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.
The Screams of Passion
Family Lyrics
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(Woo, oh)
Whoa no, whoa no, yeah yeah, yeah yeah
There's a gentle autumn breeze that blows
Whenever we be lyin', lyin' in my bed
The moon appears and disappears, you look at me
My clothes I quickly, I quickly shed
The curtains dance a minuet
Autumn plays the music, baby
Come on, hold my hand
Leaves are fallin' velvet splash
Only you and I can under, only you can understand
The sunlight draws a picture through the silky lace
That hangs above your, hangs above your door
A picture that is waving that it seems
To be with every thrust you make me beg for more
Oh, a robin sings a masterpiece
That lives and dies unheard
For screams of passion
A sound produced by to in love
Curtains dance and autumn plays on
(Oh, to in love, on and on)
The screams of passion
All I hear in my head echoing like a volcano, baby
The screams of passion
Back and forth the raging seas of lust, I want you madly
Can't you tell, can't you tell, can't you tell, can't you tell? Oww
Take me in your arms, oh baby
The crime is done, I'd rather die here in your
Screams of passion, whoa, hold me now, baby
Tell me that you love me
Is it Sunday or is it passion?
Love, love
(The screams of passion)
The screams of passion, yeah, yeah, love
The screams of, the screams of
The screams of passion, passion
Hand me that love
Yeah
(Shh, not so loud baby)
Yeah
(Shh, shh)
The screams of passion
The screams of passion
Oh, oh, oh, the screams of passion
Ooh, the screams of, the screams of
The screams of passion, the screams of passion
Back and forth the raging seas of lust
Raging, raging
(The screams of passion)
You know I want you madly, baby
Why can't you tell? Oww
Is is it Sunday?
(Ooh love, ooh love)
I thought I heard a church bell
(Or was it passion, passion?)
Yeah, yeah
(Ooh)
Passion, the screams of passion
What did you say, baby?
Excuse me but is that your passion?
Do you want my passion?
Uh, do you want my passion?
If you want my love, if you want my body, baby
Let me hear ya, let me hear ya, let
Uh, let me hear ya scream, I want some passion
Ooh, you know what I'm talkin' about baby?
Ooh, I want some passion
You got that baby? I want some passion, passion, mmm
The song "The Screams of Passion" by Family is a sensual and passionate ode to romance and sexuality. The lyrics describe a scene of two lovers spending time together, with the gentle autumn breeze blowing through the room as the moon shines in. The curtains dance, providing a backdrop for the couple's lovemaking, while the sound of a robin singing a masterpiece goes unnoticed outside. The singer begs for more as the screams of passion fill their ears, echoing like a volcano.
The song is rich in metaphors and imagery, painting a picture of intimacy that is both beautiful and intense. The lyrics suggest that the only ones who can truly understand the depth of their passion are the two lovers - it is a private moment between them that is both thrilling and overwhelming. Through the use of sensuous words and evocative descriptions, the singer invites the listener to join in on the experience, encouraging them to embrace their own desires.
Overall, "The Screams of Passion" by Family is a provocative and seductive song that celebrates the joys of lovemaking in a way that is both poetic and raw.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a gentle autumn breeze that blows
The air is calm, cool and crisp when we come together.
Whenever we be lyin', lyin' in my bed
When we are lying down entranced in each other's presence.
The moon appears and disappears, you look at me
As the moon's light shines in and out, I gaze into my lover's eyes.
My clothes I quickly, I quickly shed
Intense passion demands a quick removal of clothing.
The curtains dance a minuet
The swaying fabric is a graceful dance as the mood elevates.
Autumn plays the music, baby
The fall season's natural sounds set free the ultimate musicality of our love-making.
Come on, hold my hand
Our physical connection is to be matched with a strong emotional attachment.
Leaves are fallin' velvet splash
The delicate sounds of leaves touching down are a backdrop to our love affair.
Only you and I can under, only you can understand
The depth of our love and passion can only be understood by us.
The sunlight draws a picture through the silky lace
The sun's light passes through the lace as we make love during the day.
That hangs above your, hangs above your door
The lace that hangs above the door amplifies our emotions as we move to the beat of our love.
