Their hits include “Shooting Star,” “Bad Company,” “Feel Like Makin’ Love,” “Rock ‘N’ Roll Fantasy,” "Ready for Love," and “Can’t Get Enough,” most of which are off of the albums Straight Shooter and Bad Company.
In the mid 80`s Rodgers & Burrell left the band. New singer Brian Howe, who had worked with Ted Nugent earlier, made 4 albums with the band. Year 1990`s LP Holy water contained big hit "If you needed somebody". Their style was then more like melodic rock.
In mid 1990`s Howe left the band and solo artist Robert Hart replaced him. Also other guitarist Dave Colwell & basist Rick Wills joined to group. In 2000`s Paul Rodgers came back to make the new album with old band members Kirke, Ralphs & other guys. They got a hit with the song "Joe Fabulous" what was number 1 on Classic Rock Radio. After that recording all original members left the band and new line-up members came to band. Robert Hart became again the band´s singer.
Valerie
Bad Company Lyrics
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We were laughing, and hangin' 'round some hotel bar
And we were so young, and now I wonder where you are
'Cause that was years ago, but how was I to know we'd part
Don't want to hear you say, you don't know me, Valerie
There is somethin', somethin' that you gotta know
And Valerie you were the first, though I never told you so
I'm telling you, you don't know me
Valerie - do you remember me, when we were wild and free
Valerie - do you remember me - do you remember
I'm recalling all the crazy things we've done
Hey but when your folks found out, they said that we were way too young
That was way back when, maybe it will be again
Don't want to hear you say, you don't know me
Valerie - do you remember me, when we were wild and free
Valerie - do you remember me - do you remember, yeah
Do you remember me - ooh yeah - when we were wild and free
Valerie - do you remember me - just tell me how you feel
Valerie - do you remember me, when we were wild and free
Yeah, Valerie - do you remember me - just tell me how you feel
Do you remember me - oh Valerie - when we were wild and free
Valerie - do you remember me, just tell me how you feel...
The song "Valerie" by Bad Company tells the story of two young people who spent time together in a hotel bar, laughing and having a good time. The singer wonders where Valerie is now, years later, and reflects on the fact that she was the first one for him, although he never told her. The song speaks of their innocence and youth, and the possibility of rekindling their relationship.
The chorus is a plea for Valerie to remember their time together and to tell him how she feels. The singer recalls all the crazy things they did together, but when their parents found out, they were deemed too young to be together. Despite this, the singer hopes that they can be together again, and doesn't want to hear Valerie say that she doesn't know him.
Overall, "Valerie" is a nostalgic and wistful song about young love and the possibility of reunited romance. The lyrics capture a sense of longing and regret for what could have been, and the hope of what still may be.
Line by Line Meaning
Valerie, ooh yeah
The singer addresses Valerie, indicating that they are about to reminisce.
We were laughing, and hangin' 'round some hotel bar
The singer and Valerie recall a moment of lightheartedness and camaraderie.
And we were so young, and now I wonder where you are
The singer reflects on their youth and expresses curiosity about Valerie's current whereabouts.
'Cause that was years ago, but how was I to know we'd part
The singer acknowledges the inevitable passage of time and bemoans the fact that they lost touch with Valerie.
Don't want to hear you say, you don't know me, Valerie
The singer pleads with Valerie not to pretend that they have no history together.
There is somethin', somethin' that you gotta know
The singer hints that there is important information that Valerie needs to hear.
And Valerie you were the first, though I never told you so
The singer reveals that Valerie was significant to them, and regrets not having expressed this in the past.
You were the main event, you didn't need to steal the show
The singer asserts that Valerie was important enough to be the center of attention without having to compete for it.
I'm telling you, you don't know me
The singer reminds Valerie that they have shared experiences and history, and should not pretend otherwise.
I'm recalling all the crazy things we've done
The singer reminisces on wild and carefree moments with Valerie.
Hey but when your folks found out, they said that we were way too young
The singer recalls disapproval from Valerie's parents when they were younger.
That was way back when, maybe it will be again
The singer yearns for a return to the exciting and reckless time of their youth.
Valerie - do you remember me, when we were wild and free
The singer poses a rhetorical question to Valerie about their shared past.
Just tell me how you feel
The singer implores Valerie to share her thoughts and emotions about their history and present situation.
Do you remember me - oh Valerie - when we were wild and free
The singer reiterates their desire to rekindle their youthful connection with Valerie.
Valerie - do you remember me, just tell me how you feel...
The singer concludes by once again urging Valerie to express her feelings and thoughts about their shared past and present situation.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BRIAN ANTHONY HOWE, MICK RALPHS
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