1. A soul group of the early '70s, creating a body of work that defined the lush, seductive sound of Philly soul. In the UK they were known as "The Detroit Spinners" to avoid confusion with British band The Spinners. The band's roots lay in Detroit, where they formed as a doo wop group during the late '50s. Throughout the '60s, the Spinners tried to land a hit by adapting to the shifting fashions of R&B and pop. By the mid-'60s, they had signed with Motown Records, but the label never gave the group much consideration. "It's a Shame" became a hit in 1970, but the label continued to ignore the group, and dropped the band two years later. Unsigned and featuring new lead singer Phillipe Wynne, the Spinners seemed destined to never break into the big leagues, but they managed to sign with Atlantic Records, where they began working with producer Thom Bell. With his assistance, the Spinners developed a distinctive sound, one that relied on Wynne's falsetto and the group's intricate vocal harmonies. Bell provided the group with an appropriately detailed production, creating a detailed web of horns, strings, backing vocals, and lightly funky rhythms. Between 1972 and 1977, the Spinners and Bell recorded a number of soul classics, including "I'll Be Around," "Could It Be I'm Fallin in Love," "Mighty Love," "Ghetto Child," "Then Came You," "Games People Play," and "The Rubberband Man." Wynne left in 1977 and the Spinners had hits for a few years after his departure, but the group will always be remembered for its classic mid-'70s work. Originally, called the Domingoes, the Spinners formed when the quintet were high school students in the Detroit suburb of Ferndale in 1957. At the time, the group featured Bobbie Smith, Pervis Jackson, George W. Dixon, Billy Henderson, and Henry Fambrough. Four years later, they came to the attention of producer Harvey Fuqua, who began recording the group -- who were now called the Spinners -- for his Tri-Phi Records. The band's first single, "That's What Girls Are Made For," became a Top Ten R&B hit upon its 1961 release and featured Smith on vocals. Following its release, Dixon was replaced by Edgar "Chico" Edwards. Over the next few years, the group released a series of failed singles, and when Tri-Phi was bought out by Motown in the mid-'60s, the Spinners became part of the larger company's roster. By that time, Edwards had been replaced by G.C. Cameron. Though the Spinners had some R&B hits at Motown during the late '60s, including "I'll Always Love You" and "Truly Yours," they didn't have a genuine crossover success until 1970, when Stevie Wonder gave the group "It's a Shame." Motown never concentrated on the Spinners, and they let the group go in 1972. Before the band signed with Atlantic Records, Phillipe Wynne replaced Cameron as the group's lead vocalist. Wynne had previously sung with Catfish and Bootsy Collins. At Atlantic Records, the Spinners worked with producer Thom Bell, who gave the group a lush, seductive sound, complete with sighing strings, a tight rhythm section, sultry horns, and a slight funk underpinning. Wynne quickly emerged as a first-rate soul singer, and the combination of the group's harmonies, Wynne's soaring leads, and Bell's meticulous production made the Spinners the most popular soul group of the '70s. Once the group signed with Atlantic, they became a veritable hit machine, topping the R&B and pop charts with songs like "I'll Be Around," "Could It Be I'm Falling in Love," "One of a Kind (Love Affair)," "Ghetto Child," "Rubberband Man," and "You're Throwing a Good Love Away." Not only were their singles hits, but their albums constantly went gold and charted in the Top 20. Wynne left the band to pursue a solo career in 1977; he was replaced by John Edwards. Though none of Wynne's solo records were big hits, his tours with Parliament-Funkadelic were well-received, as were his solo concerts. In October 1984, he died of a heart attack during a concert in Oakland, CA. The Spinners, meanwhile, had a number of minor hits in the late '70s, highlighted by their disco covers of "Working My Way Back to You" and the medley "Cupid/I've Loved You for a Long Time." During the early '80s, they had several minor hits before fading away from the charts and entering the oldies circuit, reprising their earlier material for 1999's new studio effort At Their Best. Long time founding members Billy Henderson and Pervis Jackson have since deceased.
2. The Spinners were a folk group from Liverpool, England, that formed in September 1958. The group was unusual for its time in having a multiracial membership.
They variously had four albums in the UK Albums Chart between September 1970 and April 1972. One of them, Spinners Live Performance (1971), spent three months in the listing and peaked at No. 14.
The band began as a skiffle group with a mainly American repertoire, until they were prompted by Redd Sullivan, a seaman, to include sea shanties and English folk songs. They started out as the Gin Mill Skiffle Group, which included guitarist Tony Davis and washboard player Mick Groves. The group played the Cavern Club, Liverpool for the first time on Friday 18 January 1957, with the Muskrat Jazz Band and the Liverpool University Jazz Band. They played there on a number of occasions on Friday 24 May; Sunday 26 May; Wednesday 5 June; Wednesday 3 July and Friday 16 August 1957. In September 1958 they became the Spinners. They founded a folk club in Liverpool, the 'Triton Club', but soon were performing in London at places such as 'the Troubadour'. Their first album, Songs Spun in Liverpool, was recorded by Bill Leader from live performances. In 1962 Peter Kennedy of the English Folk Dance & Song Society recorded an album with them called Quayside Songs Old & New. In 1963 Philips Records signed them, and they recorded eight more albums over the next eight years. They signed for EMI Records in the early 1970s.
