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.
The Wind
Kingdom Come Lyrics
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That we shared for years
Seeing paradise through
All our dreams and tears
Scattered seeds along the
Way and saw them grow
At times we've seen the
Come and go
And still the wind is gonna
Blow
Sometimes fast and
Sometimes slow
Floating on an ocean, our
Ship without a sail
Who are we to try and stop
What will or won't prevail
And if we slip into the
Darkness of a stormy
Night
We're only drifting with the
Tide, my friends
It's alright
And still the wind is gonna
Blow
Sometimes fast and
Sometimes slow
Standing in this garden in a
Million years
Others in our place when
We're no longer here
Seeking answers in the
Ashes of our lives
And they will find their
Place in time, my friends
It's alright
And still the wind is gonna
Blow
Sometimes fast and
Sometimes slow
The lyrics to Kingdom Come's song "The Wind" contain a universal message about the inevitability of change and the acceptance that comes with it. The singer is standing in a garden they shared with someone else and reflecting on the passage of time. They acknowledge the ups and downs of life, the growth and death they've witnessed, and the impermanence of everything around them. However, despite all these changes, they recognize that the wind keeps blowing. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for the unstoppable force of nature and the uncertainty that comes with it.
As the song continues, the lyrics explore the theme of letting go and accepting what is to come. The line "Who are we to try and stop what will or won't prevail" speaks to the futility of resisting the natural course of things. The singer acknowledges that at times, they may be lost or in the dark, but ultimately they are just drifting along with the tide. Even if they are no longer around, the wind will keep blowing and others will come seeking answers in their place.
Overall, "The Wind" offers a poignant message about acceptance and the inevitability of change. The lyrics encourage listeners to let go of their attachments and recognize their place in the grand scheme of things.
Line by Line Meaning
Standing in this garden
Reflecting on the past and where we are now.
That we shared for years
The special place we created together.
Seeing paradise through
Our unique perspective of the world.
All our dreams and tears
The highs and lows we experienced together.
Scattered seeds along the
Planting possibilities for the future.
Way and saw them grow
Watching our hopes come to fruition.
At times we've seen the
Observing the changing world.
Mighty mountain walls
Obstacles that may seem insurmountable.
Come and go
Rising and falling challenges.
And still the wind is gonna
Things will continue to change and evolve.
Blow
Constant change is inevitable.
Sometimes fast and
Change can be swift.
Sometimes slow
Change can also be gradual.
Floating on an ocean, our
The uncertainty of the future.
Ship without a sail
Feeling lost and without direction.
Who are we to try and stop
We have limited control over the future.
What will or won't prevail
The future will unfold no matter what.
And if we slip into the
If we succumb to life's challenges.
Darkness of a stormy
When we are in a difficult place.
Night
In our darkest moments.
We're only drifting with the
We are at the mercy of the world around us.
Tide, my friends
Our lives are constantly moving and changing.
It's alright
Acceptance of the inevitability of change.
Standing in this garden in a
Imagining what it will be like in the future.
Million years
Far into the future.
Others in our place when
People will come after us.
We're no longer here
When we have passed away.
Seeking answers in the
Trying to make sense of what we left behind.
Ashes of our lives
The legacy we leave behind.
And they will find their
Future generations will discover their own path.
Place in time, my friends
The cycle of life and change continues.
And still the wind is gonna
Change is always present.
Blow
The only constant is change.
Sometimes fast and
Change can be sudden.
Sometimes slow
Change can also take time.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DANNY STAG, JOHN BURT FRANK, LENNY WOLF, MARTIN WOLFF
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Brett x
This is the most underrated band in history.!
Ezra Darrow
Best Kingdom Come album...period!!!
Patrick Romano Williams
FACTS.
Bjørn Helseth
Great music 🎸
Farhad Sulaimanov
Большая благодарность команде.
Игорь Фёдоров
слушаешь и ловишь кайф
Gwendy Overmeer
Wat een band ........wat een album .... wat een meester meester . Werk ..... .....
Anyu7378
Really great! Reminds me of Perfect Circle.
Otto Ungrad
ein album besser als das andere die haben das drauf bravo!!!!!!
Gaz Bee
Great euro band, loved em myself others said lenny sounded like Robert Plant I don't think so, lenny has a voice of his own ..