See Also : King King (feat Alan Nimo)
This band certainly knows how to make an entrance. Fronted by charismatic bluesman Alan Nimmo, their exhilarating debut at last year’s Monaghan Blues Festival created such a stir that it prompted organizer Somhairle MacConghail to state: “King King aren’t just playing the festival. Word is that King King ARE the festival”. With a reception like this there’s little surprise that the phone has been ringing off the hook ever since, and after a frenetic winter tour the lads are currently gearing up for a hectic summer of gigs and festival appearances.
With outstanding reviews and a diary fit to burst, you’d be forgiven for thinking that King King had enough to keep them occupied for a moment or two. You’d be wrong. Apparently imbued with sufficient energy to power a small town, the band has also found time to get into the studio, the result being their debut EP ‘Broken Heal’. Produced alongside the team behind the Arctic Monkeys, Kaiser Chiefs and the Editors (to name but a few), the EP instantly received a gleaming review from Blues Matters Magazine, including remarks on it’s “emotive lyrics”, “heartwrenching guitar solos” and “stirring guitar work”. The band had barely left the studio when they began to receive airplay on radio stations in the UK, Holland, Belgium, Denmark, India, Canada and the USA. Meanwhile, organizers of the renowned Blues On The Farm festival laid their hands on a copy and were so impressed that they made room for King King - despite having already filled the bill for this year’s event.
Thundering on, the summer will see King King descending on the celebrated Maryport Blues Festival, where they will follow Jethro Tull onto the main stage at an event which will attract some 22,000 blues aficionados. Then it’s off to headline at the Shetland Blues Festival, squeezing in some European appearances (including another headline slot at the Hookrock Festival) along the way.
Pretty impressive stuff for a band less than a year old. So what’s at the root of all this commotion? Well, aside from seemingly boundless impetus, the band is certainly not lacking in pedigree.
Leading the charge is the aforementioned Alan, a frontman famed almost as much for his contagious energy as his dazzling guitar work. Widely known across the UK and Europe for his pivotal role with the award-winning Nimmo Brothers, Alan’s full-blooded style, technical brilliance and impassioned vocals combine to hit all the right buttons and reach spots that many others can only aspire to.
Bringing up the rear we have Lindsay Coulson. Don’t be fooled by the wry smile – beneath his unruffled exterior lurks a powerhouse of punchy, fat bass who’s musical career has seen him take to the stage with such well regarded blues acts as Aynsley Lister. He has also been a regular in the Nimmo Brother’s lineup, and this history with Alan has resulted in a dynamic musical chemistry which is evident in both songwriting and performance.
New to the King King fold is Bennett Holland on keyboard. An excitable advocate of funky low-down blues, Bennett has worked with a plethora of names including Groove Armada and the critically adored Richard Hawley. A compelling and highly skilled player, rumour has it that there are no arms beneath Bennett’s sleeves – only more fingers.
Running with the King King ethos that more is always more when it comes to talent, this summer’s audiences will also be treated to a special guest in the form of Craig Blundell, recently described by Drummer magazine as “one of the UK's most versatile and staggeringly talented players”. A hugely gifted and resourceful musician, Craig is also clearly a dynamo at juggling – aside from live performances, the last year has seen him in constant demand for worldwide drumming clinics, recording sessions, instructional books and even a documentary.
With this lineup of top-shelf musicians, King King could only draw their inspiration from the best in the business, ranging from legendary greats such as BB King and Albert Collins to the shining lights of contemporary blues like Joe Bonamassa and John Mayer. Drawing on their combined talent whilst cherry-picking the hottest influences, the band has pushed boundaries to craft a fresh, powerful new angle on blues rock which is as infectious as it is accomplished.
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Old Love
King King Lyrics
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Drop me a line, and say no more you'll roam
You had your chance to play the game fair
When you left me, sweetheart
You only left a load of care
Now that you're down
I'm going to stick by you
Your roamin' days are through
Well, now, you'll find me here
Like the day you left me alone
Any old time
You want to come back home
The lyrics of King King's "Old Love" track reflect on the painful experience of heartbreak and the willingness to forgive and move on. The opening line, "Any old time, you want to come back home," suggests that the singer is still holding onto the hope of reconciliation. He implores his former lover to "drop him a line" if she ever wants to return and promises to be there for her no matter what. However, he also reminds her that when she left, she caused him "a load of care," indicating that her decision to leave had a significant impact on him.
The second verse seems to suggest that the singer's former lover might be going through a rough patch, as he emphasizes that he will "stick by" her now that she's "down." However, he also sets a condition for his loyalty, indicating that he wants her to commit to him and give up her "roamin' days." The final verse reiterates the message of the first, reminding the former lover that she can always return, and that the singer will be waiting for her, just as he was when she left.