A picture that is waving that it seems
The weaving picture we create as we move conjures emotion and pleasure.
To be with every thrust you make me beg for more
The intensity of the physical activity is only matched by the desire for more.
Oh, a robin sings a masterpiece
Nature bears witness to our bliss and passion.
That lives and dies unheard
Our passion is unique and fleeting and cannot be comprehended by others.
For screams of passion
Outpour of intense, genuine emotion.
A sound produced by to in love
The soundtrack of our love echoes in our screams and moans.
Curtains dance and autumn plays on
The moving curtains and natural sounds continue as our passion endures.
The screams of passion
The electrifying sounds of our love are deafening in the best possible way.
All I hear in my head echoing like a volcano, baby
The eruption of our passion echoes in my mind.
Back and forth the raging seas of lust, I want you madly
Our desire for each other is intense and unwavering.
Can't you tell, can't you tell, can't you tell, can't you tell? Oww
I wish you would feel the same about me.
Take me in your arms, oh baby
Hold me close and never let me go.
The crime is done, I'd rather die here in your
It's too late for us now; we are going to be together regardless of the outcome.
Screams of passion, whoa, hold me now, baby
Our passion continues as we hold each other tightly.
Tell me that you love me
Express your love for me so that I may feel secure in it.
Is it Sunday or is it passion?
I am so lost in your love and presence, that I can't feel the passage of time anymore.
Love, love
The foundation of our passion.
(The screams of passion)
Reiteration of the primacy of our electric passion.
The screams of passion, yeah, yeah, love
Our mutual passion is all that we have now and it is enough.
The screams of, the screams of
Our passion endures and dominates our lives.
The screams of passion, passion
The sound of passion is all we can hear and resonate with.
Hand me that love
Give me a greater passion to fuel our love-making.
(Shh, not so loud baby)
We have to keep it down so we don't reveal ourselves.
(Shh, shh)
We can't let anyone know about the intense passion that exists between us.
Oh, oh, oh, the screams of passion
I am lost in the passionate existence that we share.
Ooh, the screams of, the screams of
The sound of our passion reverberates within us.
The screams of passion, the screams of passion
Our lust-filled screams take over everything else.
Back and forth the raging seas of lust
Our desire for each other knows no bounds.
Raging, raging
The intensity of our passion is unrelenting.
You know I want you madly, baby
My desire for you is overpowering and all-consuming.
Why can't you tell? Oww
I wish you would recognize and reciprocate my deep love and passion for you.
Is is it Sunday?
The day of the week holds no meaning to us anymore.
(Ooh love, ooh love)
Our love is the most important thing in our lives.
I thought I heard a church bell
An external reminder of everyday life.
(Or was it passion, passion?)
Our lustful passion has eclipsed all other things in my mind.
Passion, the screams of passion
The only thing that matters to us now is the passion we share.
What did you say, baby?
I am lost in the world of passion and can't pay attention anymore.
Excuse me but is that your passion?
Your passionate intensity amazes me, is it real?
Do you want my passion?
Is my passion enough to satisfy you?
Uh, do you want my passion?
I need to know if you truly reciprocate my feelings before we take things forward.
If you want my love, if you want my body, baby
If you want me, the desire has to be mutual and complete.
Let me hear ya, let me hear ya, let
Make it clear that you want me the way I want you.
Uh, let me hear ya scream, I want some passion
I want to hear your screams of passion as we make love.
Ooh, you know what I'm talkin' about baby?
Are you lost in the passion the way I am?
Ooh, I want some passion
I crave the electrifying moments we spend together.
You got that baby? I want some passion, passion, mmm
My desire for you is unwavering and intense.
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Sharon Lynch
This group didn't get the respect they deserved! This song stays on my playlist!
Sexydiva177
Agreed
msryrymom
Yes!
Haydee Johnson
1000%
Jerome Brooks
Yes indeed love playing and hearing this song
Diane Berry
💯💯💯💯💜💜💜💜💜
Ebony B.
I had no business singing this at 14 years old, and had the audacity to know every single word.
Jessica Thompson
🤣👌🏽
Bryan Baker
It's okay. You're just an old soul like you. Rock On!!
Ebony B.
@Bryan Baker I was too young to be singing about the screams of paasion.