Revealing the Truth
After years of continued fame and popularity, the fans of Den Harrow were faced with an unbelievable news, it was revealed both by the frontman of Den Harrow Stefano Zandri and the producers that they had been hiding the truth from their millions of fans. It was disclosed that Stefano Zandri did not actually sing his own songs; he was essentially a character who lip-synched to vocals produced by a number of other Italo singers. And since they did not consider Zandri's name and origin to be trendy enough, the producers R. Turatti and M. Chieregato had decided to invent a fictitious English based last name Manuel Stefano Carry as well as U.S. based birth place Boston Massachusetts, U.S. by concealing Stefano's true Italian origins to be able to market him more easily in the English speaking world. [1]
Most of the songs for Den Harrow project were sung by an American vocalist Tom Hooker Beecher (aka Thomas Barbey, who was residing in Italy during the Italo-Disco era), including Europe-wide hit singles "Don't Break My Heart", "Bad Boy", "Catch the Fox", and "Future Brain". During an interview Hooker explains why it was decided to be done this way:
“There was a small problem, however. He couldn't sing. So the solution was to never let him sing, or to put his voice so low in the mix that it was non existent. He started as an image. He would work on his costumes and clothes and someone else would sing on the records. The truth is, vision is a more developed sense in humans than hearing. People tend to buy and listen what they like to see.”
Also according to Tom Hooker, in the very beginning Chuck Rolando's voice was used in the singles "To Meet Me" and "A Taste of Love". Later on, Silver Pozzoli was chosen to do the single "Mad Desire"; however, Hooker also produced the vocals for the album releases of "Mad Desire". Even though, Tom Hooker continued co-writing tracks for Den Harrow project, producers felt to bring in another vocalist into the studio with a higher voice than that of Hooker's for the 1988 album called Lies. According to Tom Hooker; however, Stefano Zandri has sung on his 1991 single Ocean.[2]
Den Harrow now
Currently, Stefano Zandri continues to do live performances, especially in eastern Europe, still under the name Den Harrow, allegedly claiming that he has learned to sing himself.
In 1997 Stefano Zandri moved to California to take part in the TV serial Sunset Beach.
In 2005 hosted the TV show "Radio HARROW" on the satellite TV channel "Match Music".
In 2006 Stefano Zandri took part in a reality show: "L'isola dei famosi" on Rai Due, a channel of Italian public television.
In 2007 Stefano Zandri released a new song "FEDEN - Lo so", written and sung by him and his wife, only available on his web site that reportedly sold already 16.000 copies, he he is also planning to sell his autobiographical book entitled "Segreti e bugie" (Secrets and Lies) also available on his website.
Singles
To Meet Me (ZYX, 1983, IND: 12" 5079, ZYX, 1994, IND: 5"CD GDC 2028-8)
A Taste Of Love (Carre, 1984, IND: 12" 821 618-1)
Mad Desire (FL, 1985, IND:7" 14229, Tycoon IND: 7" 6.14307, 12": 6.20403)
Future Brain (Baby Records, 1985, IND: (GE) 7" 107469, 12": 601812, (IT) 7" 50342, 12": 54059,)
Bad Boy (Baby Records, 1985, IND: (GE) 7" 107877, 12": 602141, (IT) 7" 50348, 12": 54063)
Charleston (Baby Records, 1986, IND: (GE) 7" 108157, 12": 608157, (IT) 7" 50349, 12": 54067)
Catch The Fox (Baby Records, 1986, IND: (GE) 7" 108581, 12": 608581, (IT) 7" 50363, 12": 54077)
To Meet Me (Hurricane hit mix), (ZYX, 1986, IND: 12" 5417)
Overpower (Baby Records, 1986, IND: (IT) 12": 54064)
Don't Break My Heart (Baby Records, 1987, IND: (GE) 7" 108982, 12": 608982, (IT) 7" 50370, 12": 54082)
Tell Me Why (Baby Records, 1987, IND: (GE) 7" 109209, 12": 609209, (IT) 7" 50375, 12": 54083)
Day By Day (Baby Records, 1988, IND: 7" 109405, 12": 609405)
Born To Love (Baby Records, 1988, IND: 7" 109817, 12": 609817)
You Have A Way (Baby Records, 1988, IND: 7" 111726, 12": 611726, 5"CD 661 726)
Holiday Night (Baby Records, 1989, IND: 7" 112409, 12": 612409, 5"CD 662409, 3"CD 162409)
Take Me Back (Baby Records, 1989, IND: 5"CD 662884)
Ocean (Discomagic, 1991, 12": 550)
Real Big Love (Polydor, 1992, IND: 7" 863 844, 5"CD 863 845-2)
All I Want Is You (Polydor, 1992, IND: 7" 865 508, 5"CD 865 509-2)
Take Me (ZYX, 1994, IND: 12": 7179-12, 5"CD 7179-8)
The Universe Of Love (ZYX, 1994, IND: 12": 7529-12, 5"CD 7529-8)
I Need A Lover, 1995
Take Me (WAY, IND: 12": WAY1001)
The Universe Of Love (WAY, IND: 12": WAY1017)
A Taste Of Love (WAY, IND: 12": WAY1070)
I Feel You (WAY, IND: 12": WAY1077)
Future Brain 2000 (WAY, IND: 12": WAY1151)
Don't Break My Heart (WAY, IND: 12": WAY1155)
A Taste of Love
Den Harrow Lyrics
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and country girl
into very different worlds
get together for the cause
you scratch my back
I scratch yours
Everybody is on the mean
and some folks take
now we're lookin' for the perfect man
see it's in the song
it's in the sky
Well,
I believe it
in the stars
you
and I should go so far
Once
you had a
taste of love
then you know you
can't exist without it
love is like a drug that
you just can't do without
makes you so excited
makes you wanna shout
Was you by the simple
you'll never want to stop
follow my example
I'll take you to the top
A taste of love
oh-oh,
a taste of love
a taste of love
you need a taste of love
A taste of love
oh-oh,
a taste of love
a taste of love
you wanna taste of love
The harder bit to take a risk
love is always hit for miss
never know until they try
let's see what's happens
you and I
You know
everybody
is on the mean
because some folks give
and some folks take
looking for the perfect man
see it's in the song
it's in the scratch
Now, it's just the
two of us
we're
so young and curious
I don't care what
people say
