Sometimes David plays with a band. Some of the people who have helped David out live include Jackie Orszaczky, Angus Diggs, Leonardo’s Bride’s Abby Dobson and Dean Manning, The Cruel Sea’s Jim Elliot and Ken Gormley and Love Me’s Richard Boxhall.
Sometimes David does his own solo shows, having also supported The Whitlams, Tony Joe White, Don Walker and the Church.
In 1997 David Lane released an independent album called Compass, which has now been re-released. Justin Stanley, who also produced Leonardo’s Bride gold record Angel Blood and Nika Costa’s latest record, produced Compass.
David’s second album is Put Me In a Taxi, produced by Jackie Orszaczky and released through Vitamin Records in July 2002. The album includes the radio hit ‘Goodbye Rollercoaster’.
David's third album is called Eleven Reasons to Sing and was released in May 2003.
Sometimes you can catch David Lane sing and/or playing piano on other artists’ records, including The Church, Jimmy Little, The Whitlams, Jenny Morris, The Hummingbirds and Cleopatra Wong.
Sometimes David Lane just hangs around and is lazy.
RAINBOW
David Lane Lyrics
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Spain has fallen to the charms of Evita
She can do what she likes--it doesn't matter much
She's the New World Madonna with the golden touch
She filled a bull-ring--forty-five thousand seater
But if you're prettier than General Franco
That's not hard
Franco's reign in Spain should see out the forties
So you've just acquired an ally who
Looks as secure in his job as you
More important, current political thought is
Your wife's a phenomenal asset
Your trump card
Let's hear it for the Rainbow Tour
It's been an incredible success
We weren't quite sure, we had a few doubts
Would Evita win through?
But the answer is yes!
There you are, I told you so
Makes no difference where we go
The whole world over--just the same
You should have heard them call our name
And who would underestimate the actress now?
I'm not underestimating you--just do the same thing in
Italy please
Now I don't like to spoil a wonderful story
But the news from Rome is not so good
She hasn't gone down like we thought she would
Italy's unconvinced by Argentine glory
They equate Peron with Mussolini
Can't think why
Did you here that?
They called me a whore!
They actually called me a whore!
But Signora Peron
It's an easy mistake
I'm still called an admiral
yet I gave up the sea long ago
Things aren't all that bad she met with the Pope
She got a Papal decoration and a kindly word
So even if the crowds gave our lady the bird
The Argentine/Italy axis does have some hope
She still made a fabulous impact
Caught the eye
Let's here it for the Rainbow Tour
It's been an incredible success
We weren't quite sure, we had a few doubts
Would Evita win through?
But the answer is
A qualified
Yes!
Eva started well, no question, in France
Shining like the sun through the post-war haze
A beautiful reminder of the carefree days
She nearly captured the French, she sure had the chance
But she suddenly seemed to lose interest
She looked tired
Tired? Eva tired?
Face the facts, the Rainbow's starting to fade
I don't think she'll make it to England now
It wasn't on the schedule anyhow
You'd better get out the flags and fix a parade
Some kind of coming home triumph
Is required
Let's here it for the Rainbow Tour
It's been an incredible success
We weren't quite sure, we had a few doubts
Would Evita win through?
And the answer is
Yes
And no
And yes
And no
And yes, and no
Let's here it for the Rainbow Tour
It's been an incredible success
Who the hell does the King of England think he is?
Tea at some tinpot castle of his--what kind of invitation
is that?
Argentina's First Lady deserves Buckingham Palace!
If England can do without me
Then Argentina can do without England!
The lyrics to David Lane's song "Rainbow" describe the success of Eva Peron's international tour, promoting Argentina as a powerful and influential country. She is compared to the Madonna and is praised for her beauty and charisma. However, the song also hints at the insecurity and weakness of her position, as she faces criticism and rejection in some countries. The song reflects the complex politics of the time and the tensions between different nations.
The lyrics take us on a journey through four different countries where Eva Peron travelled on her tour: Spain, France, Italy, and finally, England. In each country, she faced different challenges and reactions from the people she encountered. The song captures the excitement and hope of the early stages of the tour, when everything seemed to be going well, as well as the disappointment and disillusionment of the later stages, when Eva's star began to fade.
