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.
www.paulgriggs.com (The Complete Story of KIncade)
www.diaryofamusician.com (includes the kincade story)
Shine On Me Woman
Kincade Lyrics
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Someone to be with and to talk to.
My heart`s been broken and it needs some time to mend
And I need some time to spend with someone like you.
Come on now shine on me woman turn your light on my soul
Let your eyes see my sorrow let your love be my goal.
Shine on me woman make me warm with your smile
It seems a pity that we`ve never met before
I`ve had my fill of complications
But still it could turn out to be different from before.
Let our love be something more than fascination.
Come on now shine on me woman turn your light on my soul
Let your eyes see my sorrow let your love be my goal.
Shine on me woman make me warm with your smile
Bring my life from the darkness let me live for a while
Kincade's song "Shine On Me Woman" is a poignant cry for companionship and comfort. The singer expresses his desire for a friend to talk and spend time with, as his heart has been broken and needs time to heal. The lyrics convey the vulnerability and need for connection that come with heartbreak. The singer implores the woman to shine her light on his soul, to let her love be his goal, and to bring him out of the darkness with her smile. The repetition of the chorus adds an element of longing and desperation to the song.
The song also touches on the hope for something more than just fascination. The singer acknowledges the complications of relationships but expresses the desire for a deeper connection with the woman he is addressing. While the lyrics are simple, they evoke a powerful emotional response in the listener. The song expresses the universal need for love and companionship, and the hope that arises from a connection with another person.
Line by Line Meaning
Suppose I said to you that I just want a friend
I'm looking for a companion who I can confide in and talk to.
Someone to be with and to talk to.
I need someone who will listen to me and offer me support.
My heart`s been broken and it needs some time to mend
I'm still healing from a past relationship and I need someone patient.
And I need some time to spend with someone like you.
I'm hopeful that spending time with you will bring me the comfort I need.
Come on now shine on me woman turn your light on my soul
I'm asking you to help me feel better and bring light to my life.
Let your eyes see my sorrow let your love be my goal.
I want you to see my pain and desire to be the source of my happiness.
Shine on me woman make me warm with your smile
I need your warmth and positivity to brighten my days.
Bring my life from the darkness let me live for a while.
I want you to pull me out of the sadness and bring joy back into my life.
It seems a pity that we`ve never met before
I regret not meeting you sooner and having you in my life earlier.
I`ve had my fill of complications
I've had enough difficulties in my life and I am tired of it all.
But still it could turn out to be different from before.
I'm willing to take a chance on our potential future together.
Let our love be something more than fascination.
I want us to develop a true, deep connection that goes beyond physical attraction.
Contributed by Ethan F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jannebossewinkel3066
Wonderful song- Reminds me of being 5 years old in my parents car..
@irenelodes4559
Hehe da war ich 13 Jahre alt ein verdammt guter Song solche Zeiten kommen nicht mehr geile Zeit ❤️♥️💛
@siamrider
Ich auch...
@irenelodes4559
Ein echter Oldie schön war's das nimmt einen keiner mehr die coole Zeit was ich hatte schade die Zeit kommt nicht mehr wirklich schade 💛♥️🌼🌸
@user-lr6rq9vr8e
Einfach Klasse !!
@ziegenwilly
ich war 17 und ein tolles lied , eine tolle zeit , damals
@2010aufstieg1
Das ist das Beste aus der Zeit...
@prettyboyfloyd9204
Ja die berühmten Power Hits LPS zu Weihnachten und Geburtstagen - da war der Song auch drauf!!! Young love - first love with deep emotions! Shine on me women!!!
@kirstenvolp6645
Super Oldie, viele schöne Erinnerungen daran
@macmikemo
97.5 the fanatic brought me here 🍺