Amii Stewart's father signed her up for singing and dancing lessons from the age of four. There already was an Amy Stewart registered with Actor's Equity, so she changed the spelling of her name to Amii when she signed there. This eventually led to her break into the music industry, recording Disco music. Before being signed onto Ariola Records, Stewart appeared in the stage production Bubbling Brown Sugar on Broadway in 1975.
Her first single, a disco cover version of the Eddie Floyd hit "Knock On Wood", reached number one in the U.S. in April 1979, and earned her a platinum record and a Grammy Award nomination. It was her only Top 10 American hit single, and she was dismissed there as a one hit wonder. She fared better on the R&B charts and Dance charts where Stewart continued to chart singles into the 1980s.
However, in Europe she established herself as a popular performer during the disco era of the late 1970s, scoring her highest chart placing in the UK singles chart with another disco cover version, of The Doors' "Light My Fire" (released as "Light My Fire/137 Disco Heaven"), which reached number five in 1979. Further singles such as "Jealousy", which was a mix of the fading out disco and the New Wave and Hi-NRG hititng the dancefloors, continued her chart run in continental Europe and proved very popular in European discos, but as disco began to lose popularity she branched into other contemporary musical styles such as R&B and Pop. During this period she worked with such producers as Giorgio Moroder and Ennio Morricone. Her 1984 single, "Friends" reached number one in several European countries, and peaked at number 12 in the UK in early 1985. The follow-up single "That Loving Feeling" received good reviews but failed to make the UK Top 40. Both singles were lifted from her highly acclaimed album "Try Love", which highlighted a new downtempo and soulful sound. A year later, a remixed version of "Knock On Wood" would take her back into the UK Top 10, also topping the UK dance charts.
Stewart has resided in Italy since the mid 1980s, and in her adopted homeland has become a respected performer of a wide range of musical styles. In 1993 and 1994 she was one of several singers invited to perform at the Vatican before the Pope in Christmas pageants. In 2000, Stewart toured Italy, playing the part of Mary Magdalene, in the revival of the rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar. The play also starred Carl Anderson, who revived his role of "Judas Iscariot" from the 1971 movie.
In 2003, Stewart starred in the musical "Lady Day", in the role of Billie Holiday; the musical was written and produced by her. In Autumn 2010, Stewarts back catalogue of albums from 1984's "Try Love" to her most recent album, "Here's To You" were all released on MP3 Download format.
Friends
Amii Stewart Lyrics
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I know we used to keep that feeling out of sight
It's getting stronger, I feel it burning in my mind
Slowly teasing me it's growing deep inside
Come on and lay your tender lips down on my skin
Show me how sweet and easy it can be
And let us stick together and make it happen
I won't think it over again
Take you to the top
Tell me every hidden thought
Come on let me love you again
Do the best I can
Make me tremble with your breath
Come on my friend and leave your caution way behind
I wanna love your body till the morning light
Ooh watch me my friend
I feel you reachin' in my mind
Though I know we'll be in love just for one night
I keep on trying to change my point of view again
But everything it seems to be the same
I want you where you are now
Don't wanna lose you
I won't think it over again
Take you to the top
Tell me every hidden thought
Come on let me love you again
Do the best I can
Make me tremble with your breath
Lay your tender lips down on my skin
Show me how sweet and easy it can be
And let us stick together and make it happen
Oh take me to the
Take me to the top
You know I love you baby now and forever
Ooh yeah
The song "Friends" by Amii Stewart appears to be about two friends who have developed romantic feelings for each other. The lyrics encourage the friend to let go of their caution and give in to their desire for each other. The song opens with the singer urging their friend to abandon their caution and embrace the growing feelings that they have been keeping hidden. The singer expresses their own desire as well and the passion that is building within them. They encourage the friend to kiss them and show them how sweet and easy it can be for them to be together.
The lyrics depict the singer's desire to make this night unforgettable and to make their friend tremble with excitement. The song seems to be about a one-night stand that both parties know will not last beyond that night. This is suggested by the line "though I know we'll be in love just for one night." Despite this, the singer implores their friend not to change their point of view and to remain in the moment with them. The lyrics suggest that their love will continue to burn despite the fact that it is only fleeting.
In summary, "Friends" is a passionate and emotive song about two friends who are grappling with their romantic feelings for each other. The lyrics explore the desire, passion, and intensity of two individuals caught in the heat of the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on my friend and leave your caution to the wind
Encouraging a friend to let go of their hesitations and throw caution to the wind.
I know we used to keep that feeling out of sight
Acknowledging that both parties have kept their feelings hidden in the past.
It's getting stronger, I feel it burning in my mind
Expressing the growing intensity of their emotions.
Slowly teasing me it's growing deep inside
Describing how the attraction between them is building up and becoming more intense.
Come on and lay your tender lips down on my skin
Inviting their friend to show their affection physically.
Show me how sweet and easy it can be
And let us stick together and make it happen
Encouraging their friend to explore the possibility of a romantic relationship together.
I won't think it over again
Take you to the top
Tell me every hidden thought
Come on let me love you again
Do the best I can
Make me tremble with your breath
Expressing their willingness to take a chance on this relationship and to fully explore it, while also hoping their friend will reciprocate their feelings.
Come on my friend and leave your caution way behind
I wanna love your body till the morning light
Ooh watch me my friend
I feel you reachin' in my mind
Though I know we'll be in love just for one night
Expressing their desire to be intimate and spend the night together, while also acknowledging that this may only be a temporary fling.
I keep on trying to change my point of view again
But everything it seems to be the same
I want you where you are now
Don't wanna lose you
Expressing their struggle to change their perspective and accept their feelings, while also hoping to keep their current relationship intact.
Oh take me to the
Take me to the top
You know I love you baby now and forever
Ooh yeah
Affirming their love for their friend and expressing their desire to continue the relationship indefinitely.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARIA DEL CARMEN MACKOVSKI MECA
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@davidevans7959
RIP DJ Steve Wright, to all none UK based fans of this song, let me tell you about a wonderful British DJ celebrity who sadly died this week, fantastically talented, a friendly voice over the waves of BBC Radio 2, Famous for his afternoon show..... however he had a slot on Sunday mornings called "Steve Wright's Sunday love songs" very often Steve played this song.... A because its a great song and B because in some way Steve Wright always treated the listener as a "Friend" who was listening. RIP to an absolute Legend...
@tommyshine9183
I was working on a building site and I think someone had smooth fm playing. I heard this song and loved it. For 20 years I've sang it and whistled it to everyone and no one new what I was on about. The other morning there was a tribute on BBC Breakfast to the late great Steve Wright and they played a medley of him on the radio. This was on there. I Shazamed it!!!!!!!! I'm very happy xxx
@afolabiadedayo6558
OMG....I have been looking for this song for ages!!!!
Didn't know the title...
Today I got it!!!
80's come back Please 🙏 😢..
@blacknative5073
Me too 20 + yrs
@saskiat.7167
me tooooooo!! sooo happy about it, i dooo understand you!!
@amandaj1179
Heard this on the radio yesterday morning. Turn the volume up & dance...& Remember the good years 80s music THE best!
@user-gl4oh5dw3t
It's just bloody brilliant! Reminds me of being a kid. Makes ya cry!!
@greycats99
Timeless. It reminds me so much of when I was a kid. The '80s were definitely the best years ever!
@mariammanzon5384
Yha that's true❤️❤️❤️
@deniseohinchinkoaho1850
same for me,!!!!soooo much loving memories. I used to hear it in the morning and also late at night on the radio (BFBS british radio)👍🏾💕💕