Zager & Evans are only known for their immensely popular song In the Year 2525 (Exordium And Terminus), written by Rick Evans. It hit number one on the UK chart in 1969. Coincidentally, it was number one on 20 July 1969 in USA, the date of the first manned moon landing by astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, and spent six weeks on the Billboard Top 40. It was nominated for a special Hugo Award that same year.
The band signed with RCA records, who claimed they were "The Next Big Thing", but follow-up singles, such as "Mr. Turnkey", went unnoticed by the public.
Cary Lynn Javes
Zager & Evans Lyrics
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By the tree where the old tire hangs
I looked down in the gleaming of your sun
And saw the footprints of a memory, and my heart sang
Cary Lynn, Cary Lynn Javes
Do you remember us sitting in the shade?
I gave you a hot coat in a sack
Standing here by this cracked, white water fountain
I can remember when it was new
You used to wonder where the water was coming from
That is until I met you
Cary Lynn, Cary Lynn Javes
I used to think you were the dumbest person ever made
I told you the pipes were running underground
You laughed and said: "See you around"
Flying high on a silver-spider ferris wheel
Making wind over Long County fair
I looked up at the stars that I was closer to
And thanked the wind for running fingers through my hair
Cary Lynn, Cary Lynn Javes
Do you remember us in the fair parade?
I gave you a kiss behind the wagon rack
You gave me two kisses back
I'm getting older as all folks do
I'm thinking back; I'm thinking of you
At my table, my family sits waiting
Today's my birthday and we're all celebrating
Cary Lynn, Cary Lynn Javes
I bet you never guessed the wish I made
You used to tell me birthday wishes came true
But then you said that you loved me too
Cary Lynn, Cary Lynn Javes
Cary Lynn, Cary Lynn Javes
Cary Lynn, Cary Lynn Javes
The lyrics of Zager & Evans's song "Cary Lynn Javes" depict a nostalgic trip down memory lane. It speaks about a young man reminiscing about his past experiences with his past lover, Cary Lynn Javes. The song highlights how the singer is looking back at significant moments of their time together, and the memories of Cary have become etched in his heart. The lyrics begin by talking about walking along the moss-covered river rocks near an old tire where Cary Lynn and the singer spent time together. The singer looks down and sees the footprints of the memory of their time together, and his heart sings.
The middle part of the song refers to a cracked, white fountain where Cary Lynn and the singer had a conversation about where the water is coming from. The singer remembers his initial perception of Cary as the dumbest person ever made, but she proved him wrong. The part seems to be a reflection of the growth in their relationship. The last part of the song mentions the Long County fair. The singer and Cary Lynn rode the silver-spider Ferris wheel and recalls the feeling of making wind. They shared a kiss in the fair parade, and the singer thanks Cary for the memories. He is now significantly older and sitting at the table with his family celebrating his birthday but cannot help but think of Cary Lynn.
Line by Line Meaning
Walking along by the moss-covered river rocks
I was strolling beside the river where the rocks were coated with moss.
By the tree where the old tire hangs
I arrived at a tree where an old tire was hanging.
I looked down in the gleaming of your sun
I glanced down, and the sunshine reflected in a way that caught my eye.
And saw the footprints of a memory, and my heart sang
I noticed traces of a delightful past, and it made my heart sing with happiness.
Cary Lynn, Cary Lynn Javes
I addressed Cary Lynn Javes, the person who matter to me most.
Do you remember us sitting in the shade?
Do you recall when we sat together in the shadows?
I gave you a hot coat in a sack
I presented you with a gift, a warm coat packed in a bag.
You gave me a flat rock back
You offered me a flat stone in return as a token of gratitude.
Standing here by this cracked, white water fountain
I am standing next to a damaged fountain with white color.
I can remember when it was new
I still recall when this fountain was fresh and new.
You used to wonder where the water was coming from
You frequently expressed curiosity regarding the source of this fountain's water.
That is until I met you
However, your curiosity came to an end when we first met.
I used to think you were the dumbest person ever made
In the past, I used to think you were the most uninformed person I had ever encountered.
I told you pipes were running underground
I once informed you that the fountain was connected to a piping system located beneath the ground.
You laughed and said: 'See you around'
You laughed at my explanation and then replied that we will meet again.
Flying high on a silver-spider ferris wheel
I was riding on a silver-spider-shaped Ferris wheel.
Making wind over Long County fair
As we moved, it felt like we were creating a gust of wind over the Long County Fair.
I looked up at the stars that I was closer to
I gazed at the stars in the sky, which looked closer to me because of our height.
And thanked the wind for running fingers through my hair
I thanked the wind for brushing through my hair and causing a pleasant sensation.
Do you remember us in the fair parade?
Do you recollect when we participated in the fair parade together?
I gave you a kiss behind the wagon rack
I gave you a kiss while standing near the wagon rack.
You gave me two kisses back
You returned my affection by giving me two kisses back.
I'm getting older as all folks do
Like everyone else, I am getting older with each passing day.
I'm thinking back; I'm thinking of you
As I recollect on my life, you emerge frequently in my thoughts.
At my table, my family sits waiting
My family is sitting at my table, waiting for me.
Today's my birthday and we're all celebrating
On this day, it is my birthday and my family and I are commemorating it together.
I bet you never guessed the wish I made
I believe you did not anticipate the wish I made on my birthday.
You used to tell me birthday wishes came true
You used to say that birthday wishes do come true.
But then you said that you loved me too
But the most significant thing you ever said to me was that you love me too.
Cary Lynn, Cary Lynn Javes
The person I am addressing, Cary Lynn Javes.
Cary Lynn, Cary Lynn Javes
The person I am addressing, Cary Lynn Javes.
Cary Lynn, Cary Lynn Javes
The person I am addressing, Cary Lynn Javes.
Contributed by John P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Harry
Love this gem. Memories of 1969.
@cathymay8691
Music has a power to take us back in time. I heard the chorus fleetingly in December 1969 on my first visit to a place which became really special and was always looking for the song itself. I Just found it after 53 years. I'm 19 again, I tell you.
@deepskyal
My gosh....I had this song memorized back then. I'm 58 now and still brings shivers to me. Thanks for posting this.
@crossroads666
Thank you! I played the bass on this song, and it was one of my favorites!
@FenderTele
@@crossroads666 hello Mark I know it's 7 months down the road but I had to comment. This song has bitter sweet memories for me as i played it in a bar band with my twin sister . Thanks for that overall sound, I can remember everybody saying wow what was that. I lost her in a car accident when she was 26. The rest of us never played as a band again we just couldn't do it anymore, this brings memories flooding back everytime I hear it. Of all the songs we covered this was her absolute favourite and that makes me smile. She always used to say OK guys I'm happy you can play Blue Canadian Rockies now!
@anthonyt7153
@@crossroads666 Hi how are you? I always wondered as a person what was Rick Evans like?
@haraldbrachner7350
1972 und die erste große Liebe und dieser Song ...
@Tbirdzilla
Excellent! Still one of my favorite songs. I'm from Lincoln and remember when Zager & Evans became a big deal.
@crossroads666
Thanks! I played bass with Zager and Evans, with Dave Trupp on drums (all of us from Lincoln) and this is still my favorite of the songs on the album!
@fishermansNME
I picked this RCA single up in the bargain bin in Woolies mid 70's Obviously I was aware of the artists but not this particular track. Good memories of good pickings😀