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.
Islands In The Stream
The Sheltons Lyrics
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There was peace unknown
I set out to get you
With a fine tooth comb
I was soft inside
There was something going on
You do something to me
Hold me closer and I feel no pain
Every beat of my heart
We got something going on
Tender love is blind
It requires a dedication
All this love we feel
Needs no conversation
We ride it together, ah ha
'Cause we love one another, ah ha
Islands in the stream
That is what we are
No one in between
How can we be wrong
Sail away with me
To another world
And we rely on each other, ah ha
'Cause we love one another, ah ha
I can't live without you
If the love was gone
Everything is nothing
If you got no one
And you did walk in the night
Slowly losing sight of the real thing
But that won't happen to us
And we got no doubt
Too deep in love and we got no way out
And the message is clear
This could be the year for the real thing
No more will you cry
Baby, I will hurt you never
We start and end as one
In love forever
We can ride it together, ah ha
'Cause we love one another, ah ha
Islands in the stream
That is what we are
No one in between
How can we be wrong
Sail away with me
To another world
And we rely on each other, ah ha
'Cause we love one another, ah ha
Islands in the stream
That is what we are
No one in between
How can we be wrong
Sail away with me
To another world
And we rely on each other, ah ha
'Cause we love one another, ah ha
These lyrics to The Sheltons's song "Islands in the Stream" speak of a deep love between two people that cannot be explained but can only be felt. The singer expresses how they met their lover and how they were drawn in by an unseen force. The love between them is so strong that it requires complete dedication, and there is no need for words to express their feelings. They continue to ride this love together, and they feel that they will forever end and start as one.
The metaphor of "Islands in the Stream" represents the unity and solitude that the two characters share with each other. They need no one else in their lives and can rely solely on each other. They are each other's world and can escape to their own paradise away from reality. The lyrics suggest that the couple is deeply in love and cannot imagine a life without each other.
Overall, the song portrays the idea of finding one's soulmate, someone who you can rely on, love and spend the rest of your life with. The message is that true love is rare, but when it is found, it is strong enough to endure anything life can throw at it.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, when I met you
From the moment I met you, I found a sense of inner peace that I had never known before.
There was peace unknown
I was not aware of the peace that I could experience until I met you.
I set out to get you
I pursued you with a great deal of persistence and determination.
With a fine tooth comb
I scrutinized every detail in order to win you over.
I was soft inside
Despite my efforts to be tough, I found that I had a tender heart when it came to you.
There was something going on
There was a spark between us that could not be ignored.
You do something to me
You have a profound effect on me that I can't explain.
That I can't explain
Despite my best efforts, I am unable to articulate the way you make me feel.
Hold me closer and I feel no pain
When we are together, all of life's problems seem to disappear.
Every beat of my heart
I am completely devoted to you and our relationship.
We got something going on
Our connection is truly special and unique.
Tender love is blind
When love is real, it blinds us to our partner's flaws and shortcomings.
It requires a dedication
True love takes effort and commitment to maintain.
All this love we feel
The depth of our love for each other is indescribable.
Needs no conversation
We don't need words to express the love we share.
We ride it together, ah ha
We face all of life's highs and lows together and always support each other.
'Cause we love one another, ah ha
Our love for each other is the foundation of our relationship.
Islands in the stream
Our relationship is like two islands in a flowing stream, completely in sync and with nothing to come between us.
That is what we are
This metaphor perfectly encapsulates the nature of our relationship.
No one in between
No outside force or influence can come between us.
How can we be wrong
There is no possible way for us to make a mistake, as long as we have each other.
Sail away with me
Let's escape from the troubles of the world and go to a place where it's just us.
To another world
A place where we can just be together, without any distractions or concerns.
And we rely on each other, ah ha
We know that we can count on each other to always be there, no matter what.
'Cause we love one another, ah ha
The love we share is the only thing that truly matters.
I can't live without you
You are an integral part of my life, and I cannot imagine living without you.
