Initially known as The Ingoes, they were renamed and signed to manager Giorgio Gomelsky's Marmalade label. The original line-up comprised Brian Godding (guitar, vocals, keyboards), Jim Cregan (guitar, vocals), Brian Belshaw (bass, vocals), and Kevin Westlake drums).
The band's debut album, We Are Ever So Clean, is a classic example of English psychedelia. On release, it was presented in the U.K. music magazine Melody Maker as "Giorgio Gomelsky's Lonely Hearts Club Band". Although not a major commercial success, tracks such as "What on Earth" or "Look at Me, I'm You" have helped give the album something of a cult period status as it is unearthed by successive generations of 1960s retro fans. It was recently voted number forty in Record Collector’s list of the "100 Greatest Psychedelic Records".
If Only for a Moment saw the band taking a noticeably heavier and rockier direction, with Cregan and Godding's distinctive two-part guitar harmonies playing a prominent role. The album also marked the departure of Westlake, to be replaced by John "Poli" Palmer and then Barry Reeves.
The quartet was dissolved in 1970. While Belshaw and Godding rejoined Westlake in B.B. Blunder, Cregan formed Stud with Jim Wilson and Charlie McCracken, before joining Family. He would find fame later in the decade with Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel, and as a part of Rod Stewart's backing band.
The Blossom Toes contributed music to La Collectionneuse (1967), a film by French director Éric Rohmer, and also appeared in Popdown (1967) by Fred Marshall.
Peace Loving Man
Blossom Toes Lyrics
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Oh no no, you ain't gonna get me at things like that
Take this gun, go and have a little fun
Oh no no, you ain't gonna give me that, things like that
Peace loving man, I'm a peace loving man
And I do what I can, yes I do
And I've got my eye on the sly little men
Who are putting the finger on you
I'd rather go and sit in the rain
Peace lovin' man, I'm a loving man and
I won't tell you again
They're so kind, they're really gonna twist your mind
Oh no no, you ain't gonna give me no things like that
Confusion, confusion
Can we help you
Confusion, confusion
Can you help us
Confusion, confusion
Do you want to be a part of this
Confusion for the rest of your entire...
Do you, do you
Oh no no, you ain't gonna get me
Oh no no, you ain't gonna get me
Peace loving man, I'm a peace loving man
And I do what I can, yes I do
And I've got my eye on the sly little men
Who are putting the finger on you
And when things ain't right, I don't wanna fight
I'd rather go and sit in the rain
Peace lovin' man, I'm a peace loving man and
I won't tell you again
Listen to all their lies
Not again, not again, not again
Take this bomb, drop it on old Hong Kong
Oh no no, you ain't gonna get me at things like that
Oh no no, you ain't gonna get me
Oh no no, you ain't gonna get me
Peace loving man, I'm a peace loving man
Peace loving man, I'm a peace loving man
Peace loving man
The song "Peace Loving Man" by Blossom Toes seems to be a protest song against war and violence. The lyrics are powerful and advocate for peace and love. In the first verse, the songwriter talks about how he won't be convinced to participate in violent acts involving bombs and guns. He describes himself as a peace-loving man who would rather sit in the rain than fight. The second verse talks about how there are people trying to manipulate and control others, and he's keeping an eye out for them. The third verse is a repetition of the first, with additional lines about not listening to lies.
The chorus is a declaration of the songwriter's identity as a peace-loving man. He emphasizes that he does what he can to promote peace and love, and he won't be convinced to participate in violence. The bridge, which is repeated several times, seems to be a call for help in the face of confusion and manipulation. The songwriter is urging listeners to reject violence and lies and join him in promoting peace and love.
Overall, "Peace Loving Man" is a powerful song with a clear message. The songwriter is promoting nonviolence and advocating for listeners to reject lies and manipulation. The song's structure and repetition make it easy to understand and remember, making it an effective protest song.
