Autograph formed in 1983 with vocalist/guitarist Steve Plunkett joining up with guitarist Steve Lynch, bassist Randy Rand, keyboard player Steven Isham, and drummer Keni Richards. The band seemed to have it all: a fine commercial hard rock debut in 1984's 'Sign in Please', good looks, and great hair. Still, it wasn't enough, and by the time they released the following year's disappointing 'That's the Stuff' the 80s rock audience had moved on. Their 1987 single "Loud and Clear" got a bit of attention, thanks to Ozzy Osbourne's cameo in their video, but it all arrived too late to save the band, which split up in 1989. A posthumous collection of outtakes called 'Missing Pieces' was released about a decade later.
Despite scoring a massive MTV hit with their very first single, "Turn Up the Radio", which continues to be a classic rock staple, Autograph's songs got lost in the shuffle of the thriving Los Angeles pop metal scene. Still, interest in their first big hit continues, with the song featured in a variety of places such as the popular 'Grand Theft Auto: Vice City' video game. In 2003, Steve Plunkett put out a reunion album of sorts: an all-new material album entitled 'Buzz', which retained their 80s sound. They've also released the odds and sods album 'More Missing Pieces'.
Reunion (2013–present)
In late 2013, original members Steve Lynch, Randy Rand, and Keni Richards got back together for a reunion. Due to Plunkett not being interested in doing the reunion, they have replaced him with Jailhouse, Agent X, Flood, 1RKO, solo artist singer/songwriter/guitarist Simon Daniels.
Since 2014, by which time Richards had been replaced by Mark Wieland on drums, the band has played the Monsters of Rock Cruise, M3 Rock Festival, The Moondance Jam, The Halfway Jam, Firefest UK, Rockin the Rivers, The Iowa State Fair along with other festivals, theaters and worldwide touring.
On January 15, 2015, they released their first single, "You Are Us, We Are You," on iTunes. On April 21, they released their 2nd single, "I Lost My Mind in America," which made the Top 10 download of the charts. In July, the band was featured in USA Today NEWS after playing the famous Halfway Jam Rock Festival. On September 23, the band released their 3rd single "Every Generation" and is featured as track of the week on Classic Rock Magazine. On January 7, 2016, the new 5 song EP 'Louder', with 4 original new singles and a live version of "Turn up the Radio", was released and is available on the official website.
On January 10, 2017, the band completed the recordings for the new full album which was released as 'Get Off Your Ass' on OCTOBER 6 after signing with EMP Label Group owned by David Ellefson.
On April 8, 2017, Keni Richards died at the age of 60.
On July 24, 2019, Steve Lynch decided to move on to other projects so the band added a new guitarist on August 27, 2019. Jimi Bell previously played in the House of Lords and Maxx Explosion. Bell appeared in the 1986 film, Light Of Day, where he was both a performer in the movie and played on the soundtrack album. He is an official endorsee of GHS Strings, Marshall Amps (Europe), Ovation Guitars, Roberts Guitars, Viper Guitars, Charvel Guitars and PVX Guitars.
Autograph‘s long-time bassist Randy Rand passed away in April 2022. Rand was in Autograph from 1983 to 1989 and again from 2013 onwards. He was the lone remaining original member in the band. Three of the five original Autograph band members have now passed away with Rand in 2022, keyboardist Steven Isham in 2008 and drummer Keni Richards in 2017.
In The Night
Autograph Lyrics
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Another night she waits, for her imaginary date
The same old story's got her in a trance
Just like her books of Harlequin romance
Ohh
In the night
When she's all by herself, oh
She'll be cryin' for help, oh
In the night
When there's no one in sight
And no one to hold her tight, yeah
She'll be cryin' in the night
She hopes someday, love is gonna come her way
With each year that goes by
It's harder hidin' all the hurt inside
She hopes her story has a happy end, oooh
Just like she reads in books of Harlequin
Ohh
In the night
When she's all by herself, oh
That's the time
She'll be cryin' for help, oh
In the night
When there's noone in sight
And noone to hold her tight, yeah
She'll be cryin' in the night
J-J-Just another lonely night
J-J-Just another lonely life
Another victim of and endless fight
For love...yeah, yeah, yeah
(Solo)
Ohh
In the night
When she's all by herself, yeah
That's the time
She'll be cryin' for help, oh
In the night
When she turns out the light, oh
That's the time
Autograph's song "In The Night" tells the story of a woman who spends her evenings alone, longing for love and companionship. She sits by the phone, waiting for an imaginary date, lost in the world of Harlequin romance novels. As the years pass by, she finds it harder to hide her loneliness and pain. She hopes that one day she will find the happy ending she craves, just like the ones she reads about in her books.
