He left the band in May 1965, to form the highly successful Alan Price Set, which included Price keyboards and vocals, Clive Burrows on baritone saxophone, Steve Gregory on tenor saxophone, John Walters on trumpet, Peter Kirtlry on guitar, Rod "Boots" Slade on bass guitar and "Little" Roy Mills on drums. In the same year, he appeared in the film Dont Look Back, which followed Bob Dylan on tour. Starting in 1966, he enjoyed singles success with "I Put A Spell On You", the Randy Newman song "Simon Smith And His Amazing Dancing Bear", and the original "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, where he hosted more shows such as the musical Price To Play in the late 60s explaining and performing the music of some famous guests such as Fleetwood Mac, Jimi Hendrix, etc. His second album, A Price On His Head in 1967 features seven songs by Randy Newman, at a time when he was virtually unknown.
Hi-Lili Hi-Lo
Alan Price Set Lyrics
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On every tree there sits a bird, and ev'ryone I ever heard
Could break my heart without a word singing a song of love
A song of love is a sad song, Hi-Lili, Hi-Lili, Hi-Lo
A song of love is a song of woe, don't ask me how I know
A song of love is a sad song, for I have loved and it's so
I sit at the window and watch the rain, Hi-Lili, Hi-Lili, Hi-Lo
A tear for him, a tear for me, A tear for the love he swore
A tear for him and one for me, and one for under the cedar tree
And one for where ever my love my be, and then I shall weep no more
A song of love is a sad song, Hi-Lili, Hi-Lili, Hi-Lo
A song of love is a song of woe, don't ask me how I know
A song of love is a sad song, for I have loved and it's so
I sit at the window and watch the rain, Hi-Lili, Hi-Lili, Hi-Lo
Tomorrow i'll probably love again, Hi-Lili, Hi-Lili, Hi-Lo
The lyrics of Alan Price's song "Hi-Lill Hi-Lo" express a sense of heartbreak and sadness. The imagery of birds singing of love on every tree suggests that love is all around, but also highlights the idea that it is fragile and easily broken. The singer's experiences of having their heart broken without a word from the person they love is captured poignantly in the lyrics. The chorus repeats the phrase "Hi-Lili, Hi-Lili, Hi-Lo" which stands for the highs and lows of love, suggesting that love can bring both joy and pain.
The singer is sitting at the window watching the rain, a metaphor for their sadness that seems to have no end. They weep tears for both themselves and for their lost love. The repeated line "A song of love is a sad song, for I have loved and it's so" emphasises the bittersweet feeling of loving someone deeply, but also being hurt by them.
Overall, the lyrics of "Hi-Lill Hi-Lo" convey a sense of melancholy and heartbreak, while also acknowledging the beauty of love and the hope that it will return again.
Line by Line Meaning
On every tree there sits a bird, singing a song of love
Everywhere there is love, but it can be heartbreaking.
On every tree there sits a bird, and ev'ryone I ever heard Could break my heart without a word singing a song of love
Love is so powerful that it can hurt without even saying anything.
A song of love is a sad song, Hi-Lili, Hi-Lili, Hi-Lo
Love is a double-edged sword and can bring great joy and sorrow.
A song of love is a song of woe, don't ask me how I know
Love is associated with trouble and agony that can't be explained.
A song of love is a sad song, for I have loved and it's so
The singer knows firsthand how love can be bittersweet.
I sit at the window and watch the rain, Hi-Lili, Hi-Lili, Hi-Lo
The singer feels sad and lonely.
Tomorrow I'll probably love again, Hi-Lili, Hi-Lili, Hi-Lo
Despite the pain, the singer knows they will love again.
A tear for him, a tear for me, A tear for the love he swore
The singer feels sadness and grief for the past love.
A tear for him and one for me, and one for under the cedar tree And one for where ever my love my be, and then I shall weep no more
The singer cries for everything associated with the pain of the relationship and once they cry enough, they can move on.
Tomorrow i'll probably love again, Hi-Lili, Hi-Lili, Hi-Lo
Love never dies, and the singer knows they will always love again.
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRONISLAW KAPER, HELEN DEUTSCH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@karindickinson7993
Brings back lots of happy memories from a time long ago.
I still love this song and his voice, you never forget.
Please , beam me back to relive this good old time again !
@mariaconsuelomoraesmaia892
Interpretação linda! Canção da minha infÒncia.
@bennyjazzful
WOW
Wonderful version of a great oldie by an incredible vocalist Alan Price & band.
From a 72yo Aussie fan.
He surely was a brilliant artist.
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@patdoyle3686
Alan price πππππππππ pricelessπ outstanding performer πππππππ
@peterballan7952
lIn my fortunate and somewhat mis-spent youth, I did a gig WITH Pricey, at the Ealing Students Ball, and he jammed with our group on stage. He was a master of good times, generosity and humour. I feel blessed tho' HE will have forgotten us in his life, WE have NEVER forgotten him, and I smile whenever I think of that great night! Cheers Geordie, Man
@fkthelefties
Great story mate. Went to see him live the other week. Great voice, and very funny too. Cheers.!
@billscott4080
1950s.and.1960s
Happyiest.days.off.my.life
Oh.to.go.back
@liliasiordiak4212
Maravillosa interpretaciΓ³n.
@bennyjazzful
Back again in the middle of the Corona virus in Melbourne,Australia.
God--Alan sure was so.so,BLOODY AMAZING
From a 77yo Aussie fan.