With 2 million albums sold (1 million of which were sold in Switzerland, which only has 7 million habitants), they managed to get multi-platinum awards in different parts of the world.
Influences include Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Whitesnake, Deep Purple and Aerosmith. Singer Steve Lee is especially fond of Whitesnake and has based his singing style on their lead singer David Coverdale.
Gotthard also performed "Immigrant Song" (originally by Led Zeppelin) live and it featured exclusively on a CD by Classic Rock (a long running monthly UK rock magazine). "Hush" was also performed live and can be found on Made In Switzerland album.
Another cover of a song they have recorded is "The Mighty Quinn", originally called Quinn The Eskimo, by Bob Dylan.
Singer Steve Lee was killed in a motorcycle accident on October 5th 2010. A truck struck him while he was stopped on the side of a desert road in Nevada (USA), putting on rain gear.
Current line-up:
Nic Maeder: Vocals
Leo Leoni: Lead Guitar
Freddy Scherer: Rhythm Guitar
Marc Lynn: Bass
Hena Habegger: Drums
Rock And Roll
Gotthard Lyrics
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It's been a long time since I rock and rolled,
It's been a long time since I did the stroll,
Ooh, let me get back, let me get back, let me get back,
Baby, where I come from
It's been a long time, been a long time
Been a long lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely time, yes it has
It's been a long time since the book of love
I can't count the tears of a life with no love
Carry me back, carry me back, carry me back
Baby, where I come from, whoa whoa whoa-oh-oh
It's been a long time, been a long time
Been a long lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely time
Oh, seems so long since we walked in the moonlight
Makin' vows that just can't work right
Ah yeah, open your arms, opens your arms, open your arms
Baby, let my love come running in, let it
It's been a long time, been a long time
Been a long lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely time
It's been a long time, been a long time
Been a long lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely time
Gotthard's cover of Led Zeppelin's "Rock and Roll" is a powerful rock anthem that takes listeners back to the golden era of rock and roll. The song opens with the poignant lyrics "It's been a long time since I rock and rolled/ It's been a long time since I did the stroll," which are reflective of the nostalgia and longing for the past that is inherent in many rock classics. The lyrics are a reflection of the singer's yearning to return to a time when music was simpler and life was less complicated.
As the song progresses, the singer continues to express his feelings about the past, singing "It's been a long time since the book of love/ I can't count the tears of a life with no love." These lyrics reflect the singer's loneliness and longing for the romantic companionship that he has been missing in his life. He yearns to return to a time when he was happy and fulfilled, and is willing to do anything to get back to that place.
The song's final chorus brings closure to the singer's journey of nostalgia and renewal, as he declares "It's been a long time, been a long time/ Been a long lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely time." These lyrics represent the singer's acceptance of his current situation, while also acknowledging the struggle that he has experienced on his journey back to the past.
Overall, the lyrics of "Rock and Roll" are a powerful representation of the human experience and reflect a universal longing for simpler times.
Line by Line Meaning
It's been a long time since I rock and rolled
It's been a while since I've let loose and enjoyed myself with music
It's been a long time since I did the stroll
It's been a long time since I walked around without a care in the world
Ooh, let me get back, let me get back, let me get back, Baby, where I come from
I long to revisit my roots and relive the fun and carefree days I remember
It's been a long time, been a long time
Been a long lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely time, yes it has
Time seems to have dragged on, making me feel alone and disconnected from my past self
It's been a long time since the book of love
I can't count the tears of a life with no love
I haven't experienced love in a while, and it's left me feeling numb and regretful
Carry me back, carry me back, carry me back
Baby, where I come from, whoa whoa whoa-oh-oh
I want to be transported back to a time and place where love was abundant and life was simpler
Oh, seems so long since we walked in the moonlight
Makin' vows that just can't work right
It's been a while since I've had a romantic moment under the moon, and past promises and relationships have ended in failure
Ah yeah, open your arms, opens your arms, open your arms
Baby, let my love come running in, let it
I yearn for someone to open their heart and love me as I am
It's been a long time, been a long time
Been a long lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely time
This feeling of emptiness and loneliness has persisted for what feels like an eternity
Contributed by Andrew S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@cool3740
pure Swiss Power...!
@MigNov
Well, it looks like a medley of Black Dog and Rock 'n Roll from Led Zeppelin.
@stefanobarbi2329
ROCK........PER ECCELLENZA!!!!!!
@dm2923
R.I.P. STEVE LEE
@PauloDarkForce
Deep Purple - Black Dog. Gotthard manda muito bem nos covers.
@laeldestan1536
Deep Purple doesn't do Black Dog. It's Led Zeppelin.
@chrish3762
nice stupids here. Areal masterpiece!