If the love was gone
If we were to lose the love we share, everything else in life would be meaningless.
Everything is nothing
Without love, nothing else in life has any value or significance.
If you got no one
If I did not have you, I would be lost and alone in the world.
And you did walk in the night
Without you, I would be wandering aimlessly, lost in the darkness.
Slowly losing sight of the real thing
Without you, I would become disconnected from the important things in life.
But that won't happen to us
We have an unbreakable bond that will always keep us together.
And we got no doubt
We are completely sure and confident about the love we share.
Too deep in love and we got no way out
Our love for each other is so strong that we are completely devoted to it, with no possibility of ever losing it.
And the message is clear
Our love for each other is the most important thing in our lives and all we need to sustain us.
This could be the year for the real thing
This year is the year in which we will take our love to the next level and make it truly real and lasting.
No more will you cry
I will always be there for you and will never make you sad or upset.
Baby, I will hurt you never
I will never do anything to cause you harm or make you feel bad.
We start and end as one
Our relationship is a single, united entity that is inseparable.
In love forever
We will always be in love, both now and for eternity.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Maurice Ernest Gibb, Robin Hugh Gibb, Barry Alan Gibb
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Ash Covers
Baby, when I met you there was peace unknown
I set out to get you with a fine tooth comb
I was soft inside
There was something going on
You do something to me that I can't explain
Hold me closer and I feel no pain
Every beat of my heart
We got something going on
Tender love is blind
It requires a dedication
All this love we feel needs no conversation
We ride it together, ah ha
Making love with each other, ah ha
Islands in the stream
That is what we are
No one in between
How can we be wrong?
Sail away with me
To another world
And we rely on each other, ah ha
From one lover to another, ah ha
I can't live without you if the love was gone
Everything is nothing if you got no one
And you did walk in the night
Slowly losing sight of the real thing
But that won't happen to us and we got no doubt
Too deep in love and we got no way out
And the message is clear
This could be the year for the real thing
No more will you cry
Baby, I will hurt you never
We start and end as one
In love forever
We can ride it together, ah ha
Making love with each other, ah ha
Islands in the stream
That is what we are
No one in between
How can we be wrong?
Sail away with me
To another world
And we rely on each other, ah ha
From one lover to another, ah ha
Sail away
Oh, come sail away with me
Islands in the stream
That is what we are
No one in between
How can we be wrong?
Sail away with me
To another world
And we rely on each other, ah ha
From one lover to another, ah ha
Islands in the stream
That is what we are
No one in between
How can we be wrong?
Sail away with me
To another world
And we rely on each other, ah ha
From one lover to another, ah ha
Islands in the stream
That is what we are
No one in between
Haquet Prado
Islands In The Stream"
(feat. Dolly Parton)
Baby, when I met you
There was peace unknown
I set out to get you
With a fine tooth comb
I was soft inside
There was something going on
You do something to me
That I can't explain
Hold me closer and I feel no pain
Every beat of my heart
We got something going on
Tender love is blind
It requires a dedication
All this love we feel
Needs no conversation
We ride it together, ah-ha
Making love with each other, ah-ha
Islands in the stream
That is what we are
No one in between
How can we be wrong
Sail away with me
To another world
And we rely on each other, ah-ha
From one lover to another, ah-ha
I can't live without you
If the love was gone
Everything is nothing
If you got no one
And you just walk in the night
Slowly losing sight of the real thing
But that won't happen to us
And we got no doubt
Too deep in love and we got no way out
And the message is clear
This could be the year for the real thing
No more will you cry
Baby, I will hurt you never
We start and end as one
In love forever
We can ride it together, ah-ha
Making love with each other, ah-ha
Islands in the stream
That is what we are
No one in between
