After 2 years and 5 nights a week Myrick was asked to come to Austin to replace Stevie Ray Vaughn in a band called Kracker Jack. Kracker Jack included Uncle John Turner on drums and Tommy Shannon on bass (the original rhythm sectionof the Johnny Winter Trio.)Shannon went on to be the bass player for Double Trouble.
After 2 years in Austin Myrick moved to California. In 1980 his first album "GaryMyrick & The Figures" was released on Epic Records. Which garnered the Hit Single "She Talks In Stereo" which made the Top 100 of the Decade on KROQ Radio and was also featured in the cult classic movie "Valley Girl" which starred Nicholas Cage in his first leading role.
Myrick's next album "Living In A Movie" was released in 1982. After extensive touring of America and Canada, Myrick needed a change for his third album. The Figures went their separate ways and Gary did completely solo album called "Language." That album produced 2 videos: "The Message Is You" filmed in England and "Guitar Talk Love and Drums" which was nominated for best special effects on MTV. After an American tour, Myrick hooked up with John Waite to jam and possibly start a band. They hit it off and wrote the album "No Brakes" which garnered the Number 1 Billboard single "Missing You" and was nominated for a Grammy. The "No Brakes" album was originally going to be recorded by a band with a "band name." Gary, having been offered a fourth solo album deal by Geffen, left John Waite and told John that he could call it a solo album.
"Stand ForLove," Gary's fourth album was recorded in Los Angeles and New York in Jimi Hendrix's Electric Lady Studios. One video was made from the single "When Angels Kiss." After playing a benefit for the homeless of Los Angeles, Jackson Browne asked Gary to play on his "Lives In The Balance" album on the single "For America."
Myrick continued to play guitar and do session work for different artists such as StevieWonder, Queen Ida, Wilson Pickett and others. After meeting up with Steve Jones of the Sex Pistols, Myrick played guitar in Steve's band supporting Steve's solo album "Mercy" and did a tour opening for the Kinks. Back in Los Angeles Gary met up with the bass player from the Clash, Paul Simonon and Nigel Dixon from the English Rockabilly band Whirlwind. They decided to write songs together and started the band Havana 3 AM. Based upon styles of Texas, El Paso, Latin overtones and English Punk. After a year in Los Angeles Havana 3 AM moved to London to tour in Italy, England and Western Europe. Soon they traveled to Tokyo Japan to make their self titled album "Havana 3 AM." The album was finished for the Japanese Label then licensed to IRS Records. Havana 3 AM made number 4 on Rolling Stone's Alternative chart and appeared on "Late Night With David Letterman." One video was made for the song "Reach The Rock." After tours of America, Canada, Europe and England, Havana3 AM started to change. Paul Simonon left the band to persue an art career, Gary moved back to Austin Texas for a sabatical of six months. Wanting to continue the band, Nigel Dixon came to Austin to work on the project. Nigel Dixon was diagnosed with cancer and after a Texas tour passed away two months later.
After losing his friend, Gary went back to Los Angeles to finish what they had started and wrote the album "Texas Glitter and Tombstone Tales." Gary Myrick and Havana 3 AM/ Burnside Records, 1996.
Gary started composing for films and commercials while working on new music. Between 1998 and 1999, four of Gary's songs were used in three films, "Route 9,""Stranger Than Fiction," and "Partners In Crime." Three songs from"Texas Glitter and Tombstone Tales" were used as well as one new song.
Myrick wanted to escape and create a new world, organic in nature and tap his continuing reference to his roots of Texas. After writing with Victor Bicetti, drummer and percussionist with Los Lobos, Gary rekindled an old friendship with engineer/producer TChad Blake, who had just finished LosLobos' new album. TChad Blake is known for his work with Bonnie Raitt, Tom Waites, Elvis Costello and others. Winning two Grammys in 1999 for the Sheryl Crow Album. Myrick, after writing for one year and trying his all acoustic, story telling songs in the local clubs, started recording in a 100 year old Southern style house in the Hollywood Hills with friend Michelle White engineering. For the first time each song was recorded in full with guitar and vocal (no punch-ins) A string quarted was added, then TChad Blake mixed and put on the finishing touches with Gary. Finished in December, the album is called
"Waltz Of The Scarecrow King."
The Los Angeles Times recently reviewed Gary's latest work saying: "This finger Pickin' Texan serves up unexpected treats of Tumbleweed Vampirology to the Ghost Of Elvis."
In addition to the impressive list of accomplishments in Gary's solo career, he has also worked with the likes of Jackson Browne, Stevie Wonder, Bonnie Raitt, Todd Rundgren, The Eagles, John Waite, Paul Simonon (Clash), Steve Jones(Sex Pistols), Brian Wilson, Big Audio Dynamite and many others.
Film Credits:
1. (1983)Valley Girl (2 songs)"She Talks In Stereo & Time To Win.
