Hughes has carved a distinctive vocal style blending the finest elements of hard rock, soul and funk. That astonishing voice is Hughes' calling card. He's known as a singer's singer: in fact, Stevie Wonder once called Hughes his favorite white singer.
Hughes, a native of Cannock, England, absorbed all kinds of influences, including early British hard rock, the Beatles and, most importantly, American soul and R&B. The sleek Motown sound from Detroit and the gritty Stax/Volt sound from Memphis left their mark on him.
The first important band Hughes was a member of that achieved notable success was Trapeze, while in 1973 he joined one of the most popular bands in the world, Deep Purple. The trailblazing hard-rock legends had just weathered the departure of vocalist Ian Gillan and bass guitarist Roger Glover, but guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, keyboardist Jon Lord and drummer Ian Paice continued with the addition of Hughes and David Coverdale. Any skepticism was squelched with the 1974 release of Burn. This stunning album rejuvenated the band and stands tall among Deep Purple classics.
In the halcyon days, Purple headlined at the famous California Jam in 1974 in front of quarter of a million people. World tours via Purple's own jet plane, 'The Starship' and two more studio albums later, (the Hughes influenced Stormbringer and Come Taste the Band), Deep Purple finally split in 1976.
Now living in Los Angeles, Hughes' first solo album Play Me Out was released in 1977. He joined former Pat Travers guitarist Pat Thrall to form Hughes/Thrall, which released an acclaimed self-titled album in 1982. Throughout the '80s and '90s, Hughes made countless guest appearances (both credited and un-credited) as a vocalist, bass guitarist or songwriter on other artists' albums, in particular he appeared on the vastly underrated Seventh Star, was officially credited as 'Black Sabbath Featuring Tony Iommi'. Hughes and Iommi remained friends and in the past few years they have released one brand new studio album together.
More commercial recognition came when the KLF dubbed Hughes 'The Voice of Rock', proudly featuring him on their international best selling hit single America- What Time is Love'
Since 1992, Hughes has toured extensively in Europe, Japan and South America in support of solo albums such as Blues, From Now On..., Feel, Addiction, The Way It Is, Return Of Crystal Karma, Building The Machine, Songs In The Key Of Rock, Soul Mover and Music For The Divine.
Soul Mover saw the continuation of the successful creative partnership with Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith that began with Glenn's live DVD Soulfully Live in the City of Angels (2004). Soul Mover was voted 12th best album of the year by highly influential UK magazine CLASSIC ROCK.
After the release of his album Music For The Divine in 2006, 2007 saw Hughes make successful tours of Russia, South America, Italy, Norway and Spain, along with solo dates in London - at the prestigious Shepherds Bush Empire - Bulgaria and Greece. 2007 also saw Hughes headline at festival appearances in France and Norway. Hughes also took part in the Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp in New York, which was highly successful and he also appeared as a guest presenter at the Classic Rock Awards in both 2006 and 2007. Another highlight of a diverse and colorful year were the 2 sold out solo shows at the famous Whisky in Los Angeles and BB King's in New York.
2008 saw Hughes undertake another extensive European tour; including a month long trek across Russia, festival appearances, and his first live shows in Belarus, Estonia and Romania. Another highlight was Hughes' appearance in London at the Childline Charity concert in March 2008 where he performed a short set of Deep Purple classics with Purple drummer Ian Paice. This was particularly poignant as it was the first time the pair had played together since the Purple days. Ironically, in June 2008, Hughes played in Liverpool, England for the first time in over 30 years; a triumphant and emotional return to the city where Deep Purple Mark IV played their final ever concert before disbanding in 1976.
Other highlights of 2008 include Hughes' live on air performance on the USA radio show Rockline, and his first appearance in New Zealand since 1975 with Deep Purple, when Hughes brought the house down at the G-Taranaki Festival in July.
Hughes' album, the 2008 release "First Underground Nuclear Kitchen"
Chad Smith again plays out of his skin on the drums, and Hughes has rarely - if ever - sounded more inspired, written with such grace, or sung with more passion.
Another world jaunt accompanied the release, carrying on into 2009 with tours of Europe, Russia, South America and selected shows in the States including sell out shows in LA and NYC.
2010 was one of the most exciting and prolific years in Hughes' career as it saw him recording and touring in a new supergroup project, BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION with guitar star Joe Bonamassa, keyboard player Derek Sherinian (Dream Theatre) and drummer Jason Bonham, son of the late Led Zeppelin legend John Bonham. The band released their debut album on September 20th, 2010. The album went to #13 in the Official UK Album Chart and #1 in the Official UK Rock Album Chart. Produced and mixed by Kevin Shirley (Aerosmith, Iron Maiden, The Black Crowes, Jimmy Page and Robert Plant, Journey etc), this is yet another world-class musical statement that raises the bar for rock singing.
In November 2010, Hughes was awarded the ChildLine Award at Classic Rock's Roll of Honour.
Hughes and Black Country Communion released their second album, "2", in 2011, followed shortly afterwards, by their debut live tour encompassing the USA, UK and Europe. Their third release, "LIVE OVER EUROPE", recorded live while on the European leg of their debut tour, reached the Top 5 spot world-wide with releases on DVD, CD, Blu-ray and Vinyl.
Hughes had his AUTOBIOGRAPHY published in 2011, in both hard and soft cover editions. The Number 1 best seller is available at all good retailers, both online and at traditional brick & mortar stores!
