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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So High
Dave Mason Lyrics
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My imagination is drivin' me wild
'Cause the things that you're sayin'
Cuttin' right through me
Way that you're swayin'
Is gonna undo me and I'm
CHORUS
Rock me baby
Roll me away
So high (you got me movin')
Rock me baby
Roll me away
Baby you know you're lookin' good tonight
I don't know what's wrong or what's right
'Cause you're shaking me up
I'm lost in the feeling
Taking me up
Up to the ceiling, it's
(Chorus)
So high (you got me movin')
Rock me baby
Roll me away
So high (you got me movin')
Rock me baby
Roll me away
Somewhere deep inside my mind
Emotions feeling right
Lay me down and hold me close
Take me through the night
Rock me baby
If you're looking for an ornate man
Baby, I'm doing the best I can
'Cause I'm takin' my time
Finding ways
Out of my mind
All I can say is that I'm
(Chorus)
So high (you got me movin')
Rock me baby
Roll me away
So high (you got me movin')
Rock me baby
Roll me away
Keep on rocking me baby
Keep on rocking me baby
Roll me away
(Chorus) x4
So high (you got me movin')
Rock me baby
Roll me away
So high (you got me movin')
Rock me baby
Roll me away
In the song So High, Dave Mason sings about a strong attraction he has towards someone special. He puts his creativity to use in expressing his feelings by using metaphors such as "rock me baby" and "roll me away" to describe the intensity of his passion. He seems to be in awe of her and her words cut right through him making him feel overwhelmed. He expresses how she is taking him to new heights, up to the ceiling.
The lyrics are filled with repetition and simple phrases that create a hypnotic mood that complements the subject of the song. The chorus is sung several times with a distinctive guitar riff and the rhythm becomes steady with drums and bass. The sound creates an atmosphere that makes the listener feel like they're floating away. The song's climax is the chorus repeatedly sung four times, serving as a reminder of the intense feelings of love.
Overall, the song embodies a feeling of liberation, freedom, and excitement in the realm of love. It is an expression of the deep and powerful feelings that love can evoke.
Line by Line Meaning
Tellin' you darlin' we can do it in style
Expressing to the listener that the singer believes they can accomplish something impressive.
My imagination is drivin' me wild
The singer's thoughts and daydreams are captivating and taking over.
'Cause the things that you're sayin'
The listener's words are having a profound effect on the singer.
Cuttin' right through me
The words are having a sharp and piercing impact on the artist.
Way that you're swayin'
The listener's movements and body language are enticing to the artist.
Is gonna undo me and I'm
The listener's actions are causing the singer to lose control and become overwhelmed.
CHORUS
Repeats the primary theme of the song - the singer feels 'so high' because of the listener's impact on their senses.
Baby you know you're lookin' good tonight
The artist is admiring the listener's appearance, and potentially flirting with them.
I don't know what's wrong or what's right
Despite enjoying the moment, the artist is uncertain about the ethics or morality of the situation.
'Cause you're shaking me up
The listener is causing the artist to feel exhilarated and emotional.
I'm lost in the feeling
The singer is unable to think clearly due to the intensity of the moment.
Taking me up
The listener is raising the artist's spirits and energy level.
Up to the ceiling, it's
The singer feels like they're reaching new heights of pleasure or excitement.
Somewhere deep inside my mind
The singer's thoughts and emotions are complex and difficult to articulate.
Emotions feeling right
Despite confusion or hesitation, the singer feels like the situation is positive and enjoyable.
Lay me down and hold me close
The artist wants physical affection and intimacy with the listener.
Take me through the night
The artist wants to spend the entire night with the listener, experiencing heightened emotions and sensations.
If you're looking for an ornate man
The singer is candidly admitting that they may not be perfect or flawless.
Baby, I'm doing the best I can
Despite imperfections, the singer wants the listener to know they're trying hard to make the moment special.
'Cause I'm takin' my time
The artist wants to savor the experience and not rush through it.
Finding ways
The artist is actively working to make the moment more enjoyable or memorable.
Out of my mind
The artist is so absorbed in the moment that they feel slightly disconnected from reality.
All I can say is that I'm
The singer finds it hard to explain their emotions in words.
Keep on rocking me baby
The artist wants the listener to continue providing physical affection and intimacy.
Roll me away
The singer wants to continue the moment and experience new things with the listener.
Contributed by Liam G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.