let's discover
what we can discover
love is like a drug that
you just can't do without
makes you so excited
makes you wanna shout
Was you by the simple
you'll never want to stop
follow my example
I'll take you to the top
A taste of love
oh-oh,
a taste of love
a taste of love
you need a taste of love
A taste of love
oh-oh,
a taste of love
a taste of love
oh-oh
a taste of love
A taste of love
oh-oh,
a taste of love
a taste of love
you wanna taste of love
A taste of love
oh-oh,
a taste of love
a taste of love
you wanna taste of love
Love is like a drug that
you just can't do without
makes you so excited
makes you wanna shout
Was you by the simple
you'll never want to stop
follow my example
I'll take you to the top
A taste of love
oh-oh,
a taste of love
a taste of love
I wanna a taste of love
A taste of love
oh-oh,
a taste of love
a taste of love
you need a taste of love
The song "A Taste of Love" by Den Harrow tells the story of a city boy and a country girl who are from very different worlds but come together for their own advantage. The lyrics depict the struggle between giving and taking and the search for the perfect man. The artist expresses his belief in the power of love, which he likens to a drug that is impossible to live without. The chorus reinforces this message, as it stresses the need for a "taste of love."
The song's message is delivered through upbeat and catchy electronic rhythms that are characteristic of the Italo disco genre. This pop style of music that emerged from Italy in the late 1970s and early 1980s was popular in Europe and Latin America. "A Taste of Love" was released in 1984 and became a hit in several countries, including Italy, Germany, and Spain.
Den Harrow was a pseudonym for Stefano Zandri, an Italian singer and model. He collaborated with several producers and songwriters to create the music for his albums, including Tom Hooker, who wrote the lyrics for "A Taste of Love." The song was featured on his second album, "Day by Day," and its success led to its inclusion in subsequent compilations and remixes. The song also inspired a music video that featured Den Harrow and a female model dancing in a futuristic setting with neon lights and geometric shapes.
Line by Line Meaning
City boy
A young man from the city
and country girl
A young woman from the countryside
into very different worlds
Coming from vastly different lifestyles
get together for the cause
Joining forces for a particular reason or goal
you scratch my back
Helping someone out with the expectation of receiving the same assistance in return
I scratch yours
Reciprocating help as a way of returning the favor
Everybody is on the mean
Most people are selfish and only think about themselves
because some folks give
A small percentage of people are generous
and some folks take
Most people are selfish and take advantage of others
now we're lookin' for the perfect man
The search for the perfect partner is a common goal
see it's in the song
It is suggested that the answer to finding the perfect partner is contained within the song itself
it's in the sky
The possibility that the perfect partner exists out there in the wider world
Well,
A way of introducing a new idea or thought
I believe it
The singer's belief in the possibility of finding true love
in the stars
A reference to astrological signs and their potential influence on romantic compatibility
you
Referring to the person the singer is addressing
and I should go so far
The idea that the two of them should take a risk and pursue a romantic relationship
Once
One time in the past
you had a
Once the person has experienced
taste of love
The feeling of being in love
then you know you
Once someone has experienced love, they understand that they
can't exist without it
Love becomes essential and integral to one's life
love is like a drug that
The way love affects the brain is similar to the effects of drugs
you just can't do without
Love is addictive and can't be easily given up without difficulty
makes you so excited
Being in love creates intense feelings of excitement and joy
makes you wanna shout
The happiness and excitement make you want to vocalize your feelings
Was you by the simple
Following the singer's advice
you'll never want to stop
If you take the singer's advice, you'll never want to give up on love
follow my example
Follow the singer's guidance and suggestions
I'll take you to the top
The singer will lead the way to success in love
A taste of love
The feeling of being in love
oh-oh,
A vocalization indicating excitement and enthusiasm
you need a taste of love
The idea that the person listening to the song needs to experience love
you wanna taste of love
The suggestion that the person listening to the song is interested in finding love
The harder bit to take a risk
The more difficult part of pursuing a romantic relationship is taking a chance on love
love is always hit for miss
The outcome of romantic relationships is unpredictable
never know until they try
One can't know if a relationship will work out without trying
let's see what's happens
Let's take the risk and see what happens
The two of us
Referring to the two people who are considering a romantic relationship
we're
Describing the current state of the two people who are considering a romantic relationship
so young and curious
The two people are young and fascinated by being in love
I don't care what
The singer is not concerned with external opinions or judgments
people say
What other people think or say about their relationship doesn't matter to the singer
let's discover
Exploring the possibilities of the relationship
what we can discover
Finding out what can happen between the two people
a taste of love
The feeling of being in love
I wanna a taste of love
The singer wants to experience love
Contributed by Mia G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.