Overall, the lyrics of "Old Love" convey a mix of heartbreak, forgiveness, and hope. They demonstrate the complex emotions that come with a failed relationship and suggest that even when things don't work out, it is possible to find a way to move on and seek reconciliation if both parties are willing.
Line by Line Meaning
Any old time, you want to come back home
Whenever you feel the need to return to our home, don't hesitate to reach out to me
Drop me a line, and say no more you'll roam
Please send me a message expressing your desire to settle down and end your wandering
You had your chance to play the game fair
You had an opportunity to be honest and faithful in our relationship
When you left me, sweetheart
When you departed from me, my beloved
You only left a load of care
You only caused me pain and distress by leaving
Now that you're down
Now that you're experiencing hardship or difficulty
I'm going to stick by you
I will remain loyal and supportive of you
If you will only say
If you express a willingness to change
Your roamin' days are through
That you are committed to ending your wandering and being faithful
Well, now, you'll find me here
You can be sure that I'll still be here
Like the day you left me alone
Just as I was when you left me by myself
Any old time
At any point in the future
You want to come back home
If you desire to return to our shared home
Lyrics © CARLIN AMERICA INC
Written by: FUD LIVINGSTON, IRVING MELSHER, JACK WORLF
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@papaldanondo
" Antiguo amor "
Puedo Sentir tu cuerpo
Cuando estoy tumbado en la cama
Hay demasiada confusión
Dando vueltas en mi cabeza
Y me hace sentir tan enfadado
Saber que la llama sigue encendida
Por qué no logro que se acabe?
Cuándo aprenderé para siempre?
Antiguo Amor, déjame solo
Antiguo amor, entra en casa
Puedo ver tu cara
Pero sé que no es real
Es justo una ilusión
Causada por cómo me suelo sentir
Y me hace sentir tan enfadado
Saber que la llama siempre arderá
Nunca conseguiré que se acabe
Ahora sé que nunca aprenderé
Coros ...
@papaldanondo
Puedo Sentir tu cuerpo
Cuando estoy tumbado en la cama
Hay demasiada confusión
Dando vueltas en mi cabeza.
Y me hace sentir tan enfadado
Saber que la llama sigue encendida
Por qué no logro que se acabe?
Cuándo aprenderé para siempre?.
Antiguo Amor, déjame solo
Antiguo amor, entra en casa.
Puedo ver tu cara
Pero sé que no es real
Es justo una ilusión
Causada por cómo me suelo sentir.
Y me hace sentir tan enfadado
Saber que la llama siempre arderá
Nunca conseguiré que se acabe
Ahora sé que nunca aprenderé.
Antiguo Amor, déjame solo
Antiguo amor, entra en casa ...
Antiguo Amor, déjame solo
Antiguo amor, entra en casa.
Instrumental.
Antiguo Amor, déjame solo
Antiguo amor, entra en casa.
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I can feel your body
When I'm lying in bed
There's too much confusion
Going around through my head.
And it makes me so angry
To know that the flame still burns
Why can't I get over?
When will I ever learn?.
Old love, leave me alone
Old love, go on home.
I can see your face
But I know that it's not real
It's just an illusion
Caused by how I used to feel.
And it makes me so angry
To know that the flame will always burn
I'll never get over
I know now that I'll never learn.
Old love, leave me alone
Old love, go on home ...
Old love, leave me alone
Old love, go on home.
Instrumental.
Old love, leave me alone
Old love, go on home.
@TheNimgitman
These guys are so good, they should be worldwide famous.
@fastloose
Yes I’m in New Zealand and would love to hear them live
@TheNimgitman
I used to have an old love ,she is the mother of these two boys, I am the father, watched both of them being born, I still love them all. and the old love is still a new love to me..
@nicholacradock8327
Thats beautiful xx
@jib86uk
billy nimmo brilliant words. They are both very very talented musicians to say the least.
@paulsimmons59
bet you are both very proud of your two sons ,very talented and nice guys with it ,respect
@iwct
What a lucky Dad. You must be very proud.
@nickcooper1000
It's not a song about a woman - it's about alcohol
@ianhay1889
My now ex-wife introduce me to KK a few years ago and I was blown away. I don't understand that they are so good and yet still relatively unknown. I have seen them several times and come back to UK annually to see them if I can
@PlayItAgainLouder
This version is outstanding. I've been following these guys from the US for several years. When Alan gets together with his brother Stevie it's pure magic onstage. I'd like to see more of the Nimmo Brothers but Alan's band King King is equal as well. I hope they keep cranking out the blues, they make me feel so alive inside. Diggidy!