In all, they recorded 14 albums and 1 CD. One of the albums was a joint effort with the Blue Ridge Quartet. They were a part of their television show for two years and toured with them throughout the East, especially the Northeast, appearing at auditoriums and fairs. Among them were WWVA, Wheeling, West Virginia Jamborie and the Grand Ol' Gospel Opry in Nashville, TN at the Ryman Auditorium. At that time, the group consisted of George Shelton and his children, Sandra, Gail and George Jr.
George Shelton Jr. went on to sing tenor with the Senators Quartet of Memphis, TN from 1974-75. He then owned and operated his own recording business in Dade City, FL. A younger brother, Robert Shelton sang lead with the Dixie Melody Boys of Kinston, NC and recorded two CDs with them, released in 2008. The Sheltons recorded another new CD in 2008 containing classics from previous albums along with two new songs.
I Told You So
The Sheltons Lyrics
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Long before the Springtime is due?
And even though it's snowing, violets are growing
I know why and so do you
Why do breezes sigh every evening whispering your name as they do?
And why have I the feeling stars are on my ceiling?
I know why and so do you
When you smile at me I hear gypsy violins
I can see the sun when it's raining, hiding every cloud from my view
And why do I see rainbows when you're in my arms?
I know why and so do you
Why do robins sing in December
Long before the springtime is due?
And even though it's snowing, violets are growing
I know why and so do you
Why do breezes sigh every evening whispering your name as they do?
And why have I the feeling stars are on my ceiling?
I know why and so do you
When you smile at me I hear gypsy violins
When you dance with me, I'm in heaven when the music begins
I can see the sun when it's raining, hiding every cloud from my view
And why do I see rainbows when you're in my arms?
I know why and so do you
The lyrics to The Sheltons's song I Told You So are about the magic of love - how it can transform the world around us and make us see things that we wouldn't otherwise notice. The first verse talks about the beauty of nature, how even in the dead of winter, when everything is bleak and barren, we can still see signs of life and growth. The robins sing in December and violets grow in the snow - and while these things might seem like miracles, the singer knows that it's just love that's making them possible.
The second verse is even more focused on the power of love. The breeze whispers the singer's beloved's name, the stars shine brighter, rainbows appear. The whole world seems brighter and more alive when the singer is with their beloved, and it's clear that they are head over heels in love. The final line - "I know why and so do you" - is a nod to the fact that the person they're singing to feels the same way, and that they both understand the incredible power of their love.
Overall, these lyrics are a celebration of the transformative power of love - how it can make the world seem like a more beautiful place, and how it can make us notice things we never would have before.
Line by Line Meaning
Why do robins sing in December
What is the reason for the robins to sing so early in winter?
Long before the Springtime is due?
Why do they start singing long before the actual spring?
And even though it's snowing, violets are growing
How is it possible that violets are growing in the snow?
I know why and so do you
We both understand the reason behind these natural occurrences
Why do breezes sigh every evening whispering your name as they do?
What makes the evening breezes sigh so fondly as they whisper your name?
And why have I the feeling stars are on my ceiling?
Why do I feel like the stars are shining directly above me?
When you smile at me I hear gypsy violins
Your smile has the power to make me imagine a beautiful gypsy violin tune in my head.
When you dance with me, I'm in heaven when the music begins
Just being in your arms while we dance makes me feel like I'm in paradise as soon as the music starts.
I can see the sun when it's raining, hiding every cloud from my view
Even on the gloomiest days, just being with you makes me see the bright side of things, as if the sun is shining through the rain clouds.
And why do I see rainbows when you're in my arms?
Why do I see bursts of bright colors around us whenever we're together?
I know why and so do you
We both understand the magical effect we have on each other and the world around us.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MACK GORDON, HARRY WARREN
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