Hailing from York, Pennsylvania, the group is comprised of Ed Kowalczyk (lead vocals & guitar), Chad Taylor (lead guitar), Patrick Dahlheimer (bass) and Chad Gracey (drums). Since approximately 1999, Live has toured with Ed’s younger brother, Adam Kowalczyk as a rhythm guitarist, and, previously, British keyboardist Michael “Railo” Railton.
Kowalczyk, Taylor, Dahlheimer, and Gracey first came together for a middle-school talent show in the Pennsylvania blue-collar town of York. The group remained together throughout high school, going through a handful of band names and new-wave covers before settling on the moniker Public Affection and recording a self-released cassette of originals, The Death of a Dictionary, in 1989. Frequent trips into New York to play at CBGB helped net the band a deal with Radioactive Records in 1991. With the new name Live, the band entered the studio with former Talking Heads keyboardist Jerry Harrison that year and began recording the EP Four Songs. The single “Operation spirit (the tyranny of tradition)” went to #9 on the Modern Rock chart, and paved the way for the band’s Harrison-produced, full-length debut, 1991’s Mental Jewelry (#73). The album lyrics, penned by Kowalczyk, were heavily inspired by Indian guru Jiddu Krishnamurti.
Fueled by heavy touring (including billing at Woodstock ‘94 and Peter Gabriel’s WOMAD tour) and a string of hit singles (“I Alone”, “All Over You” and the #1 Modern Rock hits “Selling the drama” and “Lightning crashes”), their next album, Throwing Copper, went to #1 in 1994. It is their best-selling, and often most highly regarded by fans and critics, album to date. The band was even asked to perform on Saturday Night Live where they performed their hits “I Alone” and “Selling the Drama” and to this day, they are the only band to receive a standing ovation at the party after the broadcast.[citation needed]
The momentum continued long enough to help 1997’s Secret Samadhi (coproduced by the band and Jay Healey) debut at #1. Deriving its name from a state of Hindu meditation, the album spawned four Modern Rock hit singles, but failed to match its predecessor’s success, with sales topping off at 2 million. The band performed “lakini’s juice” and “Heropsychodreamer” from this album on NBC’s Saturday Night Live.
Harrison came back on board as coproducer for 1999’s The Distance to Here, which debuted at #4 and featured the minor US hit single “The Dolphin’s Cry.”
In September 2001, the more experimental V (originally scheduled to be titled “Ecstatic Fanatic”) was issued to mixed reviews, preceded by “Simple creed” as the first single. However, with the events of 9/11—which occurred a week before V ‘s release—the melancholic “Overcome” began receiving significant airplay, superseding “Simple Creed” and becoming V’s selling point. Unfortunately, Live’s commercial stock—compounded by their petering radio airplay—had fallen further since The Distance to Here, with V merely reaching #22 at home, failing to reach gold status.
Birds of Pray appeared in May 2003, bolstered by the unexpected success of “Heaven”, Live’s first US Hot 100-placing since “The Dolphin’s Cry.” Reaching #28, Birds of Pray ultimately outsold V, although it too received mixed reviews and failed to reach gold status.
In November 2004, Live released Awake: The Best of Live, a career-spanning compilation that included “We deal in dreams”, a previously unreleased song from the Throwing Copper sessions, and a cover of Johnny Cash’s “I Walk The Line”, as well as Birds of Pray’s “Run Away”, re-imagined with Shelby Lynne on co-lead vocals.
In 2005, Live signed with Sony BMG Music Entertainment’s Epic label, and released a new album entitled Songs From Black Mountain in June 2006, preceded by “The river” as lead single. Thus far, while the album has achieved international success, it has proven Live’s lowest-seller yet domestically, only reaching #52 in the US before quickly disappearing from the charts.
While Live remain only moderately popular in terms of record sales in the United States, much of their current sales come from places in Europe, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Ed Kowalczyk has said that “Holland is the center of the Live universe” [citation needed].
The group made news in January 2006 as three band members (Chad Taylor, Patrick Dahlheimer and touring rhythm guitar Adam Kowalczyk) and two members of the band’s road crew were on a United Airlines flight when smoke filled the cabin, requiring the pilot to make an emergency landing.
