Known for their melodic songwriting as well as their deliberately 'nerdy' public image, the Rubinoos made their public recording debut in 1975with the song "Gorilla" on the 'Beserkley Chartbusters' LP. By 1977, the boys had finished recording their first full album, an LP titled simply 'The Rubinoos'. Gene Sculatti of the New York Rocker called it "the best pop album of the decade." The band took influence from both contemporary rock music as well as from the bubblegum pop music of the past twenty-five years.
The first single was "I Think Were Alone Now", a cover of the Tommy James classic pop track, and it reached the top 40 nationwide as well as the top 10 in many major U.S. cities. Appearances on 'Dick Clarks American Bandstand', 'The Rolling Stone 10th Anniversary TV Special', and in numerous teen magazines of the era helped put the Rubinoos into the pop consciousness. At the same time, the group was receiving a lot of attention overseas: critical acclaim and airplay in Europe came alongside top tens in Japan and Australia.
In 1978, they left for their first European tour. The first show was an appearance on German TV's 'Rockpalast'. The rest of the tour took them through northern Europe performing concert dates and appearing on assorted TV shows such as 'Top Pop (The Netherlands)', 'Old Grey Whistle Test', and 'Rock Goes to College'. As there was no photo on the first LP, the British press sometimes assumed the group was a mere studio contrivance (similar to The Archies or The Banana Splits), but they were startled to find that the Rubinoos were the real thing.
During that summer the seminal power pop song "I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend" was recorded and released as a single in England, ending up as number 4 in terms of the highest airplay song chart of that year. It was also chosen as Music Week magazine's "Record of the Year". The Rubinoos finished recording their second LP, Back to the Drawing Board, in late 1978 for release in early 1979. Because of their success in the UK, the Rubinoos were chosen to open the U.S. portion of Elvis Costello's 'Armed Forces Tour', playing fifty-six sold out shows to screaming encores and rave reviews. Meanwhile, Back to the Drawing Board was a breakout hit all over U.S. radio, selling over 100,000 copies and making a run for the gold which was unfortunately cut short by the bankruptcy of its distributor GRT/Janus, a harbinger to come of the band's difficulties maintaining commercial success from the late 70s onward.
In 1983, the Rubinoos were signed by the label of Warner Brothers and made the mini LP Party of Two. produced by fellow power pop musicians Todd Rundgren and his mega-band Utopia (their first production project as a group). The video for the single "If I Had You Back" achieved heavy rotation on the then fledgling MTV. Still, by 1985 the band members had decided to pursue other interests apart, leaving behind a reputation as one of the best pop groups of that era.
By the mid-90s, rekindled interest in power pop combined with The Rubinoos stature in the field earned the group major releases of two compilations containing previously unavailable material: Basement Tapes and Garage Sale. In 1995, Basement Tapes was picked by Billboard magazine as one of the years ten best CDs. In addition, "I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend", a contendor for being the band's 'signature song', has been included on many recent multi-artist pop compilation albums.
In the fall of 1999, the Rubinoos reformed to play at the I.P.O. (International Pop Overthrow) festival in Los Angeles. Their appearance was a major hit of the event. Along with the rare live performance, Rubinoos fans were treated to the debut of material from the May 2000 release Paleophonic. This stellar collection was produced by the late, great Kevin Gilbert.
The next couple of years were spent playing occasional pop festivals in the US and working on their individual musical projects. In 2002, the band, getting a little nervous and not wanting to spoil their streak of one CD every 10 years or so, headed back into the studio to record a new CD with a brand new idea, featuring only covers of bands that the Rubinoos have taken influence from. Titled Crimes Against Music, the group explored tracks by such diverse artists as Eurythmics, The Beach Boys, and the Raspberries, among others.
After finishing recording, they hit the road for two smash tours of Japan and Spain. The group has spent the past decade of so sporadically playing live, experiencing success in 2007 with their massive retrospective album titled Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About The Rubinoos. That 'best of' collection received rave reviews from the All Music Guide, praising it as "exhaustive" while giving it a rating of four and a half stars out of five. A legal run-in with pop punker Avril Lavigne of all people, accused of plagiarizing the Rubinoos, ended in a confidential settlement and also brought the group some sudden publicity. Fans hope for a new album as of 2013.
Hold Me
The Rubinoos Lyrics
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When you're far away I'm always blue
If you want me to remain romantic
Here are all the things you'll have to do
Hold me honey won't you hold he
Hold me never let me go
Take me honey won't you take me
'Cause I love you so
Thrill me, let your kisses thrill me
Just like you alone can do
Hold me tenderly enfold me
Never try to hold me from you
I love every little thing about you
Every thing you say and all you do
I would be a total loss without you
What becomes of me is up to you
Hold me honey won't you hold me
Hold me never let me go
Take me honey won't you take me
Never to forsake me
'Cause I love you so
Thrill me Let your kisses thrill me
Just like you alone can do
Hold me tenderly, enfold me
The Rubinoos's song "Hold Me" is a love song that expresses the strong emotional attachment between two lovers. When the singer is close to his beloved, he feels a sense of romanticism that he cannot experience when they are apart. However, the lyrics suggest that if the partner wants to maintain this romantic feeling, there are certain things they must do to keep the relationship alive. The chorus emphasizes the intense feelings the singer has for his partner and the desire to be held and loved without ever letting go.
The song is a classic representation of the romantic genre, expressing love through poetic lyrics and a catchy melody that enthralls its listeners. The lyrics suggest that the singer would be lost without his partner, and he's willing to do anything to keep her by his side. The lyrics also highlight the central importance of physical touch in a romantic relationship, as he pleads with his partner to hold him and never let go.
Overall, The Rubinoos's song "Hold Me" is a perfect representation of the power of love, and how it can bring two people together in a never-ending embrace.
Line by Line Meaning
When you're near me I feel so romantic
Whenever I'm in your vicinity, I get an intense feeling of love and affection.
When you're far away I'm always blue
Whenever you're distant, I become sad and melancholic.
If you want me to remain romantic
If you desire that I display continued romantic feelings towards you...
Here are all the things you'll have to do
...then these are the actions you'll have to take.
Hold me honey won't you hold me
Hold me close, my love. Keep me in your embrace.
Hold me never let me go
Don't ever let me go, hold me as if you never want to let go.
Take me honey won't you take me
Take me into your life, show me the love you have to offer.
Never to forsake me
Promise me that you'll never abandon me or leave me behind.
'Cause I love you so
I love you very deeply, with all my heart.
Thrill me, let your kisses thrill me
Kiss me with passion, make me feel alive and exhilarated.
Just like you alone can do
No one else can make me feel the way that you do.
Hold me tenderly enfold me
Hold me gently and with care, wrap me up in your loving arms.
Never try to hold me from you
Don't ever restrain me or keep me from being with you.
I love every little thing about you
I adore every aspect of your being, everything you say and do.
Every thing you say and all you do
Every word you speak and every action you take fills me with love and admiration.
I would be a total loss without you
My life would be incomplete and unfulfilled without you in it.
What becomes of me is up to you
My destiny lies in your hands; everything that happens to me is dependent on you.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Barry Gibb, Maurice Ernest Gibb, Robin Gibb
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Rain Cloud
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