The band split in 1977 and reunited in 1980, splitting again in 1983. Since reuniting in 1996 they have remained active, although Farner left the band in 1999. The group currently consists of Max Carl (vocals), Bruce Kulick (guitar), Mel Schacher (bass), Tim Cashion (keyboards), and Don Brewer (drums, vocals).
Despite their name, their music is far from the style known as "funk"; the name "Grand Funk Railroad" is a play on Michigan's "Grand Trunk Western Railroad" line, and it was chosen before "funk" had become the name of a music genre. In 1968, suburban Michigan teens Don Brewer and Mark Farner quit Terry Knight and The Pack and recruited ? and The Mysterians bass player Mel Schacher to form a power trio inspired by contemporary rock n roll.
Early in their career, they headlined a much hyped free concert in Hyde Park, wowing the audience whilst being virtually unknown in the U.K. They also opened for Led Zeppelin in Michigan, their home state. Originally produced and managed by former band leader Terry Knight who brought the group to Capitol records in 1969, they split from Knight in 1972 after money issues left the group nearly bankrupt despite massive commercial success which began after an successful appearance at the Atlanta Pop Festival.
After releasing 12 albums on Capitol (10 platinum), they intend for their final release to be Born To Die in 1975. They actually reunited & recorded one last effort in 1976 with Frank Zappa called "Good Singin' Good Playin' " and then called it quits.
Farner released two solo albums, Mel & Don recorded as Flint with Craig before Craig joined [aritst]Bob Seger's band. In 1981 Mark Farner & Don reformed the band without Mel and released a song on the animated Heavy Metal soundtrack and new album Grand Funk Lives. They toured until 1983.
In 1996 all three original members reunited for a summer tour in which they played to over 250,000 people, and a slate of Bosnian relief dates in 1997 including several TV performances. In 1998 they did a 65+ date tour listed as one of the 10 top grossing tours of the year. In 1999 Capitol issued a 3 disc box set called "Thirty Years Of Funk" 1969-1999, including recent recordings made in 1997.
Original Grand Funk Railroad members Don & Mel still tour and write new material to this day although the group have seen various line up changes, including the absence of original lead singer Mark Farner. Mark is active with his New band Nr'G. They have released 3 CD's since 1999 with For The People released in 2006.
Studio Albums:
* On Time (1969)
* Grand Funk (The Red Album) (1969)
* Closer to Home (1970)
* Survival (1971)
* E Pluribus Funk (1971)
* Phoenix (1972)
* We're an American Band (1973)
* Shinin' On (1974)
* Monumental Funk (1974)
* All the Girls in the World Beware!!! (1974)
* Born to Die (1976)
* Good Singin', Good Playin' (1976)
* Grand Funk Lives (1981)
* What's Funk? (1983)
Live albums:
* Live Album (1970)
* Caught in the Act (1975)
* Bosnia (1997)
* Thirty Years of Funk: 1969-1999 (1999)
* Live: The 1971 Tour (2002)
Compilations:
1972 Mark, Don & Mel: 1969–71
1976 Grand Funk Hits
1990 The Best of Grand Funk
1991 Capitol Collectors Series
1992 Heavy Hitters!
1999 Thirty Years of Funk: 1969-1999
2002 Classic Masters
2006 Greatest Hits
Someone
Grand Funk Railroad Lyrics
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Who doesn't care for me?
I played the game I was subject of, it was all in vain 'cause I fell in love with someone,
Who doesn't care for me, for me.
I hate the game and what it costs, to feel the pain for the love I lost to someone,
Who doesn't care for me.
Who doesn't really care for me?
I'm not excited lovin' someone,
Who doesn't really care for me.
Ohhh, ohhh, ohhh ...
Ohhh, ohhh ...
Ohhh ...
Ohhh, ohhh, ohhh ...
Ohhh, ohhh, ohhh ...
Ohhh, ohhh ...
I've come to think that I never learn, it feels so bad 'cause I yearn and yearn for someone,
Who doesn't care for me.
Why, oh why, oh why should I care for someone,
Who doesn't care for me?
Who doesn't care for me.
Who doesn't care for me.
