Barnes was born… Read Full Bio ↴Jimmy Barnes (b. 1956) is an Australian rock singer.
Barnes was born James Dixon Swan on the 28th April 1956 in Glasgow, Scotland, and moved to Australia with his family when he was six years old.
He first came to public attention as the lead singer with popular Australian pub-rock band Cold Chisel, which he joined in 1973 and with whom he recorded seven albums between 1978 and 1983. When the band split up in 1983 he launched a solo career almost immediately; his first album, Bodyswerve, entered the Australian charts at number one. It was the first of a remarkable run of top charting albums for Barnes, as each of his first six solo albums entered the charts at number one, a feat that no other Australian artist is likely to match.
In 1986 Barnes recorded two singles with INXS, duetting with that band's singer Michael Hutchence on a cover of The Easybeats' "Good Times", and "Laying Down the Law", which was co-written by Barnes with INXS members Andrew Farriss and Hutchence. "Good Times" was used as the theme song for the Australia Made series of concerts that toured the country in the summer of 1986-1987. Both songs later appeared on the soundtrack of the 1980s teen vampire film The Lost Boys.
Following Hutchence's death in 1997, Barnes appeared live on stage with INXS at shows throughout Australia between 1999 and 2001.
His album Double Happiness, released in July 2005, reaffirmed his popularity, entering the ARIAnet albums chart at number one, his seventh album to do so. Barnes was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame on the 23rd October 2005 for his solo career efforts. Coupled with Cold Chisel's previous induction, Barnes is the only artist to be entered into the Hall of Fame twice.
Barnes is also the father of singer David Campbell, who recently starred in the Australian production of the musical Sunset Boulevard, and was a contestant on the Australian television programme Dancing with the Stars. The two perform the duet "Wichita Lineman" on Double Happiness.
When a Man Loves a Woman
Jimmy Barnes Lyrics
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Can't keep his mind on nothin' else
He'd trade the world
For a good thing he's found
If she is bad, he can't see it
She can do no wrong
Turn his back on his best friend If he puts her down
Spend his very last dime
Trying to hold on to what he needs
He'd give up all his comforts
And sleep out in the rain
If she said that's the way
It ought to be
When a man loves a woman
The lyrics of Jimmy Barnes's song When a Man Loves a Woman are about the lengths a man would go to show his love for the woman he loves. The song starts off by describing how a man who is in love with a woman can't focus on anything else. He values the relationship so much that he would give up anything he has for a good thing that he has found - his love.
The lyrics then go on to say that when a man is in love with a woman, he is blinded to her faults. He sees her as perfect, and nothing she does can be wrong in his eyes. He is willing to turn his back on his best friend if they speak negatively about his woman. The chorus repeats the sentiment that when a man loves a woman, he would go to great lengths to show his affection. He would spend his very last dime trying to keep her happy and would even give up things that bring him comfort.
This song is about selfless love, which is the theme of many love songs. It talks about how love can be all-consuming and make people do things they would never do. It showcases the intensity of love and the sacrifices that people are willing to make for their partners.
Line by Line Meaning
When a man loves a woman
When a man is deeply in love with a woman
Can't keep his mind on nothin' else
He can't focus on anything else other than his beloved
He'd trade the world
He is willing to give up anything for his love
For a good thing he's found
For the wonderful thing he has found in her
If she is bad, he can't see it
Even if she has faults, he is blinded by love and doesn't see them
She can do no wrong
He believes she is perfect and can't make mistakes
Turn his back on his best friend
He is ready to break his friendship if his friend criticizes his beloved
Spend his very last dime
He would spend all his money to show his love
Trying to hold on to what he needs
He tries his best to hold onto the love he needs so much
He'd give up all his comforts
He would sacrifice all his luxuries for his beloved
And sleep out in the rain
He would endure any hardship for her, even sleeping outside in the rain
If she said that's the way
If she asked for something, he would do it without question
It ought to be
Because he thinks that's the way things should be in a loving relationship
Contributed by Joshua D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
1francosvizzero
One of the finest raw, sincere voice in rock history. Goosebumps!
Shanks Pony
"the....
Phillip Marlan
A brilliant version! ✅🎹🎼
Aus Music Charts 1988
It's been a pleasure playing your music to my live crowds over the years mate. Khe Sahn was always the biggest request, followed by Working Class Man. So many to choose from to, was easy to work with regular crowds and give them something different from your work. Wishing you health and happiness.
Texas Love
Great Performance! Jimmy can do it all!
Renee Carrington
Best version
Hands down
Point blank Period
💔🖤❤️🔥
xx shazz xx
Love this version of it <3
Emma Charles
This song is for a true HERO an Australian legend James Douglas Packer.Thankyou for all you do.Yours fondly Emma Charles .
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Killer cover
Jeff Sartain
Superb version.