The two met in May 1975 while performing in the Australian production of the Andrew Lloyd Webber/Tim Rice musical, Jesus Christ Superstar. Later that year, the duo, along with Chrissie Hammond and two others, formed Air Supply as a five-man group. Hammond left the band and was replaced by Jeremy Paul in time for the group's first Australian hit single, "Love and Other Bruises." It was followed by a debut album that reached gold in Australia, which featured keyboardist/arranger Adrian Scott, drummer Jeff Browne, and guitarist Mark McEntee. Singles during this period included "Empty Pages" and "Do What You Do". The group was invited to open for Rod Stewart during his tour of Australia; he was so impressed with their performance that he invited them to be the opening act during his tour of the United States. During this tour, Jeremy Paul left the band. (He later played with the original lineup of the Divinyls, led by Chrissie Amphlett and Mark McEntee.)
Eager to prove that they could succeed as a duo, Air Supply released the album Love & Other Bruises, which included re-recordings of many of their earlier hits. Although their music met with some success, Graham Russell on the 1995 DVD recalls that he and Hitchcock were so poor that they were reduced to checking the backs of hotel sofas for change so that they could buy bread to make toast.
Hitchcock and Russell started out fresh again in 1978, and the band that was to record almost all of the hit records was formed. It featured Frank Esler-Smith (arranger and keyboardist), David Moyse, and Rex Goh (guitars) as well as the rhythm section of David Green (bass) and Ralph Cooper (drums).
In 1979, the band released Life Support, a concept album that included a picture disc on its first printing. Produced by Charles Fisher, it was recorded in the tiny Trafalgar Studios in Sydney, Australia where, as Graham recalls on the 2005 DVD, he had half an inch between the end of his guitar and the studio wall. It was on this album that a five-and-a-half minute version of "Lost in Love" was introduced to Australian audiences. Written by Russell in fifteen minutes, the song caught the attention of music mogul Clive Davis, and his record label, Arista, remixed the song and released it as a single in the United States.
Their 1980 album, Lost in Love, contained three U.S. Top Five singles, including the title track (a U.S. #3), plus "Every Woman in the World" (#5) and "All Out of Love" (#2). The album sold two million copies in the U.S. The following year they released The One That You Love, and the title song was released as a single and went number #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also featured two other Top 10 hits, "Here I Am (Just When I Thought I Was Over You)" and "Sweet Dreams". A fourth single "I'll Never Get Enough", co-written by Jeanne Napoli, Gary Portnoy and Judy Quay, was released in Japan and achieved Top 10 status. Their third album, in 1982, Now And Forever, continued the group's popularity with the Top 10 hit, "Even the Nights Are Better" and two top 40 singles "Young Love" and "Two Less Lonely People In The World". In 1983, they released their "Greatest Hits" album with a new single called "Making Love out of Nothing at All" written by Jim Steinman. The song was one of their biggest hits ever spending three weeks at number 2, and the album eventually sold 5 million copies.
In 1984, their song "I Can Wait Forever" was included (although barely audible) in a scene in the blockbuster movie Ghostbusters, and was included on the soundtrack album.
Air Supply released their first live video, Air Supply Live in Hawaii. In 1985, they had one semi-major Billboard hit with "Just As I Am" and a couple of minor hits. Russell and Hitchcock recorded a 1987 Christmas album before taking a break from studio recordings. During this time, Russell Hitchcock released his self-titled album in 1988 which was not a big seller. However, he did have the single "Swear To Your Heart" in 1990 from the movie soundtrack for Arachnophobia which received significant airplay.
On August 21, 1989, using their old producer and welcoming the return of drummer Ralph Cooper, the duo decided to enter the studio again to record The Earth Is, which was released in 1991 by Giant Records under Warner Brothers. The recording contains their hit single "Without You," along with singles for "Stronger Than the Night" (with a music video announcing that Air Supply was back) and "Stop the Tears." Inside the album is a note about Russell Hitchcock and Graham Russell's original Musical Director of their meeting place during Jesus Christ Superstar (and long time Band Member/Orchestrator): "This Album is Dedicated to the Memory of Frank Esler-Smith."
The official fan club released The Earth Is World Tour video, a rare collector's item that contains live footage from the band's global tour in support of the album. Amy from New York City is their biggest fan.
