Chris Farlowe (born John Henry Deighton, 13 October 1940, Islington, North … Read Full Bio ↴Chris Farlowe (born John Henry Deighton, 13 October 1940, Islington, North London, England) is an English rock, blues and soul singer. He is best known for his hit single "Out of Time" (a Rolling Stones song written by Jagger/Richards), which rose to #1 in the UK Singles Chart in 1966, his associations with Colosseum and Atomic Rooster, and when recording and performing as Chris Farlowe and The Thunderbirds.

In 1966 he signed with Andrew Loog Oldham, releasing an Immediate label EP featuring the tracks - In the Midnight Hour, Mr Pitiful, Satisfaction and Who Can I Turn To. Followed by the his first Album, 14 Things to Think About. The summer of 1966 saw the release of his biggest hit - Out of Time.

In the later part of the sixties he did the classic - Handbags and Gladrags, written by his friend Mike d' Abo of Manfred Man and recently covered by the Stereophonics. This was to be his last solo chart success. In the 70's Chris sang with the band Colosseum before he moved on to the group Atomic Rooster.

He was involved in a serious road accident which stopped him recording and performing for a couple of years.
He worked with various bands/musicians througout the 80's and 90's and
he still performs live today.

Birth name John Henry Deighton
Also known as Little Joe Cook Born October 13, 1940 (age 68)
Origin Islington, North London, England
Genre(s) Rhythm and Blues Jazz rock
Instrument(s) Vocals
Label(s) Columbia, Immediate
Associated acts The Chris Farlowe Band
The Thunderbirds
The Johnny Burns Rhythm and Blues Quartet
The John Henry Skiffle
Group Colosseum Atomic Rooster
Website chrisfarlowe.co.uk

Career
Farlowe's musical career began with a skiffle group, The John Henry Skiffle Group in 1957, then The Johnny Burns Rhythm and Blues Quartet in 1958. He met lead guitarist Bob Taylor (born Robert Taylor, 6 June 1942, London) in 1959 and he joined the band Taylor was in (The Thunderbirds), recording five singles for the Columbia label, without much success. He then moved to Andrew Loog Oldham's Immediate label and recorded another eleven singles, five of them cover versions of Rolling Stones songs; ("Paint It, Black", "Think", "Ride On, Baby", "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction", "Out of Time"). His most successful was "Out of Time" which was number 1 in the UK Singles Chart in 1966. His next four singles were also well received. The most famous was "Handbags and Gladrags" (which was written by Mike d'Abo), later covered by Rod Stewart and more recently by the Stereophonics).As an English R&B star of the early 1960s, Farlowe released one single, "Stormy Monday Blues", under the pseudonym, 'Little Joe Cook', which helped perpetrate the myth that he was black.His association with jazz rock group Colosseum began in the 1970s, recording a live album and three studio albums Daughter of Time, Bread and Circuses and Tomorrow's Blues (2006).Farlowe continues to tour extensively throughout the UK and Europe with band Colosseum, and also with his own band. Farlowe also deals in antiques and has a showroom in Islington. In 1972 he joined Atomic Rooster and is featured on the albums Made in England and Nice and Greasy. He also sang on three tracks of Jimmy Page's Death Wish II soundtrack 1982 and Outrider album Hummingbird, Prison Blues & Blues Anthem in 1988.
Thunderbirds
In the beginning, Farlowe was backed by the band 'The Thunderbirds', which featured guitarist Albert Lee and Dave Greenslade, (later with him again in Colosseum), Bugs Waddell (bass), Ian Hague (drums) Bernie Greenwood (sax) and Jerry Temple (percussion).

