1) Gary Wright… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name, including:
1) Gary Wright (born in Cresskill, NJ, on 26 April 1943; died 4 September 2023) was an American pop and rock keyboardist and singer-songwriter remembered for his song "Dream Weaver" and for being a member of 'Spooky Tooth';
2) Gary Wright is an Australian electronic musician contributing to the compilation album Electronic Music University of Melbourne in 1980, on the EMI sublabel EMI Custom Records;
3) Gary Wright (born 6 September 1971; died 7 January 2014) was an American drummer and multi-instrumentalist from Las Vegas.
1) Gary Wright (born in Cresskill, NJ, on 26 April 1943; died 4 September 2023) was an American pop and rock singer-songwriter remembered for his song "Dream Weaver" and for being a member of 'Spooky Tooth'. He also worked with 'Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band'.
Wright, a friend of George Harrison, appeared in a TV show at the age of 7. Later he came to Europe to continue studying psychology. In 1967 he joined the band Spooky Tooth as singer and keyboardist. After Spooky Tooth's split in 1974, he continued his solo career culminating in "Dream Weaver". The single peaked at #2 for 3 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1976, and went gold. It was also featured in the Wayne's World film and soundtrack. Later that year, his follow-up single "Love Is Alive" also reached #2 (for 2 weeks). Ronnie Montrose played guitar on the Gary Wright song "Power Of Love" from the Dream Weaver album.
This would be the last significant success Wright would achieve on the pop chart until 1981, when he returned with "Really Wanna Know You, a bouncy, bass-heavy pop song that hit #16. His 1981 song "Comin' Apart" was sampled by Armand van Helden in the 2004 club music anthem "My, My, My".
On June 8, 2010, Gary Wright released Connected, his first new pop/rock album in over 20 years. The album's lead single "Satisfied" has special guest appearances by Ringo Starr on drums, with both Joe Walsh and Jeff 'Skunk' Baxter on guitar. Wright continues to tour, most recently as a member of the supergroup 'Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band'.
2) Gary Wright is an Australian electronic musician contributing to the compilation album Electronic Music University of Melbourne in 1980, on the EMI sublabel EMI Custom Records.
3) Gary Wright (born 6 September 1971; died 7 January 2014) was an American drummer and multi-instrumentalist from Las Vegas.
Love Is Alive
Gary Wright Lyrics
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To realize just what I have found
I have lived only half of what I am
It's all clear to me now
My heart is on fire
My soul's like a wheel that's turnin'
My love is alive, my love is alive, yeah, yeah, yeah
There's something inside
That's making me crazy
I'll try to keep it together
'Cause what I say may not happen the same way
Now could be forever
My heart is on fire
My soul's like a wheel that's turnin'
My love is alive, my love is alive, yeah, yeah, yeah
There's a mirror moving inside my mind
Reflecting the love that you shine on me
Hold on now to that feeling
Let it flow, let it grow, yeah, yeah
My heart is on fire
My soul's like a wheel that's turnin'
My love is alive, my love is alive, yeah, yeah, yeah
The song "Love Is Alive" by Gary Wright is a powerful love song that speaks of a person who has discovered love and is experiencing it in a profound way. The song's opening lines reveal the singer's desire to prepare himself for what he has found, knowing that it is something very special. The next lines communicate the realization that he has only lived half of what he is and that he has gained clarity and perspective about what he wants.
The chorus of the song is the most memorable part, as the singer's heart is on fire and his love is alive. The lyrics are repetitive and emphasize the intensity of the singer's feelings. The following lines indicate the strength of the emotions he is feeling and how it makes him feel like he is going crazy. The singer acknowledges his inability to control what he is feeling and tries to keep it together.
The lyrics also mention the importance of holding on to the love that is being reflected back by the other person. The song is ultimately about the power of love and how it can transform an individual. The lyrics are simple yet powerful and convey the intensity and transcendental nature of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I think it's time to get ready
The singer feels that the time has come for him to prepare himself.
To realize just what I have found
He wants to understand and recognize what he has discovered.
I have lived only half of what I am
Despite his age, he feels that he has only experienced half of his potential.
It's all clear to me now
He has gained clarity and has a better understanding of his feelings.
My heart is on fire
He is passionate and has strong emotions towards someone or something.
My soul's like a wheel that's turnin'
He feels energized and motivated by his current situation.
My love is alive, my love is alive, yeah, yeah, yeah
His love is vibrant and strong, and he feels it intensely.
There's something inside
There is a feeling or inner voice that is telling him something.
That's making me crazy
He is feeling overwhelmed and anxious because of this feeling.
I'll try to keep it together
He will do his best to manage his emotions and stay composed.
'Cause what I say may not happen the same way
He is aware that things may not go as planned, so he's being cautious in expressing his feelings.
Now could be forever
He believes that his current situation has the potential to last a lifetime.
There's a mirror moving inside my mind
He has a vivid picture in his head of what he wants, and it's like a reflection that moves with him.
Reflecting the love that you shine on me
The object of his affection is the source of his inspiration and happiness.
Hold on now to that feeling
He wants to cherish and hold on to this positive feeling.
Let it flow, let it grow, yeah, yeah
He wants to let his emotions develop and deepen over time.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Gary Wright
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Mike Bockey
Well I think it's time to get ready
To realize just what I have found
I have lived only half of what I am
It's all clear to me now
My heart is on fire
My soul's like a wheel that's turnin'
My love is alive, my love is alive, yeah, yeah, yeah
There's something inside
That's making me crazy
I'll try to keep it together
'Cause what I say may not happen the same way
Now could be forever
My heart is on fire
My soul's like a wheel that's turnin'
My love is alive, my love is alive, yeah, yeah, yeah
There's a mirror moving inside my mind
Reflecting the love that you shine on me
Hold on now to that feeling
Let it flow, let it grow, yeah, yeah
My heart is on fire
My soul's like a wheel that's turnin'
My love is alive, my love is alive, yeah, yeah, yeah
Patricia Barnes
I love how music has the power to transport the listener back in time. So grateful to be a product of the 1960s
Mark Lee
And the 1970's. Rock on. (Country was pretty good too).
Maria Roberts
Me too Buddy 👍🥰
Benito
Yes,but this hit music from Gary Wright,was from the 1970's-Not the 1960's!🧐🤓
Sherry K
@Benito
I believe they're saying they're a product of the 60s, like myself. We got to enjoy 70s music.
Ed Cipriani
@Mark Lee - I was born in the mid 60's so I mostly remember the 70's and early 80's. The 70's were amazing, the music, and everything else during that time. I wish I was born about a decade earlier so I could have experienced the 60's - then again, I am already too damn old so, maybe not.
Crotalus atrox
1976, Mobile, Alabama, Gary Wright opens for Frampton Comes Alive concert. Man, Gary blew me away.
O.S.I. Intelligence
I bet that was a treat!!!!
Wayne Ross
Holy ahit
Kathryn Lauterberg
Saw the same in San Diego, Yes was there also