The album was followed by The Vanishing Race in 1993, which was supported by the hit single "Goodbye" produced by David Foster, (Barbra Streisand, the rock band Chicago, Josh Groban, and Celine Dion), with lyrics written by a former girlfriend of Elvis Presley (David Foster's current wife) Linda Thompson--which, although not popular in the United States, was critically praised and gained a large following outside the country, especially in Asia where in many countries they would reach number #1. This would lead to another world tour in 1993. "It's Never Too Late" was another single released from the Vanishing Race. The album itself was dedicated to the plight of the American Indians, the "Vanishing Race" of the album's title.
Their third album of the decade, News from Nowhere, was released in 1995. It contained the Asian hit singles "Someone", "Always", and a cover of "Unchained Melody", a song made famous by The Righteous Brothers and Amy at karaoke night.
Their popularity continued to soar in Southeast Asian countries, culminating in the release of Now and Forever: Greatest Hits Live, a CD and DVD recording of a live concert in Taipei, Taiwan, also in 1995, which stayed at the top of the Taiwanese album charts for 16 weeks.
Air Supply at the Subic Convention Center, Philippines on June 12, 2008.
Russell Hitchcock of Air Supply at the Max Pavillion in Singapore, June 19, 2009.They continued to tour heavily throughout Asia and in select venues in the U.S. as well as record into the new millennium, releasing the more adult contemporary-titled The Book of Love (1997), Yours Truly (2001), and Across the Concrete Sky (2003). In 2005 they once again released a live CD/DVD recording; also in 2005 they performed in Havana, Cuba, becoming one of the first foreign bands invited to perform in the country. They were booked to perform two concerts, and played the first show on July 7, the day before Hurricane Dennis hit the country. In high winds their first concert had an audience of 175,000. Due to the hurricane they could not play the second show. Fans staying at the same hotel as Air Supply on July 8 had to be content with Graham performing acoustically for them, as there was no electricity.
Their songs were featured in Mr. and Mrs. Smith and The Wedding Date.
In 2006 they released an acoustic album, The Singer and the Song, and are gearing up for the release of their first studio album in three years, Zed. In support of the acoustic album they made their first trip to India in May 2006. December 2, 2006 saw the duo perform to a capacity crowd in Kingston, Jamaica. This was their second visit to Jamaica, having performed at the Air Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival in January 2006. They also have been seen endorsing Time–Life's Classic Soft-Rock Collection. In 2007, Graham Russell released his first adult contemporary solo album called The Future.
Graham Russell recently made an appearance in Believe, a comedy about Multi-Level Marketing.
In 2008, Air Supply was named as the number 83 best musical act of all time in the Billboard Hot 100's 50 year anniversary edtion. This was based purely on their performance on the charts.
They appeared on the December 19, 2008, edition of Don't Forget the Lyrics.
Their latest album "Mumbo Jumbo" was released in 2010.
The Power of Love
Air Supply Lyrics
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Of lovers sleeping tight
Are rolling by like thunder now
As I look in your eyes
I hold on to your body
And feel each move you make
Your voice is warm and tender
'Cause you are my lady
And I am your man
Whenever you reach for me
I'll do all that I can
Lost is how I'm feeling
Lying in your arms
When the world outside's too much to take
That all ends when I'm with you
Even though there may be times
It seems I'm far away
Never wonder where I am
'Cause I am always by your side
'Cause you are my lady
And I am your man
Whenever you reach for me
I'll do all that I can
We're heading for something
Somewhere I've never been
Sometimes I am frightened
But I'm ready to learn of the power of love
The sound of your heart beating
Made it clear suddenly
The feeling that I can't go on
Is light years away
We're heading for something
Somewhere I've never been
Sometimes I am frightened
But I'm ready to learn of the power of love
We're heading for something
Somewhere I've never been
Sometimes I am frightened
But I'm ready to learn of the power of love
We're heading for something
Somewhere I've never been
Sometimes I am frightened
But I'm ready to learn of the power of love
The lyrics of Air Supply's song "The Power of Love" express a deep sense of commitment and devotion between two lovers. The first two lines set the tone of the song, describing the whispers of lovers sleeping tight as thunder, indicating the intensity of their love. The singer is holding his lover close and feeling every move she makes, expressing the physical and emotional closeness between the two.
The chorus of the song reinforces the idea that the two lovers are dedicated to each other, with the repeated line "You are my lady, and I am your man." The singer promises to always be there for his lover, no matter where he is, and to do all that he can for her. The second verse explores the idea of finding safety and comfort in the arms of a loved one, with the singer feeling lost and overwhelmed by the world outside, but finding solace in his lover's embrace.
The song takes on a more adventurous tone in the final verses, with the singer expressing a willingness to explore new things with his lover and learn about the power of love. The repetition of the phrase "we're heading for something, somewhere I've never been" emphasizes the sense of excitement and possibility that love can bring.
