Initially based in Canvey Island, Essex, on the Thames estuary, Dr. Feelgood broke into the London circuit in 1974. Brilleaux's menacing personality complemented Johnson's propulsive, jerky stage manner, while the guitarist's staccato style dominated the group's idiosyncratic brand of angular rhythm and blues.
Their debut album, Down By The Jetty, was released in 1974, but despite critical approbation, it was not until the following year that the quartet secured due commercial success with Stupidity. Recorded live in concert, this raw, compulsive set topped the UK charts and the group's status seemed assured. However, internal friction led to Johnson's departure during sessions for a projected fourth album and although his replacement, John 'Gypie' Mayo, was an accomplished guitarist, he lacked the striking visual image of his predecessor. Dr. Feelgood then embarked on a more mainstream direction which was only intermittently successful. 'Milk And Alcohol' (1978) gave them their sole UK Top 10 hit. After the punk explosion their raw, jerky sound and clean-cut image provided inspiration to the post-punk generation (John Lydon being a big fan).
Mayo left the band in 1981. Despite this, and various subsequent line-up changes, Dr. Feelgood continued touring and recording, although the band then suffered an almost career-finishing blow, when their frontman, Brilleaux, died of cancer on 7 April 1994. But, as Brilleaux had insisted prior to his demise, Dr. Feelgood reunited, initially with vocalist Pete Gage, and recommenced touring in 1996. Gage was replaced by Robert Kane who, celebrated his 1000th gig as the frontman of Dr. Feelgood in April 2007.
Following Brilleaux's death in 1994, a special concert known as the Lee Brilleaux Birthday Memorial was held on Canvey Island, where former and current Feelgoods celebrated the music of Dr. Feelgood, and raised money for The Fair Havens Hospice in Westcliff-on-Sea. Fans attended from all over the globe, and the 20th and final event was held on 9 May 2014.
All My Love
Dr. Feelgood Lyrics
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I thought i heard it raining
All my love trouble in my mind
Lay awake all night
Till the morning light came shining through the blind
Well well well
How long did money hold you
If all my love can't keep you by my side
And you won't be satisfied
Big bell ring
Somebody gotta go now
Rolling slow drivers dressed in black
As they passin' through start to think of you
And all my love comes back
All my love
Gone but not forgotten
Hate you now when i think of what you've done
I can't fool myself using someone else
You're the only one
The lyrics of Dr. Feelgood's song "All My Love" convey the singer's feeling of heartbreak and betrayal caused by the loss of a loved one. In the opening lines, the singer hears rain and contemplates his trouble in love. He spent the whole night awake and troubled until daybreak. The lyrics suggest that the singer's love wasn't enough to keep their partner with him or her. He questions his partner's loyalty, wondering how long money held her. Everything she needed was at her feet, yet she wasn't content.
In the middle of the song, the singer describes seeing a funeral convoy pass by, and the memories of his/her love that he/she had buried start coming back to him/her. The chorus repeats twice with emphasis on the words, "All my love," which reinforces the central idea that the singer can only love one person and that his love for the lost partner is eternal. The song ends with the singer stating that he can't replace his/her partner or reciprocate the betrayal he/she feels, and his/her partner was the only one he/she loved.
Line by Line Meaning
Well well well
The singer is introspecting and taking time to reflect on his thoughts and feelings.
I thought i heard it raining
The singer is feeling down and miserable, almost as if the weather reflects his current mood.
All my love trouble in my mind
The singer is preoccupied with his love life, and is going through a difficult time emotionally.
Lay awake all night
The singer finds it difficult to sleep as he is consumed by his thoughts and worries.
Till the morning light came shining through the blind
After a long, restless night, the singer finds some solace in the arrival of a new day.
How long did money hold you
The singer is questioning the role money played in his relationship, suggesting that perhaps the other person was swayed by financial gain.
If all my love can't keep you by my side
Despite having given his all to this relationship, the singer feels like he is unable to keep the other person with him.
Everything you need lying at your feet
The singer believes that the other person had everything they needed in the relationship, yet they still chose to leave.
And you won't be satisfied
The singer believes that the other person will never be truly happy, despite having left him.
Big bell ring
The singer hears the sound of a bell, perhaps signifying the end of something significant.
Somebody gotta go now
The singer is aware that some things must come to an end, and that it may be time to move on.
Rolling slow drivers dressed in black
The singer is watching a funeral procession pass by, which triggers memories and emotions regarding his broken relationship.
As they passin' through start to think of you
The singer finds himself thinking of the other person as the procession passes, perhaps wondering if they too have moved on.
And all my love comes back
The singer is flooded with emotions and memories of his love for the other person as he watches the procession pass by.
All my love
The singer emphasizes the depth of his feelings for the other person, which have endured despite the end of their relationship.
Gone but not forgotten
The singer acknowledges that the other person is no longer with him, but that they still hold a place in his heart and mind.
Hate you now when i think of what you've done
The singer experiences moments of anger and resentment when he thinks about the actions that led to the end of their relationship.
I can't fool myself using someone else
The singer is unable to move on from his past love, and cannot pretend that someone else is the same as his former partner.
You're the only one
The singer still believes that the other person was his one true love, and cannot imagine finding that connection with anyone else.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DAVID FOREMAN, DASHAWN QUINCY WHITE, DAVE HALL, WILLIAM COLEMAN IV. HAWTHORNE, JASMINE JOHNSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kanakpatel8150
what an album and what a song-so addictive play it once a hour at least when i can
@bamccloreygardendesign1328
Bought this Album.. Yes.. Album in 1985...... Still play it weekly
@chazb2920
Some people go to the gym to work out.. Fuck that just put this on amd fucking sweat like a maniac
@davemoore9901
This is from a great album(Sneaking Suspicion), that was unfortunately Wilko's swan song with the Feelgoods, I don't think he even played these tracks live with them The guitar tone, particularly this track is outstanding. The Mighty Feelgoods!
@anthonyroach7974
Brill album bloody hunting songs to ..guitar sound ..Beautiful.
@BackToTheBlues
One of Wilko's lesser known songs, but still a good one, deep lyrics and a great riff!