Coverdale was largely unknown until he replaced Deep Purple vocalist Ian Gillan in 1973. He was a Boutique clerk in Redcar, Yorkshire when he sent in an old Boy Scout picture of his along with a demo tape to Deep Purple. Impressed by his deep blues timbre, Coverdale was recruited to the band, sharing vocal duties with bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes. His three year tenure ended in March 1976 when the band finally split up. Moving to Germany, he laid down a vocal track on a multi-artist project organised by Eddie Hardin, released by RCA Records as Wizard's Convention.
Unable to perform in England for contractual reasons, Coverdale then recorded vocals for both his solo albums in Germany while the backing tracks were laid down in London. The backing musicians who played on these albums were retained for touring purposes, and effectively became the original line-up of Whitesnake, Coverdale's personal group.
According to British heavy metal magazine Kerrang!, in 1982, with Whitesnake's lineup and career in flux, Coverdale was reportedly considered for the vocalist position with Black Sabbath, along with the late drummer Cozy Powell, following the departure of Ronnie James Dio and Vinny Appice. Coverdale declined (though Powell would later join Sabbath), and Sabbath hired Coverdale's predecessor in Deep Purple, Ian Gillan. Powell joined Coverdale for Whitesnake's Slide It In album and tour. There are two versions of this album; the European one having Colin Hodgkinson on bass with long-time Whitesnake members Mel Galley and Bernie Marsden on guitar, and the U.S. version having Neil Murray on bass and John Sykes, formerly of NWOBHM band Tygers Of Pan Tang and Thin Lizzy's final lineup replacing Marsden on guitar.
A series of blues- influenced hard rock records followed through the eighties, gaining popularity in the UK and Europe, although US success reamined elusive, until the multi-platinum '1987' written with ex Thin Lizzy guitarist John Sykes hit the racks. Coverdale kept Whitesnake going thereafter until their dissolution in 1994 when Geffen Records elected not to renew the contract. At that time, Coverdale worked with former Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page on the Coverdale-Page project.
Inevitably, another Whitesnake re-formation was around the corner. Whitesnake's 1997 comeback album represented a return to Coverdale's R'n'B heritage. As he told the press on its release, he had tired of the more cartoonish elements of Whitesnake's image:
"I've had enough of the Tarzan impressions. I wanna sing. Less strain on the old Calvins."
This direction was also pursued on Coverdale's third solo album, Into the Light, although there was also the occasional lapse into hard rock bluster mode. Now settled in Lake Tahoe, Nevada, Coverdale looks set to remain a fixture in rock's middle-aged hierarchy.
In December 2002, Coverdale re-reformed Whitesnake for an American and European tour, with Tommy Aldridge on drums, Marco Mendoza (bass), Doug Aldrich (guitar), Reb Beach (guitar) and Timothy Drury (keyboards). In 2004-2005 saw Whitesnake embark on a tour of the USA, South America and Europe.
Coverdale was married to actress Tawny Kitaen from February 17, 1989 until their divorce in April 1991. Kitaen was known for her provocative appearances in Whitesnake's music videos for "Here I Go Again" and "Is This Love." Currently, he is married to Cindy Coverdale, a renowned author of books (most recent The Food That Rocks).
