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1) The Vogues are an American vocal group from Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Pittsburgh. The original lineup comprised Bill Burkette (lead baritone), Don Miller (baritone), Hugh Geyer (first tenor), and Chuck Blasko (second tenor).
They are best known for their chart-topping singles "You're The One", "Five O'Clock World", "Magic Town", and "Turn Around, Look At Me". In addition to touring the world, the group appeared on American Bandstand, The Tonight Show, and The Ed Sullivan Show. They were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2001.
The group, originally named the Val-Aires, formed in 1958 at Turtle Creek High School. They signed with Pittsburgh manager Elmer Willet, who produced their first recording release "Which One Will It Be/Launie My Love". DJ Porky Chedwick became a supporter booking the group for his rock and roll shows and record hops. Chedwick put them on bills with the Drifters, the Platters, and the Dells. Clark Race of KDKA radio promoted the group on his KDKA-TV dance show. Having strong regional sales it was picked up for national distribution by Coral Records.
After high school, several members of the group joined the Army while others went to college. A few years later with their enlistments completed and degrees in hand, they decided to record again. They pitched in $100 apiece to record a demo tape. They hired Nick Cenci, who had broken Lou Christie, to produce the recording. In 1965, Cenci produced recording sessions for the Val-Aires at Gateway Studios in Pittsburgh. The band recorded vocals for a cover of the Petula Clark song "You're The One." It was released on the band's own Blue Star label. Cenci persuaded John Rook, program director of KQV, to play the single. With local airplay and sales Cenci signed them to the Co & Ce label as the "Vogues". He had the single distributed nationally. The song became a national hit reaching number four on the Billboard Hot 100. Later in 1965, Cenci produced another Vogues recording session giving the world the no. 4 Billboard hit, "Five O'Clock World".
In 1966 Co & Ce Records released the singles "Magic Town", which reached no. 21 in February, and the no. 29 "The Land of Milk and Honey". The singles "Summer Afternoon" and "Lovers Of The World Unite" were released on Co & Ce in 1967. Co & Ce leased the Vogues to Reprise Records (distributed by Warner Bros.) where they scored with cover versions of "Turn Around, Look at Me" (#7), "My Special Angel" (#7), "Till" (#27), "No, Not Much" (#34), "Earth Angel (Will You Be Mine)" (#42), "Moments To Remember" (#47), and "Green Fields" (#92).[2]
In 1971 The Vogues signed a recording contract with Bell Records and recorded 3 songs ("Love Song", "Take Time To Tell Her", and "American Family"). 1972 saw the group release 1 song on Mainstream Records ("Need You" b/w "Greatest Show On Earth"). By 1973 The Vogues were now a trio (Burkette, Miller, and Blasko). Hugh Geyer had departed to spend time with his family. Now recording for 20th Century Records the group released 3 recordings ("My Prayer", "Wonderful Summer", and "Prisoner Of Love"). With little commercial success, these would be the last singles released by The Vogues.
By the time the 80s came around the trio (Don Miller left in 1974 and replaced by an endless list of vocalists) was doing less touring and was concentrating on Western Pennsylvania venues. Bill Burkette left in 1983, leaving only Chuck Blasko to carry on as The Vogues. At some point in the late 70s or early 80s the group's manager had trademarked the name and assets of The Vogues. He then sold the trademark to another promoter who starting booking other quartets as The Vogues. The trademark was sold several times resulting in several groups of singers claiming to be The Vogues.
In 2000, the trademark was purchased by vocalist and Pittsburgh area native Stan Elich, who eventually would make this group the true Vogues. During these years Blasko continued to perform as The Vogues, and clash with the trademark group. At one point Blasko testified in front of Congress on The Truth In Music Act. A lawsuit filed by Blasko ended with the Pennsylvania court permitting Blasko's Vogues to perform in 14 Western Pennsylvania counties and the trademark group to perform everywhere else in the world as The Vogues. Chuck Blasko's Vogues continue to perform in Western Pennsylvania.
From 2004 until 2006, original member Hugh Geyer toured with Blasko's group in the 14 Western Pennsylvania counties that Blasko's group was permitted to tour in. After creative differences with Blasko, Geyer left that group at the end of 2006.
In March 2007, Geyer joined the national touring group of The Vogues of "trademark" owner Stan Elich. Geyer continued to perform with this group until his retirement in December 2012.
In May 2008, original lead vocalist Bill Burkette joined Geyer in touring the USA with the "trademark" Vogues. The members of this group included Burkette, Geyer, group owner Stan Elich, Troy Elich, and Jim Campagna. Stan Elich died in December 2010. His son Troy now owns the trademark "The Vogues".
