Bruce, ktorý je považovaný za jedného z najlepších basgitaristov všetkých čias, si udržal sólovú kariéru, ktorá trvala niekoľko desaťročí a hral aj v niekoľkých hudobných skupinách. Bruce, známy ako spevák a basgitarista, bol tiež skladateľom piesní. Hoci sa vyučil ako klasický violončelista a považoval sa za jazzového hudobníka, veľa z jeho katalógu skladieb a nahrávok inklinovalo k blues a rock and rollu.
Od roku 1962 začínal Bruce ako kontrabasista u Grahama Bonda v organizácii Graham Bond Organization , ktorá hrala zmes jazzu, blues a R&B. V tom čase sa zoznámil s bubeníkom Ginger Baker . Po pôsobení s Johnom Mayallom a Manfredom Mannom založil s Bakerom a gitaristom Ericom Claptonom skupinu Cream . Cream mal počas svojej existencie množstvo hitov, väčšinu z nich napísal Bruce s textárom Petom Brownom .
V rokoch od rozpadu skupiny Cream v roku 1968 vydal Bruce množstvo sólových albumov, väčšinou v experimentálnejšom duchu, a spolupracoval so širokou škálou hudobníkov v mnohých žánroch. Na zozname sú Robin Trower , Tony Williams , John McLaughlin , Carla Bley , Allan Holdsworth , Ringo Starr a Frank Zappa . Bol tiež členom kapely West, Bruce and Laing .
V roku 1994 vydal album pod názvom kapely BBM (Jack Bruce, Ginger Baker a Gary Moore) s názvom Around the Next Dream.
Bruce vydal nový štúdiový album Silver Rails v marci 2014 na Esoteric Antenna, jeho prvý sólový štúdiový album za viac ako desať rokov.
Discography
Songs for a Tailor (1969)
Things We Like (1970)
Harmony Row (1971)
Out of the Storm (1974)
The Jack Bruce Band Live ’75 (vydáno 2003)
How’s Tricks (1977)
Jet Set Jewel (nahráno 1978, vydáno 2003)
I’ve Always Wanted To Do This (1980)
Automatic
Inazuma (1987)
Willpower (1989)
A Question of Time (1989)
Somethin Else (1992)
Cities of the Heart (1993)
Around the Next Dream (1994)
Monkjack (1995)
Shadows in the Air (2000)
Rope Ladder to the Moon (2003)
More Jack Than God (2003)
Silver Rails (2014)
Life On Earth
Jack Bruce Lyrics
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There's got to be a way of getting out this bloody mess we're in
Take my wife – please
She's down on her blistered knees
She's dreamin' of a house called Heart's Ease
Why don't you seas come down
And take back what you spawned anyway
There's got to be a time when we can get together natur'ly
There's got to be a time when we can all be brothers and be free
There's got to be a day when there is enough love for you and me
We're gonna take the world and shake the world and what will be is gonna be
Take my life now
Time is tight now
Touch the sky now
Children of the rainbow
Livin' in a house called Heart's Ease
Why don't you seas come down
And take back what you spawned anyway
Take my heart now
Feed us kids now
Touch the sky now
Children of the rainbow
Children of tomorrow
Children of tomorrow
Livin' in a house called Heart's Ease
Why don't you seas come down
And take back what you spawned anyway
The song "Life on Earth" by Jack Bruce is a powerful track that speaks to the frustrations of the world we live in, while expressing hope for a better future. The opening lines express a desire to escape the current state of the world, stating that "There's got to be a way of gettin' out this place we find we're in." This reflects a common feeling of disillusionment and frustration that many feel with the current state of the world.
The song then shifts to a personal level, with the line "Take my wife - please", which could be interpreted as a frustration with the struggles of family life, or even a cynical nod to a classic Henny Youngman-style joke. However, the next line, "She's down on her blistered knees, she's dreamin' of a house called Heart's Ease" paints a picture of someone who is struggling, perhaps financially, and dreaming of a better, more comfortable life.
The chorus offers hope for a better future, a time "when we can get together natur'ly" and "all be brothers and be free". The repeated refrain of "Children of the rainbow" adds to the hopeful tone, suggesting a future where all people are accepted and embraced for who they are. The final lines continue this theme, with a call to action to actively work towards making things better, taking the world and shaking it until "what will be is gonna be".
Overall, "Life on Earth" is a powerful song that speaks to the struggles and frustrations of daily life, while expressing hope for a better future. The song's themes of unity, hope, and action are as relevant today as they were when the song was first released, making it a timeless classic.
Line by Line Meaning
There's got to be a way of gettin out this place we find we're in
There must be a solution to escape from this situation we are experiencing.
There's got to be a way of getting out this bloody mess we're in
We are in a big trouble, and we need an escape route from this chaotic situation.
Take my wife – please
I am joking! But please take her away with you.
She's down on her blistered knees
She is tired and has been working hard for a long time.
She's dreamin' of a house called Heart's Ease
She desires a peaceful and comfortable home, which she calls 'Heart's Ease.'
Why don't you seas come down
And take back what you spawned anyway
The natural forces (like the sea) should intervene and reverse the harm caused by humans.
There's got to be a time when we can get together natur'ly
A time will come when humans will be able to unite naturally, without any prejudices or discrimination.
There's got to be a time when we can all be brothers and be free
We must reach a point where there is no hatred, and everyone can live freely and as equals.
There's got to be a day when there is enough love for you and me
Someday, there will be sufficient love and understanding between people, and the world will be a better place.
We're gonna take the world and shake the world and what will be is gonna be
We will make significant efforts to transform the world positively, and whatever the outcomes may be, we will accept them.
Take my life now
Time is tight now
Touch the sky now
Children of the rainbow
I want to live my life to the fullest, as time is running out. I want to achieve great heights, and I consider myself a part of the diverse and peaceful community of 'Children of the rainbow.'
Livin' in a house called Heart's Ease
Why don't you seas come down
And take back what you spawned anyway
I desire a home characterized by peace and comfort. I urge the natural forces to intervene and reverse the damage caused by humans to the earth.
Take my heart now
Feed us kids now
Touch the sky now
Children of the rainbow
Children of tomorrow
Children of tomorrow
I offer my heart to the world and its people, especially the younger ones who deserve to be fed, cared for, and given wings to explore the sky. I see them as the future, as the 'Children of tomorrow' who can make this world a better place to live in.
Livin' in a house called Heart's Ease
Why don't you seas come down
And take back what you spawned anyway
I yearn for a comfortable and peaceful place to reside in. I urge the natural forces to intervene and reverse the damage that humans have caused to the environment.
Contributed by Max T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@guitar1067
Superb! Bravo, all three.
@pacificlights4732
Jack is the man! There will never be another!
@DK00758
True punch when the the real great maestro performed RIP. Jack and Garry
@paparazzi323
Gary Moore and Jack Bruce Click two pea on a pod on stage pure 100%
@SandSpock33
His greatest song from the 80s.
@1306melo
Vim aqui porque o Geddy Lee (Rush) disse que esse é o melhor baixista de todos os tempos para ele, realmente ele toca muito mesmo esse Jack!! Não conhecia...👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
@13balthus1969
WOW
@nivaldoaparecido
tres super feras
@davidobrien9360
Please put the rest of the concert on Utube. I have got the dvd but for everyone else.
@mattmurray517
Pretty good version, and who doesn’t love Gary? Honestly, I find the original with Trower much better