How can we be wrong
Sail away with me
To another world
And we rely on each other, ah-ha
From one lover to another, ah-ha
Sail away
[Instrumental Interlude]
Ooooh, come sail away with me
Islands in the stream
That is what we are
No one in between
How can we be wrong
Sail away with me
To another world
And we rely on each other, ah-ha
From one lover to another, ah-ha
Islands in the stream
That is what we are
No one in between
How can we be wrong
Sail away with me
To another world
And we rely on each other, ah-ha
From one lover to another, ah-ha
Islands in the stream
That is what we are
No one in between
Shise004
Baby, when I met you
There was peace unknown
I set out to get you
With a fine tooth comb
I was soft inside
There was something going on
You do something to me
That I can't explain
Hold me closer and I feel no pain
Every beat of my heart
We got something going on
Tender love is blind
It requires a dedication
All this love we feel
Needs no conversation
We ride it together, ah ha
'Cause we love one another, ah ha
Islands in the stream
That is what we are
No one in between
How can we be wrong
Sail away with me
To another world
And we rely on each other, ah ha
'Cause we love one another, ah ha
I can't live without you
If the love was gone
Everything is nothing
If you got no one
And you did walk in the night
Slowly losing sight of the real thing
But that won't happen to us
And we got no doubt
Too deep in love and we got no way out
And the message is clear
This could be the year for the real thing
No more will you cry
Baby, I will hurt you never
We start and end as one
In love forever
We can ride it together, ah ha
'Cause we love one another, ah ha
Islands in the stream
That is what we are
No one in between
How can we be wrong
Sail away with me
To another world
And we rely on each other, ah ha
'Cause we love one another, ah ha
Islands in the stream
That is what we are
No one in between
How can we be wrong
Sail away with me
To another world
And we rely on each other, ah ha
'Cause we love one another, ah ha
Tom C
What an awesome cover of a great song. What a great job Blake and Emily.
Gloria Valadez
Wonderfull awesome🦋😘👍
Debra Clark
Blake is a wonderful singer. He can almost any song. Keep it up Blake. We all love yiu!
Deborahl Ethridge
They nailed this song. Beautiful
Isnor P. Ragon
Blake is such a great country singer!
Sunny Side
Very beautifully sung and brought back all the sweet memories
Jeffery Williams
Yeah me too.. I remember that entire summer. Who I had a crush on lol.. I was 15. 52 now.. Where has time gone.
managingdreams
Emily Ann Roberts has brilliant voice. Blake the best of the best. Strong vocals
Ash Covers
Baby, when I met you there was peace unknown
I set out to get you with a fine tooth comb
I was soft inside
There was something going on
You do something to me that I can't explain
Hold me closer and I feel no pain
Every beat of my heart
We got something going on
Tender love is blind
It requires a dedication
All this love we feel needs no conversation
We ride it together, ah ha
Making love with each other, ah ha
Islands in the stream
That is what we are
No one in between
How can we be wrong?
Sail away with me
To another world
And we rely on each other, ah ha
From one lover to another, ah ha
I can't live without you if the love was gone
Everything is nothing if you got no one
And you did walk in the night
Slowly losing sight of the real thing
But that won't happen to us and we got no doubt
Too deep in love and we got no way out
And the message is clear
This could be the year for the real thing
No more will you cry
Baby, I will hurt you never
We start and end as one
In love forever
We can ride it together, ah ha
Making love with each other, ah ha
Islands in the stream
That is what we are
No one in between
How can we be wrong?
Sail away with me
To another world
And we rely on each other, ah ha
From one lover to another, ah ha
Sail away
Oh, come sail away with me
Islands in the stream
That is what we are
No one in between
How can we be wrong?
Sail away with me
To another world
And we rely on each other, ah ha
From one lover to another, ah ha
Islands in the stream
That is what we are
No one in between
How can we be wrong?
Sail away with me
To another world
And we rely on each other, ah ha
From one lover to another, ah ha
Islands in the stream
That is what we are
No one in between
Naaman Creaser
They're voices are good together! Blake should get her on a song on his next record.