MARTIN (MALV) TALBOT…Bass guitar & backing vocals.
DAZ RICE…Lead guitar & backing vocals.
SCOTT ELLIOTT…Drums & backing vocals.
GEORGE WILLIAMS…Hammond Organ & backing vocals.
In 1991, Kiss of the Gypsy was to release their first and last album, “KISS OF THE GYPSY”. With such high acclaim and excellent reviews worldwide, nobody predicted that their journey would be so short. Just lasting 3 years, 1 album and 3 singles, Kiss of the Gypsy achieved more than most bands do in a decade. They were signed by Jason Flom from Atlantic records USA in 1991 and was huge achievement for the 5 local boys from the North of England. Atlantic saw the raw blues rock style that only the likes of Free, Aerosmith, Steve Marriott and Bad Company had done years before. The first single “WHATEVER IT TAKES” did well but the band never felt that it represented themselves like other songs on the album but as Ahmet Ertegun (head of ATLANTIC RECORDS USA) loved the song and insisted, they gladly went with it. It did well and on the back of that, they constantly toured throughout the world, ripping through there shows with high energy, raw power and honest rock and roll to incredible responses from crowds and all media.
When Atlantic UK folded that year, Kiss of the Gypsy was passed over to EAST WEST UK to take over who had passed up the chance to sign the band months before ATLANTIC did. This presented the problem of not being as prioritised as before. They stuck to what they always did best, touring! Kiss of the Gypsy played everywhere and anywhere living and breathing rock wherever they played. Unfortunately, album/single releases and promotion didn’t go hand in hand and the timing and planning was out of their hands. In 1992 Kiss of the Gypsy started work on a new album with a fresher and more adventurous sound which they aired at the BULLDOG BASH in a magical evening. To this day, the songs have never been released and with the lack of record company support, Kiss of the Gypsy called it a day in 1993. What started off as one of the most promising bands to come out of the UK, ended, in a situation that was out of their hands but one thing is for sure, KISS OF THE GYPSY MADE THEIR MARK IN ROCK AND ROLL HISTORY!!!
Promised Land
Kiss of the Gypsy Lyrics
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We shared a belief, our aspirations fully aligned
Then formed a group of friends, unbreakable as some might say
Take on the world, sign a deal we're on our way
Lately, I feel thankful I've found meaning
Love and laughter's around
You head on down the road, a different show in every town
Never take in, core memories were all around
If only we'd stayed, the future holds what no one knows
Lately, I feel thankful I've found meaning
Love and laughter's around
Maybe, I'm just lucky I found
These kindred spirits to be around
(Love and laughter)
Lately, we feel thankful we've found meaning
Value all that surrounds
Maybe, we're just lucky we found true friends
Love and laughter's around
Lately, we feel thankful we've found meaning
Love and laughter's around
One day, time will take this away
So, I'll take faith that we'll meet again, beyond the promised land
The lyrics of Kiss of the Gypsy's song Promised Land speak of youthful dreams and the alignment of aspirations with a group of friends. The song follows the journey of a group of friends who set out to conquer the world, signing a deal and heading down the road, performing different shows in every town. The song depicts the passage of time and how life takes people in different directions, leading them down separate paths. The singer expresses gratitude for having found love and laughter around him despite having gone their separate ways. The lyrics convey a sense of nostalgia and longing for a time and place where these kindred spirits could stay together and continue on their journey to the promised land.
Line by Line Meaning
When young and full of dreams, and everything was in our minds
Back when we were young and idealistic, full of dreams and hopes for the future
We shared a belief, our aspirations fully aligned
We were all on the same page and shared the same goals and aspirations
Then formed a group of friends, unbreakable as some might say
Our friendship grew strong and we became a tight-knit group, as close as family
Take on the world, sign a deal we're on our way
We were ready to conquer the world, and by signing a deal we felt like we had made it
Lately, I feel thankful I've found meaning
Recently, I've been grateful to have found purpose and fulfillment in my life
Love and laughter's around
There is love and joy in abundance in my life
You head on down the road, a different show in every town
Life takes you on different paths, with new experiences and opportunities at every turn
Never take in, core memories were all around
It's easy to overlook the important things when you're caught up in the moment, but looking back, the memories we made were the most precious things we had
We headed separate ways, settle down it's time to grow
Eventually, we all went our own separate ways and decided to settle down and grow up
If only we'd stayed, the future holds what no one knows
Sometimes we wonder what would have happened if we had stayed together, but the future is always uncertain and unpredictable
Maybe, I'm just lucky I found these kindred spirits to be around
Perhaps it's just luck that I found such amazing, like-minded friends to surround myself with
Lately, we feel thankful we've found meaning
Recently, we've all been grateful to have found purpose and fulfillment in our lives
Value all that surrounds
We cherish all the good things in our lives, the people, the experiences, the memories
Maybe, we're just lucky we found true friends
Maybe we didn't do anything special, we were just fortunate to have found such genuine, supportive friends
One day, time will take this away
Inevitably, time will change things and we won't be able to hold on to what we have forever
So, I'll take faith that we'll meet again, beyond the promised land
I have faith that we'll all meet again someday in a better place, whatever that may be
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Daz Rice, George Williams, Martin Talbot, Scott Elliott
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