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.
Peace of Mind
Family Lyrics
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Wait until my thoughts are blind
See the sun, day has come
That's the way that things are done
There's no stopping, things are throbbing, still I find
Peaceful feeling**, cars are speeding
Peace of mind
I can feel things reveal
Peace within, why should I kneel**
Overrun things to come
Contented much to carry on**
There's no stopping, things are throbbing, still I find
Peaceful feeling**, cars are speeding
Peace of mind
The lyrics to "Peace of Mind" by Family convey the desire for peace and tranquility amidst a constantly moving and bustling world. The first two lines suggest that the listener needs to take their time and allow the singer's thoughts to be at rest before anything can be resolved. The line "See the sun, day has come" represents the idea that each day presents new opportunities to find peace. The following line "That's the way that things are done" indicates that the singer has come to accept the way things unfold.
The next few lines refer to the paradox of living in a world full of throb and chaos yet finding inner peace. The singer finds a peaceful feeling despite the cars speeding around them. The repetition of the line "there's no stopping, things are throbbing" emphasizes the constant movement around them. However, despite all the activity, the singer is able to find the peace of mind they were seeking.
The final stanza speaks of contentment and overcoming any obstacles that come their way. The line "why should I kneel" suggests that the singer is unwilling to allow their struggles to bring them down. They feel that they have the strength to overcome any obstacle and continue on with their life. The final line "peaceful feeling, cars are speeding, peace of mind" is repeated from the previous stanza, symbolizing the idea that despite the chaos of the world around them, they can still find peace within themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Take your time, ease my mind
Please slow down and take your time with me to calm my troubled mind
Wait until my thoughts are blind
Give me time until my racing thoughts are no longer overwhelming
See the sun, day has come
Observe the natural course of the day beginning and ending, just as life has its cycles
That's the way that things are done
This is how the world works and we must accept it as it is
There's no stopping, things are throbbing, still I find
Although life is busy and chaotic, I still discover a peaceful feeling
Peaceful feeling, cars are speeding
Despite the fast-paced world around me, I feel calm and at peace
I can feel things reveal
I am able to recognize and discover important insights
Peace within, why should I kneel
I have found inner peace, and therefore have no need to submit or surrender
Overrun things to come
I am not fearful of what the future may hold
Contented much to carry on
I am happy and fulfilled to continue living my life as it is
Contributed by Isaiah M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.