first embrace
All it takes is a single embrace from you to make me feel this way.
The world's a lovelier place by far
My world is brighter and more beautiful with you in it.
When I remember how sweet you are.
I constantly think of how wonderful you are and it fills me with happiness.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ARTHUR SCHWARTZ, FRANK LOESSER
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Howie Karpe
Priceless..Impossible records
James Amato
shtine of st. ceceila and the flip are my favs then this one !