Glass Tiger's debut album The Thin Red Line (1986) produced two hit international singles, "Don't Forget Me (When I'm Gone)" [#2 on Billboard] and "Someday," [#5 on Billboard], and featured additional singles "I Will Be There [#34 Billboard] and domestic single "You're What I Look For". The album set a record for being the fastest selling debut recording in Canadian history, going gold within weeks of its release. To date, this album has received four Platinum records in Canada and went Gold in the United States.
Glass Tiger's sophomore release Diamond Sun, spawned domestic Canadian singles "Diamond Sun," "I'm Still Searching," "My Song," and "(Watching) Worlds Crumble," and achieved Double Platinum status in Canada.
Simple Mission, their third album, was not formally released in the USA, but it went Platinum in Canada and featured the singles "Animal Heart", and the Celtic duet "My Town" with Rod Stewart. "My Town" was also featured on a special 'Back-To-Back' series compilation in the early 90's and sold through EMI-Capitol's Special Market's division.
Several of Glass Tiger's songs were co-written and produced by Bryan Adams' collaborator, Jim Vallance. In fact, Adams makes a cameo in their top single "Don't Forget Me (When I'm Gone)". The band won three Juno Awards in 1986 and two more in 1987. They were also nominated for a Grammy Award in 1987. In late 1988, Chris McNeill (drums), a sought after session drummer joined the band, and the foursome have been touring and playing ever since.
Glass Tiger released a special DVD 'No Turning Back' in 2005, which is a special commemorative 20th Anniversary DVD collection featuring their many videos and a couple of new songs, "No Turning Back" and "Give It Away". It also features footage of the band touring in Europe supporting Tina Turner in 1987 and in Ireland performing with The Chieftains.
On June 23, 2005, Glass Tiger appeared on the NBC show Hit Me, Baby, One More Time, performing their classic hit "Don't Forget Me (When I'm Gone)" and covering "Everything You Want" by Vertical Horizon. Although they lost the audience voting to Thelma Houston, Glass Tiger were judged the winners by online voters.
In early 2006 Glass Tiger released their first live CD, GT Live which was recorded in 2005 at the Phoenix Concert Theatre in Toronto. The band is currently working on a special TV production and is very active touring and performing, with over 50 shows a year. In 2008 lead singer Alan Frew published "The Action Sandwich", lessons from a tour bus, with his perspective and insight into the trials and tribulations of life in a rock band on the road. The band did a special support trip to visit the Canadian troops in Afghanistan in March, 2009, accompanied by many of the NHL's hockey legends.
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Let's Talk
Glass Tiger Lyrics
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You changed my life, over and over
Sexy girl, a movie queen
I've never seen the sunlight shining
Now looking back at my life
Played some games, over and over
And I broke some hearts, once or twice
Now I'm standing all alone
Let's talk about
Who's to blame
Let's talk about
Hiding shame
Let's talk about
What to do
Let's talk about
Trying to turn what's wrong into right
Running to catch up with my life
People come but lovers go
I'd change the scene, over and over
Some give and take is what we need
I never felt it was worth trying
Oh, can't you see that all my life
I'm born to run, over and over
So take me home I'll make you mine
Trying to turn what's wrong into right
Running to catch up with my life
Let's talk about
What to do
Let's talk about
Me and you
Let's talk about
Who's to blame
Trying to turn what's wrong into right
Running to catch up with my life
Oh, I know you've seen this all before
Why do you keep on trying more
You tell me love's worth fighting for
What are we fighting for!
Now I'm standing all alone
Down on my luck nowhere to go
Let's talk about
Who's to blame
Let's talk about
Hiding shame
Let's talk about
What to do
Let's talk about
Trying to turn what's wrong into right
Running to catch up with my life
Glass Tiger's song "Let's Talk" chronicles the struggles of a young man as he navigates through love and life. The lyrics describe a boy of seventeen who falls in love with a sexy girl who changes his life. The singer acknowledges his history of playing games and breaking hearts and finds himself alone and down on his luck, searching for solutions to the problems in his life.
The refrain of the song urges the listener to engage in conversation about the issues that plague them, to try to turn what's wrong into right, and to catch up with their lives. The track captures the pain and anxiety that come with navigating life and relationships, but also encourages the listener to keep pushing forward.
Overall, the song is a call to action, urging the listener to be introspective, honest, and proactive.
Line by Line Meaning
Just a boy, seventeen
At the age of seventeen, I was young and inexperienced, and did not know how to handle many things that came my way.
You changed my life, over and over
You had a significant impact on my life, repeatedly affecting it in many ways.
Sexy girl, a movie queen
You were beautiful and attractive, like a character from a movie.
I've never seen the sunlight shining
I was so caught up with you that I didn't notice the world around me, so I never saw the sunshine.
Now looking back at my life
In retrospect, as I reflect on my past since then.
Played some games, over and over
I engaged in some activities repeatedly, almost like playing games.
And I broke some hearts, once or twice
I hurt people's feelings by breaking their heart, maybe a couple of times.
Now I'm standing all alone Down on my luck nowhere to go
Currently, I am alone and feeling unlucky without any direction in life.
Let's talk about Who's to blame
Let's discuss who or what caused the negative situation.
Let's talk about Hiding shame
Let's address the act of hiding one's shame or guilt and how to overcome it.
Let's talk about What to do Trying to turn what's wrong into right Running to catch up with my life
Let's strategize and figure out what actions to take to address the issue or challenge, and move forward quickly.
People come but lovers go
People you meet may pass through your life, but romantic partners may leave permanently.
I'd change the scene, over and over
I kept changing my environment or situation, almost like seeking an escape from my past experiences.
Some give and take is what we need
Relationships need mutual give-and-take to work, rather than just one person benefiting.
I never felt it was worth trying
I often felt it wasn't even worthwhile trying, that the effort wouldn't be worth the payoff.
Oh, can't you see that all my life I'm born to run, over and over
I've always felt like I'm meant to keep moving, always running towards something, without much direction or goal.
So take me home I'll make you mine
If you take me home, I will try my best to impress you and make you mine.
Oh, I know you've seen this all before Why do you keep on trying more You tell me love's worth fighting for What are we fighting for!
It seems that you have already seen this kind of situation before, so why do you continue to try more? You say that love is worth fighting for, but what exactly are we fighting for?
Let's talk about Me and you
Let's have a conversation about our relationship or connection.
Lyrics © Red Brick Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP
Written by: Alan Graham Frew, James Douglas Vallance, Sam Reid
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Al Connelly guitars
Sam Reid keyboards
Wayne Parker bass
Alan Frew vocals
1. Blinded 0:00
2. Animal Heart 4:42
3. Lets Talk 8:33
4. Where Did Our Love Go 12:57
5. My Town 17:28
6. The Rhythm of Your Love 22:18
7. Spanish Slumber 26:56
8. Simple Mission 28:25
9. Stand or Fall 33:00
10. Rescued (By the Arms of Love) 37:00
11. One to One 41:16
12. One Night Alone 45:45
13. (She Said) Love Me Like a Man 49:53
Rosanna Segreti
Danny, love the album so much & thank you for sharing it again. Love the catchy & edgy sound with the nice nostalgic spark of harmonies & warm melodies and the wonderful spark of vocals & songs. Thank you for the wonderful pleasure!
Vegan Higler
awesome album
Олександр Богинский
Дякую ♥️🎶
Vegan Higler
best album ever.