At age 18 Brian moved to Middlesex and replaced singer Ian Gillan (of Deep Purple and Black Sabbath fame) in a band called Wainwright's Gentlemen which included drummer Mick Tucker. Wainwright's Gentlemen split up in 1968 without releasing any recordings.
Connolly and Tucker remained together and then recruited guitarist Frank Torpey and bassist Steve Priest, they named the new band Sweetshop. The group recorded several singles and eventually shortened their name to Sweet. Over the next 13 years Brian recorded albums with Sweet until his drinking problem caused him to leave the band in 1979.
After leaving Sweet Brian launched a solo career that had little success. In 1981 he survived multiple heart attacks in a single night but his health was permanently affected. Despite this Connolly toured with his backing bands New Sweet and Brian Connolly's Sweet. In 1988 Connolly reunited with former bandmates Andy Scott, Steve Priest and Mick Tucker to rework studio versions of "Action" and "Ballroom Blitz". The four reunited again in 1990 for the promotion of a video music documentary. By the late 1990s Brian's previous drinking problem had taken a toll on his body and he died of liver failure on February 9, 1997.
Let's Go
Brian Connolly Lyrics
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I've stood on every stage
Still the crowd comes in to join the show
And when the light shines bright
On me for you
The time has come and everybody knows
Or you're standing in the back
You can feel something happening
Are you ready? Are you Ready?
Are you ready? Let's go !
Let's go - if you really wanna do it now
Let's go - and get down to it now
Let's go - and get some satisfaction and
Let's go - 'cause you're the main attraction so
Go-go-go-go-go !
Time turnes the age
The years go by
Still the songs you hear,oh why
There must be something in the melody
That keeps us here I think I know why
If you're standing in the front
Or you're standing at the back
You can feel something's happening
Are you ready? Are you ready?
Are you ready? Let's go !
Let's go - if you really wanna do it now
Let's go - and get down to it now
Let's go - and get some satisfaction and
Let's go - 'cause yoù're the main attraction so
Go - go- go -go - go- !
Goooooooooooooooooo!
Are you ready? Are you ready?
Are you ready? Let's go !
Let's go - if you really wanna do it now
Let's go - and get down to it now....
The song Let's Go by Brian Connolly's Sweet is a song about the excitement and thrill that comes with performing live on stage. The lyrics suggest that the singer has been performing for a long time and has audiences who keep coming back for more. The line, "Still the songs you hear, oh why / There must be something in the melody / That keeps us here I think I know why," suggests that there is a magical quality to the music that draws people in and keeps them hooked. This magical quality is what makes the performer keep going and inspires them to keep creating music.
The chorus urges the listeners to join in on the excitement and energy of the performance. The repeated phrase, "Are you ready? Let's go!" creates a sense of urgency, almost as if the audience is being called upon to participate in the performance. The lines "Let's go - if you really wanna do it now / Let's go - and get down to it now" creates a sense of immediacy and encourages the listener to seize the moment and fully engage with the music.
The song's overall message is that music is a powerful force that draws people together and creates an electric atmosphere, which is something to be celebrated and enjoyed. It's a song that inspires energy, excitement, and a sense of community among those who hear it. The song is about taking action and not wasting time, about seizing the moment and fully engaging with the world around you.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been in every town
Throughout my career, I've had the opportunity to visit every city and town.
I've stood on every stage
As a performer, I've had the pleasure of performing on every platform where an audience can be entertained.
Still the crowd comes in to join the show
Despite my extensive experience, people still continue to show up and watch me perform.
And when the light shines bright, On me for you
When the spotlight is focused on me, with you as my audience, it's a moment of great importance.
The time has come and everybody knows
It's time, and everyone in the audience is aware of it.
If you're standing in the front, Or you're standing in the back
Regardless of where you are in the crowd, you'll feel the energy and excitement.
You can feel something happening
There's an indelible force in the atmosphere that's compelling and motivating you to act.
Are you ready? Are you Ready?
Are you mentally and emotionally prepared to experience a world-class performance?
Let's go - if you really wanna do it now
If you genuinely want to have an exhilarating time, then let's do it now.
Let's go - and get down to it now
Let's get the party started right now and enjoy ourselves to the fullest.
Let's go - and get some satisfaction and
Let's seek earnest contentment and gratification from the performance.
Let's go - 'cause you're the main attraction so
You're the reason we're all here, the prime target of our attention.
Time turnes the age
As time passes, we get older and experience the effects of aging.
The years go by
The passage of time is an unstoppable phenomenon.
Still the songs you hear,oh why
Despite this, the songs that we hear continue to resonate with us.
There must be something in the melody
The tune itself must have an exceptional quality that draws us in and makes us feel good.
That keeps us here I think I know why
I believe it's the music itself that keeps us captivated and coming back for more.
Goooooooooooooooooo!
Let's enjoy ourselves to the fullest!
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