John O'Banion (16 February 1947 – 14 February 2007) was an American vocalist and actor.
It's been a year since he died. I love his voice and growing up in the 80s his songs were some of my favorites, songs like You're In My Life Again, Take Me Back, Love Is Blind, Our Love Can Make It, Come To My Love, Love You Like I Never Loved Before, Take A Chance On Love, Walk Away Renee, Deep In The Night, If You Love Me, She's Not For You and probably my #1 fave Satomi Hakken Den (Legend of Eight Samurai) 1983
You and I didn't see the evening's fire
There was magic in the air
With time enough to spare
Now in hours I have to say goodbye
Well you know I have to go
But still it hurts me so
(*) I don't want this night to end
Don't say goodbye
Just hold me close my darling
I don't want this night to end
Pretend awhile
And let's forget tomorrow
Feeling blue I can see it in your eyes
But I 've got a job to do
Got to see things through
But I'll be near even when I'm out of sight
Counting seconds till the day
I'm coming home to stay
(Repeat *)
Oh my darling love me tonight
And chase the morning shadows with you heavenly light
I'll find my strength inside your arms
So love me tonight and keep my heart beside you when you go, oh...
(Repeat *)
This song is considered by many Japanese people as one of the greatest love songs ever recorded. Master Vocalist John O'Banion recorded the song back in 1983. Since then, it has been a rare find on LP's and even TOUGHER on CD (although there is a copy available). Although having aged much, it has withstood the test of time and is a true testament to the RAW vocal power of the incomparable John O'Banion.
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