The band released their first album on vinyl, Self Non Self in July 1989. The intensity of that album garnered very good reviews and caught the attention of John Peel, who picked up on the album right away, with the group recording a session for him in the album's first week of release. Shortly afterwards they signed to the label Dedicated (which also became home to Spiritualized and Beth Orton) and went on to record their EP "Espero" in 1990, with the album "Wings of Joy" following a year later. The release of "Wings of Joy" caught the attention of Robert Smith of The Cure who picked the Cranes to open for them on their world tour in 1992. They then went on to record the albums "Forever" (1993), "Loved" (1994), "La Tragedie d'Oreste et Electre" (1995), and "Population Four" (1997).
After a 4 year break, Cranes re-emerged on their own independent label Dadaphonic to release "Future Songs" (2001) and "Particles & Waves" (2004), which saw the band heading in a more electronic direction while retaining the trademark sound of previous releases. In January 2007 the band released a download only album, "Live at Amsterdam Paradiso," originally recorded in 1991. The show captures the darker, heavier days of the early Cranes and is available only via www.dadaphonic.co.uk.
In 2008 Cranes albums "Wings of Joy', 'Forever' and 'Loved' were re-issued by Cherry Red Records, www.cherryred.co.uk as part of their series of 'influential artists' re-releases.
In October 2008 Cranes released their self titled album 'Cranes', to which they did a supporting tour. After that there was the odd performance here and there up until 2012 after which Cranes fell silent again.
In 2022 they re-emerged with several newly opened social media accounts to which the purpose soon became clear: Cranes have reformed in their original nineties line-up to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the "Forever" album with some gigs in the UK (see events) and they are currently rehearsing.
In June 2023 they also released a 'new' album: their previously unreleased "Peel Sessions 1989-1990" which you can get on their Bandcamp site (see Linktree below) both digitally and on CD/Vinyl.
Current members
Alison Shaw – vocals, bass guitar, acoustic guitar (1985–1997, 2000–present)
Jim Shaw – guitar, bass guitar, keyboards, drums (1985–1997, 2000–present)
Mark Francombe – guitar, bass guitar, keyboards, spanner (1989–1997, 2022-present)
Matt Cope – guitar (1989–1997, 2022-present)
Former members:
Kevin Dunford – lead guitar (1988–1989)
Paul Smith – guitar, keyboards (1995–1997, 2000–2012)
Manu Ross – drums (1996–1997)
Ben Baxter – bass guitar (2000–2012)
Jon Callender – drums (2000–2007)
Jon Mattock – drums (2008–2012)
Cranes official Linktree: https://linktr.ee/cranesofficial
Paris And Rome
Cranes Lyrics
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And in places far from home
From the mountains to the sea
To wherever the road may lead
I wonder where you'll go
Will the sun shine as you go?
There's all the World, you know
Just beyond the things we know
If you can try to be brave
Maybe the sun will come back
To wash your tears away
In Paris and in Rome
And wherevery you may roam
From the mountains to the sea
To wherever the road my lead
I wonder where you'll go
Will the sun shine as you go?
There's all the World you know
Just beyond the worlds we know
And I'll always remember
The things that we said
And the things that we dreamed
And the world we nearly had
The lyrics to Cranes's song "Paris and Rome" encompass feelings of wanderlust, longing, and reflecting on what could have been. The singer wonders about the whereabouts of someone they care about who is traveling, whether their journey will be filled with sunny days or not, and how they will navigate the vastness of the world beyond what they know. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the singer's curiosity and concern for this person as they adventure to different places, possibly far away from where they used to be.
The lyrics convey a sense of loneliness, as the singer acknowledges the distance that separates them from the person they are thinking about. However, they try to encourage them to be brave and hold out hope for a brighter future where the sun will wash away their tears. This sentiment ties into the overall themes of the song, which are centered around the idea of missed opportunities and the what-ifs of life.
The final lines reveal a sense of nostalgia and a tinge of sadness as the singer reminisces on the past and the memories they shared with the person they are thinking about. The song ends on a bittersweet note, leaving listeners with a sense of wistfulness and unresolved emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
In Paris and in Rome
Whether you are in Paris or Rome
And in places far from home
Or in places far from home
From the mountains to the sea
From the highest peaks to the deepest seas
To wherever the road may lead
Wherever your path may take you
I wonder where you'll go
I am curious about where you will end up
Will the sun shine as you go?
Will you have a bright and happy journey?
There's all the World, you know
The entire world is out there waiting for you
Just beyond the things we know
Beyond what we currently understand
Don't be lonely now
Do not feel lonely at this moment
If you can try to be brave
If possible, try to be courageous
Maybe the sun will come back
It is possible that happiness will return
To wash your tears away
And relieve you from sadness
And I'll always remember
I will never forget
The things that we said
Things we discussed
And the things that we dreamed
Our aspirations and hopes
And the world we nearly had
The world we almost created
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headallfire
In Paris and in Rome
And in places far from home
From the mountains to the sea
To wherever the road my lead
I wonder where you'll go
Will the sun shine as you go?
There's all the world, you know
Just beyond the things we know
Don't be lonely now
If you can, try to be brave
Maybe the sun will come back
To wash your tears away
In Paris and in Rome
And wherever you may roam
From the mountains to the sea
Just as fine as you may be
I wonder where you'll go
Will the sun shine as you go?
There's all the world you know
Just beyond the things we know
And I'll always remember
The things that we said
And the things that we dreamed
And the world we nearly had
Leonel Díaz de León
For years I looked for this song, today I went to a bar I recognized the voice, I asked them to tell me the name, and here I am now, very happy.
headallfire
In Paris and in Rome
And in places far from home
From the mountains to the sea
To wherever the road my lead
I wonder where you'll go
Will the sun shine as you go?
There's all the world, you know
Just beyond the things we know
Don't be lonely now
If you can, try to be brave
Maybe the sun will come back
To wash your tears away
In Paris and in Rome
And wherever you may roam
From the mountains to the sea
Just as fine as you may be
I wonder where you'll go
Will the sun shine as you go?
There's all the world you know
Just beyond the things we know
And I'll always remember
The things that we said
And the things that we dreamed
And the world we nearly had
Jabari Callan
I guess Im kind of randomly asking but do anyone know a good site to watch newly released movies online?
Tania Maria
headallfire thanks for the lyrics never knew they were this beautiful 🖤
ankhst
Not sure whether this or Adrift is my favorite Cranes song, but this was definitely the one that sealed me as a Cranes fan -- and there are sooooo many awesome Cranes songs
pluecherry7
@ClvrSwine I'm a man and I say sooooo
ankhst
@ClvrSwine Sooooo... having some issues there Dan?
ClvrSwine
Men do not use the term "sooooo".
budy bradley
ankhst everywhere is the best.
1967sfoman
Current production aesthetics wouldn't know what to do with the analog humanity in the music of Cranes.