1. British progre… Read Full Bio ↴There are numerous artists with this name, including:
1. British progressive rock band from Canterbury;
2. Thai folk-rock band, active in the 1970s;
3. Japanese singer songwriter;
4. A Belgian hardcore band from Antwerp;
5. A German folk band from Berlin;
6. The Australian electronic artist Paul Jextra;
7. An Italian disco band active in the 1980s;
8. An American rock'n'roll/rockabilly band from Arkansas.
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1. Caravan is a British progressive rock band from Canterbury, United Kingdom, founded by former Wilde Flowers members David Sinclair, Richard Sinclair, Pye Hastings, and Richard Coughlan. Caravan rose to success over a period of several years from 1968 onwards into the 1970s as part of the Canterbury scene which also included Soft Machine. Caravan still continue a part-time gigging existence into the present.
The band were largely dormant in the 1980s, but a 1990 reunion, planned as a one-off for U.K. television's Bedrock show, restarted their career. Latterly they have also achieved steady sales and a fan following with the support of the more eclectic corners of radio, like BBC Six Music's Freak Zone and the growing re-emergence of progressive rock.
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2. Caravan is a Thai "folk-rock" band from the 1970s. They are the progenitors of the เพลงเพื่อชีวิต (pleng puea chiwit) or "songs for life" genre. Their music is loosely adapted folk-rock rhythms and melodies from American & British protest songs of the time and interlaced them with Thai folk idioms and instrumentation.
The band was founded in the early 1970s by student protest leaders surachai chanthimathon & wirasak sunthonsi. Their tunes & lyrics were a vital force for bringing the messages of urban student activism out to the provinces. In the wake of the massacre at thammasat university, the band fled Bangkok, some heading into the mountains of the northeast to join the communist insurgency in armed struggle. Needless to say, their music was banned from radioplay for quite a while, broadcast only from pirate stations in the hills.
3. Caravan is a Japanese singer songwriter who started out in a band during his high school days, playing as the guitarist. In 2001, he left the band and decided to go solo. He handed out copies of his independent demo titled "Homework#1" during his live shows.
In 2004, he released his first indie album "RAW LIFE MUSIC" from the label AARON FIELDS, he followed this up with releasing another indie album in November titled "Trip in the music".
With the help of his Promotion Video of "Soul music" being played frequently on SPACE SHOWER TV, Caravan gained some popularity and in 2005, he was signed with rhythm zone (of avex label) and released his first single "DAY DREAM". In 2006, Caravan released his first major album "WANDER AROUND" and since then, he has managed to produce a album each year (2007: PANORAMA VISION, 2008: Yellow Morning, 2009: Luck and Pluck) and in 2010, he released two best of albums titled "The Planet songs: vol1 + 2."
4. Caravan is a Belgian chaotic hardcore band from Antwerp. Their debut EP is "Chaos is Ours".
5. Caravan is a German folk band from Berlin.
6. Caravan is the Australian electronic artist Paul Jextra.
7. Caravan was an Italian disco band active in the 1980s.
8. Caravan was an American rock'n'roll/rockabilly band from Arkansas.
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Surprise Surprise
Caravan Lyrics
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And the words just seem to pass me by
So I think of you in the morning
Singing a song to fill my eyes
Here I go
Can you sing along?
Something overcame me
Didn't want to go and pass you by
Looked at me so fair
Saw the sun upon you
Blow and slip through your hands
Summer stole away
All the breath within me
Leavin' me gaspin' for some air
Have so much to say
Hardly seem to matter
You were more than some one day
Didn't we believe we were so?
Didn't we believe we were something?
Didn't we believe we were more?
So much more than words can say
Suddenly sunshine, sudden love
When the years are gone
And we live on memories
Will you still remember me that way?
Like I do you too
No matter where I could be
Something's going to steal away
Didn't we believe we were so?
Didn't we believe we were something?
Didn't we believe we were more?
So much more than I don't know
Suddenly sunshine, sudden love
Didn't want to go
Didn't want to leave you
Something pulling me back hurt me so
Wakin' up I found feet upon the pillow
Head and shoulders on the ground
The song "Surprise Surprise" by Caravan captures the nostalgia and longing of a past love which now seems distant. The opening lines suggest that despite the passage of time, the singer's feelings about the relationship have not improved. "And the words just seem to pass me by" hints at communication breakdown, with the singer feeling unable to articulate their emotions in a way that can be understood by their partner. Yet, they find solace in thinking of their loved one in the morning and singing a song, even if it is only to themselves.
