1) A Hard Ro… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least four bands with the name Grand Prix.
1) A Hard Rock-AOR band, famous for their two LP's "There for None to See" (1982) and "Samurai" (1983).
2) Another Gary Usher studio created group. They had released the single "41 Ford / Candy Apple Buggy" in (1963),
3) From New Zealand: The first Grand Prix album, “Racing Lines” (2002), was a low-key event. It was preformed and recorded without drums or bass, featuring only a stripped back vocal and twin guitar set up. In the early days they played in full racing overalls and helmets, which was rather uncomfortable under the hot stage lights. However, during this time they did compose some local classics, like “Donuts in the Sand”.
Since that casual beginning, the line-up has expanded to four, with original member Andrew Mckenzie on guitar and vocals; Davey Geard [Letterbox Lambs, D-super] on drums and vocals; Mike Banks [the Del Burgoes] on bass; and Viv Treweek on trumpet. Songs are still central to what they do – but now they have a hi-revving rhythm section (that can match any in the land) complemented with tex-mex trumpet - transporting you straight into the remotest dessert drag strip.
In late 2004, with this new line up, a new set of songs, and new attire, the band headed into Wellington’s Inca studios to begin recording “The Way of the Racer” with Mike Gibson. They recorded all their songs live in the studio – meaning what you hear on record is what you hear coming from the stage – there’s no studio trickery hiding musical inadequacy on this album. And as Phil Reed (Real Groove) writes, they have a “kick-ass live set”…which means Grand Prix are a pretty tidy combo. The initial recording sessions were followed up by a second with Brett Stanton, early in 2005.
Why, you may ask, are all the songs about racing cars? Well, a few years ago and faced with writers block, songwriter Andrew McKenzie came to the realisation that racing was the perfect metaphor for life. Speed, victory, loss, death, love, honor, power, going in circles; all the grand narratives – they are perfectly encapsulated in the dusty oily world of racing car culture. And the more Andrew explored the highs and lows of this super octane world, the more the inspiration flowed, the more the songs kept coming. In other words, less equaled more.
D Dylan D of a A Low Hum describes Grand Prix’s sound pretty accurately when he writes: “While the first release could be described as 'country' music, 'The Way of the Racer' is far more Morricone/ Mariachi than Weissberg /Grand Ole Opry, that is to say, more Nuevo Laredo than Tennessee and it's that south of the border element that defines Grand Prix's latest work.”
4) Grand Prix is a new and fresh collaboration between Swedens
two young n upcoming mcs, Erik and Anton. Grand Prix is providing a massive and fresh
sound that soon will be heard all across the country. Erik, Is the former member of the
group "FFL" who through their song "En genvag till framgang" reached over 30.000 downloads
and kept 275 000 visitors entertained through their homepage (ffl.se) over a period of 3 years.
Anton, Is the former member of the group "The Ninjas" who kept Gothenburg entertained with one
of swedens best live shows including a full scale band with great musicians.
Through the years Anton has recorded and released tracks on the internet and built himself a
large fanbase and a broad network. At the moment Grand Prix is working in the studio togheter
with Random Music trying to complete an album and find a record deal that suits the group and
its purposes.
5) An argentinian Indie Band (not playing anymore)that released two albums: "Hogar" / "Lejos" (2002)
Band Description at popmadrid: http://www.popmadrid.com/node/554
6) A group of French electronic music from the early 80 produced by Jef Simon and Jean-Pierre Massiera
Traks:
1983:
Cruisin'
Challenger
Crash Barrier
Grand Prix
Eternity
On The Border
1984:
Robots' Party
Smurfing Away
7) Japanese hard rock band active late 80's to early 90's. They have a couple of albums, "Tears & Soul" (1988), "Treasure Hunting" (1989), "Long Way Home" (1990), "Rock" (1991) and some compilations.
Day in the Life
Grand Prix Lyrics
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About a lucky man who made the grade
And though the news was rather sad
Well I just had to laugh
I saw the photograph.
