Gillan was born in Hounslow, Middlesex, England. He joined the band Deep Purple in 1969. In 1970, he sang the part of Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar. After leaving Deep Purple in 1973, he went into brief retirement before forming the Ian Gillan Band. The early band sound had a distinct jazz-rock aspect which proved unpopular and was replaced by a more high powered hard rock sound as Gillan reformed the lineup and shortened the groups name to Gillan. With the release of Mr. Universe Ian Gillan was back in the UK charts and through several more line up changes released a string of hit singles and successful albums including Glory Road, Future Shock, Double Trouble, and finally Magic.
Then he announced the band would fold as he needed to rest his damaged vocal cords. In 1983 he joined Black Sabbath to record the Born Again album before rejoining a reunited Deep Purple shortly after completing the Born Again tour in early 1984. He left Purple again in 1989, but rejoined for good in 1992. He remains in the band today.
Gillan is now working on a project to document his 40-year career, tentatively called Gillan's Inn. Tony Iommi, Jeff Healey, various members of Deep Purple and many others will be featured on this 2006 DVD project.
When A Blind Man Cries
Ian Gillan Lyrics
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I'm not expecting people anymore.
Hear me grieving, I'm lying on the floor.
Whether I'm drunk or dead I really ain't too sure.
I'm a blind man, I'm a blind man and my world is pale.
When a blind man cries, Lord, you know there ain't no sadder tale.
Had a good time but it ended much too soon.
In a cold month in that room
We found a reason for the things we had to do.
I'm a blind man, I'm a blind man, now my room is cold.
When a blind man cries, Lord, you know he feels it from his soul.
"When A Blind Man Cries" is a song that is full of raw emotions and feelings that will resonate with all its listeners. The first two lines of the song, "If you're leaving close the door. I'm not expecting people anymore" highlights a sense of isolation and loneliness. The singer of the song wants to be left alone, indicating that he has lost faith in people. He is in a state of mourning, grieving for something that he has lost.
The lyrics in the second verse of the song tell a story about the singer's past. He had a good friend once, and they spent some time together in a room. However, their good times ended too soon. This loss has left the singer in a cold, lonely room. He is completely isolated, and the pain of his loss is felt deeply in his soul.
Overall, the song is about loss and isolation. It tells the story of someone who has lost everything and can no longer rely on the people around him. The song speaks to the universal theme of grief and loss, and it will touch the hearts of anyone who has ever experienced those emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
If you're leaving close the door.
If you're going away, at least close the door on your way out.
I'm not expecting people anymore.
I don't have any more expectations out of people.
Hear me grieving, I'm lying on the floor.
Hear me grieving as I lie on the floor.
Whether I'm drunk or dead I really ain't too sure.
I'm uncertain whether I'm intoxicated or in the midst of death.
I'm a blind man, I'm a blind man and my world is pale.
I'm visually impaired, and the world around me appears faded and colorless.
When a blind man cries, Lord, you know there ain't no sadder tale.
When a person who cannot see weeps, it's one of the saddest stories you'll ever hear.
Had a friend once in a room,
Once I had a friend with whom I shared a room.
Had a good time but it ended much too soon.
We enjoyed each other's company, but our time together came to an end too quickly.
In a cold month in that room
It was a chilly month when we were in that room.
We found a reason for the things we had to do.
We uncovered a justification for the actions we had to take.
I'm a blind man, I'm a blind man, now my room is cold.
I'm a person without sight, and now my room feels cold and empty without my friend.
When a blind man cries, Lord, you know he feels it from his soul.
When a person who can't see weeps, it touches the deepest depths of their being.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ian Gillan, Ian Paice, Jon Lord, Ritchie Blackmore, Roger Glover
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@riric666
If you're leaving close the door.
I'm not expecting people anymore.
Hear me grieving, I'm lying on the floor.
Whether I'm drunk or dead I really ain't too sure.
I'm a blind man, I'm a blind man and my world is pale.
When a blind man cries, Lord, you know there ain't no sadder tale.
Had a friend once in a room,
Had a good time but it ended much too soon.
In a cold month in that room
We found a reason for the things we had to do.
I'm a blind man, I'm a blind man, now my room is cold.
When a blind man cries, Lord, you know he feels it from his soul.
@rva
Godly voice
@kevwoods6827
Passed down once and never equalled 🎤🎤🎤
@ameerjase6630
i dont mean to be so off topic but does someone know a tool to log back into an instagram account..?
I stupidly lost the login password. I would appreciate any tips you can offer me!
@harrisonlanden436
@Ameer Jase instablaster ;)
@based9930
These used to be everywhere back then. Then the 90s came and they were never seen again.
@user-eh4kq1ky5k
Спасибо Небесам за этот Бриллиант под названием "Гиллан"...
@yordanboychev3716
Это моя любимая группа с молодости_445лет назад!Но с Ричи Блэкмор они гораздо лучшие были!!
@TerrapinTerrapin111
Ян Гиллон?
@user-ds1hk1fz6m
@@TerrapinTerrapin111Совершенно верно.
@kfp227081956
Greatest guitar, one of the best voices in rock, along with those drums and an unforgettable keyboard player.
This still brings tears to this 66+ yr old woman.