Stewart and Gouldman were straight pop-song-writers, who created the bandβs 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 CafΓ© 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
Slow Down
10cc Lyrics
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Come on, pretty baby, won't you talk with me?
Come on, pretty baby, give me one more chance
Try and save our romance, slow down
Baby now you're movin' way too fast, yeah yeah yeah
You gotta gimme little lovin'
Gimme little lovin', ooh
I used to walk you home, baby, after school
Carry your books home too
But now you got a boyfriend down with me
Baby what you tryin' to do? You better slow down
Baby now you're movin' way too fast
You gotta gimme little lovin'
Gimme little lovin'
If you want our love to last
Well you know that I love you, tell the world I do
Come on, pretty baby, why can't you be true?
I need your love, baby, oh so bad
You're the best little woman I ever had, slow down
Baby now you're movin' way too fast, yeah yeah yeah
You gotta gimme little lovin'
Gimme little lovin', wow
If you want our love to last
Come on, pretty baby, won't you walk with me?
Come on, pretty baby, won't you talk with me?
Come on, pretty baby, give me one more chance
Try and save our romance, slow down
Baby now you're movin' way too fast
You gotta gimme little lovin'
Gimme little lovin', wow
If you want our love to last, yeah yeah yeah
You know that I love you, tell the world I do
Come on, pretty baby, why can't you be true?
I need your love, baby, oh so bad
You're the best little woman I ever had, slow down
Baby now you're movin' way too fast
You gotta gimme little lovin'
Gimme little lovin', wow
If you want our love to last
You gotta gimme little lovin'
Gimme little lovin'
If you want our love to last
Well, you gotta gimme little lovin'
Gimme little lovin', wow
If you want our love to last
The song "Slow Down" by 10cc is about a man pleading with his lover to slow down and take their time to save their relationship. The singer is asking his partner to walk and talk with him while giving him another chance to make things right. He feels that she is moving too fast and asks her to slow down if she wants their love to last. He reminisces about how they used to be close and even walked home from school together, but now she has a new boyfriend, and he doesn't want to lose her. The singer professes his love for her and states that she is the best woman he has ever had.
Lyrically, the song's repetition of phrases such as "Come on, pretty baby" and "You gotta give me little lovin'" are catchy and memorable. The song's upbeat tempo is reflective of the singer's desire to keep the relationship on track. The chorus is particularly memorable with its plea to "slow down" and its repetition throughout the song.
The song's universal theme about the ebbs and flows of relationships has made it a timeless classic. Its upbeat tune, catchy lyrics, and funky guitar work have made it a favorite on classic rock radio stations. It remains an essential part of the 10cc legacy as well as a staple of British rock music.
Line by Line Meaning
Well come on, pretty baby, won't you walk with me?
The singer is asking the woman to take a walk with him.
Come on, pretty baby, won't you talk with me?
The singer wants to have a conversation with the woman.
Come on, pretty baby, give me one more chance
The singer is asking the woman for an opportunity to make things right and save their romance.
Try and save our romance, slow down
The singer wants the woman to slow down and take it easy so they can fix their relationship.
Baby now you're movin' way too fast, yeah yeah yeah
The woman is moving too quickly and not taking the time to work things out with the singer.
You gotta gimme little lovin'
The singer wants the woman to show him affection and attention.
Gimme little lovin', ooh
The singer desires love and care from the woman.
If you want our love to last, that's right
The singer believes that showing affection and taking things slow is the key to making their relationship last.
You used to walk home with me after school
The singer and woman used to have a close relationship.
Carry my books home too
The singer used to help the woman out and carry her things for her.
But now you got a boyfriend down with me
The woman is involved with another man and is not giving the singer the same attention she used to.
Baby what you tryin' to do? You better slow down
The singer is questioning why the woman isn't giving him the same attention and is telling her to slow down and take it easy if she wants to save their relationship.
Well you know that I love you, tell the world I do
The singer loves the woman and wants everyone to know.
Come on, pretty baby, why can't you be true?
The singer is asking the woman to be loyal and honest to their relationship.
I need your love, baby, oh so bad
The singer is expressing his need for the woman's love.
You're the best little woman I ever had, slow down
The singer believes that the woman is the best person he has ever been with and wants her to slow down and work things out with him.
You gotta gimme little lovin', wow
The singer wants the woman to show him affection and love.
If you want our love to last, yeah yeah yeah
The singer believes that taking things slow and showing affection is the key to making their relationship last.
You gotta gimme little lovin', wow
The singer is repeating that he needs affection and care from the woman.
Well, you gotta gimme little lovin',
Again emphasizing that the singer needs love and attention from the woman.
If you want our love to last
The singer believes that if the woman shows him affection and takes things slow, their relationship can last.
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Larry Williams
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Kerisa
This always reminded me of "She's Gone," and sound good! π₯π₯π₯π₯ππ½ππ½πΆππ₯
pete Owens
I see ya !! I'm not in love'