A self-taught musician, primarily a keyboard player, he was educated at Jarrow Grammar School, South Tyneside, and was a founding member of the Tyneside group The Alan Price Rhythm and Blues Combo, then renamed The Animals. His playing on their international hit "House of the Rising Sun" and other tracks was a key element in the Animals' success. His arrangement of "House of the Rising Sun," a traditional folk song, has become more recognisable than previous incarnations.
He left the band in May 1965, to form the highly successful Alan Price Set. In the same year, he appeared in the film Dont Look Back, which followed Bob Dylan on tour. In 1967, he enjoyed singles success with the Randy Newman song "Simon Smith And His Amazing Dancing Bear" and "The House That Jack Built", following it up in 1968 with the jazzy "Don't Stop The Carnival". A partnership with Georgie Fame resulted in a Top 20 single in 1971, "Rosetta", and an album "Fame and Price, Price and Fame Together", as well as a regular slot in one series of "The Two Ronnies" on BBC television.
In 1973, he wrote the music for the Lindsay Anderson film O Lucky Man!; he performs on screen in the film and appears in walk-on parts as himself.
Price produced the autobiographical album Between Today and Yesterday in 1974, a track from which, "Jarrow Song", returned him to the singles chart.
He participated in two attempts to reunite The Animals in 1977 and 1983. He also made several recordings with his friend, Georgie Fame.
He acted in Alfie Darling, a less than stellar sequel to the film Alfie, in the course of which he became romantically involved with his co-star, Jill Townsend. He has written music for stage plays and films, including The Whales of August.
For the past 20 years Alan Price has continued to regularly tour the UK, both on his own, and sometimes in 60's revues with groups such as Manfred Mann, The Searchers and The Hollies.
Because I Love You
Alan Price Lyrics
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Not because we're far apart
It's because I love you
And because your near my heart
It's because I miss you
Oh how long it seems to be
It's because I miss you
Thoughts of you come back to me
Do what you wanna do, be what you wanna be yeah
Do what you wanna do, be what you wanna be yeah
Do what you wanna do, be what you wanna be yeah
Do what you wanna do, be what you wanna be yeah
Once we walked together
From the field up to the hill
Promised love forever
I remember that is still
It's because I love
I'll come home to you one day
It's because I love you
In my thoughts you'll always stay
Do what you wanna do, be what you wanna be yeah
Do what you wanna do, be what you wanna be yeah
Do what you wanna do, be what you wanna be yeah
Do what you wanna do, be what you wanna be yeah
Do what you wanna do, be what you wanna be yeah
Do what you wanna do, be what you wanna be yeah
Do what you wanna do, be what you wanna be yeah
Do what you wanna do, be what you wanna be yeah
Do what you wanna do, be what you wanna be yeah
Do what you wanna do, be what you wanna be yeah
Do what you wanna do, be what you wanna be yeah
The lyrics of Alan Price's "Because I Love You" describe the depth and intensity of the singer's feelings for someone. The song opens with the repeated line "It's because I love you," which sets the tone for the rest of the song. The lyrics suggest that the singer's love is not based on physical proximity or distance but rather on the depth of their emotions. The singer misses this person and remembers their promise of love forever, alluding to a past relationship. The phrase "In my thoughts you'll always stay" emphasizes that even if the two are separated physically, they are never apart emotionally.
The repeated refrain "Do what you wanna do, be what you wanna be yeah" reflects the singer's unconditional love. The words imply that the singer is willing to support and accept the person, regardless of what they do or where their life takes them. This idea of unconditional love is further reinforced by the repeated opening line "It's because I love you."
Overall, the lyrics of "Because I Love You" demonstrate the timeless nature of love and the way it endures even through distance and time.
Line by Line Meaning
It's because I love you
My actions and feelings are based on my love for you
Not because we're far apart
My love for you is not just because of the distance between us
And because your near my heart
You are close to my heart, which increases my love for you
It's because I miss you
The emotional pain of missing you reveals the depth of my love for you
Oh how long it seems to be
Time seems longer when I'm missing you
Thoughts of you come back to me
Your memory is constantly on my mind
Do what you wanna do, be what you wanna be yeah
You have the freedom to pursue your own desires and goals
Once we walked together
We shared moments of togetherness in the past
From the field up to the hill
We strolled through nature's beauty, enjoying each other's company
Promised love forever
We made a commitment to love each other forever
I remember that is still
I still hold onto that memory, it's still important to me
I'll come home to you one day
I have a strong desire to return home to you
In my thoughts you'll always stay
Your memory will always be with me, even when we are apart
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Doug Ford, James Keays
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
ildibildi53
I like this soulfully sweet music ... Thank you > Best wishes
RockFur2
+ildibildi53 Thank you Ildiko :) And best wishes to you too
Károlyné Szépvölgyi
Köszönöm ezt a szép videó filmet.
A dal az csodálatos, nagyon tetszett.
Üdvözletem Klára Szépvölgyi
RockFur2
+Károlyné Szépvölgyi Thank you Klara :)
Count Quackulon
I love you, mum. xoxoxo