There are two artists sharing the name Dave Mason:

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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Dave Mason Lyrics

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Seasons come seasons go
That′s the time that our love grows
You and I want to know
Rivers dry and love will flow

Will our love come in the middle of summer?
Will our love come in the night?
Will our love come in the middle of sunshine?

But to tonight

Summer comes waves of blue
Hearts of gold sunshine through
Winters cold brings me fear
Look for us we'll be here

Will our love come in the middle of summer?
Will our love come in the night?
Will our love come in the middle of sunshine?
But to tonight

Life grows old day by day
Dreams grow strong fade away
Love for sure shows the way
Summer warmth and winters day

Will our love come in the middle of summer?
Will our love come in the night?

Will our love come in the middle of sunshine?
But to tonight

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Dave Mason's song "Seasons" reflect the cyclical nature of love and the changing seasons as a metaphor for the evolution of relationships. The first verse talks about how love grows over time, through the different seasons. The imagery of rivers drying and love still flowing suggests that despite challenges or changes, love endures.

The chorus poses questions about the timing of love, wondering if it will come during summer, at night, or in the sunshine. This conveys a sense of uncertainty and anticipation about when love will manifest or deepen. The repetition of these questions reinforces the theme of timing and the unpredictability of love.

The second verse contrasts the vibrancy of summer with the coldness of winter, using the elements to symbolize different emotions and phases of love. The mention of waves of blue and hearts of gold reflects the beauty and warmth of love, while the fear associated with winter hints at uncertainty and challenges. The reassurance that they will be there for each other underscores the idea of enduring love.

The last verse reflects on the passage of time and how love evolves as life progresses. Dreams may fade, but love remains constant and guides the way forward. The imagery of summer warmth and winter's day symbolizes the different seasons of life and how love can endure through them all. The final repetition of the questions about when love will come underscores the ongoing nature of these uncertainties and the hope that love will continue to grow and strengthen, regardless of the changing seasons.

Line by Line Meaning

Seasons come seasons go
Time passes, seasons change

That's the time that our love grows
Our love evolves with the passing of time

You and I want to know
We wonder what the future holds for us

Rivers dry and love will flow
Even when things seem bleak, love will prevail

Summer comes waves of blue
Summer brings a sense of calm and peace

Hearts of gold sunshine through
Our love shines brightly despite challenges

Winters cold brings me fear
Winter symbolizes uncertainty and fear

Look for us we'll be here
We will be there for each other no matter what

Life grows old day by day
Our lives continue to change and evolve

Dreams grow strong fade away
Some dreams become reality while others fade

Love for sure shows the way
Love guides us through life's ups and downs