Stewart and Gouldman were straight pop-song-writers, who created the band’s most accessible songs; Godley and Creme were the experimental half of 10cc, featuring an Art School sensibility and cinematic writing. All are skilled multi-instrumentalists, vocalists, writers, and producers, and each could perform convincingly as lead singers, leading to favourable comparisons with The Beatles.
The band achieved its greatest commercial success during the 1970s.
In 1976 ... Godley & Creme left, releasing records under that name before making a significant contribution to the development of the music video in the 80s.
In 1977 ... 10cc embarked on an international tour with guitarist Rick Fenn, keyboardist Tony O'Malley and additional drummer Stuart Tosh and recorded a live album in 1977, "Live And Let Live", which mixed the hits with material from the previous three albums.
Fenn, Tosh, Burgess and keyboardist Duncan Mackay were full members of the band and performed on 1978 album "Bloody Tourists", which provided the band with their third UK No.1 single, the reggae-styled "Dreadlock Holiday".
1977-1983 ... After the departure of Godley and Creme, Stewart and Gouldman opted to continue as 10cc, bringing in to the studio drummer Paul Burgess, who had up to that point been their tour backup drummer. Their first album as a three piece band was "Deceptive Bends".
1984-1992 ... Separate projects - after 1983, the band went into recess as Stewart did produce recordings for Sad Café and Gouldman produced tracks for The Ramones before teaming up with Andrew Gold to form the synth-pop group Wax.
1992-1995 ... In 1992 the original four members reunited to record "Meanwhile", an album produced by Gary Katz of Steely Dan fame. ...the album was not a "reunion" in the strict sense of the word. All the album's songs were written by Stewart and Gouldman ... Creme and Godley agreed to guest on the album to fullfil their obligation to Polydor records.
1999-2009 ... since 1999 Gouldman has toured as 10cc consisting of Rick Fenn, Paul Burgess, Mick Wilson, Mike Stevens and/or Keith Hayman, with occasional guest appearances by Kevin Godley. The band has embarked on several national tours of the UK and various dates throughout the World playing 10cc hits, plus a section of Gouldman's hits written for others. Their first gig was at Ronnie Scotts jazz club in Birmingham in 1999.
Additional info:
There is much speculation about where the name of the band comes from but the general consensus was that it is named after the average amount of ejaculate in a single male orgasm. However one will find that the average is about 3cc ...the name "10cc" in fact comes from a dream: Jonathan King, the person who signed them, dreamed of a band called 10cc topping the charts in both the UK and America - see: snopes.com/music/artists/10cc.asp
For You and I
10cc Lyrics
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Take a look around
We're quick to laugh when they've got troubles (ooh ooh)
And we put 'em down
We go
We're not so hot you know
It's like a roller coaster
On a one way street
We can't control our feet
We're on the road to ruin
Don't know what we're doin'
She may be quiet
She may be shy
But don't you bring her down
Don't pass her by
The world of wisdom behind her eyes
Could answer everything
But you and I
We seem to wander in a daydream (ooh ooh)
We never look around
The world is full of other people (ooh ooh)
And we put 'em down
We go
We're not so hot you know
It's like a roller coaster
On a downward motion
On a one way street
We can't control our feet
We're on the road to ruin
Don't know what we're doin'
She's not beautiful
But don't make it plain
You underestimate
It's not a game
A heart of gold
Behind the drab
Would comfort anyone
But you and I
Should try to see it from the other side (oooh)
We'll get a shock
It could surprise you
The world is full of other people (ooh ooh)
Take a look around
We set the pace while others listen (ooh ooh)
Never make a sound
The rain must fall
But we can change
Our understanding
Will remain
So take a moment
To wonder why
The world keeps turning
For you and I
The lyrics of "For You And I" by 10cc are about the way people often judge others without really knowing them. The world is full of different kinds of people, and it can be easy to be dismissive or make fun of those who are different from us. The song suggests that we should take a closer look at the people around us and see their worth beyond outward appearances. The lyrics also describe how we often fail to take control of our own lives, instead letting fate take us down a path of destruction. Ultimately, the song encourages us to try to understand and appreciate others, and to find meaning in the world around us.
Line by Line Meaning
The world is full of other people (ooh ooh)
The world is filled with numerous individuals
Take a look around
Observe the surroundings, become aware of the people around us
We're quick to laugh when they've got troubles (ooh ooh)
We tend to mock and jest at the expense of others when they face difficulties
And we put 'em down
We belittle and criticize them
We go
We proceed
We're not so hot you know
We are not as impressive or exceptional as we think
It's like a roller coaster
Life is filled with ups and downs
On a downward motion
We are currently experiencing a decline or setback
On a one way street
We are headed in one direction with no chance to turn back
We can't control our feet
We have lost control of our path
We're on the road to ruin
We are heading towards failure
Don't know what we're doin'
We lack direction or understanding of our actions
She may be quiet
She may seem introverted or reserved
She may be shy
She may be hesitant or timid
But don't you bring her down
But do not criticize or insult her
Don't pass her by
Do not ignore her
The world of wisdom behind her eyes
She holds a wealth of knowledge and insight
Could answer everything
She has the potential to solve any problem
But you and I
However, neither you nor I have recognized her value
We seem to wander in a daydream (ooh ooh)
We tend to be inattentive to our surroundings and not truly present
We never look around
We consistently overlook the people and situations around us
And we put 'em down
And we continue to criticize and demean them
We go
We continue moving forward
We're not so hot you know
We are once again reminded that we are not as exceptional as we believe
It's like a roller coaster
Life's unpredictability is again emphasized
On a downward motion
We are still faced with a decline
On a one way street
Our path still lacks the possibility of a change in direction
We can't control our feet
Our destiny seems out of control
We're on the road to ruin
Our path remains disastrous
Don't know what we're doin'
Our confusion remains
She's not beautiful
She may not be traditionally attractive
But don't make it plain
But let's not be dismissive of her due to her appearance
You underestimate
Her potential and abilities are being underestimated
It's not a game
This is not a trivial matter, we need to realize the importance of our choices
A heart of gold
Despite her unimpressive appearance, her heart is full of compassion and kindness
Behind the drab
A hidden attribute that is overshadowed by her appearance
Would comfort anyone
She has the capacity to soothe others through her compassion
But you and I
Unfortunately, we remain oblivious of her capability
Should try to see it from the other side (oooh)
We need to attempt to perceive situations from another perspective
We'll get a shock
It will astonish us
It could surprise you
We may be pleasantly surprised
The world is full of other people (ooh ooh)
We are surrounded by numerous unique individuals
Take a look around
Let's revisit our surroundings and attempt to understand those around us
We set the pace while others listen (ooh ooh)
We are either leading the pack or controlling the situation
Never make a sound
Others are staying silent and going along with our lead
The rain must fall
Difficulties are a part of life and cannot be avoided
But we can change
We have the power to make a difference
Our understanding
Our comprehension of the world
Will remain
Endures
So take a moment
Pause for a moment
To wonder why
Reflect and question why things are the way they are
The world keeps turning
Life continues moving forward despite our actions or inactions
For you and I
We remain a part of this world and can make a positive difference
Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ERIC STEWART, GRAHAM GOULDMAN
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