The second verse describes a chance encounter: "Stopped to say hello/ Something overcame me/ Didn't want to go and pass you by." The word "surprise" comes to mind, as the singer is unexpectedly reunited with their former partner. They are struck by how fair and radiant the person looks, as the sun shines down upon them. However, the reference to the sun "blow[ing] and slip[ping] through your hands" suggests that the moment is fleeting and cannot be grasped.
The final stanza reflects on the transience of life, and how memories can outlast actual experiences. Despite the distance ("No matter where I could be"), the singer hopes that they will be remembered in the same way they remember their loved one. The use of repetition ("Didn't we believe we were...") emphasises how certain they once were about their relationship, and signals a sense of doubt and regret, as though the singer is trying to convince themselves that they made the right decision. The song ends with a surreal image - "feet upon the pillow, head and shoulders on the ground" - that suggests the singer's attempts to cling onto their memories have taken them to a different plane of existence.
Line by Line Meaning
After all this time it's got no better
Despite the passage of time, things have not improved
And the words just seem to pass me by
I am not able to connect with what I am hearing
So I think of you in the morning
To ease my mind, I reflect on you
Singing a song to fill my eyes
I imagine a melody to uplift my soul
Here I go
I am now beginning my tale
Can you sing along?
Will you join me in recounting our memories?
Stopped to say hello
I paused to greet you
Something overcame me
A feeling took hold of me
Didn't want to go and pass you by
I couldn't leave without acknowledging you
Looked at me so fair
You gazed at me with kindness
Saw the sun upon you
I noticed the light shining on you
Blow and slip through your hands
The good things in life can be fleeting
Summer stole away
Time passes quickly
All the breath within me
My heart is full of passionate emotion
Leavin' me gaspin' for some air
I am struggling to come to terms with reality
Have so much to say
I have many things to express
Hardly seem to matter
My words feel small and insignificant
You were more than some one day
Our time together had great meaning to me
Didn't we believe we were so?
Do you remember when we thought we were special?
Didn't we believe we were something?
We believed we had unique qualities
Didn't we believe we were more?
We believed we had great potential
So much more than words can say
Our connection was deeper than mere words
Suddenly sunshine, sudden love
Our love was sudden and unexpected
When the years are gone
As time passes
And we live on memories
If our bond becomes just a memory
Will you still remember me that way?
Will you hold onto the same memories as I do?
Like I do you too
Will you cherish our memories in the same way I do?
No matter where I could be
Regardless of where we end up
Something's going to steal away
Our bond will fade away over time
Didn't want to go
I was hesitant to leave
Didn't want to leave you
I didn't want to depart from your presence
Something pulling me back hurt me so
My attachment to you was painful to bear
Wakin' up I found feet upon the pillow
I woke up in an awkward position
Head and shoulders on the ground
My head and shoulders were lower than my feet
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Clark Thomson
Love Caravan and all the rest of the Canterbury Scene. Try Nine Feet Underground, I'm sure you'll enjoy it.
NickR
I got into Caravan in a big way in about 73 when I was still at school.
They played the university when I was there in about 77. I had every album and loved them all. Still do.
Thanks for giving them some time.
Geoff W
So many albums to choose from...Dave Sinclair and Phil Miller lineup the best for me.
chrissilverhand1
I don't think Phil Miller was ever in Caravan. Steve Miller played keyboards (1971 -2) Phil was in several bands related to the Canterbury scene, notably Hatfield and The North, Matching Mole and National Health.
Avant Prog
You gotta hear, " Son of There's No Place Like Homerton ", by Hatfield and the North. At that time in my life, it was a revelation.
Geoff W
Hatfield and the North... pure musical brilliance👍
A Pocketful Of Heep
I will check it out
Roger Hennie
The dog, The dog ... from this album is a great one ...
A Pocketful Of Heep
I will check it out thank you for the suggestion
James W.
A bit too mellow. Try listening to 'Chiefs and Indians' by Caravan. Much more up tempo with a nice variety of instruments.