2. (1999)Stranger Than Fiction
(2 songs) Tex Pawnshop AndThe Tremolos & Teenage Mafia
3. (2000)Partners In Crime - (song) Imaginary Western
4. (1999) ROUTE 9 - (song) Cantinaland
5. (2001)(full score/soundtrack) HBO film/documentary Creature.
She Talks In Stereo
Gary Myrick & The Figures Lyrics
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You would look at my face
You would see clearly
Is it all 20 20 vision?
Oh, yeah
i feel the pull on me
its the gravity
your magnetic attraction"
Oh, yeah
She talks in Stereo
She sounds so good to me
She talks in Stereo
She talks in Stereo
She sounds so good to me
She talks in Stereo
oh, yeah
Steadily moves
Like the grooves on a record
My head spins
When she talks to me
Oh, yeah
Slip and sliding
We go gliding by
And I can hear her say
My baby says "Hey"
She talks in Stereo
She sounds so good to me
She talks in Stereo
She talks in Stereo
She sounds so good to me
She talks in Stereo
I look in your eyes
You would look at my face
You would see clearly
Is it all 20 20 vision?
Oh, yeah
Slip and sliding
We go gliding by
And I can hear her say
My baby says "Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey!"
She talks in Stereo
She sounds so good to me
She talks in Stereo
She talks in Stereo
She sounds so good to me
She talks in Stereo
uh, yeah
She talks in Stereo, She talks in Stereo
My baby talks in stereo, talks in stereo
She talks in stereo, talks in stereo
Gary Myrick's song "She Talks In Stereo" is a love song that describes the singer's infatuation with a woman because of her voice. The song begins with the singer saying that when he looks into the woman's eyes, he can see her clearly, and her vision is 20/20. He then alludes to the magnetic attraction he feels to the woman because of her voice. Her voice pulls him towards her, and the gravitational pull is too strong to resist.
As the song progresses, the singer describes the rhythm of the woman's words, which flow like grooves on a record. This rhythm is so captivating that it makes his head spin when she talks to him. The woman's voice is like stereo, and she sounds good to him. He then describes how the two of them glide smoothly together, and she says "hey" to him.
Overall, "She Talks In Stereo" is a romantic and catchy song that celebrates the singer's infatuation with a woman because of the sound of her voice. It is a classic 80s song that exemplifies the love of good music and sound.
Line by Line Meaning
I look in your eyes
As I gaze into your eyes, I feel a connection with you.
You would look at my face
As you look at me, I feel like you see me for who I truly am.
You would see clearly
I believe that you have a clear understanding of who I am.
Is it all 20 20 vision?
I'm wondering if your perception of me is accurate or if you see me through rose-colored glasses.
Oh, yeah
This thought excites me and makes me feel alive.
i feel the pull on me
I am drawn to you and cannot resist your pull.
its the gravity
Your voice carries weight and power that pulls me close.
of your voice
It is the sound of your voice that captivates and enthralls me.
your magnetic attraction"
It's like a magnetic force that I cannot resist or break away from.
She talks in Stereo
She speaks with a captivating voice that feels like it's coming from multiple directions.
She sounds so good to me
Her voice is so alluring and pleasing to my ears.
Steadily moves
She moves gracefully, smoothly, and with precision.
Like the grooves on a record
Her movements are as smooth and precise as the grooves on a vinyl record.
My head spins
Her movements are so enchanting, that I feel dizzy and lightheaded.
When she talks to me
I hang on to every word and am entranced by her voice and speech.
Slip and sliding
We smoothly and expertly glide by each other.
We go gliding by
Our movements are coordinated and fluid as we glide past each other.
And I can hear her say
I am captivated by the sound of her voice and eagerly listen to what she says.
My baby says "Hey"
She greets me in a warm and affectionate manner, which I love.
She talks in Stereo
She speaks in a way that sounds like she's coming from many different directions, making her voice all the more captivating.
uh, yeah
I am excited and captivated by her voice and her presence.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: G. MYRICK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@SparkyThaFox
I can’t get my head around why this never got popular, gotta be one of my favourite songs!
@pattiethomas3207
Cause people got no taste in music. heheh
@SparkyThaFox
@Pattie Thomas too right!
@TomField-gq2wn
I agree, great song
@fmbchris
It got plenty of play time... late night. I always heard it played late at night.. grand rapids michigan
@michaelgapple1894
I see that there are only 489 likes. And I csn’t help but be puzzled - then I remember that I have watched this video probably 100 times.
So we’re a small but MIGHTY cult-like following. 🍎❤️💋🎼🍺🥃🌿🎸🥁
@naturalmax8474
still cant get enough of this tune 40 years plus!!!
@unclesalty7778
And the movie soundtrack!
@jaivkoltun4948
Classic song !!! Right from the staggered guitar intro, the trippy keys sound, stunning drums patterns, wrap around bassline, and great lyrics. Perfect composition. . . Freaking brilliant !!!
@SurfFender
See, I think so too, listen to this alot