1. Keith (born James Barry K… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists named Keith:
1. Keith (born James Barry Keefer)
Keith (born James Barry Keefer) was a U.S. vocalist and one-hit wonder. His first record deal with Columbia Records resulted in the 1966 single, "Caravan of Lonely Men" credited to Keith & the Admirations. Keith then moved to Mercury Records and released his solo debut, "Ain't Gonna Lie."
He is best remembered for the hit "98.6".
His second LP, 1968's "Out of Crank" failed to create public interest. The nadir came when U.S. Army officials nabbed him for draft evasion in the middle of a concert tour. He was inducted and stationed for a year in New Jersey. When he got out, Keith did some independent recording and joined Frank Zappa's 1973 touring band.
Keith recorded one last album, for RCA Records, with no luck, and then left the music business until 1986, when an attempted comeback under his real name proved unsuccessful. He also set up A.I.R. Records and produced albums for several local bands. In the 1990s the singer moved into the television industry, although he continues to play live dates.
2. KEITH
Oli Bayston – Vocals, Keys,
John Waddington – Bass
Johnny Winbolt-Lewis - Drums
Mark Nicholls - Guitar
KEITH – Not one, but four lads from four parts of England (Essex, Ealing, Shrewsbury and Leeds) meeting in (Greater) Manchester on a music course. Four headstrong characters, with wildly different musical roots, these guys are keen for their ideas & instruments to complement each other & so a strong democracy of songs prevail.
‘We don't see a problem with having a broad sound,’ says frontman Oli Bayston. ‘In fact, we see it as a benefit.’ Born into classical musicianship, while the oblique, brooding lyrics he sings examine the layers in relationships, both personal & sometimes political, he speaks more of Manchester’s Acid House heritage than the Stone Roses, any band similarities based more on their unwillingness to be part of any geographically based scene.
Bassist John Waddington, for several years a teenage techno dj, inspired by free hardcore barn parties in Shropshire, designs all the bands artwork himself and thus strengthens the band’s identity in his graphic art alter-ego “Wadders”.
Drummer Johnny Winbolt-Lewis seems to possess the drive for musicianship that took his dad to represent the UK in the Mexico Olympics. He obsessively absorbs & spits out music, a regular gig-goer turning other drummers onto Afrobeat legend Tony Allen, practising religiously, & watching obscure videos of Can, or DJs Cut Chemist & Numark “Keeping Time” with classic funky drummers : “it’s looking for the feel & listening for what’s going’ on around you rather than just studying the music. You hear it with the big bands like Radiohead & Blur, they’ve got a more simple, spacious feel”.
Guitarist Mark Nicholls, combines an ear for the classic song with echoes of African hi-life on current single ‘Back There’, or Eno’s avant garde textures on ‘The Miller’.
3. Keith
Based in Murfreesboro, TN, Hudson M. makes bad music on a 8-track cassette recorder that was purchased from the Facebook Marketplace.
4. Keith (of Keith & Tex)
Keith & Tex are the Jamaican rocksteady duo of Keith Rowe and Phillip Texas Dixon, best known for their 1967 hit "Stop That Train".
