Since 1980, Icehouse has released seven albums, several compilations, and music from collaborations with other artists including dance companies. Their 1987 album 'Man of Colours' was released at the apex of their fame and international success. It is considered by many to be the band's magnum opus.
As 'Flowers', Icehouse built up a strong following as a live act around Sydney, Australia, noted for their distinctive cover versions of songs by a wide range of acts including T-Rex and Brian Eno. After signing to the independent Regular Festival Records label, they released their debut single, "Can't Help Myself", which hit the Australian Top 10 in June 1980. This was followed by their first album 'Icehouse', which also made the Top 10 and became one of year's biggest selling albums in Australia. The album made use of synthesisers, especially the Sequential Circuits Prophet 5.
Further singles "We Can Get Together" and "Walls" both hit the Top 20. A European single from this album, "Icehouse", created some interest in the U.K., partly because of a memorable music video. Sensing the possibility of international success, the band decided to change their name in early 1981 to avoid confusion with Scottish group The Flowers. As Icehouse, they spent most of 1981 touring the UK, Canada and US, where "We Can Get Together" hit #62. A single release, "Love In Motion", recorded by Davies alone but the first to be credited to the band's new name, duly hit the Australian Top 10 in November 1981.
In January 1982, the band's original line up split, resulting in Davies recording Icehouse's much-anticipated second album, 'Primitive Man', on his own, with assistance from Keith Forsey, who later worked with Simple Minds. Released in August 1982, Primitive Man was another huge Australian hit and became Icehouse's international breakthrough. The hit single "Hey Little Girl" reached the UK Top 20 and has remained their most regularly played song. Another strong track from this album was "Great Southern Land", which made the Australian Top 5 and was later featured in the late 1980s film 'Young Einstein'.
In 1985, Davies' musical standing was further enhanced when he was commissioned to compose and record the score for the acclaimed Sydney Dance Company production of Graeme Murphy's dance work 'Boxes'. Icehouse's third album, 'Sidewalk', was far more sombre and reflective, featuring the tracks "I Don't Believe Anymore" and "Someone Like You". After this album the band made further inroads into the U.S. market with their 1986 release 'Measure for Measure', which featured none other than Brian Eno as a listed band member.
Icehouse's next work, 'Man of Colours', was their best-selling album. It contained the hit singles "Crazy" and "Electric Blue" (a song co-written by John Oates from the band Hall and Oates). Both singles reached the US Top 20, with "Electric Blue" hitting the #7 slot. With this album, the band reached an international zenith, never surpassing this level of popularity and exposure again.
In 1995, Davies was again involved with the Sydney Dance Company's production of Berlin. The musical score is a collection of cover versions of songs by David Bowie, Brian Eno, Simple Minds, The Psychedelic Furs, Frank Sinatra, Lou Reed, Roxy Music, XTC, Talking Heads, The Velvet Underground, PiL, The Cure and Killing Joke, which saw him collaborating with pianist Max Lambert in the development of the music.
As well as recording the score to the ballet, Davies performed these songs live with Icehouse at each show. He was an intrinsic part of the ballet, in a role similar to the one in Boxes. Iva was extremely successful in creating a translation from the dancers to the audience. Berlin was an instant success and ran for two seasons. Both shows were the most commercially successful that The Sydney Dance Company have had to date.
On 16 August 2006, Icehouse were inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame along side acts such as Midnight Oil, Divinyls and Rose Tattoo. Also in 2006, Icehouse featured prominently on the Triple M Essential 2006 Countdown with 14 songs selected including:
*"Man Of Colours"
*"Electric Blue"
*"We Can Get Together"
*"Don't Believe Any More"
*"Great Southern Land" (which came in at number 12)
All the Way
Icehouse Lyrics
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Deep in the west, the day makes an end
That's when love is stealing
Around every corner, around every bend
Falling for temptation
Well, I've already made that very mistake
She puts an offer to me
So what can I do about it, girl?
Guess that's the way it's meant to be
And if you should want to go
I wouldn't make you stay
You know I don't care about tomorrow
When tonight you're on my side
Hoping this time around
We make it all the way
All the way
The taste is sweet sen
It's all that I want
It's all that we need
Now we're getting that hesitation
When you tell me it's true
It's hard to believe
Too much cool deception
Oh, it goes through my head, it's always the same
Making eyes is cheating
And the very first kiss is where it begins
So what can I do about it, girl?
Guess that's the way it's meant to be
And if you should want to go
How could I make you stay
You know I don't care about tomorrow
When tonight you're on my side
Praying this time around
We make it all the way
The way to your heart
So the sun is sinking
Deepen the red, the blade makes an end
Love comes stealing softly
Around every corner, around every bend
We're always cheating
And the very first kiss is where we begin
Goes 'round every corner, around every bend
Lovin' it all the way to the end
The song "All The Way" by Icehouse is a romantic anthem of a man who is entranced by his lover and is willing to embark on an adventure with her. The lyrics speak to the frenzy and passion of a love affair that is set against the backdrop of the sun sinking in the west, making an end to the day. The song is almost a timeless ode to the thrill of first love, while also warning of the deception that often accompanies it.
The first verse sets the scene of the sun setting and love stealing around every corner, creating an atmosphere of intrigue and romance. The second verse refers to falling for temptation and the consequences that ensue when we give in to our desires. The chorus speaks to the hope that this time they will make it all the way, all the way to each other's hearts.
The bridge highlights the intensity of the feelings involved and the hesitation that comes with the realization that the love could be fleeting. The final verse repeats the theme of love coming in and stealing the heart, while also acknowledging that there is deception and cheating that often occurs in romantic relationships.
Overall, the lyrics of "All The Way" capture the excitement and danger of falling in love, while also acknowledging the risks involved.
Line by Line Meaning
As the sun is sinking
As the day is coming to an end
Deep in the west, the day makes an end
The sun is setting in the west
That's when love is stealing
That's when love sneaks up on you
Around every corner, around every bend
Love can be found anywhere, anytime
Falling for temptation
Giving in to desire
Well, I've already made that very mistake
I've already given in to temptation before
She puts an offer to me
She presents me with a tempting offer
Too good to refuse, it's easy to take
The offer is irresistible
So what can I do about it, girl?
I don't know how to resist
Guess that's the way it's meant to be
Maybe it's fate
And if you should want to go
If you want to leave
I wouldn't make you stay
I wouldn't force you to stay
You know I don't care about tomorrow
I only care about tonight
When tonight you're on my side
When we're together tonight
Hoping this time around
Hoping we'll be successful this time
We make it all the way
We go all the way
The taste is sweet sen
The taste is sweet, my love
It's all that I want
I only want you
It's all that we need
All we need is each other
Now we're getting that hesitation
Now we're starting to doubt
When you tell me it's true
When you tell me you feel the same way
It's hard to believe
It's difficult to trust
Too much cool deception
Too much lying and pretending
Oh, it goes through my head, it's always the same
I keep thinking about it, and it's always the same situation
Making eyes is cheating
Flirting is a form of infidelity
And the very first kiss is where it begins
The first kiss is the start of something more
How could I make you stay
Why would I want to make you stay
Praying this time around
Hoping and wishing this time will be different
We make it all the way
We go all the way
The way to your heart
Winning your love
We're always cheating
We're always deceiving each other
And the very first kiss is where we begin
And that's the start of our cycle of infidelity
Goes 'round every corner, around every bend
It's everywhere, at any moment
Lovin' it all the way to the end
We keep doing it despite the consequences
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Sammy Cahn, James Van Heusen
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