The founding members of the band were drummer Jim Fox, bassist Tom Kriss, guitarist Ronnie Silverman, keyboardist Phil Giallombardo, and guitarist Glen Schwartz. In 1968 Joe Walsh replaced Schwartz when Schwartz left the band to join Pacific Gas & Electric. The band then released its debut album Yer' Album. In July of 1970, the band released its second album James Gang Rides Again which included the hit single "Funk #49." By this time, Dale Peters had replaced Kriss on bass. The band opened for The Who during a tour of Britain. After two more albums, Thirds, with the single "Walk Away,", and the live album James Gang Live in Concert, Walsh left the band to perform solo and later join the Eagles.
Vocalist Roy Kenner and guitarist Domenic Troiano then joined the band. Troiano left to join Guess Who and was replaced by Tommy Bolin. Bolin left in 1974 to replace Ritchie Blackmore in Deep Purple. After two albums, "Bang" and "Miami", Bolin was replaced by vocalist Bubba Keith and guitarist Richard Shack, who made "Newborn" (which featured a cover of the Elvis Presley song "Heartbreak Hotel"). The band broke up following a final recording, "Jesse Come Home" (which referred to the band's namesake, the outlaw Jesse James), which was made with the collaboration of early member Phil Giallombardo. Fox was the only remaining member of the original quintet when they disbanded early in 1977.
The "classic" lineup of the band (Walsh, Peters, Fox) reunited to perform at an election rally for Bill Clinton in 1996, appearances on The Drew Carey Show in the 1998-99 season, and at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in February 2001, drawing fans from all over the globe.
As of May 2004, Glenn Schwartz was playing guitar and singing Thursday nights at "Major Hooples" in the Flats, Cleveland.
In summer 2006 the Walsh/Peters/Fox lineup of the group toured the United States. In August 2006, the trio appeared performing live on The Howard Stern radio show on Sirius satellite radio.
Stop
James Gang Lyrics
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Stop, if you keep it up I'm gonna go through floor
Never knew how good love could be
Love's gonna make a fool of me
Everything is hazy
One more kiss could drive me crazy
Stop, hold it just a minute, ‘cause I got to catch my breath
Thought I was the captain of my ship
But your love has made me lose my grip
Everything is hazy
One more kiss could drive me crazy
I never knew how good a love could be
Love's gonna make a fool of me
Everything is hazy
One more kiss could drive me crazy
Stop, I think you're trying to take advantage of poor ol' me
Stop, when you touch my hand I'm helpless as I can be
Tell me baby, what are you made of?
What you do to me sure must be made of love
Everything is hazy
One more kiss could drive me crazy
Yes, it will
Stop, stop, stop
The song "Stop" by James Gang is a classic love song that captures the feelings of being overwhelmed by the intensity of love. The lyrics of the song describe the singer's inability to resist the power of their love interest's affection. They realize that they have been swept off their feet by intense emotions and are willing to give themselves over to love completely. However, they also fear that they are losing their control over their emotions and will be driven to madness by the passion they feel. They ask their lover to "stop" and give them a moment to catch their breath and regain their composure.
Through these lyrics, the song portrays the ecstasy and vulnerability that can be experienced in a deep romantic relationship. The words suggest that the singer is willing to risk everything for love and that their emotions are taking over. The passion they feel is overwhelming and threatens to drive them to the edge of their sanity. However, the song also suggests hope and a belief in the transformative power of love. By acknowledging the intensity of their emotions, the singer is opening themselves up to a new world of possibilities and experiences.
Overall, "Stop" is a timeless love song that is still relevant today. It captures the essence of true love and how it can consume us completely, leaving us vulnerable and lost in a sea of emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Stop, baby can't you see that I can't take it no more
I cannot handle this emotional turmoil anymore, so please stop.
Stop, if you keep it up I'm gonna go through floor
If you keep pushing me like this, I'll break down entirely.
Never knew how good love could be
I had no idea that love could be this intense and fulfilling.
Love's gonna make a fool of me
Love has put me in a vulnerable position, where I might be made to look foolish.
Everything is hazy
I am so overwhelmed with emotions that I can't think clearly.
One more kiss could drive me crazy
One more expression of affection might push me over the edge into madness.
Stop, hold it just a minute, ‘cause I got to catch my breath
I need to take a moment to calm down and collect myself.
Stop, every time you squeeze me you scare my heart half to death
Your physical affection is so intense that it frightens me.
Thought I was the captain of my ship
I thought I was in control of my emotions and my life.
But your love has made me lose my grip
Your love has proven to be stronger than my willpower, and I am now powerless to resist it.
Stop, I think you're trying to take advantage of poor ol' me
I feel like you might be manipulating me or trying to use me in some way.
Stop, when you touch my hand I'm helpless as I can be
Your touch has such a profound effect on me that I am rendered powerless and at your mercy.
Tell me baby, what are you made of?
I am in awe of your power and influence over me, and I am curious about what makes you so irresistible.
What you do to me sure must be made of love
Whatever it is that you are doing to me is certainly an expression of love, because it is so all-encompassing and overwhelming.
One more kiss could drive me crazy
One more expression of your love might be enough to push me beyond the brink of sanity.
Stop, stop, stop
Please, stop what you're doing to me, because I am about to lose control.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sentric Music, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MILES WATERS
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