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
I'm Not In Love
10cc Lyrics
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So don't forget it
It's just a silly phase I'm going through
And just because
I call you up
Don't get me wrong, don't think you've got it made
I'm not in love, no no, it's because
But then again
That doesn't mean you mean that much to me
So if I call you
Don't make a fuss
Don't tell your friends about the two of us
I'm not in love, no no, it's because
'Be quiet, big boys don't cry
Big boys don't cry
Big boys don't cry
Big boys don't cry
Big boys don't cry
Big boys don't cry
Big boys don't cry
I keep your picture
Upon the wall
It hides a nasty stain that's lying there
So don't you ask me
To give it back
I know you know it doesn't mean that much to me
I'm not in love, no no, it's because
Ooh you'll wait a long time for me
Ooh you'll wait a long time
Ooh you'll wait a long time for me
Ooh you'll wait a long time
I'm not in love
So don't forget it
It's just a silly phase I'm going through
And just because I call you up
Don't get me wrong, don't think you've got it made, ooh
I'm not in love
I'm not in love
The lyrics of 10cc's song "I'm Not In Love" speak of a man's reluctance to fall in love. He repeatedly asserts that he is not in love and that his actions towards the woman in question are merely a phase he's going through. He calls her and likes to see her but doesn't want her to think that he has feelings for her. He wants to keep their interactions low-key and not the subject of gossip among their friends. He even keeps her picture on his wall but only to hide a stain. The song concludes with a statement that he is not in love and that she should not think otherwise.
However, the lyrics to the song are ambiguous, leaving room for interpretation. It could be interpreted that the man is actually in love with the woman but is afraid to admit it. He keeps her picture on his wall and takes her calls, which are indications that he cares for her. The part where he says he's not in love multiple times may be an attempt to convince himself of his own feelings.
The repeating refrain of "Big boys don't cry" may be a reference to societal expectations of men and how showing emotions is looked down upon. It may be indicative of his struggle to reconcile his emotions and societal expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm not in love
I am not in love with you
So don't forget it
Please do not misunderstand my intentions
It's just a silly phase I'm going through
I am experiencing a temporary infatuation
And just because
However
I call you up
I contact you
Don't get me wrong, don't think you've got it made
Please do not assume that I have feelings for you
I'm not in love, no no, it's because
I do not love you, this is why
I like to see you
I enjoy your presence
But then again
On the other hand
That doesn't mean you mean that much to me
You are not that important to me
So if I call you
Therefore, if I contact you
Don't make a fuss
Please do not overreact
Don't tell your friends about the two of us
Please do not share our interactions with others
'Be quiet, big boys don't cry
This phrase is repeated and likely not meant literally, perhaps indicating that the singer is trying to convince himself he is not emotionally invested
I keep your picture
I possess a photograph of you
Upon the wall
It is displayed on my wall
It hides a nasty stain that's lying there
The picture is covering a blemish on the wall
So don't you ask me
Please do not request
To give it back
That I return the photograph to you
I know you know it doesn't mean that much to me
I am aware that the picture is insignificant to me
Ooh you'll wait a long time for me
You will have to wait a while if you expect me to reciprocate your feelings
I'm not in love
I repeat, I am not in love with you
Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Eric Michael Stewart, Graham Keith Gouldman
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jpedini
When this came out in the summer of 1975 people listened to their radios without headphones and I remember being at the beach and there were a hundred little radios all over the beach tuned to the same radio station, playing this song, so as you walked along you could hear it just slightly, all the while you walked, like one long continuous play on all those tiny radios. It was magical.
@pragyathomas1164
That must have been a nice moment to live in
@juantomasgarciam.7195
genial
@revengefullobster4524
That is one of those back in the day moments that won't happen again. Glad you had it!
@paolapaparelle4509
Oh wow, one of those moments, so beautifully remebered. All of a sudden I feel those were actually the real good times.The past, oh the past hurts in its beauty.
@adrock2316
Great story...but have you ever listened to this song on headphones? The stereo separation makes it even more impactful.
@alanmanuelsotomora3339
Anyone else agree that this song is one of the best of all time?
@arturocalderon1922
YES, one the best ever, nowadays cannot find something near similar,
@foooooob
100%
@JohnJoannou-xq5rq
YEP!!