There are at least three bands called The Squires, all from the 1960s:
<… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least three bands called The Squires, all from the 1960s:

1. The Squires were a Canadian surf rock band from Winnipeg, most known in music history as being an early band of Neil Young.

2. The Squires were an American garage band in the 1960s, who have a claim to being the quintessential example of the genre.

They released just one single, which failed to be even a regional hit, but which is now regarded as a classic of its era. One critic has written :- The yearning lyrics and melody, vibrant jangling guitars and brisk propulsive beat all combine to make The Squires' "Going All the Way" a transcendent rock n roll record. That the song wasn't a huge hit and isn't heard daily on today’s "oldies" or "classic rock" radio stations is shameful - but when it comes right down to it, it doesn't matter. The fact that "Going All the Way" is little more than a secret, known only to a few thousand fanatics, only adds to its greatness. Success can be measured in terms other than units sold, and with "Going All The Way" The Squires succeeded in ways that much wealthier musicians failed.

The band formed in Bristol, Connecticut in 1965 and comprised high school friends Michael Bouyea (Drums, guitar, vocals), Thomas Flanigan (lead guitar, vocals), Kurt Robinson (organ), John Folcik (bass). They were originally known as The Rogues, who released one single, "It’s The Same All Over" on the local Peyton label, and started to build a strong local following.

In April 1966 they drove to New York City and booked time at Capitol's studios, their main aim being to re-record their first single, but also recording several more songs at the same time, including Bouyea's "Going All The Way". Atco Records liked their material, but insisted on a name change to The Squires, and "Going All The Way" was released in September 1966. Although it gave the band a higher profile in their home state, it met with no success elsewhere, the record company did not issue any follow-up, and Folcik and Robinson left the band. Lead singer Mike Bouyea was drafted the following year and sent to Vietnam. The Squires slipped into obscurity. Bouyea later released several singles, "The Fury", "Lover Of The Night." He later became a radio personality at CHUM-FM, Toronto, and recorded a novelty record for the Toronto Blue Jays.

Going All The Way was reissued on the first of the Pebbles compilations of garage tracks in 1979, and its Byrds-like B-side Go Ahead on Vol. 2. They have subsequently been included on compilations by Rhino Records and others. All the recorded Squires and Rogues tracks were issued together on a compilation in 1986.

3. The Squires were also a 1960s soul group that enjoyed some popularity during the northern soul era.

I Wonder
The Squires Lyrics

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Well I wonder who's with her tonight
And I wonder who is holding her tight
But there's nothing I can say
To make him go away
Well I never cared too much anyway
Well I guess that I'll forget her someday

Well I guess that I can give it another try

There's no used to just sitting here and crying
'Cause there's nothing I can say
To make him go away
Well I never cared too much anyway
Well I guess that I'll forget her someday

Well I wonder who's with her tonight
And I wonder who is holding her tight
But there's nothing I can say
To make him go away

Well I never cared too much anyway
Well I guess that I'll forget her someday

Overall Meaning

The Squires's song "I Wonder" is about heartbreak and longing for a lost love. The lyrics express the pain and confusion felt by someone who is no longer with their partner and is left wondering who they are with now. The singer wonders who is holding her tight and if he will ever be replaced. The feeling of helplessness is evident in the repeated line, "there's nothing I can say to make him go away." The singer also admits to not having cared too much about the relationship, suggesting that they may have taken their partner for granted.

However, the singer realizes that they cannot continue to wallow in sadness and decides to give their love another try. He recognizes that there is no point in just sitting and crying and decides to take action. The lyrics suggest a determination to move on and forget about the past. The phrase "Well I guess that I'll forget her someday" is repeated throughout the song, demonstrating the singer's acceptance that he needs to move on and let go of the past.

Overall, "I Wonder" is a song that captures the raw emotions of heartbreak and the desire to move on. The singer recognizes the pain and confusion of lost love, but ultimately decides to take control of his life and move forward.

Line by Line Meaning

Well I wonder who's with her tonight
I am curious to know who is spending the night with the person I used to date

And I wonder who is holding her tight
I am curious to know who is providing physical comfort and affection to the person I used to date

But there's nothing I can say
I cannot express my feelings or concerns to anyone

To make him go away
There is no way for me to control or change the situation, particularly the presence of the person who is providing comfort to my ex

Well I never cared too much anyway
I did not have strong feelings for the person I used to date, so I am not deeply affected by this situation

Well I guess that I'll forget her someday
Eventually, I will move on from this experience and not be bothered by thoughts of my ex

Well I guess that I can give it another try
I am considering the possibility of trying to move on from this experience and date someone new

There's no used to just sitting here and crying
It is not productive or helpful for me to just dwell on my feelings of sadness or disappointment

Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Neil Young

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