This predominantly Glaswegian act became one of the top-selling UK bands of the late 1980s/early 1990s. The group's members were Ricky Ross, Lorraine McIntosh, James Prime, Dougie Vipond, Ewan Vernal and Graeme Kelling.
Ross, a former school teacher originally from Dundee, was the group's frontman, penning the vast majority of Deacon Blue's songs. He married female vocalist Lorraine McIntosh in the later years of the band's career. McIntosh, born May 1964 in Glasgow joined the band in 1987 as a vocalist.
The band's first album, Raintown, produced by Jon Kelly and released in 1987, is regarded by many as the band's finest effort, spawning the singles "Dignity", "Chocolate Girl" and "Loaded". Many consider Raintown to be a concept album, since nearly all the songs contribute to the overall theme of being stuck in a dead-end life in a deprived city longing for something better. The city that the album's title refers to is Glasgow, and the memorable cover art of the album is a shot of the River Clyde's docks taken on a miserable day from Kelvingrove Park.
The second album, 1988's When The World Knows Your Name, was the band's most commercially successful, with the mega-selling singles "Real Gone Kid", "Wages Day" and "Fergus Sings The Blues". However, music critics began deriding the band at this stage for pursuing commercial success over artistic quality, citing the earlier achievements of Raintown.
Jon Kelly returned to the producer's chair in 1991 for Fellow Hoodlums, and the album was met with more critical success, but by now the group's honeymoon period was over and their success started to wane. This album was followed up with Whatever You Say, Say Nothing in 1993, a much more experimental album which gained praise from the critics, but was a commercial failure.
The band released a Greatest Hits compilation the following year.
With Vipond's decision to quit the group in favour for a career in television, Deacon Blue split up in 1994.
Five years later, the band held an unexpected reunion gig in 1999, and this led on to a new album, Walking Back Home, with the band now working on a part-time basis.
The band released another album, Homesick, in 2001.
Though Graeme Kelling died from cancer in 2004, the band has vowed to continue in his absence.
The year 2006 saw Deacon Blue returning to the studio to record three new tracks for a Singles album - including the track "Bigger than Dynamite".
The band performed at Manchester United's Old Trafford stadium, as the pre-match entertainment for the Rugby League Super League Grand Final on the 14 October, and continued on to a full UK tour in November.
The album The Hipsters was released in 2012.
http://www.deaconblue.com/, followed by A New House, Believers, City of Love and Riding On The Tide Of Love.
In 2023 the band released a greatest hits set titled "All The Old 45's" along with a box set of all their albums titled "You Can Have It All".
Angeliou
Deacon Blue Lyrics
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Oh Angelou oh Angelou oh my Angelou
In the month of May in the month of May
In the city of Paris in the month of May
In the month of May in the city of Paris
And I heard the bells ringing
And I heard the bells ringingIn the month of May in the city of Paris and
I called out your name in the month of May
In the city of Paris in the month of May
In the city of Paris
Oh oh Angelou oh Angelou oh
Oh Angelou oh my Angelou
Just walkin' on a city street
Who would think you could ever be
Touched by a total stranger? Nah, not me
But when you came up to me that
Day and I listened to your story
It rеminded me so much of myself
And I listеned to you
It wasn't what you said it was just
The way it felt to me
As I listened to your story
About a search and a journey
Somewhere inside yeah hey hey hey hey hey
Just like mine
Will you be my baby will you be my baby now
Will you be my baby will you be my baby now
Angelou oh Angelou angelou oh Angelou
Yes I will yes I will yes I will
After she told all these things to me ISaid yeah I got a story too
And my story, it got no words
It goes something like this o-o-o-ooooohh
Yeaaaaah angelou
Angel angelou
The lyrics to Deacon Blue's song "Angeliou" convey a sense of longing, connection, and empathy. The repetition of the name "Angelou" suggests a deep emotional attachment or relationship. The singer reminisces about a specific moment in the month of May, in the city of Paris, where he hears the bells ringing and calls out Angelou's name. This evokes a sense of yearning and nostalgia for a past connection.
The lyrics also explore a chance encounter on a city street with a stranger who shares their story, which resonates deeply with the singer. This encounter reminds the singer of their own search and journey, creating a sense of kinship and understanding between them and the stranger. The singer expresses a desire for this stranger to be their "baby," implying a desire for a closer connection or relationship.
Overall, the lyrics of "Angeliou" depict a yearning for connection and understanding, as well as the power of shared experiences and stories to bridge gaps between people.
Line by Line Meaning
Angelou oh Angelou oh oh Angelou Angelou
Expressing adoration and longing for Angelou
Oh Angelou oh Angelou oh my Angelou
Deeply personal and emotional attachment to Angelou
In the month of May in the month of May
In a specific time, symbolizing renewal and growth
In the city of Paris in the month of May
A specific location representing romance and beauty
And I heard the bells ringing
Symbolic of an awakening or a new beginning
I called out your name in the month of May
Yearning to connect with Angelou during a time of positive change
In the city of Paris
A romantic and inspiring backdrop for their connection
Just walkin' on a city street
Casual encounter, unexpected meeting
Who would think you could ever be
Surprise at the depth of the connection formed
Touched by a total stranger? Nah, not me
Initial disbelief at the meaningful impact of a stranger
But when you came up to me that Day and I listened to your story
Engaging with Angelou's personal narrative, finding similarities
It reminded me so much of myself
Feeling a strong identification and empathy towards Angelou
It wasn't what you said it was just
The emotions and connections felt, not the words themselves
The way it felt to me
The profound impact it had on the singer
About a search and a journey
Angelou's story revolves around seeking and personal growth
Somewhere inside yeah hey hey hey hey hey
Acknowledging the shared inner struggles and desires
Just like mine
The artist finds solace in discovering shared experiences
Will you be my baby will you be my baby now
Expressing a desire for a deep and committed relationship with Angelou
Yes I will yes I will yes I will
An enthusiastic affirmation of the commitment
After she told all these things to me I
Having a mutual sharing and understanding
Said yeah I got a story too
Reciprocating by sharing their own personal narrative
And my story, it got no words
Expressing the depth of emotions that surpasses linguistic expression
It goes something like this o-o-o-ooooohh
An attempt to convey the emotions through non-verbal sounds
Yeaaaaah angelou
A passionate and joyful declaration of love for Angelou
Angel angelou
Reiteration of deep affection and connection with Angelou
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: VAN MORRISON
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Nigel Smith
on Long Window To Love
This whole explanation is completely wrong. The song is about the Labour Party not winning a general election