1) an English folk-rock gr… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:
1) an English folk-rock group from Newcastle-upon-Tyne;
2) a Black Metal band from Volgograd, Russia;
3) a Pagan/Folk Black Metal from Solingen, Germany;
1) Lindisfarne were an English folk-rock group from Newcastle-upon-Tyne, formed in 1968. The original line up was Alan Hull, Ray Jackson, Ray Laidlaw, Rod Clements, and Simon Cowe.
The group released their debut Nicely out of Tune in 1970. Their second album, Fog on the Tyne, was produced by Bob Johnson, who had also worked with Bob Dylan, to whom Alan Hull was being compared at the time. Following their third album, Dingly Dell, the group split and Lindisfarne (Mark II) continued with new members, and produced a few more albums before disbanding in 1975, seemingly for good.
1978 saw the original group re-form, with the album Back and Fourth, and the hit single "Run for Home". This line-up continued for many years. New member Marty Craggs came in for the 1986 album Dance Your Life Away. Ray 'Jacka' Jackson eventualy left to work in London, and then Si Cowe left to run a brewery in Canada. Jackson now (2008) has a career as an artist, specialising in colourful paintings of buses, a passion since he was a boy. He also played the mandolin on Rod Stewart's "Maggie May".
The group celebrated their twenty-fifth anniversary of performing at Newcastle City Hall in the summer of 1995. Less than six months later Hull died of a heart attack. There was a period of consolidation for the group, which decided to continue - going back to their folk roots, and new members Billy Mitchell, Dave Denholm and Ian Thompson. This line up continued for several years until the departure of Marty Craggs. After this the three remaining members continued to tour as an acoustic trio before calling it a day with a final gig on 17th May 2004.
2) a Black Metal band from Russia, Volgograd.
3) a Pagan/Folk Black Metal from Germany, Solingen.
Shine On
Lindisfarne Lyrics
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Shine on, turn your face to the sun
Shine on, send your love to everyone.
The stars and the sun, shine on everyone
They don't question why, they're just in the sky.
So look at your life, through their eyes, so
Chorus:
Shine on, turn your face to the sun
Shine on, send your love to everyone.
The wind and the rain, will never bring us pain
So right from the start, give your heart, so
Chorus:
Shine on, turn your face to the sun
Shine on, send your love to everyone.
Listen to the sound, of magic all around
a musical noise, raise your voice, so
Chorus:
Shine on, turn your face to the sun
Shine on, send your love to everyone.
Chorus:
Shine on, turn your face to the sun
Shine on, send your love to everyone.
Chorus:
Shine on, turn your face to the sun
Lindisfarne's song "Shine On" is an uplifting and optimistic piece of music that encourages listeners to let go of their worries and to embrace life with an open heart. The lyrics, written by the duo Daggett and Hull, suggest a deep-seated belief in the power of positivity and the ability of nature to lift one's spirits.
Throughout the song, the message is consistent: let the sun shine on your face, send love to everyone, and don't question why. The stars, the sun, the wind, and the rain are all used as metaphors for the constant cycle of life, the ever-changing nature of existence, and the enduring power of hope.
The chorus repeats this sentiment, with a simple and catchy melody that emphasizes the need to stay positive, no matter what. As the song progresses and the magic of life is celebrated through its lyrics, it becomes clear that "Shine On" is a call to arms for anyone who is feeling down, lost or disheartened, reminding them to look up and embrace the beauty that surrounds them, to open themselves up to the wonder of existence, and to never give up hope.
Line by Line Meaning
Shine on, turn your face to the sun
Look towards the light, embrace positivity
Shine on, send your love to everyone
Spread love and kindness to all
The stars and the sun, shine on everyone
Nature's beauty does not discriminate
They don't question why, they're just in the sky
Nature exists without explanation
The sand and the sea, change eternally
Change is inevitable
So look at your life, through their eyes
See the world through a lens of constant transformation
The wind and the rain, will never bring us pain
Adversity can't always hurt us
So right from the start, give your heart
Be open to the world
Listen to the sound, of magic all around
Appreciate the beauty of the world around us
A musical noise, raise your voice
Sing your joy
Shine on, turn your face to the sun
Look towards the light, embrace positivity
Shine on, send your love to everyone
Spread love and kindness to all
Shine on, turn your face to the sun
Look towards the light, embrace positivity
Shine on, send your love to everyone
Spread love and kindness to all
Shine on, turn your face to the sun
Look towards the light, embrace positivity
Contributed by Lily R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
raysugarobinson
alan hull singing to his own people, i honestly cant think that any other band ever will ever generate anything close to the magic of the lindisfarne shows, it was a joy to be part of, rip alan
andy benstead
They were the most underrated band in the world , their music and talent was magical
rokerroar
I was at this gig. RIP Alan As for the Mags, I was 13 years old and I went to the front of the stage proudly wearing my SAFC shirt. I got a few good natured boo's but everyone was top class. Alan Hull/North East - the greatest people in the world
Mark Rae
There's a good chance that I was too!
Colin Brown
Don’t let them fade into insignificance. Pure brilliance.
Thomas fairgreaves
alan hull pure genius pity there,s been nobody like him since
Trevor Webber
As a London boy I admit gladly that this was one of the best live bands ever seen. I have had the great pleasure of seeing them live twice in the 70's.I am still very sad that Alan Hull has gone but I still listen to the music almost daily. T.J. Essex
Isleofskye
I hope you are still listening Trevor.
I saw them in a Double Bill with Genesis around 1975 in Lewisham Town Hall, S E London...
Trevor Webber
@Isleofskye Still listening mate. On my favourites play list and on vinyl, cd and cassette.
Isleofskye
@Trevor Webber That's good to hear Trevor.
I suggest we diarise 24th July, 2033 and catch up in another 12 years and I will only be in my 80th year so :)