He had become an enthusiast of rock and roll while still in his teens. He formed his own group "Chris Ravel & The Ravers" and even recorded later in that guise . Iit was in the clubs of Hamburg as a rock and roller that he cut his musical teeth- just like the Beatles and the many others in the vanguard of Britain's beat boom. Perhaps it was this German influence that gave his later music such a distinctive sound. Despite this hard work, he remained in relative obscurity until a song he had written, "The First Time" was taken up by Adam Faith. The song proved an important turning point for Adam whose musical fortunes had begun to decline with the coming of Merseybeat. The song gave him a new sound and his flagging chart career a much needed boost. It was also a turning point for Chris because a new singer- Sandie Shaw, also managed by Adam Faith's manager, Eve Taylor, needed songs. Chris produced a long series of numbers- most of which suited Sandie very well- either despite, or because of, the fact that their distinctive backing generally seemed to be more suited to a Munich "Oktoberfest" than a UK pop song. The best of these included "Girl Don't Come", "Long Live Love", and "Tomorrow". In any event, the Shaw-Andrews combination proved so successful one might have imagined that Chris would abandon his own singing career in order to concentrate on songwriting. Fortunately, this was not the case.
One song that Chris produced was unsuitable for Sandie but proved ideal for him to launch his own successful run on the UK singles chart. "Yesterday Man" enjoyed a lot of airplay and although not quite reaching the top in the UK it proved to be popular throughout most of Europe and sold extremely well in a number of countries. Chris managed to follow this inital huge success with another UK top twenty entry. Results for his self penned recordings beyond this were disappointing in the UK, but his work was much more appreciated on the continent where he would spend a lot of the 1970s. Although he tried to kick start his UK recording career again at the end of the 1970s with the help of his old friend Adam Faith (who had himself taken up management through his work with Leo Sayer). However, his -perhaps unexpected- success with "Yesterday Man" remains the pinnacle of this talented singer/ songwriter's career.
In South Africa, his later single releases proved particularly popular,[13] with "Pretty Belinda" (1969), "Carol OK" and "Brown Eyes" (both 1970) all topping the charts there. "Yo Yo" reached No. 7 at the end of 1970.
Andrews remains active in his career as a singer-songwriter, working primarily in continental Europe and in the United Kingdom. Because of the Brexit vote, Andrews obtained German citizenship in 2016.
Lazy Days
Chris Andrews Lyrics
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you're making the coastal line.
You'll be spending all your money
on lonely chicks and cheap red wine.
Everyone's anonymous
until you know the games they play.
Na
na
back in the lazy days.
In the lazy days of summer
the sky is ever blue the blue.
And you're walking by the water
and all the chicks are wanting you.
You
you made your promises
but now you're gonna change your ways.
Na
na
na
back in the lazy days.
In the lazy days of summer
you're thinking that you're a superman.
And if anyone can do it
or done it then you know you can.
everyone's anonymous
until you know the game they play.
Chris Andrews’s “Lazy Days” is a song that captures the essence of the summer season. The lyrics describe a carefree time when people are on holiday and enjoying their time on the coastal line. The song evokes a sense of nostalgia as it speaks of an idyllic past time that the singer wishes to go back to. The first verse of the song talks about spending money on “lonely chicks and cheap red wine” which may suggest that the singer wishes to relive a time when he was more carefree and didn’t have to worry about responsibilities. The second verse talks about walking by the water where all the girls are wanting him, which may indicate that this narrator wishes to go back to a time when he felt desirable and popular.
The chorus “Na-na-na, back in the lazy days” suggests that the singer is reminiscing about a past time that he wishes to relive. The repetition of “na-na-na” gives the song a hypnotic quality that mirrors the feeling of longing and nostalgia. The last verse speaks of feeling like a “superman” who can do anything during the lazy days of summer. This may indicate that the singer wants to go back to a time when he felt confident and on top of the world. Overall, “Lazy Days” is a song that captures the essence of summers past and the longing to relive them.
Line by Line Meaning
In the lazy days of summer
During the period of indolent summer
you're making the coastal line.
You plan to travel along the coastline.
You'll be spending all your money
You intend to exhaust all your funds
on lonely chicks and cheap red wine.
On wine of low cost and women without companions
Everyone's anonymous
All individuals are unidentifiable
until you know the games they play.
Unless you learn the tricks they employ
Na
No meaning associated
na
No meaning associated
na
No meaning associated
back in the lazy days.
Back in the period of idleness
In the lazy days of summer
during the period of indolent summer
the sky is ever blue the blue.
The sky is continuously blue.
And you're walking by the water
You're strolling by the water
and all the chicks are wanting you.
And all the chicks find you appealing
You
Replacing 'you' with 'one'
you made your promises
One made various commitments
but now you're gonna change your ways.
But now you plan to reform yourself
Na
No meaning associated
na
No meaning associated
na
No meaning associated
back in the lazy days.
Back in the period of idleness
In the lazy days of summer
During the period of indolent summer
you're thinking that you're a superman.
you're imagining yourself as a hero
And if anyone can do it
And if anyone can achieve it
or done it then you know you can.
Or has done it, then you know you can too
everyone's anonymous
All individuals are unidentifiable
until you know the game they play.
Unless you learn the tricks they employ
Contributed by Josiah Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Tiger Rogers
Not one i know from Chris. Good song & well produced!! Cheers Tiger.
flatop47
Thanks Tiger....Sounds A Bit Like Hes Early Stuff This One
Christine Anne
new one here from this talented songwriter brian. no more hits though. nice one, cheers,jane/brian.
flatop47
Cheers J/B...Im Just About To Post Chris Andrews Virsion Of "The First Time" That He Wrote For Adam Faith
Its Not Bad But Mr Faiths Version Is First Class
Music Selection
Just what is needed these days of summer .. oh its gone lol , new one again Brian , liked and shared , have a great Sunday :)ms
flatop47
I Did ..Hope I Have A Great Next 30 Years To...lol
Cheeky Cheek
This was single A-Side in 1972, not 1974
flatop47
Chris Andrews
Born 1942