For the first, see: Arthur Brown's Kingdom Come. Melodic hard rock band Kingdom Come was formed in 1987 by singer-songwriter Lenny Wolf in Hamburg, Germany, with the revolving cast of other band members soon leaving Wolf the focus. After the release of their first single, 1988's "Get It On", many fans mistakenly regarded the band as a Led Zeppelin reunion. Kingdom Come's close resemblance to that group, particularly with Wolf's Robert Plant like vocals, has led to continuing controversy. Although the bands had a great deal in common, as shown by critics' nickname 'Kingdom Clone', Wolf has pursued his own personal vision of mixing slick rock hooks with a heavy metal ethos for decades.
The group's first album, the self-titled 'Kingdom Come', became quite popular due to its arena-ready hard rock sound. As the guys gained more and more commercial success, the 1988 album had three Billboard top 40 singles: "Get It On", "Living Out Of Touch", and "What Love Can Be". As stated before, supporters and detractors both felt strongly reminded of Led Zeppelin as well as, to a lesser extent, fellow German group Scorpions. Ironically, former Kingdom Come drummer James Kottak later joined the latter band.
Kingdom Come came about after the breakup a moderately successful rock project of Wolf's, known as Stone Fury. Wolf's new record company, Polygram, allowed him incredible freedom to assemble Kingdom Come's lineup and direct its sound. Recruiting Pittsburgh-based lead guitarist Danny Stag, Louisvillians Rick Steier (guitar) and James Kottak (drums), and Californian Johnny B. Frank (bass), this new outfit marked the first band where Wolf sang without playing guitar. The frontman later admitted that, for a while, it was a very awkward adjustment.
As stated before, Kingdom Come's sound was thought by many to be highly derivative of Led Zeppelin's, to the point that some listeners initially thought that Kingdom Come was actually a reunion effort. The band's first single was called "Get It On", being a great example of their aggressive sound. Before long, the group's eponymous debut went gold. Their second single ended up being the power ballad "What Love Can Be", receiving much airplay and having a music video created for it that picked up MTV airplay. By the time the single "Loving You" was released, the album had reached platinum status, fans in United States, Germany, and Canada loving the group despite the controversy.
The guys toured in England supporting Magnum on their "Wings Of Heaven" tour. As well, the band opened for the North American "Monsters of Rock" tour in 1988, supporting the artists Dokken, Scorpions, Metallica, and Van Halen. Following that, the guys were tapped to support the Scorpions on their North American "Savage Amusement" tour, at least until they were forced off. According to Stag, Lenny Wolf found the stage ramps reserved for the Scorpions' set irresistible. After several reprimands from the Scorpions' management, the singer continued to use the full stage, and Kingdom Come were asked to forfeit the rest of the tour.
The band were directed by management and the people at Polygram to get a new recording available soon. In 1989, Kingdom Come released their next album, called 'In Your Face', but some fans believed that the group seemed to have peaked too early. The continuing backlash against the band's perceived appropriating of other artists' sounds (earning them the derisive moniker "Kingdom Clone") hurt their commercial appeal. After time went on and the band's second album simply failed to sell well, all members other than Wolf quit the group.
The 90s would see several releases by the outfit, though with Kingdom Come receiving some critical scorn as well as being unable to breakthrough commercially the same way again. Music critic Jason Anderson has remarked for Allmusic that the band experienced "one of hard rock's most intense backlashes". For his part, Stag went back to Pittsburgh and immersed himself in blues and rock n rock projects. Steier and Kottak went back to Kentucky and assembled the short-lived Wild Horses project, the two of them releasing a poor-selling album on Atlantic Records. Both would later resurface in Warrant. Kottak also has served with Scorpions.
With an all new line-up, Kingdom Come had one more release on Polygram, titled 'Hands of Time', which Wolf managed to see sold internationally. By 1993, Wolf had returned to Germany to regroup, focusing his efforts on central Europe hard rock fans. In recent years, the group is often billed as "Kingdom Come & Lenny Wolf", "Lenny Wolf & Kingdom Come", "Lenny Wolf's Kingdom Come", et cetera. Their latest work as of 2015 is the album 'Outlier', which came out on May 7, 2013.
Website: www.lennywolf.com/
Secondly, Arthur Brown's Kingdom Come (often billed as just "Kingdom Come") was the name of a project by enigmatic British singer-songwriter Arthur Brown. With his larger-than-life stage presence, Brown represented a key link in the evolution of psychedelic rock into what would be become heavy metal. He also had a project by the name of The Crazy World of Arthur Brown.
