Of Romani descent, Laine and was educated at Yardley Grammar School in Birmingham. His first solo performance was at the age of twelve. Having taken up the guitar as a boy, under the influence of jazz legend Django Reinhardt, Laine began his career as a professional musician fronting Denny And The Diplomats, the members of which included future The Move and Electric Light Orchestra drummer Bev Bevan.
In 1964, Laine abandoned Denny And The Diplomats to join The Moody Blues, singing their first big hit, "Go Now. His tenure with the band was short-lived, however, and after a number of comparative failures, Laine quit the band in late 1966. (The last record issued by The Moody Blues that featured Laine was Life's Not Life / He Can Win in 1967).
After leaving The Moody Blues, he formed Denny Laine's Electric String Band, which featured Denny (guitar, vocals), Trevor Burton (guitar, another former member of The Move) and Viv Prince (drums), also featuring electrified strings in a format not dissimilar to what Electric Light Orchestra would later attempt. They made two singles, Say You Don't Mind / Ask The People (Apr 1967, Deram) and "Too Much In Love / Catherine's Wheel (Jan 1968, Deram); and, in June 1967, they shared a bill with The Jimi Hendrix Experience and Procol Harum at the Saville Theatre in London. However, national attention was not to be, and the pioneering Electric String Band broke up. Laine and Burton then went on to the band Balls from 1969 until the band's breakup in 1971, with both also taking time to play in Ginger Baker's Air Force in 1970.
With Wings, which Laine was a member of from its original inception in 1971, Laine enjoyed his greatest success (even beating The Moody Blues' release of "Go Now"), helping McCartney write such big hits as Mull of Kintyre. Along with Paul's late wife, Linda McCartney, Laine helped form the nucleus of the band, providing lead and rhythm guitars, keyboards, bass guitar, as well as backing vocals and sometimes lead vocals.
In 1972 Colin Blunstone of The Zombies did have some success as a solo artist with one of Danny's song Say You Don't Mind.
In January 1980, Wings planned a tour of Japan. However, upon arrival at the airport, McCartney was arrested for marijuana possession. The tour was cancelled, and Laine's relationship with McCartney has never recovered. In 1980, he released the song Japanese Tears, a visible attack on McCartney, much like John Lennon's "How Do You Sleep?" in 1971.
After leaving Wings, Laine signed with Scratch Records and released a new album, Anyone Can Fly in 1982. He also worked on McCartney's albums Tug of War and Pipes of Peace and he co-wrote one more song with McCartney, "Rainclouds" (issued as the B-side of the No. 1 single "Ebony and Ivory").
Laine continued to release solo albums through the 1980s, such as Hometown Girls, Wings on My Feet, Lonely Road and Master Suite. In 1996, he released two albums, Reborn; and an album of reworkings of Wings songs, entitled Wings at the Sound of Denny Laine.
From 1997 to 2002, he toured with the rock supergroup World Classic Rockers. He then toured with the Denny Laine Band, and teamed up with other bands on occasion.
Laine's final solo release was the 2008 album The Blue Musician. He also wrote a musical, Arctic Song.
In 2018 he performed with the 9-piece band Turkuaz doing the music of Wings.
Children Children
Denny Laine Lyrics
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A magic little place
Where we can play together
And watch the fishes race
Children, children where are you?
Hiding in the forest, playing in the rain
I hope you're not too far away
For me to see again
Well I know where there's a fairy
Who will invite us all to tea
But she won't let me in alone
You'll have to come with me
Children, children where are you?
Hiding in the forest, playing in the rain
I hope you're not too far away
For me to see again
(Start all over again)
I know a tiny waterfall
A magic little place
Where we can play together
And watch the fishes race
Children, children where are you?
Hiding in the forest, playing in the rain
I hope you're not too far away
For me to see again
The lyrics of Denny Laine’s song “Children Children” can be interpreted as an invitation to play and explore with childlike wonder. The singer sings about a magical little place with a tiny waterfall where one can play and watch fish race. The idea of play continues throughout the song as the singer invites the listener to join him and find fairies. The lyrics suggest that the singer is searching for people with whom he can share this whimsical experience. The repetition of “Children, children where are you?” throughout the song adds to the feeling of a call, inviting people to join in the fun.
Furthermore, the song invites us to remember our childhood sense of wonder and curiosity. The song suggests that there is something magical in even the smallest things in life, like a tiny waterfall or a friendly fairy. Despite the whimsical nature of the lyrics, the song also suggests a sense of longing for nostalgia and the desire to revisit childhood memories. The line “I hope you're not too far away for me to see again” suggests a longing to revisit the past and recapture the magic of childhood.
Overall, “Children Children” is a lighthearted and carefree song that invites listeners to connect with their inner child and find joy in the simple things in life. It encourages us to be active participants in life rather than just bystanders.
Line by Line Meaning
I know a tiny waterfall
I have discovered a small waterfall
A magic little place
It is a special and enchanting location
Where we can play together
We can engage in various enjoyable activities with each other
And watch the fishes race
We can observe the fish swim quickly
Children, children where are you?
I am seeking the whereabouts of the children
Hiding in the forest, playing in the rain
They may be concealed within the woodland or engaged in activities while raining
I hope you're not too far away
I desire for them to be within proximity
For me to see again
So I can encounter them once more
Well I know where there's a fairy
I am aware of the location of a mystical creature
Who will invite us all to tea
She will request for our presence to partake in a tea party
But she won't let me in alone
However, she will not permit me to enter unaccompanied
You'll have to come with me
Therefore, you must accompany me
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Denny Laine
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Gianni Cavallo
He had amazing vocal chemistry with Paul
Gianni Cavallo
Great song
David Maholchic
Love love love Denny
Denny Laine 🎵
Oh! Thank you so much for being such an amazing fan of my music David🙏🤠. I hope you never stop being a fan and also stop listening to my songs🎶. Well could you kindly tell me how long you've been a fan my music???