The band consisted of:
* Leee John was born John Lesley McGregor in Hackney, London, on 23 June 1957, of St Lucian descent. He was educated in New York, later studying drama at the Anna Scher Theatre School. He was working as a backing singer for The Delfonics, Chairmen of the Board, The Velvelettes and The Elgins when he met ...
* Ashley Ingram, a guitarist/bassist born on 27 November 1960, in Northampton. John and Ingram formed a songwriting partnership, resolving to start their own 'slinky, sexy and erotic' group, working in a short-lived band called Fizzz. Whilst auditioning for another short-lived band, Midnight Express, they met ...
* Errol Kennedy, born on 9 June 1953, a drummer who was born in Montego Bay, Jamaica, and learned to drum in the Boys' Brigade and Air Training Corps.
Leee John's drama studies paid off when, among other roles, he was in the cast of the Doctor Who story 'Enlightenment' in 1983.
Imagination's success began to wane after 1983. It coincided with a shift away from their signature sounds toward a more mainstream sound. Their fifth released, "Triology" included the moderate hits, "Thank You My Love", Found My Girl" and the minor hit, "Last Days Of Summer." Imagination's sixth release titled "Closer" found them working the producers of another British band Loose Ends. It includes the hits "Instinctual" (#62 UK and #1 U.S. Dance), "The Last Time" and "Love's Taking Over." By the time Imagination's seventh and final album "Fascination Of The Physical" was released Lee John was the only original member featured in the music video for the lead single, "I Like It." After the album failed to gain significant sales or an audience, Imagination disbanded in 1995. Lee John has since went on to have a moderately successful solo career in both the Dance and Jazz music world.
New Dimension
Imagination Lyrics
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All kinda trouble only traces
Circles of life we're moving in.
Here am I lost in a world without a chance.
Your prisoner - just snap your fingers and I'll dance.
The patterns in your eyes when you come alive
They never can disguise the way I feel inside.
Walking
Talking
One direction
Can't be such a revelation
Captivates a generation.
You tease and play with my emotions
You want to take control of me.
You'll never capture my devotion
I'm here forever finally.
The more I show the more I'm fighting
That's how I know that it's the right thing.
Caught in the middle of a new dimensio
Caught in the middle of a new dimension...
The patterns in your eyes when you come alive...
Caught in the middle of a new dimension...
Caught in the middle of a new dimension...
Caught in the middle of a new dimension...
The lyrics to Imagination's "New Dimension" can be interpreted as a reflection on the struggles and challenges of life, as well as the allure of new experiences and possibilities. The opening lines describe a world filled with troubles and sadness, where people are touched by the harshness of winter. The reference to "circles of life" suggests a sense of cyclical repetition and a feeling of being trapped in a certain way of living.
The singer of the song is presented as a prisoner, someone who feels powerless and at the mercy of others. The line "just snap your fingers and I'll dance" implies a sense of being controlled or manipulated by another person. However, the patterns in the other person's eyes suggest a deeper, more powerful connection between the two. Despite the sense of being caught in a new dimension, the singer is determined to remain true to themselves and resist the other person's attempts to take control.
Overall, the lyrics of "New Dimension" suggest a struggle between the desire for freedom and the pull of new experiences and relationships. The singer is caught between these two opposing forces and must navigate their way through the complexities of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Everywhere I go I just see faces touched by the crying winter wind.
I am surrounded by people who are going through difficult times, reflected in their faces wrought with pain and struggle.
All kinda trouble only traces
Troubles linger, leaving behind only remnants of their impact on our lives.
Circles of life we're moving in.
Our lives are constantly moving in cyclical patterns, where things tend to repeat themselves.
Here am I lost in a world without a chance.
I find myself trapped in a world without hope or possibility of success.
Your prisoner - just snap your fingers and I'll dance.
I am at your mercy, willing to conform to your desires and whims.
The patterns in your eyes when you come alive
When you are truly engaged and passionate, the patterns in your eyes reveal your genuine emotions and innermost desires.
They never can disguise the way I feel inside.
Your actions may attempt to conceal the truth, but my feelings cannot be masked or hidden.
Caught in the middle of a new dimension
I find myself in the midst of a new and foreign experience that challenges my perceptions and understanding of the world.
Walking
I am moving forward in this new dimension, taking steps toward the unknown.
Talking
I am communicating with those around me, attempting to understand and be understood in this unfamiliar realm.
One direction
Despite the newness of this dimension, I am navigating it with a clear sense of purpose and direction.
Can't be such a revelation
The remarkable experiences and insights gained here cannot be viewed as mere coincidences or random occurrences, but rather as an important revelation.
Captivates a generation.
This new dimension captures the interest and imagination of an entire generation, inspiring and exciting them in new ways.
You tease and play with my emotions
You manipulate and toy with my feelings for your own pleasure and gain.
You want to take control of me.
You desire power and authority over me to fulfill your own selfish desires.
You'll never capture my devotion
Despite your attempts to gain control, you will never win my faithful and unwavering commitment.
I'm here forever finally.
I am here in this new dimension for the long haul, committed to seeing it through to the end.
The more I show the more I'm fighting
The more I demonstrate my passion and commitment, the more I am prepared to fight for what I believe in and stand for.
That's how I know that it's the right thing.
My unwavering resolve and dedication confirm that I am on the right path and doing what is right for me.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ASHLEY INGRAM, LEEE JOHN, STEVE JOLLEY, TONY SWAIN
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@luismarcos7206
Otro de los grupos que marcó mi infancia , la buena música no caduca y me encanta volver a escucharlos. Thanks Michael for bring me back to these years by the Imagination´s hands ".
@krestiannielsen230
My teenage room resounded of imagination and this track back in 1984. How I loved and still love that band.
@charliebrown9871
oh yeahhhhhhme tooooo
@zeproo
This is so underrated, what a hit it 1983, this song was on every single pirate radio back then.
@lynn5050
Ashley was so underrated as a singer but, hell, being in a band with Leee. Amazing vocal range! In fact, TOTP portrayed them as a pretty boy band, with no talent, as they did to lots of bands. The truth came out in their live performances. These guys have talent but, sadly, no longer together.
@renatonbb
QUE SOM!!!!!
@marcelgeyer7247
Que de bon souvenir que j'adore encore en 2019 ! ❤️😍💕💖👏👍🇫🇷
@duponpierre4927
Toute mon adolescence, j'en ai des frissons
@keijokauranen5504
Great song !!!!!
@Ninanotlina
Yes 🙌🏻I have been looking for this music. Thanks for the upload 👍🏻