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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Show Me Some Affection
Dave Mason Lyrics
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To others I'm a curse
I'm a writer not a fighter
I'm a person not a verse
I may be just an easy touch
And taken for a whore
But I just came to leave
A little lovin' at your door
Oh, ooh show me some affection
Oh, ooh give me some direction
Oh, ooh know you're my connection
Just a jet-age gypsy
Looking for a gypsy queen
I sometimes think I'm on the brink
Of knowing what I mean
Cities come and cities go
But still I cannot find
A place to call a home
When there's a woman on my mind
Oh, ooh show me some affection
Oh, ooh give me some direction
Oh, ooh know you're my connection
If hanging out with you
Was spent by hanging in
I'd still be out of time with time
Just waiting to begin
I have no preconceived ideas
Of how things have to be
I'll just take life as it comes
And hope that it takes me
Oh, ooh show me some affection
Oh, ooh give me some direction
Oh, ooh know you're my connection
In Dave Mason's song "Show Me Some Affection," he expresses his complex identity, where some may view him as a blessing while others view him as a curse. He clarifies that he is a writer, not a fighter, and a person, not just a verse, emphasizing his individuality.
Mason then continues to reflect upon his journey as a "jet-age gypsy," traveling from city to city in search of the elusive "gypsy queen." He contemplates his purpose and meaning in life, wondering if he is on the brink of figuring it out. Despite his wanderlust, Mason acknowledges that he is ultimately searching for a place to call home, with a woman on his mind.
The chorus repeats the plea for affection, direction, and connection from others, acknowledging that although he may seem like an easy target, he still craves love and understanding. Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability and uncertainty in Mason's search for belonging and purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
To some I am a blessing
Some people may see me as someone who brings good luck or benefit.
To others I'm a curse
Other people may see me as someone who causes harm or misfortune.
I'm a writer not a fighter
I prefer to express myself through writing rather than through violence or aggression.
I'm a person not a verse
I am a real human being, not just a character from a song or poem.
I may be just an easy touch
I may appear vulnerable or accepting, making it easy for people to take advantage of me.
And taken for a whore
People may mistake my kindness for something that is sexual or immoral.
But I just came to leave
My intention is to give something, not to take anything.
A little lovin' at your door
I want to show you affection and care for you in my own small way.
Just a jet-age gypsy
I am a person who travels a lot, like a gypsy, but using modern transportation like airplanes.
Looking for a gypsy queen
I am searching for a woman who shares my free-spirited and wanderlust nature.
I sometimes think I'm on the brink
There are moments when I feel like I am close to figuring everything out.
Of knowing what I mean
I am seeking to understand the deeper meaning of my existence and purpose in life.
Cities come and cities go
I have been to many different places, but they all seem to change or disappear over time.
But still I cannot find
Despite all my travels, I have yet to discover a place that truly feels like home.
A place to call a home
I want to find somewhere that I can settle down and feel a sense of belonging.
When there's a woman on my mind
My thoughts are consumed by the idea of finding a woman who can fill that sense of home in my heart.
If hanging out with you
If we were spending time together,
Was spent by hanging in
If we were simply spending time at home,
I'd still be out of time with time
I would feel like time is slipping away from me no matter what we were doing.
Just waiting to begin
I am ready for something new and exciting to come along.
I have no preconceived ideas
I don't have any pre-existing expectations or assumptions.
Of how things have to be
I am open to different possibilities and outcomes in life.
I'll just take life as it comes
I will deal with things as they happen, without trying to control them too much.
And hope that it takes me
I am looking forward to the future with optimism and anticipation.
Oh, ooh show me some affection
I am asking for you to demonstrate your love and care for me.
Oh, ooh give me some direction
I am seeking guidance or advice to help me navigate my life.
Oh, ooh know you're my connection
I recognize that you are important to me and have a strong bond with me.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVE MASON
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