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.
Part Of The Load
Family Lyrics
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Leaving on Saturday
Two nights in Boston
And we're out on the road again
While part of yourself stays with friends that you've made
Rolling the highways
Living the way we do
Not truck driving men
Makes London to Glasgow, seem like down the road you know
But we're out on the road
That's part of the load
The load
Down the road... (repeat)
Pull in for dinner
Home's four thousand miles away
Write to your lady
Not knowing quite just what to say
You only know, you never ask her to wait
Houston in Texas
Two hundred miles or so
Last stop for supper
With just one tuna fish to go
No time to smile, no time to say, one small hello
We're out on the road
Part of the load
The load
"Part of the Load" by Family is a song that depicts the life of a travelling band on tour. The singer sings about the band's experience on the road, leaving their homes behind and travelling from city to city, performing at various venues. The song portrays the bittersweet feeling of being away from home for extended periods of time, while trying to make a living by pursuing their passion for music. The lyrics touch upon the sense of loneliness, missing loved ones, and the fast-paced nature of life on tour.
The first stanza of the song sets the scene as the band begins their journey by leaving on Saturday morning after spending two nights in Boston. The second stanza describes the band's experience on the road - the long hours of driving to different venues for gigs, making new friends along the way, and the sense of detachment from their everyday lives. The third stanza depicts the challenges of being away from home, such as missing loved ones and trying to keep in touch with them, while being on the road.
Overall, "Part of the Load" is a poignant and reflective song that offers insight into the life of a group of musicians trying to make a name for themselves. The lyrics speak to the dedication required by artists whose passion for music takes them on the road for extended periods of time. It also highlights the sacrifices they make, such as missing important events in their personal lives, for the chance to pursue their dreams and share their music with the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Got here this morning
We arrived at our current location early this morning.
Leaving on Saturday
We will be departing on Saturday.
Two nights in Boston
We will be staying in Boston for two nights.
And we're out on the road again
We are once again traveling on the road.
While part of yourself stays with friends that you've made
Although we leave physically, part of us remains with the friends we have made in this location.
Rolling the highways
We are traveling the highways by car.
Living the way we do
We are living our lives the way we choose to and wouldn't want it any other way.
Not truck driving men
We are not truck drivers by profession, but we still spend lots of time on the road for our shows.
But only half of the gigs, the show
We only perform at half of the shows we are booked for.
Makes London to Glasgow, seem like down the road you know
Traveling from London to Glasgow seems much less of a distance than the other distances we have to cover.
Pull in for dinner
We stopped to eat dinner.
Home's four thousand miles away
Our home is a long distance away from where we currently are.
Write to your lady
We took the time to write a letter to our significant other.
Not knowing quite just what to say
We were unsure of what exactly to write in the letter.
You only know, you never ask her to wait
We know that we cannot ask our significant other to wait for us while we are traveling.
Houston in Texas
We are in Houston, Texas.
Two hundred miles or so
There is a distance of around two hundred miles from where we are to our next location.
Last stop for supper
We made a stop to eat our last meal before continuing our travels.
With just one tuna fish to go
We only had one tuna sandwich left to eat for our meal.
No time to smile, no time to say, one small hello
We had very little time to spare, so we couldn't even smile or say hello to each other in passing.
We're out on the road
We are currently traveling on the road again.
That's part of the load
Traveling is part of what we do, so it is an expected part of our profession.
The load
We accept the challenges and responsibility that come with our lifestyle.
Contributed by Mason D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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@noranamayrann9096
Jackie and Third voice are so sweet 😍
The chorus part that they're singing is so catchy 💕🎧
This sing is full of sweet and gentle voices. Full of love! ❤
@nie2298
Love Jackie's voice so much, my fav ♡♡♡
Lapat always perfect with his sweet voice..
James English pronoun was very clear,, like the english part.. So soft.. ♡♡
Pochee~~ your rap part kill me..
Love trinity ♡♡♡♡