After the Muffins disbanded, Frank Zappa heard Moore's songs, which he found harmonically advanced for the period, and brought him to New York with the intention of signing him to Bizarre Records. Moore declined the signing when tour scheduling kept Zappa from producing the album himself. Moore returned to Philadelphia and worked as a staff writer and session guitarist on sessions with Thom Bell, Gamble and Huff and other Philly Soul producers. During this time, Moore lived next door to Daryl Hall in downtown Philadelphia where they both pulled salaries as staff writers. Hall and Moore co-wrote material for a band they founded, Gulliver, which released one album on the Elektra Records label.
After the breakup of Gulliver, Moore moved to Woodstock, New York, then the hometown of Bob Dylan, The Band, and Van Morrison, seeking a more personal approach to his music. He struck a deal with ABC-Dunhill records that produced the first Moore single, "A Fool Like You" on which Donald Fagen sang backup. (Moore also sang backup on the first Steely Dan single, "Dallas.") Moore teamed with producer Nick Jameson to record his first solo album, Tim Moore in 1974 which was released on Gulf + Western's Famous Music subsidiary label A Small Record Company. Jameson provided him the Beatles-like studio freedom he had long sought. For the first time, Moore assembled his own tracks as a multi-instrumentalist, layering guitar, keyboard and bass parts over drum tracks by Bernard Purdie and Russ Kunkel. Three singles, "A Fool Like You", "Second Avenue" and "When You Close Your Eyes", received much airplay in the US and UK. But as "Second Avenue" was headed up the US charts, the album's distributor (Paramount) abruptly ceased record operations. Because his single was already climbing the charts, the sudden release from contract spurred a Tim Moore bidding war between Clive Davis and David Geffen. By the time the deal went to Geffen, Art Garfunkel had released a competing version of "Second Avenue" which peaked at #34 on the Billboard Hot 100. This 'cover battle' effectively defeated both records' chances for a hit. Moore's version of "Second Avenue" made #58 on the Billboard charts.
The following year he released Behind the Eyes, featuring what remains his best-known song in the U.S., "Rock and Roll Love Letter", a hit for the Bay City Rollers a year later. Moore's guitar work on "Rock'n'Roll Love Letter" drew the attention of Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards. The two became friends and Moore spent two weeks guesting on guitar with the Stones and Peter Tosh during their rehearsals at Bearsville Studios.
Although Moore was signed to Los Angeles based Asylum Records, he didn't record in L.A. until his third album White Shadows. This more highly polished collection teamed Moore with Michael McDonald, David Foster, the Eagles Timothy B. Schmit, drummer Jeff Porcaro, Little Feat's Bill Payne, and other L.A. based talent. The band he assembled for the American tour in support of "White Shadows" featured Brian Wilson's bassist, Bob Lizik, Philadelphia drummer Steve Shive, David Livingston on guitar and a Bob Lizik compadre from Chicago, John Melnick on keyboards. Lizik and drummer Steve Shive were featured players on his next album, High Contrast on Asylum Records, produced by legendary producer/engineer, Ken Scott who previously had produced albums by David Bowie, Supertramp, Dixie Dregs, Stanley Clarke and was the second engineer to Geoff Emerick on the Beatles White Album.
Moore's albums were highly praised by critics. Other acts continued to mine his new releases for songs, but neither of these achievements brought Moore wider public attention in his homeland. Instead, he found success outside the US while promoting his fifth album, Flash Forward, produced by Blondie engineer, Rob Freeman. In 1986 Moore spent 75 days touring Brazil after his romantic beat-ballad "Yes" from Flash Forward went to number one and held that position for 10 weeks. "Yes" enjoyed a similar run of success in Portugal in 1988.
Performers who have recorded Moore's songs include Art Garfunkel ("Second Avenue"), Cher ("Love Enough", Richie Havens ("That's the Way I See You"/ "Yes"/ "It Ain't Over 'Til It's Over"), Bay City Rollers ("Rock’n’Roll Love Letter"), Etta James ("Charmer"), The Records (another version of "Rock’n’Roll Love Letter"), Maxine Nightingale ("I Think I Want to Possess You"), Ian Matthews ("A Fool Like You"), Colin Blunstone ("I Can Almost See The Light", "When You Close Your Eyes", "Second Avenue"), Eric Andersen ("A Fool Like You"), Cliff Richard ("Love Enough"), Clifford T. Ward ("I Got Lost Tonight"), Jimmy Witherspoon ("Aviation Man") and others.
