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November 2015 saw the release of ALL THE HITS LIVE, an album recorded earlier that year at Perth's Astor Theatre. James released a brand new album THIRTEEN in March 2012, containing the singles English Girls, Capsize and Whatcha Gonna Do About It?
James Reyne came to recognition to the Australian public as lead singer of classic Australian band Australian Crawl in the 1970's. They had a number of hits including "Reckless", "Boys Light Up", "Beautiful People", "Shutdown", "Errol", "Oh No Not You Again" and "Downhearted"
After the band split in 1986, James spent some time in the United States and Europe, returning to Australia in 1987.
His first solo album, "JAMES REYNE" (1987) went triple platinum and included three top 10 singles: "Fall Of Rome", "Hammerhead" and "Motors Too Fast". Other singles from this album included "Always The Way" and "Ript It Up".
In the following years James released more solo albums, "HARD REYNE" (1989) which contaimed the Top 40 singles "House Of Cards", "One More River" and "Trouble In Paradise".
In 1991 James returned with his most successful Australian album "ELECTRIC DIGGER DANDY"(1991), which effortlessly mirrored the success of the first. This album contained the smash hits "Slave", "Any Day Above Ground" and "Some People'", plus a reworking of the Aussie Crawl song "Reckless".
James joined country music star James Blundell and recorded the classic Dingoes song "WAY OUT WEST" which exploded into the number 1 position on the Australian charts in 1992.
He next joined Daryl Braithwaite, Jef Scott and Simon Hussey on the very successful album "THE COMPANY OF STRANGERS" in 1993 which included the top 40 hits "Motor City", "Sweet Love" and "Daddy's Gonna Make You A Star".
James then returned to Los Angeles to record with renowned producer Stewart Levine, arriving back in 1994 with the critically acclaimed CD "THE WHIFF OF BEDLAM". The album was a departure in sound for James and featured a more organic sound, complete with brass section. The album spawned the hits "Red Light Avenue", "Day In The Sun" and the final single "It's Only Natural" in 1995.
While touring the album in Australia and overseas during this period, James released the energetic and profilic double Live album titled LIVE IN RIO, recorded in Brazil. A single "Oh No Not You Again" was featured from this CD.
Throughout his career James has appeared in several and varied theatrical, film and television productions and concert events, the more visible of these including "Return To Eden", "Tina; What's Love Got To Do With It?", television drama "State Coroner" and "The Little Shop Of Horrors" (1996)
While signing to Roadshow Music in 1997, James headed into the studio with famed producer and produced a single "Brand New Emperor's Clothes", to be featured on a forthcoming album.
In 1999 James recorded and released the CD "DESIGN FOR LIVING" with friends and brothers Scott and Brett Kingman. Arguably the most critically applauded album of his career, it further cemented his position as a unique, witty, thoughtful and challenging songwriter and singer. This album featured the singles "Wonderful Today", "Not Waving, Drowning" and the classic live favourite "Reno".
2004 saw the completion of "SPEEDBOATS FOR BREAKFAST", released on Liberation Records. It was a self funded project and saw James break free of the record company restrictions and allowed to him to be in control creatively. Radio-only singles "Bug" and "Rainbows Dead End" were featured on this CD.
Rainbows Dead End Music Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFaXnfZbBAs
As part of the Liberation Blue Accoustic series, James released two highly successgful accoustic albums in recent times. …"AND THE HORSE YOU RODE IN ON"" which allowed James to revisit many of the above titles with little more than a lone acoustic guitar underpinning the most distinctive voice of his generation.
More reworkings of his solo and Australian Crawl material were sounded on "GHOST SHIP" released in 2007.
2007 saw the release of James 8th Studio album. "EVERY MAN A KING" closing a 30-year circle since James first led Australian Crawl into the front line of the Oz rock boom. His eye and pen grew sharper through a platinum-lined solo career, but never have his wit and poignancy been on more consistently solid musical ground than they are here. Stand-out tracks include "Little Man You've Had a Busy Day", "Light In The Tunnel" and "The Postman".
Following a live DVD release in late 2007, titled "One Night In Melbourne", a CD/DVD of the show was available in 2009. The show was filmed and recorded at Melbourne's Palais Theatre and saw James perform 30 songs from his vast catalogue.
One project, titled JAMES REYNE SINGS THE KING has James performing and re-interpreting 14 classic Elvis Presley songs. The album TCB was released in April 2010. A dedicated website has been set up to support the project. http://www.jamesreyneTCB.com
A new album, Thirteen was released in March 2012.
Oh No Not You Again
James Reyne Lyrics
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She was such a pretty thing and man what a host
Come evening time she sets the table for four
Some friends are comin' round tonight
He's out on the town
He's trying to score
Woke up early this mornin' somethings on his mind
Cursin' the night before
She felt him restless oh all through the night
She senses something's wrong with him
She don't want to pry
She just wants to know why
Oh oh oh oh
Oh no not you again
Oh oh oh oh
Oh no not you again
Don't own no swimmin' pool not even a color T.V.
