The trio of Scott Walker (Noel Scott Engel), Gary Walker (Gary Leeds, formerly of The Standells), and John Walker (John Maus, November 12, 1943 - May 7, 2011) moved from the U.S. to Britain in 1965. Like The Ramones, they were not related, and adopted the same last name as a show business touch. They had only minor success in the U.S., but topped the UK singles charts with Make It Easy On Yourself in 1965 and The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine (Anymore) in 1966.
After a UK tour in late 1967, which also featured Jimi Hendrix, Cat Stevens, and Engelbert Humperdinck, followed by a tour of Japan in 1968, the group officially disbanded. After the group disbanded, all three members scored U.S. and UK chart hits, under their Walker names.
Reforming in 1974, The Walker Brothers recorded a version of Tom Rush's No Regrets which soared into the British Top Ten after an absence of over a decade. However, the three albums that followed sold poorly: No Regrets (1975), Lines (1976), and Nite Flights (1978). Scott Walker's tracks on the final album, Nite Flights, laid the stylistic groundwork for his later solo career.
John Walker died at his Los Angeles home on May 7, 2011
I Will Wait For You
The Walker Brothers Lyrics
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I will wait for you
For a thousand summers
I will wait for you
'Til you're back beside me
'Til I'm holding you
'Til I hear you sigh
Here in my arms
Anywhere you wonder
Anywhere you go
Everyday remember
How I love you so
In your heart believe
What in my heart I know
That for evermore
I'll wait for you
The clock will tick away the hours, one by one
And then the time will come when all the waiting's done
The time when you'll return and find me here and run
Straight to my waiting arms
If it takes forever
I will wait for you
For a thousand summers
I will wait for you
'Til you're her beside me
'Til I'm holding you
And for evermore
Sharing your love
And for evermore
Sharing
Your love...
The Walker Brothers' "I will wait for you" is an emotional song about a person's unyielding commitment to waiting for their loved one, no matter how long it takes. The singer promises to wait for their beloved for a thousand summers or forever, whichever comes first. They express their deep love for the person and urge them to remember it always, no matter where they go. The song suggests that the waiting may be difficult and the time may tick away slowly, but the singer will wait steadfastly until their beloved returns to them. The song has a beautiful melody and a poignant message about love and commitment.
The lyrics of "I Will Wait for You" were written by the French composer Michel Legrand and the English lyricists Norman Gimbel and Jacques Demy. The song was originally written in French as "Je ne pourrai jamais vivre sans toi" in the 1964 musical film, "The Umbrellas of Cherbourg." The English version of the song, performed by The Walker Brothers, was released in 1966 and became a hit in the UK and USA.
The song has been covered by various artists, including Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett, and has been used in several movies and TV shows, including the 1995 movie "Clueless" and the TV series "Mad Men." The song evokes a sense of nostalgia and romance, making it a favorite of audiences of all ages.
Line by Line Meaning
If it takes forever
Even if it takes an infinite amount of time
I will wait for you
I will remain devoted and patient
For a thousand summers
Even if it takes many years
I will wait for you
I will remain devoted and patient
'Til you're back beside me
Until we are reunited
'Til I'm holding you
Until I can embrace you
'Til I hear you sigh
Until I hear you express contentment
Here in my arms
In an intimate embrace
Anywhere you wonder
No matter where you go
Anywhere you go
Everywhere you may travel
Everyday remember
Each day keep in mind
How I love you so
The depth of my affection for you
In your heart believe
Have faith in your heart
What in my heart I know
What I am confident of in my own heart
That for evermore
Even for all eternity
I'll wait for you
I will remain devoted and patient
The clock will tick away the hours, one by one
The passing of time, second by second
And then the time will come when all the waiting's done
There will be a moment when the waiting comes to an end
The time when you'll return and find me here and run
When you come back and rush to me
Straight to my waiting arms
Into the embrace I have been anticipating
And for evermore
Even for all eternity
Sharing your love
Experiencing the love you have to give together
Lyrics © CONSALAD CO., Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group, WARNER CHAPPELL MUSIC FRANCE
Written by: Jacques Demy, Michel Jean Legrand, Norman Gimbel
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