a) Blonde on Blonde was a guitar-led psychedelic rock group from South Wales. The band was originally formed in Newport in 1967 by vocalist/guitarist Ralph Denyer, drummer Les Hicks, bassist/organist Richard Hopkins and guitarist/sitar player Gareth Johnson. Even though they enjoyed strong reviews from music critics and achieved massive exposure playing before gigantic crowds at the 1969 Isle of Wight festival, they never managed to generate much in the way of sales. They disbanded in early 1972.
b) Blonde on Blonde was also the name of the short-lived 1970's British female singing duo consisting of ex-page 3 models Nina Carter and Jilly Johnson, whose best known release was a disco cover of Led Zeppelin's "Whole Lotta Love."
c) Brisbane based rock 'n roll group. Great hair, even better legs...
Brisbane, Australia natives ‘Blonde On Blonde’ are a psychedelic indie rock five piece band who deliver a powerfully erotic musical tenor through salacious male and female duet vocals. Their passionately mind-bending demo released on their MySpace helped amass the international music world’s attention, through their debut track “Oh My, Oh My.” Following this, they took a temporary hiatus from the party scene of Brisbane Valley to concentrate their finances towards recording an album.
The psychrock ensemble sought after the help of Brisbane legendary multi-instrumentalist and producer/mixer Dave Atkins (Resin Dogs, Wolfmother). With this joining came their debut EP “Tease”, following many months of mixing and mastering of the eagerly awaited debut.
Their initial EP “Tease” received praise from both street press and online blogs, including www.whothehell.net. “Time Off” magazine slotted Blonde On Blonde for single of the week in September 2009, surpassing heavyweights Weezer and Jay-Z.
Radio station 4ZZZ in local Brisbane pumped them up to high rotation, which subsequently drew them the number 1 spot in the Top 20 charts two weeks in a row. Blonde on blonde also received great honors when they were chosen by fellow psychedelic rock group “TAME IMPALA” to support the Brisbane chapter of their May 2010 tour.
Blonde On Blonde continued on their path of victory with playing alongside Sydney omnipotent Wolfmother, Sugar Army, The Art, and even an east coast tour with fellow Brisbanites Dead Letter Circus. A feature in “Brisbane News” labeled them as one of the city’s next big things, spotlighting them on the cover.
With an alluring sound and a strong stage presence, expect to see Blonde On Blonde captivating audiences from down under to just about anywhere the FM dial can reach.
Make Me Smile
Blonde On Blonde Lyrics
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And show me some good time
Treat me nice and want me by their side
Lots of people call themselves my friends
And that's alright
But you're the only one I let inside
You're the only one who leaves me warm and satisfied
Oh, and if you took your love away
You'd leave me high and dry
Cause baby, you're the only one can make me cry
Now lots of people talking at me
Tell me what is right
And lately I just don't know what to do
Ah, the only thing that matters is
If you're with me at night
Everything's all right when I'm with you
You're the only one who leaves me warm and satisfied
And you're the only one who takes me wrong and makes me right
Oh, and if you took your love away
You'd leave me high and dry
Baby, you're the only one can make me cry
You're the only one can make me cry.
The lyrics of "Make Me Smile" by Blonde on Blonde speaks about a deep connection and attachment to someone amidst the chaos of everyday life. The singer seems to be surrounded by many who can make her laugh and show her a good time, but none of them are able to truly gain her trust and affection, that the only person she allows "inside" is the person she sings about. The song emphasizes the importance of having someone who makes you feel warm, loved and satisfied, and the pain of losing that person. The lyric "Baby, you're the only one can make me cry" is particularly poignant, as it suggests that even the pain of separation from this person is preferable to being without them.
The second verse talks about the pressure that the singer is facing from other people around her, who are offering advice on what she should do with her life. Amidst all this chatter and confusion, it's only her partner that matters. The lyrics suggest that he brings peace and stability in her life, and as long as he is with her, everything is alright.
Overall, "Make Me Smile" is a heartfelt ode to the joy and pain of love, and the importance of having that one special person who can make everything okay.
Line by Line Meaning
Lots of guys can make me laugh
There are plenty of guys who can make me chuckle
And show me some good time
And entertain me well
Treat me nice and want me by their side
They treat me kindly and desire my company
Lots of people call themselves my friends
Many people refer to themselves as my pals
And that's alright
And that is acceptable
But you're the only one I let inside
But only you have my trust and intimacy
You're the only one who leaves me warm and satisfied
You are the only one who makes me feel content and fulfilled
And you're the only one who takes me wrong and makes me right
You are the only one who corrects me when I'm mistaken
Oh, and if you took your love away
And if you were to withdraw your affection
You'd leave me high and dry
I would be left stranded and desolate
Cause baby, you're the only one can make me cry
Because, my love, only you can bring tears to my eyes
Now lots of people talking at me
Now many people are speaking to me
Tell me what is right
Advising me what is true or valid
And lately I just don't know what to do
And recently, I am unsure of how to proceed
Ah, the only thing that matters is
Ah, the only important thing is
If you're with me at night
If you are by my side during the evening
Everything's all right when I'm with you
Everything is okay when I am with you
You're the only one can make me cry
You are the only one who can bring tears to my eyes
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CALEB SPEIR, WILLIAM ADAMS, CHERYL ANN COLE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
vlad nemirovsky
This song reminds me of summer nights, my first semester of college living on my own in manhattan, and falling in love for the first time.
Davi Alves
It was so sweet
Robin Hossain
highly relatable brother. Happy for you
Kristijan Šimić
Summer storm brought me here and it also opened a whole new world for me.
Willy Lambert
Me too
Ian
Sameeeee bro 😎
Jailton Bezerra
O tipo de canção que fica retida na memória e você não consegue parar de ouvir. Muito bom!
Filipe Tenório
Há 8 anos atrás eu conheci essa música e hoje 22/11/2021 me veio uma forte lembrança e com ela essa música. Eu tô nostálgico ❤️
Fagner Silva
Essa música me arrepia. Desperta algo q nem sei explicar.
Jonathan Lopez
Today was the first time i have heard this group's music... they are amazing..