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 Iñaki Gametxogoikoetxea. They released just one album in 1993 titled Un soplo en el corazón," 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.
Nadadora
Family Lyrics
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Es tan clara su intención como el agua
Hoy también llegará recién peinado
Pasará por delante sin poder disimular su amor
Ella suele descansar con los pies en el agua
Tiene azul el corazón de nadadora
Volverá con su piel color membrillo
Hoy también llegará recién peinado
Pasará por delante sin poder disimular
Sin poder disimular su amor
The lyrics to Family's song Nadadora depict a woman who frequently appears while swimming in the pool. It is evident that this woman has a clear intention towards someone, and her love is as clear as the water she swims in. She returns to rest with her feet in the water, and her heart is as blue as that of a swimmer. She will return with her skin as red as a quince, swimming in a balanced manner throughout the pool as a means of expressing her love.
In essence, the song captures the beauty of pursuing love without illusions or hiding one's feelings. The swimmer in the song serves as a symbol of this pursuit, as she relentlessly strides through the pool, displaying her love passionately and authentically.
Line by Line Meaning
Suele aparecer cuando ella está nadando
She usually appears when she's swimming
Es tan clara su intención como el agua
Her intention is as clear as water
Hoy también llegará recién peinado
Today he will also arrive freshly combed
Pasará por delante sin poder disimular su amor
He will pass by unable to hide his love
Ella suele descansar con los pies en el agua
She usually rests with her feet in the water
Tiene azul el corazón de nadadora
Her swimmer's heart is blue
Volverá con su piel color membrillo
He will return with his skin the color of quince
Bordeando en equilibrio toda la piscina por amor
Bordering the entire pool in balance for love
Sin poder disimular su amor
Unable to hide his love
Contributed by Oliver O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@javimusich
Agradezco el día que conocí a Family. Saludos desde Argentina :)
@Antonio-bf9oh
Maravilla!