They also hosted the NBA Jams Music video, a VHS promotional release for the video game NBA Jam that contained music videos intercut with professional basketball highlight footage. The video for "Live and Learn" is contained on it, as well as improved live footage between video segments.
2. Joe Public, Bristol U.K. - Power Pop / Mod / New Wave
Kevin Leadbetter (4 November 1961 - 11 January 2017) (original singer, songwriter)
Rob Marche (guitar/b.vox)
John Shennan (L.Vox/bass) & Geoff Allsop (Drums)...
Nick Sheppard joined in the band in 1980
Because Mr Shennan sang and played bass - Joe public could function as a three piece and the fact that he was a left-handed player giving them a symmetry on stage.
They did a handful of gigs in and around Bristol and Nick Sheppard (who had been in The Spics with John) joined on guitar.
At this point in time Marche was offered the opportunity to move to London to play guitar for Johnny Britton who was managed by Bernie Rhodes (manager of The Clash) - and he leapt at it. The band fizzled out after this - John formed The Shennans, playing much the same songs - and Nick Sheppard joined The Clash MK2. These are the only demos the band recorded.
This One's For You
Joe Public Lyrics
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I miss you, it's been so long
Since I had you wake up next to me
I miss you, I'm coming home
There's no place that I would rather be
I wake up every morning
There's nothing but the pillow
And not your sexy body
So I called you up
Just to hear your voice
I can't wait 'till get home to you
Then we'll spend some time alone
Chorus
Sometimes it gats so crazy
Living life from town to town
And all of my days are kind of lonely
How I wish you were around
I wanna feel your touch
It's what I need so much
I want to make sweet love to you all night
And I'll hold your body tight
Chorus
As I sit and watch the raindrops fall
I keep thinking of all the love we share
I can't wait until that moment comes
When it's you and me in each other's arms
Chorus
The lyrics of Joe Public's song "This One's for You" speak to the longing and yearning of being away from loved ones for extended periods of time. The singer expresses missing his significant other and the feeling of waking up alone each day. He longs to have his partner's presence beside him, especially during the moments where life seems hectic and lonely.
The chorus repeats the idea of missing his loved one, but there is a sense of hope and anticipation in the fact that he will soon be returning home. He calls his partner to hear her voice, which suggests that the distance between them is not only physical but emotional as well. They need to reconnect and spend quality time together.
The lyrics also express the desire for intimacy with his loved one. He wants to feel her touch and make sweet love to her all night. The verses suggest that his job requires him to travel often, leaving him longing for physical and emotional connection. The song ends with a sense of anticipation, as he imagines the moment they are finally reunited and can hold each other tight.
Overall, the lyrics of "This One's for You" convey a sense of vulnerability and emotional yearning. The singer is transparent in sharing his deep longing for his loved one, which adds a layer of relatability to the song.
Line by Line Meaning
I miss you, it's been so long
It's been a while since we last saw each other and I'm really missing you.
Since I had you wake up next to me
It's been so long since I woke up next to you.
I miss you, I'm coming home
I'm heading home because I want to be where you are.
There's no place that I would rather be
Anywhere you are is where I want to be.
I wake up every morning
Every day I wake up
And reach to pull you close to me
And I reach out to hold you, but you're not there.
There's nothing but the pillow
All I have is the pillow next to me.
And not your sexy body
I'm missing the feel of your body next to mine.
So I called you up
I decided to call you.
Just to hear your voice
I wanted to hear your voice because it brings me comfort.
I can't wait 'till get home to you
I'm excited to get back home so we can be together.
Then we'll spend some time alone
We'll have some alone time together.
Sometimes it gets so crazy
Life can get hectic.
Living life from town to town
Traveling from place to place.
And all of my days are kind of lonely
I often feel lonely.
How I wish you were around
I really wish you were here with me.
I wanna feel your touch
I want to feel your touch because it brings me joy.
It's what I need so much
It's something I really need in my life.
I want to make sweet love to you all night
I want to spend the night making love to you.
And I'll hold your body tight
And I will hold you close.
As I sit and watch the raindrops fall
I'm watching the rain outside.
I keep thinking of all the love we share
I'm thinking about how much we love each other.
I can't wait until that moment comes
I'm looking forward to that moment when we're reunited.
When it's you and me in each other's arms
When we're hugging each other tightly.
Chorus
Repetition of the main theme of the song.
Writer(s): Leon Huff, Kenny Gamble, . Swv, Cainon Lamb
Contributed by Zoe S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@alanarkham143
for all you guys who love this Rap vibes from the 90's
THIS ONE IS FOR YOU!
@joe-yf3mo
i sang with theses brothers in 1990-1992 when i was singing. still good friends to this day
@isaacirungu8328
This were the era of the real talented musical super stars
@killthemwkindness9064
OmG!!! This was my JAM back in the day!!!!!โคโคโค
@chelciedaniel6963
I miss the 90s so bad I can cry ๐ข
@Discipleofyeshuahamaschiach
Your not alone baby we all do well atleast our generation ๐ข๐
@kademukituri1424
Awesome music ๐๐
@rj6946
Omg...I'm in love all over again lol. The 90s were the best!!
@RetroDimeDiva
I always loved this group!! And I love the fact they shouted out Janet Jackson first!!!! She totally deserved it!!!
@sandromauro3083
R&B Classic!!! I love this Jam! ๐๐ง