Albums
Chris Farlowe and the Thunderbirds (February 1966)
14 Things to Think About (June 1966)
The Art of Chris Farlowe (December 1966)
Tonite Let's All Make Love In London (Soundtrack) (July 1968)
The Last Goodbye (August 1969)
From Here to Mama Rosa (September 1970)
Chris Farlowe Band Live (November 1975)
Out of the Blue (July 1985)
The Live EP: Live in Hamburg (March 1986)
Born Again (June 1986)
Chris Farlowe & Roy Herrington Live in Berlin (17/18 October 1991)
Superblues (Recorded live 1991, released 1994)
Farlowe: Waiting in the Wings (May 1992)
Swinging Hollywood (1994)
Lonesome Road (September 1995)
BBC in Concert (January 1996)
As Time Go By (October 1996)
The Voice (April 1998)
Glory Bound (March 2001)
Farlowe That! (May 2003)
Hungary for the Blues (November 2005)
At Rockpalast (October 2006)
Hotel Eingang (2008)

Singles
Singles & EPs on Immediate Records (1965-70)
IM016 "The Fool" / "Treat Her Good" 7"
IM023 "Think" / "Don't Just Look At Me" 7"
IM035 "Out of Time" / "Baby Make It Soon" 7"
IM038 "Ride On Baby" / "Headlines" 7"
IM041 "My Way of Giving" / "You're So Good To Me" 7"
IM049 "Yesterday's Papers" / "Life is But Nothing" 7"
IM056 "Moanin'" / "What Have I Been Doing" 7"
IM065 "Handbags and Gladrags" / "Everyone Makes a Mistake" 7"
IM066 "The Last Goodbye" / "Paperman Fly in the Sky" 7" (B-side with Thunderbirds)
IM071 "Paint It Black" / "I Just Need Your Loving" 7"
IM074 "Dawn" / "April was the Month" 7" (With Thunderbirds)
IM078 "Out of Time" / "Ride On Baby" 7"
IMEP001 "Farlowe in the Midnight Hour" EP
IMEP004 "Chris Farlowe Hits" EP

Think
Chris Farlowe Lyrics

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I'm givin' you a piece of my mind.
There no charge of any kind.
Try a very simple test.
You should just retrace your steps.

And think back, back a little bit baby.
Back, back alright.
Think, think, think back baby.

Think, think back a bit girl.
Think, think, think back baby.
Tell me who's fault was that, babe?
Tell me who's fault was that, babe?

Think about a year ago.
How we lived I'll never know.
Connin' people for a dime.
Here's another piece of my mind.

And think back, back a little bit baby.
Back, back alright.
Think, think, think back baby.
Think, think back a bit girl.
Think, think, think back baby.
Tell me who's fault was that, babe?
Tell me who's fault was that, babe?

Take a look inside yourself.
You're not really someone else.
Still, I am the same old me.
You say I lack maturity.

But think back, back a little bit baby.
Back, back, alright!

We're not children anymore.
We don't need to play with toys.
Take a look and you will find
you're gettin' old before your time.

But think back, back a little bit baby.
Back, back alright.
Think, think, think back baby.
Think, think I said back a bit girl.
Think, think, think back baby.
Tell me who's fault was that, babe?
Tell me who's fault was that, babe?

I said think.
You'd better think back a little bit.
I said think.
What about last year and the year before?
I said think.
You promised me so much.

I said think.
Doncha 'member what you said?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Chris Farlowe's song "Think" focus on reflecting on past actions and taking responsibility for them. The chorus emphasizes this message by urging listeners to "think back" and consider who is at fault for certain actions. The first verse speaks to the importance of retracing steps to understand where things may have gone wrong. The second verse discusses the dishonesty and manipulation that took place a year ago, causing the singer to now impart a "piece of my mind." The final verse addresses the idea that we are all growing older and need to take a look at ourselves to be responsible and mature.

Overall, the lyrics seem to convey a message of self-reflection and taking responsibility for one's actions. By encouraging listeners to think back to certain moments and consider who is at fault, the song speaks to the importance of growing and learning from past mistakes.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm givin' you a piece of my mind.
I am expressing my thoughts and opinions to you.

There no charge of any kind.
I am not asking for any kind of payment or favor.

Try a very simple test.
Take a simple test to prove something to yourself.

You should just retrace your steps.
You should go back and review your actions.

Think about a year ago.
Remember the events that took place one year ago.

How we lived I'll never know.
I am unsure how we managed to live in the past.

Connin' people for a dime.
Tricking or deceiving people for a small amount of money.

Here's another piece of my mind.
I have more opinions to share with you.

Take a look inside yourself.
Reflect on your own thoughts and feelings.

You're not really someone else.
You are the same person you have always been.

Still, I am the same old me.
I have not changed and am still the same person.