He would go on to sign with the label releasing his first solo album in 1990 entitled A Crack In Time. In promotion of the album, Russell began touring extensively throughout Europe achieving a level of success he had yet to obtain back in the United States.
Russell would go on to release over a dozen albums on various labels. Throughout his career, he battled with drug and alcohol addiction and was arrested in Texas for cocaine possession in 1995.
On 3 April 2011, Russell died in Garfield, Texas, after a lengthy battle with liver cancer at the age of 62. He is survived by Swiss-born wife, Cynthia, who continues to live in Central Texas and son, Justin.
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Are You Ready
Calvin Russell Lyrics
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And put your hands in the air
Shake'em all around
Like you just don't care.
Make your body move
Like you got no bone
Take it where you find it
Are you ready - are you ready
I say are you ready
Are you ready for the rock and roll.
Jump up on your feet
And throw your hands in the air
Shake'em all around
Like you just don't care.
Get out on floor
And let yourself go free
If you don't know how
You can follow me.
Now are you ready
Are you ready, are you ready
For rock and roll
For rock and roll...
The lyrics to Calvin Russell's song Are You Ready is an anthem for anyone who is willing to let go and embrace the moment. The song is about enjoying the rhythm of life without worrying about the consequences or judgment. The opening line "Jump up on your feet and put your hands in the air" is an invitation to the listener to join in and participate in a collective experience of joy and freedom. The repetition of "Shake'em all around like you just don't care" reinforces the message of letting go of inhibitions and embracing the dance.
The lyrics of "Make your body move like you got no bone" is an instruction to let the music take control of your body and move freely. It is a reminder that music has the power to liberate us and break down barriers that may otherwise constrain us. The call and response of "Are you ready?" reinforces the sense of community and shared experience that comes with dancing.
The lyrics are a call to action, and the song encourages the listener to embrace rock and roll and the spirit of the dance. It is a song that speaks to the universal human need for connection, release, and enjoyment.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, jump up on your feet
Stand up and get ready to move your body
And put your hands in the air
Raise your hands up high
Shake'em all around
Move your hands in all directions
Like you just don't care.
Move freely without worrying about what others think
Make your body move
Start dancing and moving your body
Like you got no bone
Dance as if you are completely free and unencumbered
Take it where you find it
Enjoy the moment and dance to the music
Leave the rest alone.
Don't worry about anything else
Are you ready - are you ready
Are you prepared and excited?
I say are you ready
Asking again if you're ready
Are you ready for the rock and roll.
Asking if you're ready to dance and enjoy the music
Get out on floor
Step onto the dance floor
And let yourself go free
Dance as if no one is watching
If you don't know how
If you don't know how to dance
You can follow me.
Calvin Russell will show you how to dance
Now are you ready
Asking again if you're ready
Are you ready, are you ready
Asking again if you're prepared and excited?
For rock and roll
For the type of music that makes you want to dance and have fun
For rock and roll...
Asking one final time if you're ready to dance and enjoy the music
Contributed by Lucas Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
kombota
Sucesso
Nathalie Holderbach
Juste parfait.
James Roberts
The real deal, bluesman. Sorry didn't know of him till later, but glad I did.
Kiska Solnychka
Quelqu'un peut me dire où ce concert avait lieu svp?
Willi Gerhard Henrichs
Imagina que es una guerra y nadie va alli, porque a todo el mundo le gusta escuchar música y aman los animales y la paz.
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Paul Ginoyer
Ça chauffe
Willi Gerhard Henrichs
imaginez que c'est la guerre et personne ne viendra, parce que tout le monde aime ecouter de la musique et aime la paix et les animaux.
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He is better than J.J. Cale