There are at least two artists called Alan Frew.

1. Lead singer of t… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two artists called Alan Frew.

1. Lead singer of the Canadian band Glass Tiger, and has also released three solo albums. He has appeared on many television specials, raises money for various causes and continues to perform around Canada as a solo artist, and as the lead singer for Glass Tiger. He was born on November 8, 1956 in Coatbridge, Scotland.

Frew has five Canadian Juno Awards, five Canadian Classic Awards and was nominated for a Grammy. He is also a recipient of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Award in recognition of his service to Canadian Arts and for his tireless charitable work and dedication mainly on behalf of poverty-stricken children and their needs. In addition to being a singer-songwriter he is an actor and public speaker.

On August 20, 2015, after finishing his cover album entitled 80290 (an album of 80's cover songs), Frew suffered a stroke causing trauma to his right side. Through therapy, medication, and diet, Frew has recovered, released his album and toured.

2. Born in Dreghorn, Alan grew up in a musical home with both his younger sisters playing piano/violin and his father Ian a singer songwriter himself was to be an early inspiration Enjoying moderate success between 2003-2006 with Scottish bands The Kytes and Southbeach he went on to perform on National T.V and Radio before playing support to a various number of acts including Paolo Nutini, Texas and Lucie Silvas.

In the summer of 2007 Alan teamed up with former Speedway frontwoman Jill Jackson to perform songs from her acoustic album and tour extensively throughout the uk playing at the 12bar, The Troubadour and the Mean Fiddler in London as well as Glasgow Barrowlands and ABC. Plus two great support slots with guitar legend Albert Lee and former spice girl Mel C. Jill's band has now evolved into a new full line-up with Carl Taylor drums and Lorna Thomas on bass.

Alan spent much of last year writing and recording his own material for a new debut acoustic album Go easy. 4 tracks of which can be streamed here on the reverb nation player. Summer of 2009 kicked off with a T in the park Gig on the T break stage as part of Jill's band then followed a run of solo gigs promoting Go Easy in Inverness, Aberdeen Glasgow, Warwickshire, Weymouth and London sometimes accompanied by his sister Maryann Frew. The album was released in September 20th and recieved positive reviews from The Sunday Herald and Music News Scotland. Debut Go Easy' was produced by Clark Sorley in Kilmarnock and is now available on itunes and cdbaby.

DEBUT ALBUM ''GO EASY'' NOW AVAILABLE

All I Ever Wanted
Alan Frew Lyrics

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All I ever I wanted, was to drive a fast car, with the top rolled down, summer wind, golden hair blowing all around|Ya all I ever wanted, was to sing like Elvis, to make those records gold, that's why I sold my soul to the rock and roll|But now I wonder if you know||I never let go of you and me, I'm still holding on to your memory, but its so dark without your light, baby I just didn't realize|Without you in my life, I'm dying a little every single night, but no matter what I do, I just can't get over missing you|all alone I have to face the truth||That all I ever wanted, was to be wanted, and all I ever wanted, was to live inside a big house, with so many rooms, one for every time I felt like such a fool, oh but love is cruel||Chorus||That all I ever wanted, was to be wanted, ya all I ever wanted, was to be wanted, now I drive a fast car, I can sing like Elvis, I live inside a big house, but all I ever wanted, was you.|

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Alan Frew's song All I Ever Wanted speak to the hollowness that can accompany the pursuit of fame and success. Frew lists off the material possessions and accomplishments that he had aspired to - driving a fast car with the top down, singing like Elvis and making gold records, living in a big house with many rooms - but ultimately concludes that all he truly ever wanted was to be wanted - to be loved and validated by someone else. He acknowledges that he had sold his soul to rock and roll in order to achieve his goals, but laments that it all feels empty without the person he loved by his side.

Frew admits that he is still holding onto the memory of his lost love, but that life is now dark and he feels like he is dying a little more every night without them. He acknowledges the cruel irony that love can be, as he now has everything he ever wanted except for the one thing that truly mattered. The chorus repeats the phrase "all I ever wanted was to be wanted," emphasizing the importance of human connection and the pitfalls of prioritizing external achievements over emotional fulfillment. The song ultimately speaks to the universal human desire for love and belonging, and the recognition that material success will never be a substitute.

Line by Line Meaning

All I ever I wanted, was to drive a fast car, with the top rolled down, summer wind, golden hair blowing all around
I had a simple desire to experience the thrill of driving a fast car with the wind running through my hair and the sun on my face.

Ya all I ever wanted, was to sing like Elvis, to make those records gold, that's why I sold my soul to the rock and roll
One of my deepest desires was to be a successful singer like Elvis, making records that would turn gold, and I was willing to work hard and make sacrifices to achieve my dream.

But now I wonder if you know
However, I'm not sure if anyone really understands what I went through to achieve my goals.

I never let go of you and me, I'm still holding on to your memory, but its so dark without your light, baby I just didn't realize
Despite my accomplishments, I still can't forget the one that got away, and without their love, my life feels empty and incomplete.

Without you in my life, I'm dying a little every single night, but no matter what I do, I just can't get over missing you
It's tough living without the person I love - every night I feel a little bit more of my soul dying, and no matter how hard I try, I can't shake the feeling of missing them.

all alone I have to face the truth
I'm forced to confront the truth that no matter how successful I may be in other areas of my life, I'm still unhappy without the love of my life by my side.

That all I ever wanted, was to be wanted, and all I ever wanted, was to live inside a big house, with so many rooms, one for every time I felt like such a fool, oh but love is cruel
In reality, all I really wanted was to be loved and have a comfortable life, perhaps with enough rooms in my house to hold all the memories of my past failures and embarrassments. However, love can be cruel and unpredictable, and I'm left in a state of longing and unfulfillment.

That all I ever wanted, was to be wanted, ya all I ever wanted, was to be wanted, now I drive a fast car, I can sing like Elvis, I live inside a big house, but all I ever wanted, was you.
Ultimately, even though I've achieved much of what I set out to do in my life, it all feels meaningless without the one I truly loved. No amount of wealth, success, or fame can replace the feeling of being wanted by the one you love.

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