They became popular by reviving some of the greatest folk music and singing new songs in the same vein. Although sounding like traditional English folk songs, some of their material was in fact composed by Jones, such as "The Ellan Vannin Tragedy" and "The Marco Polo". One of their best known songs, particularly in their native Liverpool, was "In My Liverpool Home", written by Peter McGovern in 1962. Cliff Hall also introduced traditional Jamaican songs to their repertoire. One of their albums was called Not Quite Folk.
They produced over forty albums, and made numerous concerts and TV appearances. In 1970, they were given their own television show on BBC One that ran for seven years. They also had their own show on BBC Radio 2. They retired in 1988, after thirty years together, although they led the community singing at the 1989 FA Cup Final and played some Christmas shows in the early 1990s. Members of the group still perform, although Cliff Hall retired to Australia, where he died in 2008.
Their version of the Ewan MacColl song, "Dirty Old Town", was included in the Terence Davies' 2008 memoir/documentary of Liverpool, Of Time and the City. A biography of the group 'Fried Bread and Brandy-O' (the title of their signature tune) was written by Liverpool journalist David Stuckey (with a foreword by Pete Seeger) to coincide with their 25th anniversary, and published by Robson Books.
In 2009 The Liverpool Barrow Boys from Songs Spun in Liverpool was included in Topic Records 70 year anniversary boxed set Three Score and Ten as track 19 on the 6th CD.
Band members
Tony Davis (born 24 August 1930, Blackburn, Lancashire, England, died 10 February 2017)
Mick Groves (born Salford, Lancashire, England)
Cliff Hall (born Clifford Samuel Hall, 11 September 1925, Oriente Province, Cuba, died 26 June 2008, Adelaide, South Australia)
Hughie Jones (born Liverpool, England)
3. The Spinners were a female punk band from Turkey, active in the late 80's and early 90's. They released a demo called “Lalala” in 1991.
Now That You
The Spinners Lyrics
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Something is bugging almost every one.
The pressure and fear, can turn very clear.
There must be some way to escape.
This mean ol' world can get on your nerves.
So many headaches that you don't deserve.
So if you don't mind, I'd like to prescribe,
For you and Me.
[Chorus]
Now that we're together,
We're gonna sing and try to make it better.
Oh, oh, oh, oh,
Now that we're together,
Forget your cares and think about it later.
Singing a song I good for the heart.
Once you get started, it's quite hard to stop.
You're such a great crowd. Why don't you sing loud.
Oh sing out for me, for you,
For you and Me.
[Chorus]
Now that we're together,
Oh, oh, oh, oh,
Now that we're together,
Oh, oh, oh, oh,
Now that we're together,
Oh, oh, oh, oh,
Now that we're here.
Now that we're together,
Oh, oh, oh, oh,
Now that we're together,
Oh, oh, oh, oh,
Now that we're together,
Oh, oh, oh, oh,
Now that we're here.
Now that we're here.
The Spinners' song "Now That You're Mine" is a call to action for people feeling the pressures and stresses of daily life to come together and find joy and release through song. The lyrics describe a world full of negativity and fear, but the answer, according to the song, is to forget about your worries and sing out loud. The chorus repeats the phrase "Now that we're together" to emphasize the power and importance of community in fighting against the struggles of life.
The song encourages listeners to forget their cares and join together in a shared experience of singing. The message is that singing is good for the heart and can provide relief from the stresses of the world. The Spinners' funky R&B groove accompanies the lyrics, creating a catchy and energetic feel that is impossible not to tap your foot to.
Overall, this song is a reminder that, no matter what struggles we face, it's important to come together and find moments of joy and connection with those around us.
Line by Line Meaning
Where are the smiles, the laughter and fun?
Everyone seems to be troubled and there is a lack of happiness and enjoyment.
Something is bugging almost every one.
A lot of people are being affected by some sort of problem or issue.
The pressure and fear, can turn very clear.
Stress and anxiety can make a situation very obvious and apparent.
There must be some way to escape.
There should be a way to find relief and escape from stress and fear.
This mean ol' world can get on your nerves.
This cruel and harsh world can be upsetting and irritating.
So many headaches that you don't deserve.
There are too many problems and difficulties that are not deserved or justified.
So if you don't mind, I'd like to prescribe,
If you don't object, I would like to suggest a solution.
An old remedy, for you,
A traditional cure or solution for your problems.
For you and Me.
For us both, to find relief and happiness together.
[Chorus] Now that we're together, We're gonna sing and try to make it better. Oh, oh, oh, oh, Now that we're together, Forget your cares and think about it later.