Discography
With Deep Purple
* Burn (1974)
* Stormbringer (album) (1974)
* Come Taste the Band (album) (1975)
Post-1976 Albums with Deep Purple
* Might Just Take Your Life (Live)
* Perks and Tit (Live)
* Live in London (Live)
* Made in Europe (Live)
* Mk III: The Final Concerts (Live)
* Live in Paris 1975 (Live)
* Listen Learn Read On
* Days May Come (studio rehersals)
* This Time Around - Live in Tokyo (Live)
* On the Wings of a Russian Foxbat (Live)
David Coverdale Solo
* David Coverdale's Whitesnake (1976)
* Northwinds (1977)
* Into the Light (2000)
With Whitesnake
* Snakebite (1978)
* Trouble (1978)
* Lovehunter (1979)
* Ready an' Willing (1980)
* Live...in the Heart of the City (1980)
* Come an Get It (1981)
* Saints & Sinners (1982)
* Slide It In (1984)
* Whitesnake 1987 (1987)
* Slip Of The Tongue (1989)
* Restless Heart (1997)
* Starkers in Tokyo (1997)
Other
* Various artists - Days of Thunder Soundtrack (1990)
* Coverdale/Page - Coverdale/Page (1993)
Celebration
David Coverdale Lyrics
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Never had it good
But don't know if they're feeling fine
Had to leave them soon
Recently I seem to have
Become a new born man
I want to share with everyone
What happened in my past
Open up the door,
Gonna be down the road
Celebration, celebration,
Celebration, celebration
Feeling come and go again
Never have to please
After she let you down
Bring you to your knees
When you're feeling good,
Nothing you can do
Gonna take you to the Mardi Gras
Piss it out on you
Gonna make you feel alright
Gonna make it through the night
Celebration, celebration,
Celebration, celebration
If you want to know
What happened in the past
Never had it good
Come on in and see the crime
I really believe they should
Recently I've seen to have
Become an new born man
I want to share with everyone
What happened in my past
I've never been one to tease
Only want to please
Celebration, celebration,
Celebration, celebration
Celebration, I just want to celebrate
Celebration, gimme two, give me one
The song "Celebration" by David Coverdale is an upbeat track that speaks of breaking free from the past and moving on to a brighter future. The opening lines hint at the singer's humble beginnings and how he has had to leave the people he knows behind to make a new start. However, he appears to have undergone a transformation and now feels like a "new born man" and wants to share his story with others. The repeated use of the word "celebration" suggests that the singer is in a happy place and wants others to share in his joy.
The chorus of the song is particularly upbeat with the singer proclaiming, "I just want to celebrate" and urging others to join in the celebration. The second verse seems to touch on the idea of love and how it can make you feel good, but also bring you down when it goes wrong. In spite of the ups and downs, there is a sense that things will be alright in the end, and the chorus reinforces this uplifting message.
Overall, "Celebration" is a song that inspires hope and positivity. It encourages the listener to shed their negative past and join in the celebration of life.
Line by Line Meaning
I was running for the folks I know
I was striving for my acquaintances and friends.
Never had it good
I have always faced hardships and difficulties.
But don't know if they're feeling fine
However, I am unsure if they are experiencing happiness.
Had to leave them soon
I had to depart from them quickly.
Recently I seem to have become a new born man
Lately, I have transformed, like a rebirth of sorts.
I want to share with everyone what happened in my past
I desire to discuss with others about my past experiences.
Open up the door, gonna be down the road
Unlock the door to progress down the path.
Celebration, celebration, celebration, celebration
A joyful and festive occasion that deserves reveling and commemorating.
Feeling come and go again, never have to please
Emotions arise, but there's no obligation to appease them.
After she let you down, bring you to your knees
When someone disappoints you, it can be heartbreaking.
When you're feeling good, nothing you can do
Even if you feel content, it may be temporary.
Gonna take you to the Mardi Gras, piss it out on you
We'll go to Mardi Gras and let loose with a good time.
Gonna make you feel alright, gonna make it through the night
We'll make it through the night and feel better.
If you want to know what happened in the past
If you're curious about my past experiences,
Come on in and see the crime, I really believe they should
Feel free to observe the 'crime' of my past experiences; I believe it's worthwhile.
I've never been one to tease, only want to please
I am not one to play games; I just want to gratify others.
Celebration, celebration, celebration, celebration
A jubilant and festive occasion that deserves reveling and commemorating.
Celebration, I just want to celebrate
I purely desire to celebrate and rejoice.
Celebration, gimme two, give me one
Let's celebrate with multiple drinks and be jolly.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KATHERINE MARAY NESTEL, TINASHE C. SIBANDA, JORDAN KENDALL JOHNSON, MARCUS DURAND LOMAX, STEFAN ADAM JOHNSON
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Chenoa Barton
Love this song!
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Natalie Mur
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