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
Honeymoon With B Troop
10cc Lyrics
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So she's always bummin' around
Girls in France don't stand a chance
'Cos I've always got my baby around
So, don't touch her
Oh, it's so fine, and you know what's mine is mine
Stay close together 'cos the temperature's down
But baby, says maybe
Each time I try to get my fingers around
So, don't touch her
Sittin' with a tentpole, what a bloody jamboree
Listen to our motto
Be prepared for ecstasy
Here comes the bride
My baby, goes topless
And brings her beauty to a bottomless day
She's bathing, al fresco
And all her mystery is there on display
So, don't get too close
Oh she's so fine, and you know what's mine is mine
Ooh, it's a drag when you're hitched to a dream
And the boys in the gang
Think she's part of the scenery
You're never alone and the tension is painful to see
One night I, crept in and
Got on my knees and tried to make her my wife
One reef knot, two grannies
And we were bound to stay together for life
Now we'd like to
interpret the lyrics of 10cc's song Honeymoon With B Troop. The song is about a man who is in love with a crazy and lazy girl. He loves her so much that he takes her everywhere he goes, and he insists that nobody touches her. The lyrics describe how they sleep together every night to keep warm, how the girl likes to bathe topless outside, and how the man feels the tension from his friends because they think she's just part of the scenery.
The lyrics are full of imagery, and the language used is simple yet effective. The line "Girls in France don't stand a chance" shows that the man is so in love with his girl that he doesn't even notice any other women around him. He is also possessive of her, and the line "You know what's mine is mine" emphasizes this. The imagery in the song is also vivid, with lines such as "She's bathing, al fresco, And all her mystery is there on display" painting a picture of the girl's beauty and the man's admiration for her.
The lyrics, although simple, convey a deep sense of love and possessiveness. The man is clearly devoted to his girl, and he wants to keep her all to himself. However, there is also a feel of tension and insecurity, with the man feeling like his friends don't understand his love for her. The song is a beautiful tribute to a love that is intense and passionate, and it is sure to resonate with anyone who has ever loved deeply.
Line by Line Meaning
My baby, she's crazy, she's lazy
My girlfriend is unconventional and carefree
So she's always bummin' around
She spends a lot of time lounging and relaxing
Girls in France don't stand a chance
Other women cannot compete with her
'Cos I've always got my baby around
I prioritize spending time with my girlfriend above all else
So, don't touch her
She is exclusive to me and not to be pursued by others
At night we, sleep tight we
We sleep soundly together
Stay close together 'cos the temperature's down
We huddle for warmth
But baby, says maybe
My girlfriend is undecided
Each time I try to get my fingers around
Whenever I try to be physically intimate with her
Sittin' with a tentpole, what a bloody jamboree
We are excited and aroused
Listen to our motto
Our phrase to live by
Be prepared for ecstasy
Be ready for extreme pleasure
Here comes the bride
Here comes my committed partner for life
My baby, goes topless
My girlfriend enjoys baring her chest
And brings her beauty to a bottomless day
She adds beauty and joy to every moment
She's bathing, al fresco
She showers in the open air
And all her mystery is there on display
She is open and unrestrained
So, don't get too close
Others should not invade our personal space
Ooh, it's a drag when you're hitched to a dream
Being in a committed relationship can have downsides
And the boys in the gang
My male acquaintances
Think she's part of the scenery
They view my girlfriend as insignificant or replaceable
You're never alone and the tension is painful to see
Being in a relationship can come with pressure and scrutiny
One night I, crept in and
One evening I snuck up on her
Got on my knees and tried to make her my wife
I proposed marriage to her
One reef knot, two grannies
Our marital bond is tight and secure
And we were bound to stay together for life
We are committed to each other for the long haul
Now we'd like to have a honeymoon with B Troop
We want to celebrate our marriage with a special trip
Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GRAHAM GOULDMAN, ERIC STEWART
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