They formed in 1979 after Vangelis had been rumoured to replace Rick Wakeman in Yes a few years before. Anderson had contributed to Vangelis' albums "Heaven and Hell", "See You Later" and "Opera Sauvage".
They released a total of four albums with Anderson writing the lyrics and Vangelis composing the music: "Short Stories" in 1980, "The Friends of Mr. Cairo" in 1981, "Private Collection" in 1983, and "Page of Life" in 1991, which got re-released in 1998 with some additional tracks of which Vangelis reportedly did not approve. There are also two compilations, called "The Best of Jon & Vangelis" (1984) and "Chronicles" (1994)
Curious Electric
Jon & Vangelis Lyrics
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Looking at the tube
Sitting next to me
He's not been very well lately
He told me so
He's been crying
A little bit
But we're sitting it out
Watching "Match of the Day"
You know we've all gotta go anyway
I said we've all gotta go anyway
And I wouldn't mind being last in line
To see such joy and fruitfulness
When everyone discovers short stories
The lyrics of Curious Electric by Jon & Vangelis can be interpreted in various ways due to its abstract nature. One possible interpretation of these lyrics could be that the singer is sitting with someone who is ill, perhaps a friend or family member, and they are watching television together. The person who is ill is not feeling well and has been crying, but they are sitting it out together and enjoying the simple things in life such as watching a game of soccer.
The singer acknowledges that life is short and that we all have to leave this world eventually. However, they wouldn't mind being the last one in line to witness the joy and fruitfulness that life has to offer, such as discovering short stories. This could be a metaphor for appreciating the little things in life and finding happiness in the present moment, despite the uncertainties of life and death.
Overall, the song Curious Electric is open to interpretation and can mean different things to different people. It is a reflection on life and the value of appreciating the simple things in the face of mortality.
Line by Line Meaning
Sitting here in the television
I am sitting in front of the television
Looking at the tube
Watching the screen
Sitting next to me
Someone is sitting beside me
He's not been very well lately
The person beside me is unwell
He told me so
He confided in me about his illness
He's been crying
He has shed tears
A little bit
Not excessively
And I ain't lyin'
I am not lying
But we're sitting it out
We are enduring this situation
Watching 'Match of the Day'
Watching a TV show
You know we've all gotta go anyway
We all have to die someday
I said we've all gotta go anyway
Reiterating that we all will die
And I wouldn't mind being last in line
I do not mind being the last to go
To see such joy and fruitfulness
To observe the happiness and abundance in the world
When everyone discovers short stories
When everyone experiences the beauty of concise storytelling
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: EVANGELOS PAPATHANASSIOU
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Enrique Stanziola
What amazing memories come to my mind listening back to these great musicians. I think I heared this song in mid 80's, when I was a teenager. I had a copied cassette I used to play on my walkman in the dark of my room. Dream on... Thanks for bringing the dream back! :)
Zastor Lexa
Same. I had a double album on cassette tape - Short Stoires and Friends of Mr Cairo - and I used to listen to it all the time on my walkman. I distinctly remember going to a job interview by bus with it on back in 1988.
Mond Drache
Same here... magic moments of genius meeting youth
L'Quik Shrtz
my dad love Vangelis... it kickass and my dad is badass! im so proud of him
innosanto
Your dad is very intelligent.
Enzo Capasso
Colpo da maestro. Tre sigle RAI in un solo brano. "Linea Diretta" di Enzo Biagi (1988-89) + "Il Fatto" di Enzo Biagi (inizio anni 2000) + colonna sonora promo generici RAI (circa 1985-86)
Carlos Pinto
RIP Vangelis, Genius !
Manuel Gaspar
Lindo som curti muito na época que saiu o Vinyl.!!!!
Enrique Stanziola
What amazing memories come to my mind listening back to these great musicians. I think I heared Short Stories in mid 80's, when I was a teenager. I had a copied cassette I used to play on my walkman in the dark of my room. Dream on... Thanks for bringing the dream back! :)
Nena FoxyDalle 99
Hace tiempo que esperaba oir este tema en youtube. Valió la pena la espera.