In 1977, Friday was a founder of Virgin Prunes (legendary avant-garde post-punk group). 1987-2005 he composed & performed with, musical partner, Maurice Seezer. He released his 4th solo album CATHOLIC in April 2011.
Gavin Friday & The Man Seezer albums (with Maurice), inc: "Each Man Kills The Thing He Loves" (1989), "Adam 'N' Eve" (1992) & "Shag Tobacco" (1995).
Film scores & soundtracks include Get Rich or Die Tryin', In America, In the Name of the Father, The Boxer, Disco Pigs, Short Cuts and Romeo + Juliet. Gavin worked with producer Hal Willner on the music for director Abel Ferrera's movie Chelsea on the Rocks (2008). He has also collaborated with the English composer Gavin Bryars, setting Shakespeare's sonnets to music.
Stage Shows include the Kurt Weill Extravaganza Ich Liebe Dich, the one man show I didn't come up the Liffey in a bubble and Gavin's tribute to German music, Tomorrow belongs to me.
Gavin Friday played the character Billy Hatchet in Neil Jordan's film Breakfast in Pluto (2006). He recorded three songs for the film, two of which are featured on the soundtrack album: 'Sand' and 'Wig Wam Bam'.
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Le Roi D'Amour
Gavin Friday Lyrics
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'Dido and Aeneas'..
Of 'Pyramus and Thisbe'...
Of 'Popeye and Olive'...
Of 'Oscar and Lord Alfred'...
..Je suis le roi d'amour.
In Gavin Friday's song "Le Roi D'Amour," the singer refers to various famous love stories such as "Dido and Aeneas," "Pyramus and Thisbe," "Popeye and Olive," and "Oscar and Lord Albert." By mentioning these iconic tales, the singer is highlighting the universality of love and how it has been a prevalent theme in art, literature, and mythology throughout history. Moreover, the singer claims that he is the king of love ("Je suis le roi d'amour"), which can be interpreted in a few different ways. It could be a declaration of confidence in his own romantic abilities or a self-aggrandizing statement about his fame and popularity.
Line by Line Meaning
You heard of 'Dido and Aeneas'..
You are familiar with the famous tragic love story of Dido and Aeneas.
Of 'Pyramus and Thisbe'...
You are also aware of the ill-fated love story of Pyramus and Thisbe.
Of 'Popeye and Olive'...
You are familiar with the cartoon characters Popeye and Olive, who are often depicted as a couple.
Of 'Oscar and Lord Alfred'...
You also know about Oscar Wilde and his lover Lord Alfred Douglas.
..Je suis le roi d'amour.
I am the king of love. This line suggests that Gavin Friday considers himself to be a master of love and romance.
Contributed by Zoe J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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