1) A British… Read Full Bio ↴There are several artists using this name, chronologically:
1) A British rock band (1967 - 1973)
2) A disco group signed to New York Salsoul Records (1970's-1980's)
3) A Spanish indie pop band (1991 - 1993)
1) Family was British rock band from Leicester, England, active between 1967-1973. Their music has been described as a masterful blend of Blues-Rock, Prog-Rock, Art Rock and Psychedelia.
Family's debut single "Scene Through The Eye Of A Lens/Gypsy Woman" was released by Liberty in the autumn of 1967. While the single received praise from critics, it received very little airplay, due to its rather complex, uncommercial nature. Family's debut album, Music in a Doll's House, was released in July 1968 and it was produced by Traffic's Dave Mason and Jimmy Miller on a 4-track machine at Olympic Studios, London. The band's line-up: Roger Chapman (vocals/harmonica/tenor saxophone), Charlie Whitney (guitars/vocals), Rick Grech (bass/violin/cello/vocals), Rob Townsend (drums/percussion), and Jim King saxophone/flute/harmonica/vocals). Bandleader Tubby Hayes and his brass section played on "Old Songs New Songs". An extraordinarily ambitious album, 'Music In A Doll's House' marked an audacious beginning of what was a rather mixed career for Family. Many of the sounds conjured up in the studio had never been heard before - more incredible given that the album was created on a 4-track. The band's ability clearly transcended the available technology. Chapman's unusual vibrating delivery did not appeal to everyone, but it's a remarkable voice all the same. The musicianship and the unusual arrangements on this album found favour with fans who regarded it as a rather surreal musical feast. Music In A Doll's House is a truly innovative album and years ahead of it's time. The album charted respectably in the UK (reaching No. 35 in the UK album charts) and received considerable airplay from well-known British radio personality John Peel. It did not chart in the US. Interestingly, Mike Batt got his first big break in record production on this album by arranging "Mellowing Grey".
Family's 1969 follow-up, Family Entertainment, toned down the psychedelics of their previous offering, and featured their first UK hit "The Weaver's Answer." For the 1970 release A Song For Me, they developed a more aggressive sound, gaining them a larger European following. That year they played at several major rock festivals including the Isle Of Wight music festival and Holland's Kralingen Festival. Both of which were included in the documentary films Message To Love and Stomping Ground. The next release, Anyway, featured a side of a live performance of new material at Fairfield Hall in Croydon, England, as well as a side of new studio recordings.
The bar was raised in 1971 with Fearless, but the band's biggest success was yet to come, in 1972's Bandstand, featuring hits "Burlesque" and "My Friend the Sun". This was followed by the underrated but enjoyable It's Only a Movie, where the band's sound was augmented by Tony Ashton of Ashton Gardner and Dyke on piano.
Family disbanded in 1973 and former members went on to play in the bands King Crimson, the Streetwalkers and Stud.
2) Family were a disco group who formed in the 1970's and released the single 'Music (Listen To The Music)', on the Salsoul label which was later re-released on the Suss'd 2007 compilation 'Deep Disco Culture Vol. 2'.
3) Family was a Spanish indie band active 1991-1993 formed by Javier Aramburu and I帽aki Gametxogoikoetxea. They released just one album in 1993 titled Un soplo en el coraz贸n," a tribute to the film by Louis Malle. In 2003 Spanish magazine Rockdelux released an album with the same songs played by other Spanish bands to celebrate 10 years from probably one of the best Spanish albums of 90's.
Carlos Baila
Family Lyrics
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El cansancio y la costumbre
No conocen ni una esquina
De un amor tan bien guardado
Carlos baila tan delgado
Siempre atento a su mirada
El color de un d铆a triste
Les veo bailar callados
Sobre un amor tan fuerte
Ella dir谩 aquello que 茅l no se atreve
The lyrics to Family's song "Carlos baila" describe the power of love and how it can overcome even the coldest of circumstances. The first two lines set the scene by mentioning the cold of November and the weariness of routine, but these familiar feelings "do not know a corner" of a love that is so well-guarded.
The song then turns to Carlos, who dances "so slender," always attentive to his partner's gaze. Even on a sad day, nothing can extinguish the flame of their love. The last two lines suggest that they communicate without words, and even though Carlos may not say what he feels, his partner knows it without a doubt.
Overall, the lyrics convey a subtle, unspoken intensity that underscores the depth of the love being portrayed. The focus is not on grand gestures or declarations, but on the quiet, steady force of two people who share a strong bond.
Line by Line Meaning
Tanto el fr铆o de noviembre
The chill of November is comparable to the coldness of the relationship
El cansancio y la costumbre
The fatigue and routine are taking over the relationship
No conocen ni una esquina
The relationship is so stagnant that they don't even explore new places
De un amor tan bien guardado
The love they have is kept hidden away from the world
Carlos baila tan delgado
Carlos dances lightly as if he's avoiding any problems or conflicts
Siempre atento a su mirada
He is always attentive to her gaze, but it seems to go unnoticed
El color de un d铆a triste
Even on a sad day, nothing can dampen the love they share
No consigue apagar nada
Nothing can extinguish the love they have for each other
Les veo bailar callados
They dance in silence, a symbol of their lack of communication
Sobre un amor tan fuerte
Despite their difficulties, they have a strong love for one another
Ella dir谩 aquello que 茅l no se atreve
She will say what he is too scared to, revealing the depths of their love
Contributed by Jason K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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