In 1987 guitarist Alexey Belov, vocalist Nikolay Noskov, bassist Alexander "Big Sasha" Minkov
, guitarist Jan Janenkov, and drummer Alexander Lvov (formerly from Aria) came together to form Gorky Park. Stas Namin, a famous 70's soviet musician and a leader of Tsvety, became band's manager. Since Gorbachev has lifted the censorship, many of underground rock bands, including Gorky Park, became able to recieve more widespread popularity. Later that year the band left Russia for USA in search of a record deal.
In the U.S. the band soon made some connections in the record business. One of the first people to take notice was famous guitarist Frank Zappa. Also Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora helped them to secure a deal with Mercury Records.
The band released a self-titled debut album in 1989, featuring initials GP stilized as Hammer & sickle on the cover. With a fall of the Iron Curtain and growing interest to soviets in western countries, Gorky Park soon became widely known. The band seemed to be a kind of symbol of American-Russian friendship. The band's first video, "Bang," received MTV rotation. Their next two singles, "Try to Find Me" and a collaboration with Bon Jovi, "Peace in Our Time," received rotation on mainstream radio stations.
Gorky Park participated on that year's Moscow Music Peace Festival alongside Bon Jovi, Mötley Crüe, Ozzy Osbourne, and the Scorpions. The band continued into 1990 touring with Bon Jovi and performing at the Goodwill Games opening ceremony. Gorky Park live shows often featured the band dressed in traditional russian style, waving soviet and american flags. In 1991 the band recieved scandinavian Grammy award as the best new international act.
As perestroika era came to its end, the group's fame in America subsided rather quickly. Nikolai Noskov left the band in 1990 but GP remained active and kept releasing albums in the '90s. 1993's Moscow Calling sold 500,000 copies outside the US. Their next album, Stare, came out in 1996, released only in Russia, followed up by promotional tour of the former USSR states. In 1998 the band released Protivofazza. In 1999 Alexander Minkov left the band and started his solo career under the scenic name Alexander Marshall. Gorky Park was never officially claimed to disband, but actually inactive since 2001.
My Generation
Gorky Park Lyrics
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Just because we get around, talking 'bout my generation
Things they do look awful cold, talking 'bout my generation
Hope I die before I get old, talking 'bout my generation
This is my generation / This is my generation
This is my generation / Oh yeah my generation
This is my generation / My generation
Why don't you all fade away, talking 'bout my generation
Don't try and dig what we all say, talking 'bout my generation
I'm not trying to cause a big sensation, talking 'bout my generation
I'm just talking about my generation, talking 'bout my generation
This is my generation / This is my generation
This is my generation / Oh yeah my generation
This is my generation / My generation
On your feet, Russian people
On your feet, Russian people
On your feet, Russian people
On your feet, Russian people
This is my generation / This is my generation
This is my generation / Oh yeah my generation
This is my generation / My generation
People try to put us down, talking 'bout my generation
Just because we get around, talking 'bout my generation
Things they do look awful cold, talking 'bout my generation
Hope I die before I get old, talking 'bout my generation
This is my generation / This is my generation
This is my generation / Oh yeah my generation
This is my generation / My generation
This is my generation
This is my generation / This is our generation
This is my generation / My generation
This is my generation / Oh yeah, Oh yeah
This is my generation / Hey, oh yeah
This is my generation / Yeah!
The lyrics of "My Generation" by Gorky Park are a defiant statement of the youth's desire for independence and freedom. The song describes the experiences of the generation in question, emphasizing their struggle against the older generation's criticism and desire to control them. The first verse sets the tone of the song with the line, "People try to put us down, talking 'bout my generation." The singer is responding to the older generation's criticisms of their behavior and lifestyle, which are seen as inappropriate or unbecoming.
The second verse is a call to arms, with the singer challenging the older generation to "fade away" and let them speak their minds. The line "I'm not trying to cause a big sensation" underscores the singer's desire for honesty and authenticity, rather than compliance with social norms. The chorus repeats the phrase "This is my generation" several times, emphasizing the importance of self-expression and individuality.
Interestingly, the song ends with an unexpected twist, as the band addresses "Russian people" and encourages them to stand up. Given that the song originated in Eastern Europe during the Cold War era, this last line could be interpreted as a call to resist Soviet oppression and fight for freedom.
In summary, "My Generation" is a song about the struggles and aspirations of young people who are fighting for their independence and freedom. It is a powerful declaration of self-expression and individuality, emphasizing the importance of being true to oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
People try to put us down, talking 'bout my generation
People are criticizing and underestimating us simply because of our age and generation.
Just because we get around, talking 'bout my generation
We are being judged for our active and lively lifestyle, which is not acceptable to them.
Things they do look awful cold, talking 'bout my generation
Their ways of doing things seem distant and unrelatable to us.
Hope I die before I get old, talking 'bout my generation
We are aware of the negative stereotypes associated with ageing and hope to not experience it.
Why don't you all fade away, talking 'bout my generation
We do not wish for their judgment and criticism, and we ask them to leave us alone and let us live our lives.
Don't try and dig what we all say, talking 'bout my generation
They are not attempting to understand what we say or do, and are instead dismissing it altogether.
I'm not trying to cause a big sensation, talking 'bout my generation
They accuse us of causing a stir, but we are merely being ourselves and not trying to make waves.
I'm just talking about my generation, talking 'bout my generation
We are simply discussing and celebrating the characteristics of our generation.
On your feet, Russian people
The song now addresses the Russian people, urging them to stand up and recognize the value of their own generation.
This is my generation / This is our generation
This is an affirmation that they are proud of their generation and that it belongs to all of them collectively.
Oh yeah my generation / Hey, oh yeah
This is a joyful and celebratory exclamation of ownership and pride in their generation.
Yeah!
A final affirmation of their pride and ownership of their generation.
Contributed by Tristan A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@user-wn6nr3fe5x
На фоне Носкова меркнут всякие фанерные примадонны! Николай вокалист от Бога, завораживает и гордость берет!
@user-wq2yq7cr3s
Носков даже рот как-то правильно открывает во время исполнения. Я тоже люблю его, дай Бог ему здоровья...
@whitebro9595
Колю надо вернуть
@michaelcornett4875
9
@user-jb8jj2dm9m
Добро пожаловать засранцы
@user-jb8jj2dm9m
@@user-wq2yq7cr3sя вас ненавижу так вам и надо.
@phantomrider9507
Решила послушать оригинал The Who, и поняла, что кавер от Парка нереально мощный по энергетике и в целом музыка звучит тяжелее. The Who сыграли веселенькую песенку, у Парка настоящий рок. И конечно же потрясающий голос Николая Носкова
@user-ft4jv2mf3b
Чо ты несеш паркнк слушают
@ildar12071972
что ты ожидала от песни, которая была выпущена в 1965
@ildar12071972
и да, это две разной песни. структура разные, слова одинаковые. нету басовых соло, в середине уже как русская музыка. это не кавер, а своя версия