Adamski enjoyed modest success with his first release, "Live and Direct" which was a collection of tracks recorded live at a small venue in Kentish Town, London. It contained a short, live version of his first single, "NRG", as well as "I dream of you", which appeared on a free 4 track 7" vinyl single given away with the music paper, Record Mirror in 1989.
The cover of the single, NRG, featured a mocked up Lucozade bottle with the 'lucozade' words replaced with 'N-R-G'. This was a nod to the acid house culture where at raves alcohol wasn't consumed and bottled water and soft drinks were preferred.
Adamski toured many clubs with his portable keyboard set up, playing short sets, with an MC, Daddy Chester, and later on Seal. In front of his keyboard was a yellow car number plate, with the words 'ADAMSKI' on it. Early versions of future singles "Killer" and "Future Love Paradise" were played on some of the Seal dates, one date of particular note was at Cambridge Corn Exchange, in early 1990, when Seal leapt on to a smaller, lower catwalk stage, the coins in his pockets all spilled out, showering some of the front row literally with cash.
"Killer" crossed over into the mainstream music charts, becoming a massive worldwide hit. It is also featured on the second album, Doctor Adamski's Musical Pharmacy, with follow-up hits such "The Space Jungle" (which was Adamski singing Elvis' "All Shook Up" to a dance backing) and "Flashback Jack".
According to Adam Sky's MySpace page, Tinley made his first record aged eleven, in 1979, as part of the kinderpunk group "The Stupid Babies". Their song "Babysitter" was released on Fast Product Records, and played on the John Peel BBC Radio 1 show.
In the late 1980s, Tinley adopted his stage name after the UFO enthusiast, George Adamski.
At the time of Adamski's signature song, "Killer", he worked with his brother, programmer and sound engineer, Mark Tinley. Pop music artist George Michael later successfully married "Killer"'s bass line, to the melody of The Temptations' "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone", on a live album featuring the surviving members of Queen.
Adamski's third album was Naughty. It featured a collaboration with Nina Hagen on "Get Your Body!" and plenty of club tunes, expanding from the artist's acid house roots into the pop and rock genres. Commercially, however, this album was not a big success.
Adamski's third album was issued in late 1998 on the ZTT Records label, famous for producing acts such as Frankie Goes to Hollywood and Art of Noise. Its title was Adamski's Thing and the style followed the trend started with Naughty, with lots of guitars, strings, raw vocals and introspective lyrics, but maintaining a rhythmic dance sensibility. The album spawned two singles, "Intravenous Venus" and "One Of the People".
In 2000, Tinley released his last single as Adamski, "In the City". The song charted in Italy, but did little business elsewhere. In the early 2000s, Adam Tinley decided to assume a new identity: he is now producing as Adam Sky.
As Adam Sky, his most recent album includes songs by the musician, Danny Williams.
He currently lives in Spain with his daughters, Bluebell Williams Tinley and Ariella Tinley. Adamski has recently set up his own label (Prostitute Records). His single, ApeX, was released on Kitsuné Music in 2006.
Recently, Adamski/Sky has been working very closely with VJ Ladypat, and the London based rapper, Niyi.
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Space Jungle
Adamski Lyrics
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I'm itchin' like a man on a fuzzy tree
And my friends say I'm actin' wild as a bug
I'm in love, woo, I'm all shook up
Well my hands are shaky and my knees are weak
I can't seem to stand on my own two feet
And who do you thank when you have such luck
You gotta jump and shake, jump and shake, jump and shake and do your thing
You gotta jump and shake, jump and shake, jump and shake and do your thing
You gotta jump and shake, jump and shake, jump and shake and do your thing
You gotta jump and shake, jump and shake, jump and shake and do your thing
You gotta
Please don't ask me what's on my mind
I'm a little mixed up but I feel fine
When I meet the girl that I love the best
My heart beats so it scares me to death
Well she touched me on the hand, oh what a chill I got
And her lips were like a volcano's top
I'm proud to say that she's my butter cup
I'm in love, woo, I'm all shook up, yeah
You gotta jump and shake, jump and shake, jump and shake and do your thing
You gotta jump and shake, jump and shake, jump and shake and do your thing
You gotta jump and shake, jump and shake, jump and shake and do your thing
You gotta jump and shake, jump and shake, jump and shake and do your thing
He's in love, he's all shook up
He's in love, he's all shook up
He's in love, he's all shook up
He's in love, he's all shook up
He's in love, he's all shook up
He's in love, he's all shook up
He's in love
You gotta jump and shake, jump and shake, jump and shake and do your thing
You gotta jump and shake, jump and shake, jump and shake and do your thing
You gotta jump and shake, jump and shake, jump and shake and do your thing
You gotta jump and shake, jump and shake, jump and shake and do your thing
"Space Jungle" by Adamski is a fast-paced electronic dance song. The lyrics are adapted from a rock and roll classic "All Shook Up" by Elvis Presley, and yet the overall tone of the song is futuristic and spacey. It seems to be about falling deeply in love and feeling overwhelmed by the intensity of those emotions. The use of the phrase "space jungle" suggests a new, unfamiliar territory, and the singer is uncertain but curious about what lies ahead.
