There are at least 4 bands with the name Boulevard. One from Germany/Canada… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 4 bands with the name Boulevard. One from Germany/Canada, one from New Zealand, one from Finland and one from Denmark.

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.

Western Skies
Boulevard Lyrics

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In the heat of the night
I'm calling your name
Looking for an answer
Knowing you can't explain
Here we go again

Days and nights are endless
When you're gone

Western skies are calling
Carry on

In the heat of the night
I'm feeling the pain
Walking on the fine line
Knowing you feel the same
Here we go again

Days and nights are endless
When you're gone
Western skies are calling
Carry on

There's a feeling I get
When you're away
And it's overwhelming
What can I say

I got a feeling for you
It's turning me on
And I'm picking up the pieces
Helping me to carry on
Here we go again

The days and nights are endless
When you're gone

Western skies are calling
Carry on

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Boulevard's song "Western Skies" appear to be about a love that is not always present but is still strong. The singer is calling out the one they love, seeking an answer to their absence. The repeated "here we go again" suggests this is a familiar pattern in their relationship. The days and nights feel endless when this person is gone, and the singer longs for the wide-open spaces of the western skies. When they are apart, the singer's emotions are overwhelming, and they long to be with the person they love. The final verse says that the singer is "picking up the pieces" when this person is gone, finding a way to carry on even in their absence.

Overall, the song seems to be about a relationship that is not always easy but that remains strong through distance and uncertainty. The imagery of the western skies suggests a sense of freedom and possibility--even when the singer is alone, they can still find a sense of wonder and hope in the world around them.

Line by Line Meaning

In the heat of the night
During moments of intense emotion or stress

I'm calling your name
I'm seeking your attention and presence

Looking for an answer
I'm searching for a resolution or explanation

Knowing you can't explain
Understanding that you don't have a reason or excuse

Here we go again
Encountering the same problem or issue repeatedly

Days and nights are endless
Time is dragging when you're not here

When you're gone
During periods of your absence

Western skies are calling
The idea of the western horizon draws and beckons me

Carry on
To continue and persevere despite hardship or difficulty

I'm feeling the pain
I'm experiencing emotional distress or discomfort

Walking on the fine line
Navigating a delicate and precarious situation