The lyrics to Grand Funk Railroad's "Someone" express the frustration and pain of loving someone who doesn't love you back. The singer asks why they should care about someone who doesn't care about them, and expresses the futility of playing the game of love when it only brings about heartache. Despite feeling like they never learn and continuing to yearn for this person, the singer ultimately questions why they should bother caring for someone who doesn't care for them.
The repetition of the phrase "who doesn't care for me" emphasizes the hurt and disappointment felt by the singer. The song also touches on the idea of a one-sided relationship and the difficulty of letting go of someone, even when they don't reciprocate the same feelings. Overall, the lyrics of "Someone" convey a sense of heartbreak and disillusionment with love.
Line by Line Meaning
Why, oh why, oh why should I care for someone,
Questioning the reason behind caring for someone
Who doesn't care for me?
Someone who doesn't reciprocate the feelings
I played the game I was subject of, it was all in vain 'cause I fell in love with someone,
The game of love was played, but it ended in failure
Who doesn't care for me, for me.
The person doesn't care, despite the love that was given
I hate the game and what it costs, to feel the pain for the love I lost to someone,
The game of love is hated for the pain it brings
Who doesn't care for me.
The person who doesn't reciprocate the feelings
Why should I even care for someone,
Asking why one should care for someone
Who doesn't really care for me?
Who doesn't have true feelings for the person
I'm not excited lovin' someone,
There is no excitement in loving someone
Who doesn't really care for me.
Who doesn't have true feelings for the person
I've come to think that I never learn, it feels so bad 'cause I yearn and yearn for someone,
Realizing that the same mistake is being repeated by yearning for someone who doesn't reciprocate the feelings
Who doesn't care for me?
Who doesn't have true feelings for the person
Who doesn't care for me.
Who doesn't have true feelings for the person
Who doesn't care for me.
Who doesn't have true feelings for the person
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: MARK FARNER
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Why, oh why, oh why should I care for someone,
Who doesn't care for me?
I played the game I was subject of, it was all in vain 'cause I fell in love with someone,
Who doesn't care for me, for me.
I hate the game and what it costs, to feel the pain for the love I lost to someone,
Who doesn't care for me.
Why should I even care for someone,
Who doesn't really care for me?
I'm not excited lovin' someone,
Who doesn't really care for me.
Ohhh, ohhh, ohhh ...
Ohhh, ohhh ...
Ohhh ...
Ohhh, ohhh, ohhh ...
Ohhh, ohhh, ohhh ...
Ohhh, ohhh ...
I've come to think that I never learn, it feels so bad 'cause I yearn and yearn for someone,
Who doesn't care for me.
Why, oh why, oh why should I care for someone,
Who doesn't care for me?
Who doesn't care for me.
Who doesn't care for me.
Cúem
Grande disco esse ai...belas músicas compunha Mark Farner... sou fã até hoje! Cúem - SP/Brasil
TULIO FUZATO
LOVE THIS BAND - LOVE THIS TIME - LOVE GRAND FUNK FOREVER ----
Kajeng Baskara
baru umur 3-4 tahunan pertama denger lagu ini...coba2 idupin kaset-kaset punya ortu ...sampe sekarang masih melekat erat di kepala...the locomotion, rock n roul soul, we're american band, shinin on, some kind of wonderfull, dll...seperti Bob Marley bilang..."in this great future, we can't forget the past"
Mgarguemare
OMG, I love this song I was a junior in high school when I bought the album and I still have the album...WOW!!!!!
Josephine Mpundu
My elder brother bought this record in the late 70's and would play it on our Sanyo radiogram turntable which had a brick sized battery. I got hooked to Grand Funk. Today 12/4/21 am here listening!
Ron Zaiger
There was nothing wrong with Grand Funk's music .
Blake Whittington
I love the Drum sound.
Drummers need to go back to this.
It's part of what makes this album great
PrincessAirin
This is my song, now and forever! Por qué me debo preocupar por personas que no se preocupan por mi???
Hector Duarte
BUEN ALBUM Y ESTA CANCION LA ESCUCHO DESDE 1975 GRAND BANDA .
Luis RL
Te recuerdo con este cancion papá
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