Throughout the song, the singer describes the physical sensations that accompany his infatuation. He feels shaky and weak when he is near his crush, and he can't seem to contain his excitement. The lines "Please don't ask me what's on my mind / I'm a little mixed up but I feel fine" suggest that his feelings are confusing and hard to articulate but ultimately thrilling.
The chorus, which repeats the phrase "You gotta jump and shake, jump and shake, jump and shake and do your thing," encourages the listener to let go and embrace their own emotions, no matter how intense. It's a call to dance, to move, to express yourself physically and emotionally, and to celebrate the power of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, bless my soul, what's wrong with me
I am feeling something I can't explain and I am trying to understand what is going on with me.
I'm itchin' like a man on a fuzzy tree
I am feeling restless and fidgety, like I can't stay still.
And my friends say I'm actin' wild as a bug
My behavior seems unusual and erratic to my friends.
I'm in love, woo, I'm all shook up
I have fallen in love and it has completely knocked me off balance in a good way.
Well my hands are shaky and my knees are weak
My body is physically responding to the intensity of my emotions, making me feel unsteady.
I can't seem to stand on my own two feet
My physical response to being in love is affecting my ability to function normally.
And who do you thank when you have such luck
I am grateful for my good fortune in falling in love and am wondering who to credit for it.
You gotta jump and shake, jump and shake, jump and shake and do your thing
When you feel this euphoria of love, you should embrace it and express it however you see fit.
Please don't ask me what's on my mind
I am feeling overwhelmed by my emotions and may not be able to articulate what I am thinking or feeling.
I'm a little mixed up but I feel fine
I might still be processing my emotions, but ultimately, being in love is making me feel happy and content.
When I meet the girl that I love the best
My feelings of love are directed toward a specific person, and when I am with her, everything feels right.
My heart beats so it scares me to death
The intensity of my love for this person is almost overwhelming, and I feel it with each beat of my heart.
Well she touched me on the hand, oh what a chill I got
The physical touch of the person I am in love with sends shivers down my spine and intensifies my feelings.
And her lips were like a volcano's top
The kiss of the person I am in love with was explosive and powerful, like a volcanic eruption.
I'm proud to say that she's my buttercup
I am happy and proud to call the person I am in love with my sweet and affectionate nickname.
He's in love, he's all shook up
The intensity of this person's love has made them feel disoriented and unsteady, but ultimately happy.
He's in love
This person is experiencing the powerful and all-consuming feeling of falling in love.
You gotta jump and shake, jump and shake, jump and shake and do your thing
This person is urging others to embrace the feeling of falling in love and express it however they see fit.
Contributed by Anthony S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@sawomirkaminski6512
Adamsky ma niepowtarzalny styl. Każdy utwór jest inny i bardzo energetyczny. I rewelacyjne sekwencje fortepianu.🤩
@marcioamorim1554
Que saudade dos tempos bons . 1990. Mtv. Só coisa tempo que tinha músicas boas... saudades
@stephentyas4698
simply the best dance record ever!
@arnoldspringfeld8694
Adamki was pure future! The most lovely message video with most lovely people & people dog!
@claytonmcandaimes5544
Top demais...toca no fundo,consigo sentir até o cheiro do meu perfume essa época... muito louco essa sensação 😢
@mauriciobarros2427
Até arrepia escutar muito boa essa música na minha adolescência e hoje em dia não toca nada que presta as antigas sempre vão ser as melhores 👏👏👏👏👏👏
@AB-Tiba
A melhor época da minha vida!
@FernandORas1
TOQUEI, muito ADAWSKI - SPACE JUNGLE, eu mixava com KLF 3M Eternal.
Epoca D+ as musicas tinham letra e DJs de VERDADE que MIXAVAM NA BATIDA !
A VERDADEIRA ARTE, DE UM VERDADEIRO DJ !
NAO ESSA MENTIRA DE HOJE CHAMADA ALOK, E OUTROS TANTOS NA CENA DE HOJE.
((((MAXIMO.RESPEITO))))👊
@Juliafofinha340
Tem coisas que não entendo😮😮, como o Alok com seus "buracos" entre as músicas enormes, as pessoas param de dançar... cria uma expectativa em cima de uma próxima música, toca um pouquinho, pára de novo... extremamente irritante, fora as músicas... sem personalidade. Sempre admirei o trabalho dos DJs anos 80, 90 cada virada incrível sem perder o ritmo. Isso sim verdadeira arte!
Ah ( sou pai da Julia, amante da house music desde o começo nos anos 80 )
@mcghee76
Seen this recently on a repeat of Top Of The Pops 1990. Completely forgot about it and what a good song it is.