Discography:
Tim Moore (1974)
Behind the Eyes (1975)
White Shadows (1977)
High Contrast (1979)
Flash Forward (1985)
Yes
Tim Moore Lyrics
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Nothing never felt to me
Like you do right now
Ooh, yes, yes,
That´s the only word
I want to hear from your mouth
Oh, let´s not waste our time
Hiding what we feel inside
Darling, yes, darling, yes
Yes, yes, don´t you feel breathless
When I´m holding you near
Oh, yes, yes
We could light a fire
And keep it burning for years
Yes, that misty look inside your eyes
That I won´t doom another lies
Feel your skin on mine
It´s crying yes darling, yes darling, yes
Oh, many questions gonna drive me insane
Time goes by and I´m losing ground
Do you want to see a love one in chains
I´m sinking baby, I´m gonna drown, I'm going down
Oh, yes, yes
Can´t you feel the passion
When I look in your eyes?
Ah, yes, yes
This is how I want it
For the rest of my life
Oh, giving fire to your flame
Every time you speak my name
´Cause your eyes are saying to me
Yes darling, yes darling, yes
The song "Yes" by Tim Moore speaks about intense feelings of love and passion between two individuals. The lyrics express the need for honesty and vulnerability in a relationship, emphasized by the repeated phrase "yes, yes." The singer acknowledges the fleeting nature of time and the anxiety that arises from questioning whether their partner shares the same feelings. However, the singer chooses to focus on the present moment and the intense connection they share, as communicated through their physical and emotional interactions.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the passion and intensity of the relationship. The imagery of lighting a fire and keeping it burning for years highlights the long-lasting and intense nature of the love between the two individuals. The singer acknowledges that their partner may have been hurt in the past but encourages them to fully embrace their feelings and not hold back. The repetition of "yes darling" further emphasizes the vulnerability and trust necessary for a successful romantic relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh, yes, yes
Expressing the feeling of excitement and pleasure
Nothing never felt to me
Nothing has ever felt this amazing to me
Like you do right now
You are the reason for this incredible feeling I have right now
That´s the only word
The only word or answer I desire from you is 'Yes'
I want to hear from your mouth
I need to know that you feel the same way I do
Oh, let´s not waste our time
We shouldn't hide our feelings anymore
Hiding what we feel inside
Keeping our emotions and desires hidden from one another
If you come, you start just whisper yes
If you reciprocate my feelings, just whisper 'Yes'
Darling, yes, darling, yes
'Darling, I want you to say yes and be with me'
Yes, yes, don´t you feel breathless
Don't you feel overwhelmed with excitement?
When I´m holding you near
When I'm close to you and holding you tight
We could light a fire
We can ignite a spark between us
And keep it burning for years
And sustain this passion and love for years to come
Yes, that misty look inside your eyes
That look in your eyes that shows your deep emotions
That I won´t doom another lies
I won't bring you any more deception or pain
Feel your skin on mine
Feeling the touch of our skin together
It´s crying yes darling, yes darling, yes
'We both know that this is what we want'
Oh, many questions gonna drive me insane
Overthinking and questioning how you truly feel will drive me crazy
Time goes by and I´m losing ground
As time passes, I'm losing hope
Do you want to see a love one in chains
Do you want to be alone without experiencing love?
I´m sinking baby, I´m gonna drown, I'm going down
I'm falling in love with you and cannot help it
Can´t you feel the passion
Do you not feel the intensity of our desire?
When I look in your eyes?
When I look into your eyes, I see the reflection of our love
Ah, yes, yes
An exclamation of excitement and approval
This is how I want it
This is what my heart desires
For the rest of my life
I want you to be mine for eternity
Giving fire to your flame
Adding more passion and desire to your life
Every time you speak my name
Every time you call my name, my heart races
´Cause your eyes are saying to me
You are expressing your feelings through your eyes
Yes darling, yes darling, yes
'Yes, I love you and want to be with you forever'
Lyrics © DistroKid, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAMES BRADFIELD, NICHOLAS JONES, RICHARD EDWARDS, SEAN MOORE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Maria lucia Fonseca de oliveira
Tenho 22 anos e amoooo essa música . Amooooo flashback essas músicas de hoje em dia não chega nos pés dessas.
80 Coiotes
Verdade. E você prova que tem um excelente gosto musical. Parabéns por curtir músicas de verdade, que deixam saudade...
👍🏽😭👏💖💕👽 🦅 ❤️👍🏻
Odair Ferreira
Parabéns prá vc,que com essa idade tem bom gosto,porque a maioria dos jovens de hoje,só gostam dessas músicas que nem letras tem,um abraço prá vc princesa.
ESTRELA VERMELHA PT
Resistência da alma.
Rogério Pinto de Almeida
Conheci essa música nos anos 80's. Inesquecível
Hanna Rocha
Verdade amo tbmmmmm
Cleiton Angel
Eu e minha falecida mãe amamos ouvir, que sdds de tudo , principalmente da minha mãezinha querida, quem tem mãe valorize , pq depois que perder é tarde demais.
80 Coiotes
Sempre é uma perda irreparável...
Aline Santos
Verdade tô passando por isso 😢
Cléber 🇧🇷 WEUTL
@Aline Santose?