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)
Peace Lovin' Man
David Coverdale Lyrics
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Fill me with wonder, like a child
'Cause you'll never understand
It's a sin, not to say when it's over
It's a crime, to deny when it's gone
'Cause you're fooling yourself, and nobody else
It's a sin, if you carry it on
If you want to make love, ooh, you whisper my name
I say I never want to use you for your love
But you tail me, and you make it, all the same
It's a sin, not to say when it's over
It's a crime, to deny when it's gone
'Cause you're fooling yourself, and nobody else
It's a sin, if you carry it on
'Cause I'm a man
A peaceful lovin' man
And I'm so tired to hold it inside
When I feel, I gonna hide
Peace lovin' man,
Peace lovin' man
Peace lovin' man
It's a sin, not to say when it's over
It's a crime, to deny when it's gone
'Cause you're fooling yourself, and nobody else
It's a sin, if you carry it on
'Cause I'm a man
Ohh, baby, I'm a man
Peace lovin' man
Baby, I'm just a man
Peace lovin' man
I can't use you anymore
Peace lovin' man
In David Coverdale's song "Peace Lovin' Man," he sings about a person who changed their mind without any explanation. The first verse indicates that this person caused confusion and wonderment for others, but they would never comprehend the impact of their behavior on others. Coverdale then goes on to sing about how it is a sin to prolong the agony of a dying relationship by not acknowledging its end, and it's a crime to pretend that a relationship exists when it really doesn't.
In the second verse, Coverdale talks about a situation where someone he is interested in wants to make love with him, but he refuses to use her for her love. Despite his refusal, she is still interested in him and continues to pursue him. The repeated chorus highlights the fact that Coverdale is a man who desires peace and love, and he can not live his life in constant upheaval.
The lyrics of "Peace Lovin' Man" appear to be about a man who is seeking honesty and sincerity in his relationships. He wants to be treated with respect and dignity, and he wants to be truthful about his feelings. The song appears to be about the challenges of maintaining a peaceful and loving relationship in the face of dishonesty and deception.
Line by Line Meaning
You changed your reason with the wave of your hand
Your actions and words don't add up because you constantly change your mind.
Fill me with wonder, like a child
You make me feel amazed and curious, like a child discovering something new.
'Cause you'll never understand
You lack the ability to comprehend the emotions and thoughts of others.
It's a sin, not to say when it's over
It's wrong to keep things going when they have ended without letting anyone know.
It's a crime, to deny when it's gone
It's a wrongful act to pretend that something is still present when it's already gone.
'Cause you're fooling yourself, and nobody else
You're only deceiving yourself by pretending, and no one else is buying it.
It's a sin, if you carry it on
It's considered wrong to continue the illusion/falsehood.
If you want to make love, ooh, you whisper my name
When you desire intimacy, you indicate this by saying my name in a low voice.
I say I never want to use you for your love
I declare that I don't want to take advantage of your affection for me.
But you tail me, and you make it, all the same
You still persist in showing your love to me with your actions, despite what I say.
'Cause I'm a man
I'm a person who identifies as male.
A peaceful lovin' man
A person who desires peace and love in their life.
And I'm so tired to hold it inside
I'm exhausted from keeping my feelings hidden.
When I feel, I gonna hide
I have a tendency to conceal my emotions.
Peace lovin' man,
A person who desires peace and love in their life.
Peace lovin' man
A person who desires peace and love in their life.
It's a sin, not to say when it's over
It's wrong to keep things going when they have ended without letting anyone know.
It's a crime, to deny when it's gone
It's a wrongful act to pretend that something is still present when it's already gone.
'Cause you're fooling yourself, and nobody else
You're only deceiving yourself by pretending, and no one else is buying it.
It's a sin, if you carry it on
It's considered wrong to continue the illusion/falsehood.
'Cause I'm a man
I'm a person who identifies as male.
Ohh, baby, I'm a man
I'm reminding you that I'm a person who identifies as male.
Peace lovin' man
A person who desires peace and love in their life.
Baby, I'm just a man
I'm just a human being, with flaws and imperfections.
Peace lovin' man
A person who desires peace and love in their life.
I can't use you anymore
I'm unable to continue taking advantage of your affection.
Peace lovin' man
A person who desires peace and love in their life.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID COVERDALE
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dallexandro
good times...D.C. was singing instead of screaming...
JL TORO
Top album !
Funkey Monkey
dobra stvar, hvala na videu :D
F. z
Beautiful awesome song
DRAREG CNALBEL
j'adore ce titre .
Bonanza Jellybean
smokin vocal
NikolaTrooper92Srb
To Mirzo!!!
LEEFORDJAGG
DC echoing some of the the happier times during the MK4 Purple era.If MK4 had gone on to make a second album then maybe this may have been on the album.Ditto 'Time On My Side' and 'Say You Love Me'.Glenn's 'It's About Time' and Tommy's 'Shake The Devil & 'Post Toastee'.
Always loved Tommy's 'Someday We'll Bring Our Love Home' by the way from his 'Private Eyes' album.