1) Randy Burgess (bass) Mark Holden (saxophone, vocals) David Forbes (lead vocals) Andrew Johns (keyboards) Randy Gould (guitar) Randall Stoll (drums) Tom Christianson (bass; replaced Burgess)
Holden had been working in a recording studio in Frankfurt, Germany and an offer to open a new, multi-million dollar recording studio in Calgary gave him reason to return to Canada. While working there, he and Gould formed BLVD with American violinist/vocalist David Forbes (who had recorded a beer jingle which Holden engineered). They recorded continuously and released several singles on CBS Germany, one which charted, but it wasn't practical to tour there or get a reciprocal deal in North America. When the studio finally closed in 1985, the band relocated to Vancouver. John Alexander at MCA Records expressed interest at the time and encouraged them to keep improving their demos and helped cultivate the act. They soon signed on with Rock Headquarters Management (Bruce Allen, Lou Blair, Cliff Jones) and a record deal was secured with MCA in 1987 When producer Pierre Bazinet (Luba, Sass Jordan) was brought in to record the debut album, the group had no 'sound'; they hadn't even performed together as a band or road tested any of the songs. The record was mixed by Mike Fraser, Bob Rock and Humberto Gatica. In 1988 MCA released the band's eponymous debut and their first single, "In The Twilight" followed as did three other singles. BLVD headed out on the road opening first for Glass Tiger and then with Boston. As crowds began to warm to the band, especially in Quebec City and Windsor, the album had sold 45,000 copies. By writing while on the road, they were able to return to the studio with John Punter (Roxy Music, Spoons) and lay down the 'live' feeling 'In The Streets. The album was released in 1990 under the full-blown Boulevard name because the band had been getting complaints that they didn't understand the abbreviation. In 1990 Randall Stoll quit the band, but the group disbanded shortly after the release of the "Crazy Life" single.
2) A small band from New Zealand.
3) Boulevard was a Finnish band that represented Finland at the 1988 Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Naurevat silmät muistetaan" (Laughing Eyes Will Be Remembered).
4) Boulevard was a Danish band consisting of Dennis & Poul Dehnhardt and Lennart Johannessen. They participated in the danish Melodi Grand Prix 1984 with the song Liverpool. They didn't win so they didn't represent Denmark at the 1984 Eurovision Song Contest.
5) Boulevard was a Swedish hard rock/ AOR band from Gothenburg. Guitars -Dick Börtner , Guitars - Lennart Widegren, Bass - Mikael Magnusson, Drums - Morgan Pettersson, Vocals - Roy El Hoshy.
In The Twilight
Boulevard Lyrics
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You must remember when
There was a time
When I was on the inside
I was looking out
Looking only to defend
all that was mine
I had nothing, and no-one could touch me
Well, you know that
if it hadn't been for you
If it wasn't for your touch
For giving me the hope
I needed so much
Now I look into your eyes
and I see that you're afraid
You're living in the world
that you have made
That you have made
Feel the strength
in the twilight
Break the chain
that binds your heart to the dead of night
Come feel the hope
in the twilight
Let it take your soul
and we'll go on forever and ever
Here
In the circle of my arms
you will return
I know you're on the inside
Can you find your way back?
Where no-one can bring harm
No bridges shall burn
and the only direction to turn
is to the morning
Well, you know that
if it hadn't been for you
If it wasn't for your touch
For giving me the hope
I needed so much
Now I look into your eyes
and I see that you're afraid
You're living in the world
that you have made
That you have made
Feel the strength
in the twilight
Break the chain
that binds your heart to the dead of night
Come feel the hope
in the twilight
Let it take your soul
and we'll go on forever and ever
When the shadow's on the ?wall?
and you've played your last card
Like a shot in the dark
we'll find that star
We'll find that star
Feel the strength
in the twilight
Break the chain
that binds your heart to the dead of night
Come feel the hope
in the twilight
Let it take your soul
and we'll go on forever and ever
In the Twilight by Boulevard is a song that speaks of hope and resilience in times of darkness. The lyrics talk about the bond between two people where one helps the other find their way back from a place of darkness, while revealing that the one who was once strong and fearless is now filled with fear and uncertainty. The song starts with a reflection on a time when the singer was impenetrable but then shows how they now depend on someone else to find hope. In this case, the song seems to be about a relationship where one person is helping another through troubled times, and the two are offering support and companionship to each other.
The chorus is repeated several times and reveals the true message of the song: that in the 'twilight,' there can be found hope and the strength to break free from the struggles of the world. The song encourages us as listeners to find the hope within ourselves and to not fear the dark, as there is always a way out.
In summary, the song's core message is that no matter how dark things may seem, there is always a way out of it. The song encourages us to find hope within ourselves and to support each other to get through the darkness.
Line by Line Meaning
Now
At this moment in time
You must remember when
There was a time in the past that is important to recall
There was a time
A period of time in the past
When I was on the inside
When I was part of something exclusive or inner circle
I was looking out
I was trying to see beyond the limitations of the inner circle
Looking only to defend
I was focused on protecting what was mine
all that was mine
Everything that belonged to me
I had nothing, and no-one could touch me
I had nothing to lose and no one could harm me
Well, you know that
As you understand
if it hadn't been for you
If you hadn't been present in my life
If it wasn't for your touch
If you hadn't influenced or affected me in some way
For giving me the hope
For giving me a positive outlook or expectation
I needed so much
I needed it greatly or desperately
Now I look into your eyes
I'm now paying attention to you and your emotions
and I see that you're afraid
I notice that you're experiencing fear or anxiety
You're living in the world
You exist in a particular environment or reality
that you have made
That you have brought into existence through your choices
Feel the strength in the twilight
Feel empowered during this time of day when light is fading
Break the chain that binds your heart to the dead of night
Break free from negative emotions or experiences of the past
Come feel the hope in the twilight
Have positive expectations during a time of uncertainty
Let it take your soul and we'll go on forever and ever
Let it inspire you and we'll carry on indefinitely
Here
In this place
In the circle of my arms
Within my embrace
you will return
You will come back
I know you're on the inside
I know you're part of something exclusive or inner circle
Can you find your way back?
Can you return to a previous state of mind or situation?
Where no-one can bring harm
Where there is protection from any harm or danger
No bridges shall burn
No relationships or connections shall be lost or damaged
and the only direction to turn is to the morning
The only way to move forward is to leave the trials of the night behind
When the shadow's on the wall
When the darkness is present
and you've played your last card
And you've run out of options or solutions
Like a shot in the dark
An unpredictable outcome, full of risk
we'll find that star
We'll find hope or inspiration
Feel the strength in the twilight
Feel empowered during this time of day when light is fading
Break the chain that binds your heart to the dead of night
Break free from negative emotions or experiences of the past
Come feel the hope in the twilight
Have positive expectations during a time of uncertainty
Let it take your soul and we'll go on forever and ever
Let it inspire you and we'll carry on indefinitely
Contributed by Jake L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.