- The song Always was written and originally performed by Atlantic Starr
- Written by brothers Jonathan Lewis, David Lewis, and Wayne Lewis, all members of the band
- The band Atlantic Starr was formed in 1976 in White Plains New York
- The band had only been performing locally around the northeast for a couple of years when they were discovered and signed to a record contract with A&M records
- They were considered to be in the mold of the extremely popular crossover artists Earth Wind & Fire and The Commodores
- "Always" was a #1 chart topper on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1987
- It also hit #1 on the R&B charts as well as the adult Contemporary chart
- The song also charted in the UK, rising to #3 on the charts there
- Ironically, the song had been written back in 1982 and was intended for one of their earlier releases, but their record producer at the time didn't think it fit with other songs they were producing, and so it was shelved until 1987, when it was released on the album "All In The Name of Love", their seventh album release
- It was the second single to be released from that album
- Always remains their only #1 hit, although they have reached the charts with no fewer than 23 songs making it into either the Hot 100 or the Hot R&B singles charts
- Although the band has seen numerous personnel changes over the years, it remains together and the original brothers Wayne and Jonathan Lewis continue to tour together
- Always was covered in 2000 by a band called Boyz n Girlz United, consisting of 4 members (two male; two female) Robbie Carrico, Daniel Dix, Rina Mayo, and Criss Ruiz
- They were molded in the Backstreet Boys / 'NSync image, and in spite of some early good press pretty much died out after their initial album release
- Carrico appeared on American Idol in Season 7 but was quickly eliminated
- It is somewhat unusual that a song that is so popular, and that has retained it popularity over the course of two decades has not been covered by more mainstream artists
- The song became an instant hit for a first dance at weddings and anniversary parties, and has been entrenched in the repertoire of just about every wedding band for over 20 years now
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Song Lyrics - Always
Girl you are to me
All that a woman should be
And I dedicate my life to you,
Always
A love like yours is rare
It must have been sent from up above
And I know you'll stay this way,
For always
And we both know
That our love will grow
And forever it will be
You and me
Ooh, You're like the sun
Chasing all the rain away
When you come around
You bring brighter days
You're the perfect one for me
And you forever will be
And I will love you so,
For always
Come with me my sweet
Let's go make a family
And they will bring us joy
For always
Oh boy I love you so
Can't find enough ways to let you know
But you can be sure I'm yours,
For always
And we both know
That our love will grow
And forever it will be
You and me
Ooh, You're like the sun
Chasing all the rain away
When you come around
You bring brighter days
You're the perfect one for me
And you forever will be
And I will love you so,
For always
| Note that the lyrics posted here are those as interpreted and performed by The Oracle Band. In a few cases we have taken some liberties with the lyrics to make them more appropriate for tasteful gatherings. Their use here is intended as an aid for people in selecting music for their wedding reception or private party, and may not be reproduced for any commercial, for-profit use. |
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