One possible interpretation of the song is that it highlights the contradictions inherent in Eva Peron's role as a political figure and a celebrity. On the one hand, she was representing her country and promoting its interests, but on the other hand, she was also using her personal charm and charisma to win over crowds and gain public support. The song suggests that this tension ultimately proved to be too much for her to handle, and that her downfall was inevitable.
Line by Line Meaning
People of Europe! I send you the Rainbow of Argentina!
I, David Lane, am introducing you to the greatness of Argentina.
Spain has fallen to the charms of Evita
Evita has captured the attention of Spain with her charms.
She can do what she likes--it doesn't matter much
Evita's actions don't matter because she has great power.
She's the New World Madonna with the golden touch
Evita has great influence and success.
She filled a bull-ring--forty-five thousand seater
Evita was able to fill a stadium of 45,000 with fans.
But if you're prettier than General Franco, That's not hard
Being prettier than Franco is not difficult due to his unattractiveness.
Franco's reign in Spain should see out the forties
Franco will remain in power in Spain until the end of the 1940s.
So you've just acquired an ally who Looks as secure in his job as you
Evita has gained an ally in Franco who is as secure in his role as she is in hers.
More important, current political thought is Your wife's a phenomenal asset
Evita is a valuable political asset to her husband due to her popularity.
Your trump card
Evita is the key to many successes.
Let's hear it for the Rainbow Tour It's been an incredible success We weren't quite sure, we had a few doubts
The Rainbow Tour was a great success, though it was uncertain at times.
But the answer is yes!
Evita succeeded in her endeavors.
There you are, I told you so
As predicted, Evita was successful.
Makes no difference where we go The whole world over--just the same You should have heard them call our name
Everywhere they went, people recognized and cheered for Evita.
And who would underestimate the actress now?
Evita's success and influence should not be underestimated.
I'm not underestimating you--just do the same thing in Italy please
Evita's success should be replicated in Italy.
Now I don't like to spoil a wonderful story But the news from Rome is not so good
While reluctant to ruin the story, the news from Rome is not favorable.
She hasn't gone down like we thought she would Italy's unconvinced by Argentine glory
Evita's impact was not as great in Italy as predicted.
They equate Peron with Mussolini Can't think why
The Italians are comparing Peron to Mussolini, though it's unclear why.
Did you hear that? They called me a whore! They actually called me a whore!
Evita is upset that she was insulted and called a whore.
But Signora Peron It's an easy mistake I'm still called an admiral yet I gave up the sea long ago
The mistake was easy to make, but Evita is still upset. She uses an analogy to argue that titles acquired from one's past shouldn't be used to criticize them in the present.
Things aren't all that bad she met with the Pope She got a Papal decoration and a kindly word
Despite the Italian setback, Evita still met with the Pope and was decorated for her accomplishments.
So even if the crowds gave our lady the bird The Argentine/Italy axis does have some hope
While Evita received backlash in Italy, she is still seen as a positive figure for Argentina's relationship with Italy.
She still made a fabulous impact Caught the eye
Despite the challenges, Evita still made a positive impression and gained attention.
Eva started well, no question, in France Shining like the sun through the post-war haze A beautiful reminder of the carefree days She nearly captured the French, she sure had the chance
Evita's earlier success in France was great, highlighting the carefree nature of the post-war era.
But she suddenly seemed to lose interest She looked tired
Evita lost focus and looked fatigued.
Tired? Eva tired? Face the facts, the Rainbow's starting to fade I don't think she'll make it to England now It wasn't on the schedule anyhow
Despite her earlier success, Evita's star is fading and there are doubts about her heading to England.
You'd better get out the flags and fix a parade Some kind of coming home triumph Is required
A parade is necessary to give Evita a warm welcome back in Argentina.
And no, and yes, and no, and yes, and no Let's here it for the Rainbow Tour It's been an incredible success
While the Rainbow Tour had ups and downs, it was ultimately a great success.
Who the hell does the King of England think he is? Tea at some tinpot castle of his--what kind of invitation is that? Argentina's First Lady deserves Buckingham Palace! If England can do without me Then Argentina can do without England!
David Lane feels that Evita deserves greater respect, and if England cannot provide it, then Argentina should cut ties with them.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER, TIM RICE
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