In November 2011, Black Country Communion won the prestigious Classic Rock Breakthrough Artist of the Year award at the Classic Rock Awards in London, with Glenn collecting the award on behalf of the band.
2012 saw Hughes touring Russia as a solo artist and also South America as a member of the Rock and Roll AllStars, featuring his good friends Gene Simmons, Matt Sorum, and Joe Elliot amongst others. Hughes also did solo shows and guest appearances in the UK, Israel, Poland, Bulgaria, Hungary, Russia, Ukraine, China and Armenia but his main focus in 2012 was the writing, recording and press promotion for the third Black Country Communion album, "AFTERGLOW". Released worldwide in late October 2012, and again produced by Kevin Shirley, the album was another huge success for the band, and is possibly the most Hughes dominated album of the three, with many of the songs written solely by Glenn.
2013 saw Hughes embarking on some exciting new projects, with the best yet to come from this most eclectic, talented and inspired musician and songwriter.
So Much Love To Give
Glenn Hughes Lyrics
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And ease your mind
Got to hold, oh my love
I'll treat you kind
I will bring the water
So that you may live
Cause I've got so much love to give
Let me kiss you again
Let me love you and then
Will you stay with me?
Cause this is my life
My life can't you see
And I've got so much love to give
So much, so much to give
Oh, so much ...
And I've got so much love to give
Now I ask you my love
Why can it be
Thank you for loving a man like me
Cause you gave me water
So that I could live
And I've got so much love to give
So much, so much to give
So much, so much baby
I've got so much love to give
Talk to me baby, talk to me baby
And I've got so much love to give
And I've got so much love to give
So much baby
In the song "So Much Love to Give" by Glenn Hughes, the singer is expressing his deep affection and devotion to his love interest. He wants to ease her mind and treat her kindly, bringing her water so she can live. The repetition of "so much love to give" emphasizes the magnitude of his emotions and his desire to share them.
Throughout the song, Hughes demonstrates his willingness to go above and beyond for his loved one. He asks her to stay with him, acknowledging that this is his life and thanking her for loving him despite his flaws. The repetition of "talk to me baby" at the end of the song symbolizes the importance of communication and understanding in any relationship.
Overall, "So Much Love to Give" is a song about the power of love and the lengths one is willing to go to express and maintain that love. It is a beautiful expression of romantic devotion and a tribute to the strength of human connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Won't you sit yourself down
Please take a seat and relax
And ease your mind
Calm your thoughts and worries
Got to hold, oh my love
I must embrace you, my beloved
I'll treat you kind
I'll be gentle and caring towards you
I will bring the water
I'll provide what you need to survive
So that you may live
So that you can thrive and prosper
Cause I've got so much love to give
Because I have an abundance of love to offer
Let me kiss you again
Allow me to express my affection once more
What will be, will be
The future is uncertain
Let me love you and then
Let me cherish and adore you for a while
Will you stay with me?
Will you remain by my side?
Cause this is my life
Because this is my existence
My life can't you see
My being is obvious to you
And I've got so much love to give
And I still have lots of love to offer
So much, so much to give
An abundance of love to express
Oh, so much ...
Oh, so much more!
Now I ask you my love
Now I inquire of you, my love
Why can it be
Why is it so?
Thank you for loving a man like me
I'm grateful that you love someone like me
Cause you gave me water
Because you provided what I needed to live
And I've got so much love to give
And I still have much love to extend
So much baby
So much, my darling
Talk to me baby, talk to me baby
Communicate with me, my love
And I've got so much love to give
And I still have lots of affection to give
And I've got so much love to give
And I still have an abundance of love to offer
So much baby
So much, my beloved
Writer(s): Craig Lawrence Erickson, Glenn Hughes
Contributed by Katherine H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@daniilgavrish3046
Won't you sit yourself down
And ease your mind
Got to hold, oh my love
I'll treat you kind
I will bring the water
So that you may live
Cause I've got so much love to give
Let me kiss you again
What will be, will be
Let me love you and then
Will you stay with me?
Cause this is my life
My life can't you see
And I've got so much love to give
So much, so much to give
Oh, so much ...
And I've got so much love to give
Now I ask you my love
Why can it be
Thank you for loving a man like me
Cause you gave me water
So that I could live
And I've got so much love to give
So much, so much to give
So much, so much baby
I've got so much love to give
Talk to me baby, talk to me baby
And I've got so much love to give
And I've got so much love to give
So much baby
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@vaneipontes3824
Mr. Glenn "The Voice Of Rock" Hughes ๐ค ๐ฅ ๐ค
What a Musician What a Song What a รlbum!!!
@kasiaw.6708
Glenns voice is pure gold โก๐
@denisedeblois4143
One of my favourites! Oh Glenn , to have such talent! Great bassist, great voice, great song! Beni avec taint de cadeaux, chanceux!!!!!
@risingfr
Absolutely great.
Craig Erickson on guitar (just love his touch and his solo).
@brentmann
Love the lead solo in this by Craig! Such Emotion!
@risingfr
Just amazing. And what a sound.
@aprilisjamming
Such a sensual voiceโค
@kakasvraka1
Beautiful song and great performance!!
@stevebartley8048
the man owns a voice to kill for....a huge inspiration for us musos in the uk!
@MetalMusicFromAcrossTheWorldYT
Such soul and beauty. Motivates me to think of everything and everyone who has been part of my life as a cherishing stepping stone into where I exist now. Glenn Hughes by far is my favorite vocalist!