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.
Tell Me Do You Want My Love
Imagination Lyrics
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Too Long in Exile
Tell Me What You Want
Tell me what you want, tell me what it is
Tell me what you want, tell me what it is
Everybody's got me moaning
Every single night and day
Can't stand it anyway
Tell me what you want, yeah,
Tell me what you need
Tell me what it is, say what
Tell me what you want, tell me what it is
Tell me what you need, see if I can get it
Tell me, tell me, tell me, tell me
Tell me, tell me, tell me
Tell me what you want, tell me
What you need
See if I can get it right now, child
Tell me, tell me, tell me, etc.
Tell me baby what you want
You're coming on strong, coming on strong
Tell me what you want baby, tell me
What you need
The lyrics of Imagination's "Tell Me Do You Want My Love" song are all about a person pleading for their lover's honesty in their relationship. The chorus of the song, where they repeatedly ask their partner for their wants and needs, sends a clear message that they can't keep overshadowing every day and night with their doubts and questions. The song possibly portrays a relationship that lacks communication and clarity about feelings and desires. The phrase "everybody's got me moaning" might hint at the many opinions and talks that the singer is forced to face every day.
The repeated question of "tell me what you want" could suggest that the singer is open to making changes and compromises in the relationship. The song communicates the desire to work things out and tries to encourage the partner to stick around with a sense of empathy and understanding of their feelings. By acknowledging that the relationship might not be perfect, the singer demonstrates a willingness to compromise and improve the situation. In conclusion, "Tell Me Do You Want My Love" reminds us of the importance of communication and honesty in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me what you want, tell me what it is
Please communicate to me your desires and needs.
Everybody's got me moaning
I am constantly feeling discomfort due to the demands of others.
Every single night and day
Without exception, I am overwhelmed with requests and complaints.
Can't stand it anyway
I am unable to tolerate this situation any longer.
Tell me what you want, yeah,
Again, I am requesting that you express your desires to me.
Tell me what you need, see if I can get it
I am willing to try to fulfill your needs if you inform me of them.
Tell me, tell me, tell me, tell me
Please continue to provide me with the information I am requesting.
Tell me what you want, tell me what it is
Once more, I am asking that you communicate your wants and needs to me.
Tell me what you need, see if I can get it right now, child
I am prepared to do my best to satisfy your requirements at this moment.
Tell me baby what you want
Dearest one, I urge you to inform me of your desires.
You're coming on strong, coming on strong
Your behavior towards me is intense and insistent.
Tell me what you want baby, tell me
What you need
Once again, I implore you to tell me your wants and needs.
Contributed by Ellie W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@abdeabde2756
Cilloux972 juste pour ta gouverne, je collectionne depuis mes 12 ans,j'en ai 47!
Spécialiste( en toute modestie ) ,funk,soulfunk,soul,jazzfunk,disco (pas les merdes fm genre bonnet m,hernandez etc....)
La sweetsoul,le jazz etc...
Mais la blackmusic 70 reste le summum de la musique de qualité et d'inspiration.
La funk ne se limite pas au claps de bass mais un groove,avec sa basse bien appuyer, des riffs de guitares,de la percussion, des violons,de la flûte,des cuivres ...........on aura tout fait en musique et les années 70 ont été d'une richesse et d'une qualité rare,funk,soul,jazzfunk, jazzfusion, disco,rap,hardrock, punk,folk,pop,newave..........
Les enregistrements sont à tombé !
Pour ce qui est de ce groupe imagination, c'est plus de la sweetsoul,funkygroove très fm( sa passait en boucle ,donc très commerciale ) Mais les gens se limitent à ce que nostalgie fm de merde leurs mettent.....Sa reste pour ma part un excellent groupe avec des morceaux magnifique !
Je t'invite pour la soul à écouté le monstrueux Barry white, johnny Bristol, Ĺeroy Huston,Marvin gaye....
Les productions Philadelphiasound( de kenny gamble/ Léon huff),Léon ware,Lamont Dozier ....yen a pleins.
Pour la bonne soulfunk,breakwater,earth wind &fire( intemporel, tout comme Barry white etc...;)kool & the gang,keni burk, les divers productions de quincy Jones,Michael Jackson,con funk shun ......yen a trop.
Pour ce qui est de la crème jazzfunk ( pour ma part,le meilleur ) les productions des freres Mizel ( looouuurd!!!),hubert laws, Dave Grusin,Lonnie liston smith, Lonnie smith, the pleasure.....j'vais arrêté de te soulé.....yen a trop..........cette génération écoute du bruit.
@wagnerpompeu4169
Particularmente essa canção é a minha preferida, muitas lembranças, saudades!!! 🇧🇷🇧🇷
@gilbertbrazil
Grande música , uma das minhas favoritas , sem dúvidas ! I’m from Brasil 🇧🇷
@purplearies
Love this group still from being a teenager their music never grows old!
@alfredovisentini7149
incredible memory of a summer in 1982, I was almost 20 years old, unique moments as unique was that age that has passed forever! Thanks Immagination for your truly unforgettable music!
@helenbeeby2376
Love this song so much... should have been released as a single. Always makes me feel good when i listen to this xx
@PullmanSoul
Totally agree
@Lila-yn9sq
Je ne me lasse jamais d'écouter ce groupe magnifique que j'aime leur musique... que dire de leur musique du pur BONHEUR... elle est et reste éternelle indémodable....
@laurentremillier7
Souvenir les meilleurs 1980.1990 à jamais imagination
@paolopintadu3087
JE SIUS TOUT A' FAIT D'ACORD AVEC TOIS....IT'S A SWEET SENSATION...
@samirh.1763
J avais 10 ans qu on mon père avait introduit cette music dans nos vies. Je me rappel tjrs de la première fois qu'il avait mis LP vinyl sur le record player suivi d'un sourire geant.😊