KINCADE was the brain-child of songwriter/producer John Carter, who wrote a… Read Full Bio ↴KINCADE was the brain-child of songwriter/producer John Carter, who wrote all of the songs with lyrics by his wife Gill. As Carter put it: "We wrote loads of Kincade stuff, we wrote the album in a week!".
All recordings were made with session musicians (with Carter singing lead) for his own production company Sunny Records and the records were leased to Larry Page's Penny Farthing Records. In 1973 the single "Dreams Are Ten a Penny" came out and a singer called John Knowles was sent out to promote the record as "Kincade". The song wasn't a hit in the UK, but got to number 2 in Germany and number 5 in Sweden. Carter: "Larry kept saying 'an album, another single' and he found this group". This group was Octopus, for after a disagreement John Knowles was replaced by Paul & Nigel Griggs and Rick Williams, who were part of a band called Octopus that had been signed to Penny Farthing Records. They were now sent off to promote Kincade records, although neither they nor John Knowles had taken part in any of the recordings. This caused much confusion especially when John Knowles re-emerged as John Kincade for a solo career.
Following the success of "Dreams Are Ten a Penny", Kincade scored a few minor hits in Germany in 1973 and 1974, including "Do You Remember Marilyn", "Big Hand for Annie" and "How Can I Fly". In the meantime Carter was already busy with his new project, First Class, who would have a huge hit with Beach Baby in the summer of 1974.

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Big Hand For Annie
Kincade Lyrics

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Big hand for Annie
she came when I was feeling misunderstood
big hand for Annie
she told me that she came as soon as she could.
I thought she'd left me
and sat here till I heard her key in the doo'r
Quarter to four
big hand for Annie

'cos she's the only one that makes me feel good.

Ev'rybody clap
ev'rybody clap
Put your hands together for Annie
Ev'rybody clap
ev'rybody clap
Ev'rybody all join in.

Big hand for Annie
now ev'ry night she takes her bow on the stage
big hand for Annie
I go to watch her now that she's all the rage.
She turns that smile on
and you can see just why the audience roars
hear the applause
big hand for Annie
at least there's one of us who's earning a wabe.

Ev'rybody clap
. . .

I never worry that she won't come home till late
I know that she's a big girl now.
I thought she'd left me
and sat here till I heard her key in the door
Quarter to four
big hand for Annie
'cos she's the only one that makes me feel good.

Ev'rybody clap
. . .

Big hand for Annie
big hand for Annie

Big hand for Annie
big hand for Annie

Overall Meaning

In Kincade's song "Big Hand For Annie," the lyrics center around a woman named Annie who has been a comfort to the singer when he was feeling misunderstood. The song begins with the singer expressing his gratitude towards Annie for being there for him during a difficult time. He had thought she left him and was surprised to hear her key in the door when he was sitting there waiting for her. The song implies that Annie is his partner or love interest, and he only feels good when she's with him.

The lyrics take a sudden shift when the song mentions that Annie is now performing on stage and has become quite famous. The singer goes to watch her performances and admires her talent. He is proud of her but also feels a bit left behind as he is not doing anything as interesting as she is. The song ends with the repetition of the phrase "big hand for Annie" as if the singer is genuinely in awe of her accomplishments.

The song highlights the importance of having someone in one's life whom they can rely on and support them through difficult times. Also, it can express an individual's love and admiration for their partner's achievements and talents.

Line by Line Meaning

Big hand for Annie
Giving a round of applause for Annie to acknowledge her accomplishments and presence in his life.

she came when I was feeling misunderstood
Annie was there for him when he was feeling lonely and misunderstood.

she told me that she came as soon as she could.
Annie cared for him and came to him as soon as she could to help him feel better.

I thought she'd left me and sat here till I heard her key in the doo'r Quarter to four
He was unsure of Annie's whereabouts and was waiting for her until he finally heard her come home at 3:45am.

big hand for Annie 'cos she's the only one that makes me feel good.
Annie is the only person in his life who makes him feel happy and content.

Ev'rybody clap ev'rybody clap Put your hands together for Annie Ev'rybody clap ev'rybody clap Ev'rybody all join in.
He is urging everyone to join him in giving Annie a round of applause to show appreciation.

now ev'ry night she takes her bow on the stage big hand for Annie I go to watch her now that she's all the rage.
Annie is now popular and successful and he is proud of her accomplishments, visiting her often when she performs.

She turns that smile on and you can see just why the audience roars hear the applause big hand for Annie at least there's one of us who's earning a wabe.
Annie's contagious smile and talent is what makes her so successful, and he is happy that at least one of them is earning a living.

I never worry that she won't come home till late I know that she's a big girl now.
He no longer worries about Annie coming home late, as he knows she is independent and capable of taking care of herself.

big hand for Annie 'cos she's the only one that makes me feel good.
Reiterating that Annie is the only person in his life who brings him joy and happiness.

Big hand for Annie big hand for Annie Big hand for Annie big hand for Annie
Ending the song, repeating the importance of applauding and acknowledging Annie.

Contributed by Hannah M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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