God's Amazing Grace
Keith Lyrics
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They're arguin' again
And there hasn't been peace on our street
Since who knows when
I don't mean to listen in
But the shoutin' is so loud
I turn up the radio to drown it out
And silently I say a little prayer
But for the grace of God go I
I must've been born a lucky guy
Heaven only knows how I've been blessed
With the gift of your love
And I look around and all I see
Is your happiness embracing me
Oh Lord I'd be lost
But for the grace of God
I can see that old man
He's walking past our door
And I've been told that he's rich
But he seems so poor
'Cause no one comes to call on him
And his phone it never rings
He wanders through his empty home
Surrounded by his things
And silently I say a little prayer, yes I do
But for the grace of God go I
I must've been born a lucky guy
Heaven only knows how I've been blessed
With the gift of your love
And I look around and all I see
Is your happiness embracing me
Oh Lord I'd be lost
But for the grace of God
I look around and all I see
Is your happiness embracing me
Oh Lord I'd be lost
But for the grace of God
Oh Lord I'd be lost
But for the grace of God yeah
Ooo ooo I'd be lost
But for the grace of God, yeah
Ooo ooo ooo ooo ooo
Keith Urban's song "But for the Grace of God" provides an observation about life in general. The opening lines set up the scene of a chaotic neighbourhood where the neighbours are arguing again. The singer knows it too well and tries to avoid it by turning up the radio to a volume that would drown the noise. The singer is empathetic and recognises that he could have been born in a less favourable situation. He then starts to think about his blessings, which include the love of his life, and he goes on to say a little prayer, thankful for what he has been given. It's notable that the blessing he acknowledges is diverse(love), and he doesn't just count his material possessions.
In the second verse, the singer observes an old man that lives across his house. He seems to lead a lonely life despite his wealth. His phone never rings, and no one visits him. The contrast created between the first verse and the second is fascinating. The singer acknowledges that for his good fortune, the old man's situation could quickly be his. The use of the phrase, "But for the grace of God" supports the assumption that the singer's fortunes are attributed to a power greater than himself.
The song brings perspective into our lives, making us aware of the things we rarely pay attention to, mainly the people around us. Urban's melody and lyrics are soulful and resonate with anyone who has experienced tough times or less fortunate situations. It's an ode to humility, gratitude, and happiness that comes with life's small pleasures.
Line by Line Meaning
I can hear the neighbors
The singer can hear the arguing of their neighbors through the walls.
They're arguin' again
The neighbors argue frequently, and it disturbs the peace.
And there hasn't been peace on our street
The neighborhood is generally tumultuous, and there are always conflicts and disturbances.
Since who knows when
The unrest has been present for so long that the singer is unsure when it began.
I don't mean to listen in
The singer is not interested in eavesdropping on their neighbors' disputes.
But the shoutin' is so loud
The argument is so noisy that it's hard to ignore.
I turn up the radio to drown it out
To escape the noise, the singer increases the volume of their radio.
And silently I say a little prayer
As the commotion plays out in the background, the singer prays to themselves.
But for the grace of God go I
The singer is grateful to have been fortunate enough not to be trapped in a similar situation.
I must've been born a lucky guy
The singer relates their good fortune to being born under fortunate circumstances.
Heaven only knows how I've been blessed
The song's subject attributes their life's blessings to a divine power.
With the gift of your love
The singer cherishes the love and affection they share with someone special.
And I look around and all I see
The subject is surrounded by the joy and contentment that this love brings.
Is your happiness embracing me
The singer experiences the happiness of the other person as if it were their own.
Oh Lord I'd be lost
The subject acknowledges that their life would be directionless without this love.
I can see that old man
The singer observes an elderly man outside their home.
He's walking past our door
The man is passing by the singer's residence, on the street outside.
And I've been told that he's rich
The man is reputed to be wealthy.
But he seems so poor
Despite his wealth, the man's current state appears quite miserable to the subject.
'Cause no one comes to call on him
The man seems to have no visitors or companionship.
And his phone it never rings
The man seems to be socially isolated, as nobody ever contacts him.
He wanders through his empty home
The subject imagines the man pacing aimlessly through his large, empty house.
Surrounded by his things
The man has many possessions, but lacks meaningful human connection.
And silently I say a little prayer, yes I do
The artist prays once again for the man, hoping that he finds happiness and fulfillment.
But for the grace of God go I
The subject feels grateful to have escaped the man's apparent fate, without direction or human connection.
Ooo ooo I'd be lost
The subject recognizes that, if not for their good fortune, they could have ended up like the man they observed.
Ooo ooo ooo ooo ooo
The song fades out with a repeating vocal riff.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHARLOTTE CAFFEY, JANE WIEDLIN, KEITH LIONEL URBAN
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