He blew his mind out in a car
He didn't notice that the lights had changed
A crowd of people stood and stared
Nobody was really sure
If he was from the House of Lords.
I saw a film today oh boy
The English Army had just won the war
A crowd of people turned away
But I just had to look
Having read the book.
I'd love to turn you on
Woke up, fell out of bed,
Dragged a comb across my head
Found my way downstairs and drank a cup,
And looking up I noticed I was late.
Found my coat and grabbed my hat
Made the bus in seconds flat
Found my way upstairs and had a smoke,
Somebody spoke and I went into a dream
I read the news today oh boy
Four thousand holes in Blackburn, Lancashire
And though the holes were rather small
They had to count them all
Now they know how many holes it takes to fill the Albert Hall.
I'd love to turn you on
The lyrics of Grand Prix's song "Day In The Life" depict a series of disjointed vignettes that seem unrelated but ultimately convey the futility and absurdity of everyday life. The opening lines "I read the news today oh boy / About a lucky man who made the grade" allude to the mundane nature of news and the concept of success. The singer is not particularly invested in whatever achievements the "lucky man" has made, but instead is more amused by the fact that he "had to laugh" upon seeing his photograph.
The second verse seemingly transitions to a different subject matter, referencing a film about the English Army winning the war. The singer highlights the contrasting reactions of a "crowd of people," with some turning away while they themselves remain transfixed despite having "read the book." This could be interpreted as a commentary on the disillusionment with war, as well as the allure of propaganda and media.
The final verse is the most intimate, detailing the singer's daily routine and ending with the iconic line "I'd love to turn you on." This suggests a desire for something more, a yearning to break out of the monotony of life and find excitement or meaning. Overall, the song captures a sense of detachment and ennui, but also a spark of curiosity that fuels the search for something more.
Line by Line Meaning
I read the news today oh boy
I came across some news that caught my interest
About a lucky man who made the grade
The news was about a man who achieved success
And though the news was rather sad
While the news had a negative connotation
Well I just had to laugh
I couldn't help but laugh despite the sad news
I saw the photograph.
The photograph of the man was captured and witnessed by me
He blew his mind out in a car
He lost control of his mind while driving a car
He didn't notice that the lights had changed
He failed to notice the change in traffic signals
A crowd of people stood and stared
Onlookers gathered to witness the incident
They'd seen his face before
The man was recognized by the crowd
Nobody was really sure
It was unclear to people gathered, who he really was
If he was from the House of Lords.
People were unsure if he belonged to a prominent family
I saw a film today oh boy
I watched a movie that caught my attention
The English Army had just won the war
The film depicted the victory of British Army in a war
A crowd of people turned away
Others didn't watch the movie or lost interest in it
But I just had to look
But I was keen on watching it till the end
Having read the book.
I had previously read the novel the film was based on
I'd love to turn you on
I'm eager to captivate you with the things that interest me
Woke up, fell out of bed,
I woke up suddenly and clumsily from bed
Dragged a comb across my head
I combed my hair in a hasty and untidy manner
Found my way downstairs and drank a cup,
I went down to fetch myself a cup of tea or coffee
And looking up I noticed I was late.
I realized that I was running late for my work/schedule
Found my coat and grabbed my hat
I searched for my coat and instantly wore it along with my hat
Made the bus in seconds flat
I ran to catch a bus that was on the verge of leaving
Found my way upstairs and had a smoke,
I went upstairs and leisurely smoked a cigarette
Somebody spoke and I went into a dream
Someone engaged me in a conversation that made me momentarily forget my surroundings
Four thousand holes in Blackburn, Lancashire
There were a lot of potholes found in Blackburn, Lancashire
And though the holes were rather small
The holes were considerably tiny
They had to count them all
Even with the holes being small, they had to count it anyway
Now they know how many holes it takes to fill the Albert Hall.
From the counted potholes, we now know how many it would take to fill up the Albert Hall in capacity
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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