They continued their partnership over the next several years under the name 'Oister', going for a catchy, hook-filled sound very reminiscent of The Beatles and other British invasion groups. Twilley and Seymour signed with Shelter Records in 1974 as the Dwight Twilley Band. Their first single,"I'm on Fire", reached #16 on the charts in 1975 with relatively no promotion. Tasting mainstream success as a jangly rock act. the future seemed bright.
During an appearance on American Bandstand, the band played what was to be the follow-up single, "Shark". The success of the film Jaws, however, caused the label to reject the single to keep the group from being perceived as a cash-in novelty act. This was just the beginning of bad luck that would plague the group from that point on.
According to the I'm On Fire Songfacts, Shelter Records was in turmoil at the time, and as a result could not release their debut album until a year later, which killed the momentum generated by this song. A second album recorded in England was left unreleased. The belated follow-up single, "You Were So Warm", failed to become another hit due to distribution problems, although many fans of underground rock helped the band gain a reputation as a cult act. When the group's album 'Sincerely' was finally released in 1975, it failed commercially as well. Under different circumstances, Twilley could have been a major star, latching onto the late 70s power pop boom that artists such as Cheap Trick and The Knack rode into rock stardom with, yet his group kept on working hard as time passed.
Seymour and Twilley befriended the like-minded Tom Petty and contributed backing vocals on several of his tracks. Petty repaid the favor for their second album, "Twilley Don't Mind," for Arista Records in 1977. Their work with Petty brought them critical respect and praise from fellow musicians, but Twilley's album proved to be another commercial disappointment. Seymour left the band the following year, pursuing a brief solo career until he died of lymphoma in 1993.
Twilley continued as a solo act, releasing "Twilley" for Arista in 1979 and "Scuba Divers" for EMI America in 1982. He finally found success again with the album "Jungle" in 1984, which included Twilley's second hit single "Girls." His 1986 followup album "Wild Dogs" went unnoticed on its CBS Records. In addition, Twilley recorded an album in 1980, Blueprint, that remains unreleased and contributed one track to the 1992 Wayne's World soundtrack, "Why You Want to Break My Heart." In 1993, DCC released "The Great Lost Twilley Album," which collected a fraction of the "hundreds" of early unreleased songs Twilley and Seymour had recorded.
Two newly recorded songs appeared on the best-of collection "XXI" (The Right Stuff) in 1996, and in 1999, Twilley released both another rarities collection, "Between the Cracks, Vol. 1 (Not Lame Archives)," and his first new album in 13 years, "Tulsa" (Copper). In 2001, Twilley released "The Luck" (Big Oak), an album he had actually completed in 1994. The seasonal EP "Have a Twilley Christmas" (dmi) appeared in 2004, followed by Twilley's ninth studio album, "47 Moons," in 2005.
In November 2014, Twilley released his album Always through Big Oak Records. The 12-song LP featured an array of appearances from power-pop and rock and roll musicians such as Ken Stringfellow, Timm Buechler and Mitch Easter.
Doctor
Dwight Twilley Lyrics
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Don't wanna spin the bottle, that's that
I wanna play doctor, play doctor with you
I wanna play doctor with you
It's the only thing now, I wanna do
I wanna play doctor, play doctor with you
Well, all the other out's can, come on in free
A full examination is what you need
Won't you play doctor, play doctor with me?
Well, even though you're grown up and out of school
You still might need a check up, might have a flu
A little tender treatment, may get you through
I wanna play doctor, play doctor with you
It just might be a fever, that's keepin' you hot
The pain can be extreme there, be careful what you touch
There's no reason to worry, don't worry at all
Because the doctor, the doctor's on call
I wanna play doctor with you
Another rainy day now, what else to do?
I wanna play doctor, play doctor with you
Doctor, doctor, doctor, doctor
The song "Doctor" by Dwight Twilley is a catchy tune about wanting to play doctor with a lover. The singer of the song is making an advance towards their lover by suggesting they play doctor instead of other childhood games. The singer uses a doctor-patient relationship as an analogy for their intimacy. They want to give their lover a complete examination and tender treatment. The tone of the song is playful and suggestive, making clever use of double entendres. The singer might be suggesting that their lover needs a more intimate examination and tender treatment for their emotional well-being as well.
The lyrics of the song also suggest an element of nostalgia, making references to childhood games like hide and seek and spinning the bottle. The singer refuses to participate in these games and uses their interest in playing doctor as an excuse to get closer to their lover. The song's refrain "I wanna play doctor with you" is repeated multiple times throughout the song, emphasizing the singer's desire for intimacy with their lover.
Overall, "Doctor" is a catchy song with a suggestive undertone. The use of medical terminology and doctor-patient relationship as an analogy for intimacy make it stand out. The song also speaks to nostalgia and the desire for deeper connections.
Line by Line Meaning
Your little sister's outside, playin' jacks
Your little sister is preoccupied and won't interrupt us.
Don't wanna spin the bottle, that's that
I'm not interested in playing other games with you, I only want to play doctor.
I wanna play doctor, play doctor with you
I want to engage in a romantic encounter with you, pretending to be a doctor and patient.
Don't wanna play hide and go seek
I'm not interested in playing childlike games, I only want to play doctor.
Well, all the other out's can, come on in free
I am welcoming anyone who wants to join us in playing doctor.
A full examination is what you need
I want to fully explore your body and engage in sexual activities with you.
Won't you play doctor, play doctor with me?
I am asking you to engage in a sexual encounter with me, pretending to be a doctor and patient.
Well, even though you're grown up and out of school
Despite your age and maturity, you may still benefit from a doctor's attention.
You still might need a check up, might have a flu
You could be experiencing physical or emotional distress that I can diagnose and treat.
A little tender treatment, may get you through
I can provide you with comfort and ease any pain you may be experiencing.
It just might be a fever, that's keepin' you hot
You could be sexually aroused, and I am offering to help with that.
The pain can be extreme there, be careful what you touch
Sexual pleasure can be intense, so it's important to be cautious.
There's no reason to worry, don't worry at all
I will take care of you and make sure you are comfortable during the encounter.
Because the doctor, the doctor's on call
I am ready and available to provide you with sexual pleasure and comfort.
Another rainy day now, what else to do?
Since we can't go outside and do other activities, let's engage in a sexual encounter.
Doctor, doctor, doctor, doctor
Repeatedly emphasizing the roleplaying aspect of our sexual encounter.
Contributed by Sadie T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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