Both "I'm So Young" and "Every Day of the Week" were written by William H. "Prez" Tyus, Jr., a local Cincinnati high schooler. Tyus wrote the songs and gave them to a local African-American vocal group called the D'Italians. After the group secured a recording contract with Checker Records, they renamed themselves The Students, and it was under this name that Tyus's two classic doo-wop songs were recorded. Members were:
Leroy King (lead vocals), Dorsey Porter (first tenor vocals), Roy Ford (second tenor vocals), John Bolden (baritone vocals), Richard Johnson (bass vocals), Ralph Byrd (guitar, vocals, 1956-59), Wilbert Longmire (guitar)
# The Students (Tokyo, Japan) Based around guitarist/singer Akiko Yoshida, bassist Atsushi Oba and with drummer Tetsurou Suzuki joining them as a live member, Japanese indie/punk/new wave trio The Students may or may not have been named after a fictional band hinted at but never seen in the video for Supercar's "Lucky". They drew on a mixture of influences from Japan (Tama, Spitz, Number Girl) and overseas (Led Zeppelin, REM, Joni Mitchell, Prince) -- none of which were ever more than faintly detectable in their music. Instead, they used catchy pop hooks and lo-fi art-punk aesthetics to draw you into a fragile, awkward, stumbling, chaotic and beautiful universe entirely of their own.
French group "The Students" 1985
The history of the Students begins like that of hundreds of groups in the 1980s. Some wealthy young people meet in medical school, quickly joined by acquaintances of each other. They decided to play together for fun, and began rehearsing in 1984.
Life was sweet at that time for these students from Marseille who shared their time between college benches, music, flirting, and surfing sessions on the Basque coast. The Cure, Sade, The Stranglers… All these bands influence them, of course, but very quickly, they only work on original compositions.
Olivier Hulard (vocals and guitar) and Jean-François Hassoun (vocals and synthesizers) lay the foundations for most of the songs, but it is soon the whole group that participates in the creation of what will become "Students In Summer". Olivier Riboulet is on bass, Marc Esposito on saxophone. Rémi Reponty (drums) writes all the lyrics.
The band does all three concerts. It is during one of them, in a nightclub on the road to Cassis, the "Ici Club", that Frank Tassy proposes to the Students to record an album. He has just acquired equipment and is already taking care of a Malagasy training, Ako. He will eventually integrate the tape and also participate in the development of the record.
The recording takes place in September 1985 and lasts about 3 weeks. Students In Summer" comes out at the end of the year, and nobody remembers if the vinyl was pressed at 500 or 1000 copies. A few months later, the group disbanded, for no particular reason…
There remain beautiful memories and an ultra-fresh album, between pop and new-wave, full of lo-fi mini-tubes ("Jungle Boy" or "Midnight Summer Song" for example), whose band was kind enough to entrust us with the original soundtracks. Remastered by Alan Briand and pressed by Optimal Media via Squeezer, it is released this June 7, exclusively on vinyl.
Bass Guitar – Olivier Riboulet
Chorus – Christine Mouraret
Drums, Lyrics By – Rémy Reponty
Guitar – Bernard Lucioni
Guitar, Chanter, Composed By – Olivier Hulard
Saxophone – Marc Esposito
Synthesizer, Chanter, Composed By – Jean-François Hassoun
Everyday of the Week
The Students Lyrics
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Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Any old time every day of the week
I want a love just as long as it's for me
Any old love that will be true
And that love it might be you
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Any old time every day of the week
I want a love just as long as it's for me
Any old love that will be true
And that love it might be you
Any old time every day of the week
I want a love just as long as it's for me
Any old love that will be true
And that love it might be you
A Sunday, a Monday, a Tuesday, a Wednesday
A Thursday, a Friday, a Saturday, a Sunday
The Students' song "Everyday of the Week" is a classic doo-wop love song that uses the days of the week to express the desire for a love that is constant and true. The song's repetitive use of the days of the week creates a sense of urgency and longing, as the singer is looking for love every day, all the time. The lyrics suggest that the singer is open to love whenever it comes, as long as it is true and for him. The repetition of the phrase "Any old time every day of the week" emphasizes the singer's availability and willingness to love, no matter what day it is.
The use of a "call-and-response" style adds to the song's appeal, as the lead singer calls out the days of the week and the background vocalists respond with the same phrase. This style of singing is a hallmark of doo-wop music, which often featured tight harmonies and a focus on vocal arrangements rather than instrumental solos. The song's simple, catchy melody and upbeat tempo also make it a popular choice for dancing and singing along.
Line by Line Meaning
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
The days of the week are listed, emphasizing the fact that time passes with each day.
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Another set of days of the week are listed, further emphasizing the continuous cycle of time.
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
The days of the week are repeated, suggesting that the singer desires love every day of the week.
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Another set of days of the week are repeated, further emphasizing the desire for love every day.
Any old time every day of the week
The artist wants love at any time, emphasizing the importance and desire for constant love.
I want a love just as long as it's for me
The singer desires a love that is solely for them and will last forever.
Any old love that will be true
The singer wants a love that is genuine and sincere, regardless of its origin or appearance.
And that love it might be you
The artist acknowledges the possibility that the person they are speaking to could be the true love they desire.
A Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
The days of the week are listed yet again, repeating the desire for love every day.
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Another set of days of the week are listed again, reaffirming the desire for constant love.
Any old time every day of the week
The singer reiterates the importance of having love at any time, indicating a true longing for it.
I want a love just as long as it's for me
Again, the artist emphasizes their desire for a love that is solely for them and will last forever.
Any old love that will be true
The singer repeats their desire for a love that is genuine and sincere, regardless of its origin or appearance.
And that love it might be you
The repeated statement creates a sense of hopefulness that the person they are speaking to could be their true love.
A Sunday, a Monday, a Tuesday, a Wednesday
The days of the week are listed with more detail, creating a sense of specificity and highlighting the importance of love every day.
A Thursday, a Friday, a Saturday, a Sunday
Another set of detailed days of the week are listed, reiterating the specificity of the artist's desire for love every day.
Contributed by Adalyn S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@mbanka7362
A hit is a hit, and that my friend is a hit
@kingsransomtv5323
Hesh was right
@07Krol
Great song to listen while slamming the goddamn refrigerator door
@MusicLoverPearson
+Gia Zveriachvili ROFLLMAO WOW
@Classicguy66
lol
@c.townersshorts
Ooooohhhh Sopranos
@bryancurry5472
Gia Zveriachvili lmao
@brentdavis9607
😂👍🏻
@jeneceporee5701
You have to admit that the episodes of The Sopranos had perfect endings.
@correctconnectable
Especially season 2 finale