In 2010 The Vogues released a live album "The Vogues Sings The Hits Live" on the Desert Trax Music label. This marked the first time in 38 years that Burkette and Geyer recorded together.
The Vogues line-up, as of July 2017, was original lead singer Bill Burkette, Troy Elich, Royce Taylor, and fill in vocalist Bo Wagner. Taylor had previously been a member of The Vogues from 1991β97. Wagner is a former member of Blasko's Pittsburgh group. Current band members are Dean Mastrangelo (Lead Guitar), Artie Deleonardis (drums), JR Wright (keyboards), and Rich Gooch (bass).
The original group made many TV appearances in the 1960s, including The Tonight Show, The Ed Sullivan Show, Shindig, The Red Skelton Show, The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour, American Bandstand, Hullabaloo, and several appearances on The Mike Douglas Show.
The original group was inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2001.
Original lead vocalist Bill Burkette died on March 1, 2018 at age 75.
Studio albums
Meet the Vogues (1965)
Five O'Clock World (1966)
Turn Around, Look at Me (1968)
Till (1969)
Memories (1969)
The Vogues' Greatest Hits (1970)
The Vogues Sing the Good Old Songs (1970)
Singles
Year A-side B-side
From same album as A-side except where indicated Record Catalog Number Notes US US AC AU Album
1959 "Launie, My Love" "Which One Will It Be?" Willett 114 as The VALAIRES - - - Non-album tracks
1960 "Launie, My Love" "Which One Will It Be" Coral 62177 Re-release, as The VAL-AIRES - - -
1965 "You're The One" "Some Words" (Non-album track) Blue Star B-229 - - - - Meet The Vogues
1965 "You're the one" "Some Words" (Non-album track) Co & Ce 229 Re-release 4 - 55
1965 "Five O'Clock World" "Nothing To Offer You" (from Meet The Vogues) Co & Ce 232 - 4 - 64 Five O'Clock World
1966 "Magic Town" "Humpty Dumpty" (from Five O'Clock World) Co & Ce 234 - 21 - - The Vogues' Greatest Hits
1966 "The Land Of Milk And Honey" "True Lovers" Co & Ce 238 - 29 - - Non-album tracks
1966 "Please Mr. Sun" "Don't Blame The Rain" Co & Ce 240 - 48 - -
1966 "That's The Tune" "Midnight Dreams" Co & Ce 242 - 99 - -
1967 "Summer Afternoon" "Take A Chance On Me Baby" Co & Ce 244 - - - -
1967 "Lovers Of The World Unite" "Brighter Days" Co & Ce 246 - - - -
1967 "Lovers Of The World Unite" "Brighter Days" MGM 13813 Leased by MGM - - -
1968 "Just What I've Been Lookin' For "I've Got You On My Mind" (Non-album track) Reprise 0663 - - - - The Vogues Sing The Good Old Songs and Other Hits
1968 "Turn Around, Look At Me" "Then" Reprise 0686 - 7 3 43 Turn Around, Look At Me
1968 "My Special Angel" "I Keep It Hid" Reprise 0766 - 7 1 36
1968 "Till" "I Will" Reprise 0788 - 27 5 - Till
1969 "Woman Helping Man" "I'll Know My Love (By The Way She Talks)" Reprise 0803 - - - -
1969 "Woman Helping Man" "No, Not Much" Reprise 0803 Re-release 47/34 6/6 -
1969 "Earth Angel (Will You Be Mine)" "P.S. I Love You" Reprise 0820 - 42 7 - Memories
1969 "Moments To Remember" "Once In A While" Reprise 0831 - 47 17 97
1969 "Green Fields" "Easy To Say" (From The Vogues Sing The Good Old Songs and Other Hits) Reprise 0844 - 92 19 - The Vogues' Greatest Hits
1969 "See That Girl" "We Only Have Love" (Non-album track) Reprise 0856 - - 13 -
1970 "God Only Knows" "Moody" Reprise 0887 - 101 21 - The Vogues Sing The Good Old Songs and Other Hits
1970 "Hey, That's No Way To Say Goodbye" "Over The Rainbow" (Non-album track) Reprise 0909 - 101 18 -
1970 "Theme (The Good Old Songs)" "Come Into My Arms" (From Turn Around, Look At Me) Reprise 0931 - - 27 -
1970 "Since I Don't Have You" "I Know You As A Woman" Reprise 0969 - - 8 -
1971 "Love Song" "We're On Our Way" Bell 991X - 118 23 - Non-album tracks
1971 "Take Time To Tell Her" "I'll Be With You" Bell 45,127 - - 38 -
1971 "An American Family" "Gotta Have You Back" Bell 45,158 - - - -
1973 "My Prayer" "I've Got To Learn To Live Without You" 20th Century 2041 - - 31 -
1973 "Wonderful Summer" "Guess Who" 20th Century 2060 - - 47 -
1974 "As Time Goes By" "Prisoner Of Love" 20th Century 2085 - - -/37 -
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Turn Around Look At Me
The Vogues Lyrics
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Turn around, look at me
There is someone watching your footsteps
Turn around, look at me
There is someone who really needs you
Here's my heart in my hand
Turn around, look at me
And understand this
That there is someone who'll stand beside you
Turn around baby and look at me
And there's someone who'll love and guide you
Turn around, look, look at me
Oh I've waited, but I'll wait forever
I'm gonna wait for you to come to me
Look at someone look at someone who really loves you
Turn around, look at me
Ooh there's someone who'll stand beside you
Turn around baby and look at me
And there's someone yo love and guide you
Turn around babe, turn around and look at me
I've waited, but I'll wait forever
I'm gonna wait until you to come back to me
Look at someone who really loves you
Turn around and look at me
Turn around, look at me
Look over your shoulder babe
The Vogues' song Turn Around Look at Me is a heart-wrenching plea to a lost love. The opening lines, "There is someone walking behind you, Turn around, look at me" introduce the song's central theme of regret. There is someone longing for their love, watching their every move and wishing they would just turn around and notice them. The next line intensifies this feeling of longing by emphasizing that someone needs the addressee. The phrase "Here's my heart in my hand" indicates a vulnerability that comes with opening up to someone.
