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)
Lies
Den Harrow Lyrics
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I don't want to hear anymore lies
I have had enough of (lies)
(Lies)
I don't get you
Wanna be free
But you want me
But you're not there
And you're nowhere
If you wanna play your love games, not with me
I just wanna know where I stand, you tell me
Lies (lies)
I don't want to hear anymore lies (lies)
I have had enough of lies (lies)
I am tired of hearing these lies (lies)
You have got to stop them (lies)
(Lies)
Why did you say
That you loved me
In your own way?
I believed you
But I know now
You don't know how
If you wanna play your love games, not with me
I just wanna know where I stand, you tell me
Lies (lies)
I don't want to hear anymore lies (lies)
I have had enough of lies (lies)
I am tired of hearing these lies (lies)
You have got to stop them
Lies (lies)
I don't want to hear anymore lies (lies)
I have had enough of lies (lies)
I am tired of hearing these lies (lies)
You have got to stop them
(Lies)
(Lies)
(Lies)
(Lies)
Lies (lies)
I don't want to hear anymore lies (lies)
I have had enough of lies (lies)
I am tired of hearing these lies (lies)
You have got to stop them
Lies (lies)
I don't want to hear anymore lies (lies)
I have had enough of lies (lies)
I am tired of hearing these lies (lies)
You have got to stop them (lies)
The song "Lies" by Den Harrow is an upbeat and catchy dance-pop track that addresses the issue of constant lying in a romantic relationship. The lyrics convey a sense of frustration and disappointment as the singer expresses their desire for honesty and openness from their partner. The chorus is particularly impactful as it repeats the phrase "I don't want to hear any more lies," emphasizing the importance of transparency and trust in any relationship.
Throughout the song, the singer expresses confusion and frustration with their partner's behavior. They want to be free but also want their partner's love, and they have tried to reach out to their partner but feel as though they are not being heard. The verse conveys a sense of vulnerability as the singer questions why their partner would claim to love them when they are not willing to be honest about their feelings.
The use of repetition in the chorus and the catchy melody of the song make it particularly memorable and easy to sing along to. The upbeat tempo of the song also adds to its appeal as a dance-pop track.
Overall, "Lies" is a song that speaks to the importance of honesty and trust in relationships. It conveys a sense of frustration and disappointment with partners who are not willing to be open and honest about their feelings, and ultimately emphasizes the importance of transparency for any relationship to thrive.
Line by Line Meaning
Lies
The title of the song, which reflects the main theme of the lyrics - deception and falsehood.
I don't want to hear anymore lies
The singer is exasperated and fed up with being lied to and wants to be told the truth.
I have had enough of (lies)
Repeated emphasis of how the singer is tired of being fed lies and wants them to end.
(Lies)
Repetition of the word 'lies' to further stress the importance of the issue.
I don't get you
The singer is confused by the behavior of their partner.
Wanna be free
The partner desires to be uncommitted and to see other people.
But you want me
Even though the partner wants to be free, they still do not wish to lose the singer as a romantic prospect.
Tried to reach you
The singer has attempted to communicate with the partner but to no avail.
But you're not there
The partner is emotionally and physically unavailable for the singer.
And you're nowhere
The partner is completely unreachable and difficult to contact.
If you wanna play your love games, not with me
The partner is not interested in a committed relationship with the singer, but instead wants to play games with their emotions.
I just wanna know where I stand, you tell me
The singer desires clarity about their relationship status and wants the partner to be honest with them.
Why did you say
The singer is questioning their partner's previous statements.
That you loved me
The partner claimed to love the singer, but there is now doubt in their sincerity.
In your own way?
The partner has expressed their love in a way that may not be genuine or meaningful.
I believed you
The singer initially trusted the partner and took their words at face value.
But I know now
The singer has come to a realization about their partner's true intentions.
You don't know how
The partner is not capable of expressing love or commitment in a truthful, straightforward manner.
You have got to stop them
The singer is demanding that the partner stop lying to them and commit to either honesty or leaving the relationship.
(Lies)
Repetition of the word 'lies' at the end of the song to emphasize the singer's frustration and demand for honesty in the relationship.
Contributed by Liam G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.