Do You Like It
Kingdom Come Lyrics
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That we'll give it to you
Slam out the beat
Until it's black and blue
We're ready to rock
'Til the morning light
Scream at the night
Cause you feel alright
Do you like it
Do you like it
The fever is rising
We don't wanna stop
The power to take it to the top
Doing the things
That we all love to do
I know you can feel it
Inside of you
Do you like it
Do you like it
Now you know the time is right
And you want to rock tonight
If you want to touch the sky
We can do it, you and I
Do you like it
The fire's burning
It's out of control
The blazing heart of rock and roll
Feels so much better than it did before
Just can't get enough
Coming back for more
Do you like it
Do you like it
Do you like it
Do you like it
Now you know the time is right
And you want to rock tonight
If you want to touch the sky
We can do it you and I
Kingdom Come's song "Do You Like It" is an anthem that captures the essence of rock and roll music. It starts with a bang as they deliver powerful and intense lyrics about living life to the fullest by embracing one's love for rock music. The band sings about how they are willing to give everything they've got to put on a show and deliver an unforgettable experience to their audience. They promise to "slam out the beat until it's black and blue," unleashing the full power of their music. The phrase "Scream at the night cause you feel alright" is a metaphor for how music can bring people together and uplift their spirits.
The chorus of the song repeats the question "Do you like it?" multiple times, highlighting the band's desire to connect with their audience and ensure that they are enjoying the music as much as they are. They acknowledge that the fever is rising and that they don't want to stop. They feel the power to take their music to the top and do what they love to do. The lyrics also encourage the audience to join in and feel the same way.
The song continues with the band expressing their passion for rock music and the thrill of performing. They sing about the fire burning and being out of control, capturing the intense emotions that come with the rock and roll lifestyle. The lyrics describe how the feeling of performing live is better than it ever was before, and they just can't get enough. The song ends with a call to action, encouraging people to embrace their love for rock music and to reach for the stars.
Line by Line Meaning
Now is the time
The present moment is the perfect opportunity to act.
That we'll give it to you
We're going to show you what we've got.
Slam out the beat
Play the music with force and intensity.
Until it's black and blue
Keep playing until it's so intense it leaves a mark on you.
We're ready to rock
We're prepared to play music that's thrilling and energetic.
'Til the morning light
We won't stop until the sun comes up.
Scream at the night
Express your emotions through music and let it reverberate into the night.
Cause you feel alright
The energy of the music uplifts and excites you.
Do you like it
Are you enjoying the music and the experience?
The fever is rising
The excitement and intensity of the music is increasing.
We don't wanna stop
We don't want the music to end.
The power to take it to the top
We have the ability to elevate the music to the height of its potential.
Doing the things
Playing music and entertaining an audience.
That we all love to do
We're passionate about music and performing, and we enjoy it immensely.
I know you can feel it
You can sense the power and emotion behind the music.
Inside of you
The music resonates with you on a deep and personal level.
Now you know the time is right
It's clear that the moment is perfect for playing music.
And you want to rock tonight
You're ready to enjoy energetic music and entertainment tonight.
If you want to touch the sky
If you want to experience something truly amazing and uplifting.
We can do it, you and I
We can create an unforgettable experience together.
The fire's burning
The energy and intensity of the music is growing stronger.
It's out of control
The excitement and passion of the music is overwhelming and unstoppable.
The blazing heart of rock and roll
The music is the embodiment of the essence and spirit of rock and roll.
Feels so much better than it did before
The power of the music is increasing and feels even more amazing than previously.
Just can't get enough
We can't get enough of the thrilling and electrifying music we're playing.
Coming back for more
We're always eager to play and entertain an audience again and again.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDREAS DANIELS, DANNY STAG, JAMES KOTTAK, JOHN BURT FRANK, LENNY WOLF, MARTIN WOLFF, MICHAEL MARCKS, RICK J. STEIER
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GeoDeZist
Классная была группа. В ней и жескость, и мелодия, и лирика...👍
C B
Amen, brother.
rick segal
Bashed by the critics and loved by the fans!! ROCK ON!!
Big S Country Game
Still a banger today! The opening is killer!
Kirsten Richards
On Kingdom Come posts, I see nothing but a real love and appreciation, I love it, it's beautiful!🖤
Jeff Mason
critics dont matter , fans do ;)
EthanWasMe
I wish more music like this was made instead of the people of the times criticising bands for sounding similar... I love similar!
valentino sladoja
KINGDOM COME'S "DO YOU LIKE IT" SAYS IT ALL.. WHAT MORE DO YOU WANT FOR A GREAT HARD ROCK SONG.. GREAT LYRICS, GREAT RIFF.. A REALLY CATCHY BEAT.. IT'S GOT IT ALL !!! THE PERFECT HARD ROCK SONG.. IT'S PURE DYNAMITE AND YES, "I LIKE IT".. 🧨🧨🧨
slydogg
Underrated at it's best these guy's rocked .
Татьяна Трапезникова
Крутая группа, моя любимая