Alan Nimmo on Guitar and Vocals
Bennett Holland on Piano and Organ
Lindsay Coulson on Bass
Craig Blundell on Drums
Surging into life less than twelve months ago they have barely stopped for breath, and their electrifying sound and scorching live shows have generated more of a thunderous roar than a buzz. .... 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”, “heart wrenching 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 front man 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, rumor 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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Take My Hand
King King (feat. Alan Nimmo) Lyrics
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That openness produces
Now the flaming heart and the burning kiss
No longer need excuses
Take my hand
I am here for you
All is well; we've broken the spell
Take my hand
All is well; we've broken the spell
Every little time that we compromise
I lose myself in some way
And i know the fate of the man who lies
They shoot horses don't they?
Now i'm more aware of the big design
My love for you increases
Cause i never knew just where to draw the line
Till i saw you in pieces
If you want to know why i tell you this
I no longer need excuses
For the flaming heart and the burning kiss
As destiny seduces
Take my hand
I am here for you
All is well; we've broken the spell
Take my hand
I'll be there for you
All is well; we've broken the spell
The song "Take My Hand" by King King (feat. Alan Nimmo) is a love song that speaks volumes about how love can break away from the constraints of societal norms and spread its wings in the direction of openness, acceptance, and passion. The lyrics are ornamental words that fail to adequately describe the ecstatic feeling that openness can bring to a relationship, that the flaming heart and the burning kiss between lovers no longer require excuses. The command to take the singer's hand is a clear indication of the singer's solidarity and unity with their beloved. The phrase "we've broken the spell" speaks about how the two lovers have broken free from any constraints imposed by society and are in total control of their relationship.
The lyrics also touch on compromises in a relationship, how they make the singer feel like they are losing themselves in some way, and how he never knew where to draw the line until he met his partner. The lines "they shoot horses, don't they?" is a reference to a 1969 film of the same name about a grueling dance marathon during the Great Depression where the participants end up collapsing from exhaustion and some are shot to death because they can't continue. This line could be interpreted to mean that the singer feels like if he continues to compromise in their relationship, there will be a terrible consequence.
Line by Line Meaning
Ornamental words can't describe the bliss
The feeling of openness and connection is indescribable
That openness produces
Being open and vulnerable leads to a deeper sense of happiness
Now the flaming heart and the burning kiss
Passion and love no longer need excuses or justifications
No longer need excuses
There is no need to hide or apologize for loving someone
Take my hand
I am offering my support and love
I am here for you
I am dedicated and committed to being there for you
All is well; we've broken the spell
We have broken free from whatever was holding us back and can now move forward in our love
Every little time that we compromise
Every time we settle for less, give up our values, or hide our true selves
I lose myself in some way
I lose a part of my identity or my sense of self
And i know the fate of the man who lies
I know that dishonesty and deception are destructive
They shoot horses don't they?
Referencing a movie about a brutal horse race that ends with the horses being killed
Now i'm more aware of the big design
I have a better understanding of the larger picture or purpose
My love for you increases
My affection and devotion to you grows stronger
Cause i never knew just where to draw the line
I struggled with setting boundaries and balancing my needs with yours until now
Till i saw you in pieces
Until I saw the vulnerable and broken parts of you, I couldn't fully connect with you
If you want to know why i tell you this
If you are curious as to why I am expressing all of this
As destiny seduces
As fate and the course of events draw us closer
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Written by: GOULD KING
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