"While living on campus at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George I spent most of my time either playing soccer or writing songs on acoustic guitar in my room," recalls Ross. "Friends of mine in a band called Stabilo, from Vancouver, eventually convinced me to move back and pursue my songwriting skills. They encouraged me to record some tracks and even joined me in the studio for the sessions. As for the band's name....I grew up with a pet cockatoo. My mom was patriotically Welsh and adored birds. The rest is history".
In the spring of 2005 Morgan packed up and moved to Toronto where he attended York University's french campus. By the fall of that year he had auditioned and picked what would become Birds of Wales: Mike Caputo from Windsor on guitar, Dan Taylor from Toronto on bass and British newcomer to Canada Ben Standage on drums. Successful stints at Lee's Palace, the Drake and various other Toronto clubs caught the eye of Ralph James, President of The Agency Group, who soon after signed them to his roster. A return trip to Vancouver saw similar audience interest with a packed house at Richard's on Richards.
In the summer of 2006 the band took their maiden voyage as Birds Of Wales to London, England. That would be the first of several successful tours in the UK. The Agency Group UK signed the band and Invisible Hands Records / Universal released an early EP in 2007. Return visits across the pond saw the band venture into Ireland, Holland and Spain plus play on a tour opening for Xavier Rudd on his European dates.
Consistent attention from British audiences soon paid off. The BBC and regional radio started spinning the band's songs, resulting in one of their singles, "My Lady in July", breaking into the national charts published by Music Week Magazine. Supportive press followed, including photos of the band's charismatic frontman, Morgan Cameron Ross, gracing the pages of England's largest teen magazine "TV HITS".
Their imported British EP started to filter back into Canada and constant touring continued. Birds Of Wales gained significant airplay and performed on XM satellite radio[The Verge]. MuchMoreMusic took notice, voting Morgan Cameron Ross as one of the top three hottest guys on their end of year, top 10 show. MuchMusic also showed support having him guest star as a professional songwriter on their homegrown production of the show "Disband". You could hear several Birds of Wales songs if you flipped over to the CBC and tuned into their show "Heartland".
In early December of 2009 the band signed with Toronto indie label Sparks Music/ EMI. Their new full length CD "Belgravia Hotel" will be released on April 13, 2010.The first single/video from the project is a song entitled 'Uninteresting' which was penned by Morgan while staying at the Belgravia Hotel in London!
The album was produced and recorded in Vancouver at Mushroom Sound by Jeff Dawson (Daniel Powter, Kelly Rowlands) and mixed by Jeff Dawson, Mike Fraser (Aerosmith, Franz Ferdinand) and Mike Gilles (Metallica, Bryan Adams). Birds of Wales are managed by Christi Thompson of Thompson Artist Management whose clients include Xavier Rudd and Mishka.
White Dress
Birds of Wales Lyrics
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They're going to the city,
They're off to see the sites.
Don't she look pretty?
In her white dress tonight
Verse 2:
She fixes down her hair,
Would somebody pinch me please?
I'm with an angel tonight
Chorus:
She's the most beautiful girl you've ever seen.
Wonderful person to ever be.
And I'm holding her close, so close to me.
Her and I were meant to be.
She's the most beautiful girl you've ever seen.
Wonderful person to ever be.
And I'm holding her close, so close to me.
Her and I were meant to be.
Verse 3:
I'm holding her close,
As my mother took the photo,
It's her I love the most,
And I'm miss her tonight
I miss her white dress tonight.
The song "White Dress" by Birds of Wales tells the story of a man and a woman going on a city adventure together. The woman he's with is wearing a white dress that accentuates her beauty, making her the most beautiful girl he's ever seen. The man is struck by her beauty and cannot believe that he's with her. The chorus repeats the message that they were meant to be together and that he can't believe his luck in holding her close.
The imagery in the song is strong, as the white dress stands out against the bustling cityscape, making the girl appear angelic. The chorus emphasizes the couple's connection and the singer's feelings of love and contentment, despite the distance between them. The final line is particularly poignant, as it reveals that the memory of the woman in her white dress will stay with him even after they have parted ways.
Overall, the song captures the euphoric feelings of falling in love and the magic of being with someone who makes everything feel right. Through detailed descriptions and a catchy melody, "White Dress" immortalizes the memory of a special night and the person who made it unforgettable.
Line by Line Meaning
They're going to the city,
They are heading towards the city
They're off to see the sites.
They are going sightseeing
Don't she look pretty?
Isn't she beautiful?
In her white dress tonight…
She is wearing a white dress tonight
She fixes down her hair,
She smooths down her hair
It falls down past her shoulder.
Her hair falls below her shoulders
Would somebody pinch me please?
I can't believe how lucky I am
I'm with an angel tonight…
She is like an angel to me tonight
She's the most beautiful girl you've ever seen.
She is the most stunning girl you have ever witnessed
Wonderful person to ever be.
She is the most amazing person ever
And I'm holding her close, so close to me.
I am holding her tightly against my body
Her and I were meant to be.
We are destined to be together
I'm holding her close,
I am keeping her near
As my mother took the photo,
My mother captured the moment on camera
It's her I love the most,
She is the one I love more than anything
And I'm miss her tonight…
I miss being with her tonight
I miss her white dress tonight.
I miss seeing her in her white dress tonight
Contributed by Violet N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.