Patti hails from San Francisco and knew from the age of six that she wanted to be a singer. She started to sing in church, directed choirs by the age of 10 and received voice lessons in high school. As she was raised in the Bay Area in the 60s she was influenced by all the styles of music going on and places like The Fillmore were second home to her - even Bill Graham watched out for her. Patti jammed with hundreds of musicians during that time and learned how to improvise in any style. Some might remember that Patti was one of the founding members of Kingfish - featuring Bobby Weir, Matthew Kelly, Dave Torbert, Barry Flast among others.
Tuck hails from Tulsa, Oklahoma and was influenced by swing and classical music from an early age but it wasn't until the Beatles and Rolling Stones came out that he knew he had to play rock and roll. Because Tuck's sister had taught him how to play the piano he started with that instrument but soon decided that the guitar would be a better choice. Although Tuck was influenced by rock music he started to learn complex jazz chords instead, simply because he had the Mel Chord Book, with 400 Orchestral Chords in the appendix, at hand. When he heard Jimi Hendrix for the first time he was not only blown away, he considered it impossible for him to come up with such a sound himself and he dived even deeper into jazz.
In 1970 Tuck enrolled in Stanford where he would later major in music and played in several rock and jazz bands at the same time. He even went to Los Angeles to play in bands and took the guitar position for the Sonny and Cher TV show for some time - but decided to leave the L.A. scene before it could swallow him. Instead he headed to the Bay Area where he would play in top 40, soul and rock bands or practice and listen to music 8 to sometimes 14 hours a day.
In 1978 Tuck was playing in a band Patti came to audition for. Once they met they immediately knew they had found their musical soul mate (and partner in life). Since the band didn't happen Tuck and Patti decided to work as a duo and their instant success in the Bay Area proved that their formula that every song had to speak and be played from their hearts worked. Ten years later they would release their first CD Tears Of Joy and the rest is history as they say. Tuck & Patti have become a well known act worldwide - especially in Europe and Japan.
That's also the reason why their CD A Gift Of Love got released. They actually produced this album for their fans in Japan who wanted to hear Tuck & Patti's interpretations of classical love songs. The album turned out to be yet another success, once it was released in Japan it had to be released in Europe as well. Last but not least, 33rd Street Records released the album in July 2004 for the American market. What does this tell us? Simply that good music will always find its way.
Andress' neice is singer-songwriter Annie Clark who performs under the name St. Vincent.
Can't Help Falling In Love
Tuck & Patti Lyrics
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But I can't help falling in love with you
Shall I stay
Would it be a sin
If I can't help falling in love with you
Like a river flows surely to the sea
Darling so it goes
Take my hand, take my whole life too
For I can't help falling in love with you
Like a river flows surely to the sea
Darling so it goes
Some things are meant to be
Ooh, take my hand, take my whole life too
For I can't help falling in love with you
For I can't help falling in love ... with you
The song "Can't Help Falling in Love" by Tuck & Patti is a beautiful rendition of the classic love song that has been covered by many artists since it was first released in 1961. The lyrics speak of an intense love that the singer cannot resist, despite the warnings of "wise men" who caution against rushing in too quickly. The singer acknowledges the potential consequences of their feelings, wondering if staying together would be perceived as a sin. However, they ultimately can't help giving in to their emotions and falling in love.
The opening lines of the song ("Wise men say only fools rush in") establish a sense of caution that many people can relate to when it comes to matters of the heart. The singer appears to be acknowledging the wisdom of this sentiment, suggesting that those who rush into relationships without thinking may be making a mistake. However, they quickly make it clear that, despite this advice, they still find themselves drawn to the person they are singing to. The repeated refrain of "I can't help falling in love with you" reinforces the idea that their feelings are beyond their control.
The metaphors throughout the song are powerful and poetic. The comparison of love to a river that flows towards the sea suggests a sense of inevitability that is both romantic and a little bit tragic. The idea that "some things are meant to be" implies that the singer sees their love as predestined, perhaps even fated. The final verse, in which the singer offers their "whole life" to the person they love, is incredibly moving and heartfelt, underscoring the depth of their feelings.
Overall, Tuck & Patti's version of "Can't Help Falling in Love" is a beautiful and emotional tribute to love and the power it holds over us. The lyrics are simple yet poignant, evoking a sense of longing and desire that many people can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
Wise men say only fools rush in
According to what wise people say, only foolish people act impulsively in love.
But I can't help falling in love with you
Despite knowing this, I cannot control my feelings and falling in love with you.
Shall I stay
Should I continue to pursue this love?
Would it be a sin
Is it morally wrong for me to continue loving you?
If I can't help falling in love with you
If my feelings are beyond my control and I am deeply in love with you.
Like a river flows surely to the sea
Just like how a river flows inevitably towards the sea, my love for you is also inevitable.
Darling so it goes
This is how things happen, my dear.
Some things are meant to be
Some things are predestined to happen.
Take my hand, take my whole life too
Join me in this love and take everything I have along with it.
For I can't help falling in love with you
Because my heart is beyond my control and I am deeply in love with you.
Writer(s): GEORGE WEISS, LUIGI CREATORE, HUGO PERETTI
Contributed by Avery D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.