Eloise

Barry Ryan

About Eloise

"Eloise" is a song first released in 1968 on the MGM label. It was sung by Barry Ryan, and written by his twin brother Paul Ryan. Running for a little over five minutes, it featured strong orchestration, melodramatic vocals and a brief slow interlude. It sold three million copies worldwide, and reached No. 2 in the UK Singles Chart as published by Record Retailer, but hit No. 1 in the NME and Melody Maker charts. It topped the chart in 17 countries, including Italy and Australia. Ryan also released an Italian-language version of the song, "Eloise (Versione Italiana)", in 1968. 


Year:
1982
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#5

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Every night I'm there,
I'm always there, she knows I'm there,
and heaven knows, I hope she goes
I find it hard to realize that love was in her eyes,
it's dying now, she knows I'm crying now,
And every night I'm there, I break my heart to please

Eloise, Eloise
You know I'm on my knees, yeah, I said please
You're all I want so hear my prayer, my prayer

My Eloise is like the stars that please the night,
the sun that makes the day, that lights the way
And when my star goes by, I'll hold it in my hands and cry,
her love is mine, my sun will shine
Every night I'm there I break my heart to please

Eloise, Eloise
You're all I want, you gotta hear my prayer

My Eloise, I'd love to please her,
I'd love to care, but she's not there
And when I find you, I'd be so kind,
you'd want to stay, I know you'd stay

And as the days grow old, the nights grow cold,
I want to hold her near to me, I know she's dear to me
And only time can tell and take away this lonely hell,
I'm on my knees to Eloise
And every night I'm there, I break my heart to please

Eloise, Eloise
You are my life so hear my prayer
You are the price, I know you're there
You're all I want so hear my prayer
You're all I need and I'm not there,
you know I'm not there

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Barry Ryan

Barry Ryan (born Barry Sapherson, 24 October 1948, Leeds, Yorkshire) is an English former pop singer. He currently works as a photographer. more »

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Written by: PAUL RYAN

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Eloise" is a song written by Paul Ryan, who was a part of the pop duo Paul & Barry Ryan at the time. This notable song isn’t actually sung by both the brothers. It's exclusively performed by Barry Ryan.
Release Date
The song was first brought to the public on 8th November 1968 and became a big commercial success.
Chart Performance
"Eloise" dominated the charts at the time of its release. It reached number two in the UK Singles Chart and stayed in the top 10 for 14 weeks, becoming a gold record.
Unique Style
"Eloise" is noted for its dramatic vocal delivery and elaborate musical arrangement, which features a 40-piece orchestra.
Song Length
The runtime of "Eloise" is five minutes and 43 seconds, notably longer than the typical pop song of the 60s.
LP Appearance
The song "Eloise" also appears on Barry Ryan's album titled "Barry Ryan Sings Paul Ryan," released in 1969.
Number of Sales
In addition to its high chart position, the song "Eloise" sold over five million copies worldwide.
Notable Cover
The song has been covered by several artists, notably the pop-punk band The Damned in 1986, who also managed to reach the UK top 5 with their version.
Music Video
A black-and-white music video of "Eloise" exists, showcasing Barry Ryan delivering a passionate performance, backed by an orchestra.
Legacy
Despite it being over five decades since its release, "Eloise" remains Barry Ryan's best-known song, and it continues to receive regular airplay on oldies radio stations.

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