The chorus brings out the emotion of the song. The repetition of "Turn around, look at me" is haunting, emphasizing the urgency and longing of the person behind the addressee. The phrase "there is someone who'll stand beside you" speaks of loyalty and support, while "there's someone who'll love and guide you" implies that the addressee, even though they are not acknowledging their love, still needs guidance and love.
The final verse conveys a deep sense of waiting: "Oh, I've waited, but I'll wait forever. I'm gonna wait for you to come to me." The use of "forever" underlines the depth of emotions the person feels. The song ends with the addressee being told to look over their shoulder once more, while the person behind them and singing the song holds out hope that the addressee will "turn around and look at me."
Line by Line Meaning
There is someone walking behind you
I want you to know that there's somebody else out here who is following and sharing your footsteps
Turn around, look at me
Stop for a moment, turn around, and face me to acknowledge my presence
There is someone watching your footsteps
I'm paying attention to you and everything you're doing
There is someone who really needs you
I need you and I want you to understand that
Here's my heart in my hand
I'm offering you my heart and all that it contains
And understand this
I need you to comprehend what I'm telling you
That there is someone who'll stand beside you
I want you to know that I'll be there for you, no matter what
Turn around baby and look at me
Hey, sweetheart, please turn around and acknowledge my presence
And there's someone who'll love and guide you
I'm willing to love you and help you navigate life
Turn around, look, look at me
Please turn around and really see me
Oh I've waited, but I'll wait forever
I've been waiting for you, but I'm willing to keep waiting as long as it takes
I'm gonna wait for you to come to me
I'll patiently wait for you to come to me when you're ready
Look at someone look at someone who really loves you
Please take a good look at someone who genuinely loves and cares for you
Ooh there's someone who'll stand beside you
I'll be right there by your side through thick and thin
Turn around babe, turn around and look at me
Please turn around and take a good look at me
I've waited, but I'll wait forever
I'll keep waiting as long as necessary because I truly care about you
I'm gonna wait until you to come back to me
I'll wait for you to realize how much I love you and come back to me
Look at someone who really loves you
Take a moment to look at someone who truly loves and adores you
Turn around and look at me
Turn your head and truly see me for who I am
Turn around, look at me
One last time, please turn around and look at me
Look over your shoulder babe
Take one final glance back to see me before you go
Lyrics Β© Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JERRY NEAL CAPEHART
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Bret Stanley
Can you imagine turning on the radio and hearing new music like this? What an era of music!
Anna Marfa
Ill be scared hehehe.
Boro Bil
I imagine my wife singing this to me from heaven (she passed 9 years ago) and saying she will wait forever for me to join her. Brings tears every time I listen to it.
Haylee Lee
This song gives me chills because of Final Destination 3.
Jeffrey Glenn
I know, just what you mean with this song. I remember that movie, too.
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Michael ππ½
This song is message
AGflo
yoo same this song is freeky
Aaron Murdoch
Thank you!!! Iβve gotten this song stuck in my head at random times over the last 10+ years and always wondered what it was lol. I thought it was a false memory or someyhing
Conrad Brooks
My mother passed away just two days ago. I remember how she loved this song. I wish she'd turn around and see me again, I want her to tell me she loves me, and that I adore her. This song enters my mind and I break down crying and screaming. Mom, I love you so much and I always will. Thank you for everything. You were and are an angel. I love you.