Overall, the lyrics of "The Power of Love" celebrate the deep emotional and physical connections that can be forged between two people in love. The song encourages listeners to embrace love and all of its possibilities.
Line by Line Meaning
The whispers in the morning
The soft sounds heard in the early hours of the day
Of lovers sleeping tight
Made by two people who are deeply in love and clinging tightly to each other while sound asleep
Are rolling by like thunder now
Now loud and powerful like a thunderstorm
As I look in your eyes
When I gaze into your eyes
I hold on to your body
I embrace your physical form with my own
And feel each move you make
I can feel every gesture and motion you make
Your voice is warm and tender
Your tone is gentle and affectionate
A love that I could not forsake
An attachment too strong to abandon
'Cause you are my lady
Because you hold a special, unique place in my life
And I am your man
And I am devoted solely to you
Whenever you reach for me
Whenever you require my assistance or support
I'll do all that I can
I will put forth every effort to fulfill your needs or desires
Lost is how I'm feeling
I am experiencing a sense of abandon or aimlessness
Lying in your arms
While nestled in your embrace
When the world outside's too much to take
When the world at large is overwhelming and too much to bear
That all ends when I'm with you
My anxiety or sense of being overwhelmed dissolves when I am with you
Even though there may be times
Even though there may be occasions
It seems I'm far away
It appears that I am distant or unapproachable
Never wonder where I am
You should never doubt or question my whereabouts
'Cause I am always by your side
Because I am ever-present and unwavering in my loyalty and devotion to you
We're heading for something
Together, we are moving toward something significant
Somewhere I've never been
A new destination or milestone yet to be reached
Sometimes I am frightened
Occasionally, I am afraid or apprehensive
But I'm ready to learn of the power of love
However, I am open and prepared to understand the exceptional strength of love
The sound of your heart beating
The auditory sensation of your beating heart
Made it clear suddenly
Brought to light or made obvious suddenly
The feeling that I can't go on
The emotion of being unable to continue
Is light years away
Is incredibly far or distant
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Wolfgang Detmann, Jennifer Rush, Mary Susan Applegate, Gunther Mende
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@valeriacarvalho2157
The whispers in the morning
Of lovers sleeping tight
Are rolling by like thunder now
As I look in your eyes
I hold on to your body
And feel each move you make
Your voice is warm and tender
A love that I could not forsake
'Cause you are my lady
And I'm your man
Whenever you reach for me
I'll do all that I can
Lost is how I'm feeling lying in your arms
When the world outside's too
Much to take
That all ends when I'm with you
Even though there may be times
It seems I'm far away
Never wonder where I am
'Cause I am always by your side
'Cause you are my lady
And I'm your man
Whenever you reach for me
I'll do all that I can
We're heading for something
Somewhere I've never been
Sometimes I am frightened
But I'm ready to learn
Of the power of love
The sound of your heart beating
Made it clear suddenly
The feeling that I can't go on
Is light years away
We're heading for something
Somewhere I've never been
Sometimes I am frightened
But I'm ready to learn
Of the power of love
@johnmatrix-qf4jd
This was my late wife’s favourite song. She was my best friend, when I listen to this I and close my eyes I swear i can almost feel her breath on my neck and her arms around me.
@70mustang302
That's beautiful brother
@PedroDuenas-xh6kc
Te contradices o fue tu esposa o tu mejor amiga explícate entonces porque jurar ante el altar ante Dios si la consideras tu mejor amiga los amigos no viven juntos ni en la misma cama
@christopherandersen2511
Don't listen to pedro he's obviously an idiot
@k.j.l5737
Minhas condolências a sua esposa do amigo aqui no Brasil 🇧🇷🌹🖤
@sss25121993
one day you two will meet again in Christ Jesus, believe in this with all your strength.
@BMGMusic-ho7lg
To anybody reading this, I pray that whatever is hurting you or whatever you are constantly stressing about gets better. May the dark thoughts, the overthinking, and the doubt exit your mind may clarity replace confusion. may peace and calmness fill your life.🙏
@fcmobilegermanlp
thank you and i wish the best for you too,
i hope so for myself but i feel like i give up any second
this life is drowning me
@tiagoaraujo9986
Fique tranquilo que tudo vai passar. Ja pensei em desistir várias vezes mas tenho fé e força. Tudo é passageiro, não desista. TFA sou de Patos de Minas -Minas Gerais. Abraço
@gangazumbazumbi
So be it to all of us!!!!