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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The Lonely One
Dave Mason Lyrics
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There've been times I could not care
I was the lonely one
Then you showed myself to me
And I found I needn't be
Another lonely one
Running in the wilderness and dreaming in the sun
Through the truth and through the lies
There is really no disguise
To hide the lonely ones.
You can find them on a card
Being matched with other hearts
The really lonely ones
Running in the wilderness and dreaming in the sun
And cryin to the sky at night for God's eternal son.
Inside your rooms, behind your wall
I see your face,
You know I hear your call.
Is this some madness that's been left unchecked
Or will there always be just promises?
Running in the wilderness and dreaming in the sun
And cryin' to the sky at night for God's eternal son.
There are men that hold the key
To set everybody free
But they are lonely ones.
And if the day should come
When they all can work as one
There'll be a destiny.
Yes, I know..
Running in the wilderness and dreaming in the sun
Cryin' to the sky at night for God's eternal son,
Yeah, yeaheah...
The lyrics to Dave Mason's song "The Lonely One" reflect a sense of loneliness that many people feel at different times in their lives. The opening lines describe moments of despair and the feeling of being the only one experiencing such feelings. However, there is a glimmer of hope with the arrival of someone who shows the singer that they need not be alone. This connection helps to dispel the sense of loneliness in the singer's life.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of searching for something greater. The singer references crying out to the sky, dreaming in the sun, and seeking God's eternal son. Such imagery conveys a deep, soulful desire for something beyond oneself, which is often a way for people to cope with feelings of loneliness and isolation.
The song also speaks to the idea that loneliness can affect anyone, even those who seem to have everything. The idea of people being "matched with other hearts" on a card speaks to the idea that many people can feel lonely, regardless of their outward appearances. The song ends with an optimistic message, suggesting that when people who hold the key to freeing others from loneliness can work together, there is a chance for a brighter future.
Line by Line Meaning
There've been moments of despair,
There have been times when I felt hopeless and discouraged,
There've been times I could not care
There have been times when I felt indifferent and apathetic
I was the lonely one
I felt isolated and disconnected from others
Then you showed myself to me
You came into my life and showed me a different way of living
And I found I needn't be
I realized that I didn't have to feel lonely anymore
Another lonely one
I could escape the cycle of loneliness that plagued me before
Through the truth and through the lies
Regardless of what is true or false
There is really no disguise
The truth is always evident, despite efforts to conceal it
To hide the lonely ones.
Loneliness cannot be hidden or ignored
You can find them on a card
People who are lonely can be found on dating or matchmaking websites
Being matched with other hearts
They are paired with other individuals who are also searching for companionship
The really lonely ones
Those who are truly isolated and yearning for human connection
Inside your rooms, behind your wall
You may be physically alone in your private space
I see your face,
I see the sadness and loneliness on your face
You know I hear your call.
You are reaching out for help and support, and I hear you
Is this some madness that's been left unchecked
Is this a mental illness that has gone untreated?
Or will there always be just promises?
Will the promises of companionship and happiness always be empty?
There are men that hold the key
There are people who have the power to make a positive change
To set everybody free
To help people escape the pain of loneliness and isolation
But they are lonely ones.
Ironically, those who are most capable of creating change may also experience loneliness
And if the day should come
If the circumstances are right
When they all can work as one
When they are able to collaborate and work together
There'll be a destiny.
There will be a bright future for those who once felt lonely
Yes, I know..
I am optimistic that this future can become reality.
Cryin' to the sky at night for God's eternal son,
Expressing anguish and seeking divine intervention to solve the problem of loneliness
Running in the wilderness and dreaming in the sun
Escaping the harsh realities of loneliness and envisioning a more joyful future
Yeah, yeaheah...
Expressing emotional sentiment and personal conviction
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