The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a woman who is trapped in her own fantasy world. She is desperate for human connection, but cannot seem to find it. The chorus, with its repetition of the phrase "In the night," emphasizes the woman's sense of isolation and loneliness. The solo that follows provides a melancholy reflection on the condition of the woman - another lonely night, another lonely life.
Overall, "In The Night" is a powerful exploration of the human longing for love and connection. It speaks to the hearts of those who have experienced loneliness and the pain of unfulfilled desires. The lyrics show that even in the darkest of moments, hope remains for a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
She sits alone, just starin' at the telephone
She is sitting by herself, looking at the phone, hoping for someone to call her.
Another night she waits, for her imaginary date
She waits for a date that only exists in her imagination, as she has nobody to go out with.
The same old story's got her in a trance
She is stuck in a cycle of loneliness and hoping for love, which has trapped her in a trance.
Just like her books of Harlequin romance
Her life is like the fictional romance stories she reads in Harlequin novels.
Ohh
Interjection expressing sadness and pain.
In the night
When it is dark and quiet.
When she's all by herself, oh
When she is alone.
That's the time
At that moment.
She'll be cryin' for help, oh
She will be crying because she needs someone to help her through her loneliness.
When there's no one in sight
When nobody is around to comfort her.
And no one to hold her tight, yeah
No one to give her a hug for comfort.
She'll be cryin' in the night
She will cry herself to sleep due to her loneliness.
She hopes someday, love is gonna come her way
She has a hopeful desire that someday, love will find her.
With each year that goes by
As time passes.
It's harder hidin' all the hurt inside
It's becoming increasingly difficult for her to conceal her emotional pain.
She hopes her story has a happy end, oooh
She desires a happy ending to her story of finding love.
J-J-Just another lonely night
She is experiencing another night of loneliness.
J-J-Just another lonely life
Her life is consumed by loneliness.
Another victim of and endless fight
She is a victim of an endless fight for love, which she hasn't yet won.
For love...yeah, yeah, yeah
Her search for love is an ongoing struggle that causes her pain.
(Solo)
Instrumental solo break.
When she turns out the light, oh
When she turns off the light in her room.
That's the time
At that moment.
She'll be cryin' in the night
She will cry herself to sleep due to her loneliness.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALLEN TOUSSAINT
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@glauberrodrigues9891
She sits alone, just starin' at the telephone
Another night she waits, for her imaginary date
The same old story's got her in a trance
Just like her books of Harlequin romance
Ohh
In the night
When she's all by herself, oh
That's the time
She'll be cryin' for help, oh
In the night
When there's no one in sight
And no one to hold her tight, yeah
She'll be cryin' in the night
She hopes someday, love is gonna come her way
With each year that goes by
It's harder hidin' all the hurt inside
She hopes her story has a happy end, oooh
Just like she reads in books of Harlequin
Ohh
In the night
When she's all by herself, oh
That's the time
She'll be cryin' for help, oh
In the night
When there's noone in sight
And noone to hold her tight, yeah
She'll be cryin' in the night
J-J-Just another lonely night
J-J-Just another lonely life
Another victim of and endless fight
For love...yeah, yeah, yeah
Ohh
In the night
When she's all by herself, yeah
That's the time
She'll be cryin' for help, oh
In the night
When she turns out the light, oh
That's the time
@jerryroach881
Happy Anniversary R.G. (1986)). Another Long Story.
@jerryroach881
Summer of 86. Unless info.but anyways.Thanx. R.G.
@omarvillarreal3850
Excellent track!! 🤘🤘
Rest In Power, drummer Keni Richards. 🥁
@83marceloa
I adore this song. So catchy.
@edilainemianttimianttihair1176
Fantástica banda ! Fantastico álbum ! 🎸🎵💙👏
@normawatt4331
80s rock or the best
@danielsoto9841
I truly love this music Meynard👍
@pauljosham2551
It's hard to get hold of this album " sign in please" on vinyl ,unless you buy it in a used record store ...a very good debut album
@chrisginny5220
Nice riff
@noless
the important thing is that you know about the band. not how you got to know the band :)