He works awful hard some days but she lets him be
Things ain't looking good for them
No love no more
Some friends are comin' round tonight
He's out on the town
Knockin' on the wrong doors
Oh oh oh oh
Oh no not you again
Oh oh oh oh
Oh no not you again
Let me tell you about two young lovers that lived on the coast
She was such a pretty thing and man what a host
Come evening time she sets the table for four
Some friends are comin' round tonight
He's out on the town
He's trying to score
Oh oh oh oh
Oh no not you again
Oh oh oh oh
Oh no not you again
Oh oh oh oh
Oh no not you again
Oh oh oh oh
Oh no not you again
Oh oh oh oh
Oh no not you again
Oh oh oh oh
Oh no not you again
Oh oh oh oh
Oh no not you again
Oh oh oh oh
Oh no not you again
The lyrics of James Reyne's song "Oh No Not You Again" tell a story of a couple who live on the coast and seem to be struggling. The woman is described as "such a pretty thing" and a "host," suggesting that she is sociable and enjoys entertaining guests. However, her partner is out trying to score with other women while their friends are coming round for dinner. The lyrics suggest that their relationship is strained, with "no love no more," and the man seems restless and troubled, waking up early and cursing his behavior from the night before. The woman senses that something is wrong but doesn't want to pry.
The chorus, which repeats the line "oh no not you again," suggests that the man's behavior has become a pattern and that the woman is tired of dealing with it. The lyrics paint a picture of a troubled relationship in which the partners seem to be drifting apart.
Overall, the lyrics of "Oh No Not You Again" explore themes of infidelity, restlessness, and the breakdown of a relationship. The song has an upbeat rock sound that contrasts with its melancholy lyrics, emphasizing the emotional tension at the heart of the story.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me tell you about two young lovers that lived on the coast
Introducing the couple living on the coast
She was such a pretty thing and man what a host
Detailing the woman's beauty and her hospitable nature
Come evening time she sets the table for four
Preparing for guests to come over
Some friends are comin' round tonight
Announcing the arrival of guests
He's out on the town
The man is out and about, not yet home
He's trying to score
Implying he's out looking for another woman
Woke up early this mornin' somethings on his mind
He woke up feeling troubled, with thoughts on his mind
Cursin' the night before
He's upset about something that happened the previous night
Breakfast at nine
They had breakfast together at 9am
She felt him restless oh all through the night
She sensed he was troubled and agitated all through the night
She senses something's wrong with him
She knows something is bothering him
She don't want to pry
She doesn't want to intrude upon his personal space
She just wants to know why
She wants to understand what's going on with him
Don't own no swimmin' pool not even a color T.V.
They don't have many material possessions
He works awful hard some days but she lets him be
He works hard, but she doesn't complain about it
Things ain't looking good for them
Their relationship is in trouble
No love no more
They don't love each other like they used to
Knockin' on the wrong doors
He is making bad choices and potentially cheating on her
Oh no not you again
Expressing frustration and disappointment at a recurring problem or person
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GUY GILLIS MCDONOUGH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
George Mazuran
Wow what a great time to grow up in the 70 and 80 in Australia 🇦🇺 with all our great bands !!! Great song RIP Guy LEGEND
Fahad al-Aswad
Beautiful song, beautiful rendition. Modern day Henry Lawson, Banjo Patterson Aussie classic, in the best of folk and blues story telling traditions. As a Black man from the wrong side of the tracks with a rough back story, I found myself once upon a time working in a professional capacity with mostly White men who were homeless and drug addicted. For a myriad of reasons, this song exemplifies a break through moment in my life, where I was able to truly empathise with White Fellas and accept them as Brothers. Subsequently I was able to heal from my own pain by acknowledging the humanity in us all. Bottom line is trauma is trauma, it knows no colour. At the end of the day it’s our pain and our joy, our smiles and tears, our common human emotions that unite us all as human family. The more we realise this, the greater our capacity to be humane and love ourselves as well as “others”. Peace.
John Tregaskis
Luv to you
Gavin Hunter
More power to you old mate. A slice of life in our enlightened times. Music is still here for all of us to take stock and reflect of the journey.
Schmo Burger
This comment commands the utmost respect. Stay well mate. 👌
Scott Boyd
Sounds terrible without brad Robinson, the song is nothing without him.
kelvin grenfell
What a powerful message and so so true what you wrote.
Dave Ant
One of the most beautifully performed songs of all time
Luke Stocks
Only an amazing song would hold up when played like this
Steven Brinsley
Saw the man in Miami last Sunday, absolutely fantastic, unique, brilliant and timeless, great complex lyrics and great music to back it up , 30years plus of pleasure , keep it going bro.