Now that we're united, we'll sing and strive to improve our situation. Put your worries aside and deal with them later.
Singing a song is good for the heart.
Singing can have a positive effect on a person's emotions and mental wellbeing.
Once you get started, it's quite hard to stop.
Once you begin singing or feeling positive, it can be difficult to stop that feeling.
You're such a great crowd. Why don't you sing loud?
You all are a fantastic group. Why not sing loudly and enjoy the moment together?
Oh sing out for me, for you, For you and Me.
Sing out and be happy for both of us. Enjoy the moment together.
[Chorus] Now that we're together, Oh, oh, oh, oh, Now that we're here.
Now that we're in this moment together, let's enjoy it and strive to make it better.
Now that we're together, Oh, oh, oh, oh,
Now that we're united and enjoying each other's company.
Now that we're together, Oh, oh, oh, oh, Now that we're here.
Now that we're united and in this moment together, let's enjoy it and make the most of it.
Now that we're together, Oh, oh, oh, oh,
Now that we have come together and are enjoying this moment.
Now that we're together, Oh, oh, oh, oh,
Now that we are united in joy and harmony.
Now that we're together, Oh, oh, oh, oh, Now that we're here.
Now that we have come together and are enjoying this moment, let's make the most of it.
Now that we're here.
Now that we are in this moment, let's appreciate it together.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PHILLIP TERRY, PHILLIP JAMES TERRY, TALMADGE G. CONWAY, THEODORE LIFE, THEODORE LIFE, JR.
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C-Dog
It's good to see you
You're looking fine
I've really missed you, girl
I'm glad you still are mine
Now that you've come back
Everything that you do will mean so much more to me. After all that we've been through
Now that you're mine again
I'll never let it end again
'Cause our love's forever and ever and ever
And I'll never hurt you
Now that you're mine again
I'll never let it end again, oh, no
Our love gets stronger and stronger and stronger
And I can no longer live without you
Well, listen to me
Now I've learned my lesson
You taught me why
When you really love someone
You shouldn't make 'em cry, whoa no, oh no
When I almost lost you
It tore me apart
Girl, you got back at me for tearing up your heart Oh, whoa, ho, now that you're mine again
I'll never let it end again, oh no
'Cause our love's forever and ever and ever
And I'll never hurt you
Now that you're mine again
I'll never let it end again, eh heh, no
'Cause our love gets stronger and stronger and stronger
And I can no longer
I don't wanna live without you, oh, no, girl
Girl, when you went away
You really tore me apart, yes, you did
Now that you're back to stay
I'll never break your heart
Now that you're mine
Now that you're mine again
I'll never let it end again
'Cause our love's forever and ever and ever
And I'll never hurt you
Now that you're mine again
I'll never let it end again, oh, no
('Cause) Our love gets stronger and stronger and stronger
And I can no longer
(I don't wanna) live without you
George Mutonga
Its good to see you, You're looking Fine
I've really missed you gal, am glad you're still mine
Now that you've come back, Everything you do
Will mean so much to me after all that we've been through
Now that you're mine again, i'll never let it end again
Cause i'll love forever and ever and ever and i'll never hurt you
Now that you're mine again, i'll never let it end again
Cause our love is stronger and stronger, and stronger
And i can no longer live without you
Listen to me, Now I've my learnt my lesson
You taught me why, when you really love someone
You shouldn't make them cry...oh No No
when i almost lost you,it torn me apart
Girl you got back in me for tearing you apart
Now that you're mine again....
David Christian
One of the greatest recording songs that will never sounds old.
In Jamaica the former JBC FM Stereo used it as a radio jingles by saying: "We don't play the hits, we make them". At the at the end of the jingles, a powerful bass voice said, JBC FM in total stereo.
It was a powerful way to catch the attention of any audience's attention to listen to the station.
Congratulation to the Spinners and the song writer.🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲👍
Buzz Davis
Spinners with a churchy, righteous groove. Never tire of this jam. Old School Rules.
Ricardo Barker
I have been searching for this song for months now! Wow! I didn't know that it was done by the Spinners! I have been hearing this song on Mello Fm in Jamaica for quite a while. Nice soothing song with meaning.
Latoya Wint
Me too been hearing it on mellow too had to type in a line from the song to find it
Trish Aries Trish Aries
Exactly what I had to do too
Tarik Carty
Same here lol🇯🇲🇯🇲🔥🔥🔥#Mello FM#2022
Jen Harrison
Glad to know I’m not the only one here because of Mello FM
Reeshamar Dlelan
I've been searching for it for years, heard it on mello fm too
Ruby Broome
I love this song, heard it just a few days ago on Pandora and can't stop playing it. So soulful!
Bruce Sharp
Yes! I have most of their songs but I don't remember this one. I asked Alexa to play The Spinners on my Echo. This is one of the songs and I keep repeating it...:-)