Line by Line Meaning
Take this bomb, drop it on old Hong Kong
I am not in favor of violence and I will not support anyone who promotes it
Oh no no, you ain't gonna get me at things like that
I will not be drawn into any violent acts or plans of violence
Take this gun, go and have a little fun
I refuse to use a weapon to harm or hurt others
Oh no no, you ain't gonna give me that, things like that
I reject any suggestion of using a weapon for pleasure or amusement
Peace loving man, I'm a peace loving man
I am a person of peace and I advocate for peace and non-violence
And I do what I can, yes I do
I will do whatever I can to promote peace and to prevent violence
And I've got my eye on the sly little men
I am aware of those who incite and promote violence and I am watching them
Who are putting the finger on you
They are blaming you for things you did not do
And when things ain't right, I don't wanna fight
I will not engage in any violent acts even when things are not going well
I'd rather go and sit in the rain
I would rather find peace in solitude than participate in a violent act
They're so kind, they're really gonna twist your mind
Those who promote violence may seem nice but their intentions are not good
Oh no no, you ain't gonna give me no things like that
I will not agree to any wrongdoings or malicious acts
Confusion, confusion, Can we help you
Amidst all the chaos and violence, can we still find a way to help each other?
Confusion, confusion, Can you help us
In the midst of confusion and chaos, can we rely on each other?
Confusion, confusion, Do you want to be a part of this
Is participating in violence and chaos really worth it?
Confusion for the rest of your entire... Do you, do you
Will violence and chaos haunt you for the rest of your life?
Peace loving man, I'm a peace loving man
Despite everything, I still stand for peace and non-violence
Listen to all their lies
Don't be deceived by those who promote violence
Not again, not again, not again
I refuse to be part of anything that is not for peace and non-violence
Oh no no, you ain't gonna get me
I will not be swayed to do something against my beliefs
Peace loving man, I'm a peace loving man
I will continue to advocate for peace and non-violence
Contributed by Molly V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@wish21100
Peace Loving Man
Take this bomb, drop it on old Hong Kong
Oh no no, you ain't gonna get me at things like that
Take this gun, go and have a little fun
Oh no no, you ain't gonna get me at things like that
Peace loving man, I'm a peace loving man
And I do what I can, yes I do
And I've got my eye on the sly little men
Who are putting the finger on you
And when things ain't right, I don't wanna fight
I'd rather go and sit in the rain
Peace lovin' man, I'm a peace loving man and
I won't tell you again
They're so kind, they're really gonna twist your mind
Oh no no, you ain't gonna get me at things like that
Confusion, confusion
Can we help you
Confusion, confusion
Can you help us
Confusion, confusion
Do you want to be a part of this
Confusion for the rest of your entire...
Do you, do you,
Oh no no, you ain't gonna get me
Oh no no, you ain't gonna get me
Peace loving man, I'm a peace loving man
And I do what I can, yes I do
And I've got my eye on the sly little men
Who are putting the finger on you
And when things ain't right, I don't wanna fight
I'd rather go and sit in the rain
Peace lovin' man, I'm a peace loving man and
I won't tell you again
Listen to all their lies
Not again, not again, not again
Take this bomb, drop it on old Hong Kong
Oh no no, you ain't gonna get me at things like that
Oh no no, you ain't gonna get me
Oh no no, you ain't gonna get me
Peace loving man, I'm a peace loving man
Peace loving man, I'm a peace loving man
Peace loving man
@1234gab4
Damn some of these vocals are metal asf
@jahfree9389
this tune blew my mind in '69... forever thank goodness..
@daisywrabbit
me too 🤯
@balloonfarm5903
One of the greatest psychedelic rock groups of the sixties most people have never heard of.😎✌🏽☮️🎸
@will2741
It was only when I saw the Bouton Rouge footage that I realised Brian Belshaw could sing nicely as well, excellent high harmonies, not to mention being the best bassist ever.
@user-ri7gd8pj7d
Впервые услышал ее в 70г,когда мне было 20.Сейчас 65,а слушаю и сейчас с удовольствием.Мой RESPECT таким хитам!!!
@davehowman
Blossom Toes despite the weedy name were absolutely fantastic! You had to be there to appreciate how great they were.
@will2741
I wasn't there but my Uncle who still keeps up with hip and excellent modern music said they are the best band he's ever seen.
@mjg263
Another one I taped off The Mickster’s Dangerous Rock & Roll show on WNTI decades ago and have been looking for ever since! Go’Bless The Mickster wherever he is and thank you squarepyramid, what an awesome channel! 💯
@brubeck1
This song is sick AF a total mind warp and I feel the same way no no no you ain't gonna get me.