Dave Mason of Tra… Read Full Bio ↴There are two artists sharing the name Dave Mason:
Dave Mason of Traffic fame.
Dave Mason (born David Thomas Mason, May 10, 1944) is a musician, singer, songwriter, and guitarist from Worcester, England, who first found fame with the rock band Traffic. In his long career, Mason has played and recorded with many of the era's most notable musicians, including Jimi Hendrix, The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Russ McLellan and Mama Cass Elliot. Mason's best known song is "Feelin' Alright", recorded by Traffic in 1968 and covered by dozens of artists, including Joe Cocker, who had a major hit with the song in 1969. For Traffic, he also wrote "Hole in my Shoe", a kind of psychedelic satire that became a classic in its own right. "We Just Disagree", Mason's own 1977 solo hit, has become a staple of Oldies and Adult Contemporary radio playlists.
Dave Mason of The Reels fame.
Dave Mason (born David Mason) is a musician, singer and songwriter from Australia, who first found fame with the rock/indie pop group The Reels, which formed in Dubbo, New South Wales in 1976 and initially disbanded in 1991, they eventually reformed in 2007. Their 1981 song, "Quasimodo's Dream", was voted one of the Top 10 Australian songs of all time by a 100-member panel from Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) in 2001.
The Reels had top 10 Australian Kent Music Report Singles Chart success with covers of Herb Albert's "This Guy's in Love With You" (No. 7, 1982) and Creedence Clearwater Revival's "Bad Moon Rising" (No. 11, 1986).
Rock music historian, Ian McFarlane described them as "one of the most original and invigorating pop bands to emerge from the Australian new wave movement of the late 1970s".
In May 2007, Dave Mason released his first album in more than 15 years, Reelsville, an acoustic celebration of The Reels hits re-recorded by the original artist. In August 2007 Reel To Reel was also released, a compilation of The Reels classic tracks with new liner notes as written by Mason.
Dave performed one gig to launch the album at 'the Basement' in Sydney on May 16 2007. A further gig is booked for 'the Factory Enmore Theatre' in Sydney on May 24 2008. This show became a local cause celebre when police with sniffer dogs arrested two 60 year old punters for smoking illegals.
"On his first album in more than 15 years, Dave Mason reinterprets the Reels’ catalogue with the maverick musical flair that characterised that band’s every step from ‘78 to ‘91. Reelsville is an album of extraordinary left turns down an intriguing track in Australian pop history.
The stately grand piano of Quasimodo’s Dream presages something very special. After covers by Kate Ceberano and Jimmy Little, Dave’s signature song stands in its definitive light, an aching piano/cello treatment that justifies its position among APRA’s Top 10 Australian Songs of All Time.
It’s a mark of Dave’s dogged pursuit of innovation that the old Credence standard is again reborn. From his eccentric chamber orchestral take of World’s End to the playful dub undertow of After the News to the impossibly spare shuffle of Go Away, the strength of his tunes and the ache in his voice have never been more striking."
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Sad And Deep As You
Dave Mason Lyrics
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Lips that speak too soon
Lips that tell a story
Sad and deep as you
Smile that's warm as summer sun
Smile that gets you through
Smile that tells a story
Eyes that the windows
Eyes that are the dew
Eyes that tell a story
Sad and deep as you
Tears that are unspoken words
Tears that are the truth
Tears that tell a story
Sad and deep as you
In Dave Mason's song, "Sad And Deep As You," he explores the idea that there are people and experiences that transcend language and can only be fully understood through emotion. The song focuses on the physical features of a person's face: lips, smile, eyes, and tears - all of which tell a deep and sad story. This is a reflection of the complexity of human emotion and the idea that sometimes words are not enough to convey our feelings.
The warm lips in the first verse are contrasted with words that are spoken too soon, indicating that sometimes we reveal too much without fully understanding the depth of our emotions. The smiling face is described as being warm and getting us through, suggesting that even in moments of sadness and pain, there can be glimpses of happiness and hope. The eyes in the third verse are likened to windows and dew, both of which suggest openness and vulnerability. The tears in the final verse are described as unspoken words and the truth, further emphasizing the idea that emotions can be difficult to articulate with language alone.
Overall, "Sad And Deep As You" is a poignant expression of the human experience and the emotional complexity that comes with it. It suggests that sometimes our emotions are too deep and too sad to be adequately expressed with words alone.
Line by Line Meaning
Lips that are as warm could be
The singer is describing lips that are extremely warm and inviting.
Lips that speak too soon
These lips may be quick to jump to conclusions or make assumptions.
Lips that tell a story
Through speech or expression, this person's lips communicate a narrative.
Sad and deep as you
The story the lips tell is one that is melancholy and profound, similar to the person being described.
Smile that's warm as summer sun
A smile that radiates warmth and happiness, similar to the sunshine of summer.
Smile that gets you through
This smile may provide comfort and support during difficult times.
Smile that tells a story
The singer sees a narrative in this person's smile.
Sad and deep you
The story that the smile conveys is one of sadness and profundity, much like the person being described.
Eyes that the windows
The artist is describing the eyes as the gateway to the soul.
Eyes that are the dew
These eyes might be moist with tears, like the early morning dew.
Eyes that tell a story
Through the gaze or expression, this person's eyes communicate a narrative.
Sad and deep as you
The story the eyes tell is one that is melancholy and profound, similar to the person being described.
Tears that are unspoken words
These tears may represent emotions that are too difficult to put into words.
Tears that are the truth
The tears may represent a genuine expression of the person's feelings.
Tears that tell a story
Through tears, this person's emotional state is communicated.
Sad and deep as you
The story the tears tell is one that is melancholy and profound, similar to the person being described.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVE MASON
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Sad and Deep as You by Dave Mason
Lips that are as warm could be
Lips that speak too soon
Lips that tell a story
Sad and deep as you
Smile that's warm as summer sun
Smile that gets you through
Smile that tells a story
Sad and deep you
Eyes that the windows
Eyes that are the dew
Eyes that tell a story
Sad and deep as you
Tears that are unspoken words
Tears that are the truth
Tears that tell a story
Sad and deep as you
Written by: DAVE MASON
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
@traceydavis9752
One of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard. Sad but so beautiful.
@bruscifer
My older cousin dumped this on me as a teenager. I was helping her move and she gave me a bunch of stuff. I fell in LOVE with this LP and some of the others she gave me. To this day I don't understand how she could not see the gold, but I am grateful.
Thank you Sherry......🙁 she has passed on now.
@DanFan2042
Your cousin gave you quite a gift...this is such a sweet, melancholy song.
@DirkjeA
Maybe she knew what she gave you and just wanted to share something beautiful with you.
@bruscifer
@@DirkjeA has nice as the thought is, no I don't think so. She just gave me music SHE didn't care for thinking maybe I would like it. It turned out that I did. In fact she also gave me a couple of Kris Kristofferson tapes that I fell in love with too. 😀
@cindy7400
These time are sadly over !… The biggest best of year gone bye in a blink of an eye!
@user-bp7sg8yd8v
Amen
@stephenmarcus2825
This is Dave’s masterpiece album. I have played these songs from Alone Together since 1970. DM is one of the unsung talents of the 1960s, with Traffic, Delaney and Bonnie, Jimi, and others. Still puts on a great show today.
@chlynn13b92
Not unsung at all. Any of them. Most everyone that was growing up in the 70's know and loved these people. I would maybe say that's partly true when it comes to Delaney and Bonnie, although it shouldn't.
@9716248
Dave went out with Fleetwood Mac just a few years ago...I was to late for tickets