On season 5 of American Idol, finalist Chris Daughtry was accused of performing Live’s rendition of Johnny Cash’s “I Walk the Line” and calling it his own. This angered some Live fans, but one week later Daughtry acknowledged it was not his own rendition, even saying Live was one of his favorite bands. In May 2006, Live appeared on The Howard Stern Show and addressed this issue.
On May 24, 2006, the band and Chris Daughtry performed “Mystery” on the season finale of American Idol, and on June 7, a new version of “Mystery” was released on the Friends of Live website featuring Chris Daughtry on guest vocals.
The members of Live announced in June 2009 that the band would be taking a two-year hiatus as they work on other projects. On November 30, 2009, guitarist Chad Taylor confirmed that the hiatus of the band was most likely a permanent rift. See the Wikipedia page for more. During the first European tour of the new band of Taylor, Gracey and Dahlheimer (The Gracious Few), Taylor commented both on stage and in post-show discussions that he believes Live may still come back together, though he also stated that the chances of Kowalczyk joining them in this effort may be very small. In an exclusive blogpost[1] on website The Comet, Taylor confirmed that the remaining members of the band would be working on new material for Live in Nashville early July 2011.
The band returned from their nearly three-year hiatus on March 12, 2012, with Chris Shinn, formerly of Unified Theory, as their new lead singer. The new line-up performed before an invited audience at the Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center in York. The band performed as a six-piece with The Gracious Few's Sean Hennesy on guitar and Alexander Lefever on keyboards
[1]: http://thecomet.com/posts/exclusive_blog_chad_taylor_talks_the_gracious_few_and_live
There's another band with the same name:
2. Live was a 70s-era Progressive Rock group from Germany. Formed in 1971, the outfit appeared to be a strangely named band indeed.
In October 1972 their guitarist Martin Knaden went to Curly Curve. Throughout their history only one member has remained, the multi-talented keyboards and flute player Norbert Aufmhof. Although in existence for a decade Live never got to record a proper studio album, or gain a contract, which surely they should have. Maybe the band name was a bit of a jinx?!
Their earlier history was originally just documented by a single. Only more recently did an LP surface collecting 1974 recordings. Quite obviously a collection of rehearsal session tapes, the LP reveals a band with promise albeit rather grottily recorded with often barely understandable muffled lyrics in English. Musically, there are nods to early Satin Whale and Jane, but with lots of classical touches, notably Grieg and Bach, and a penchant to meander rather nicely during the instrumentals.
Based on the ROCK OFFERS track "Sea Fever", they had blossomed and changed focus somewhat, as a much more sophisticated symphonic progressive of the Pancake and Jane type, typical of the mid/late-1970's.
In all, during their history, three different versions of Live existed, but eventually the band split in 1976. A full history of the band is included in the GEVELSBERG CD, which documents other oddments, sessions, and a live recording!
You Are Not Alone
Live Lyrics
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Who lived everynight without hope
Spendin' their time just standin' in line
Tuggin' on society's coat
So many people live everyday
Like they ain't never gonna get old
Doin' their time like carps in the slime
Ooh, ooh, you are not alone
Ooh, ooh, you are not alone
So many people keepin' the pace
Just the other side of grace
Fakin' their smiles, just the rank and the file
Wild cheetahs put in a cage, oh baby now
So many people can't see the signs
Even know their eyes are just fine
Hittin' the stage a day late for the show
Astronomers with no telescopes
Ooh, ooh, you are not alone
Ooh, ooh, you are not alone, no child
Ooh, you are not alone, no child
Ooh, you are not alone
Nothin' in the world could keep me
From lyin' next to you
Nothin' in the world could keep me
From flyin' next to you
So many people die everyday
Who lived every night without hope
Spending their time just standing in line
Tuggin' on society's coats
Ooh, ooh, you are not alone
Ooh, ooh, you are not alone, no child
Ooh, you are not alone, no child
Ooh, you are not alone
You are not alone, yeah
Not alone
Not alone
Not alone
Not alone
Not alone
Not, never alone
The song “You Are Not The One” by Live explores the concept of feeling isolated in a society that can be unkind and indifferent to the struggles of others. The lyrics present the idea that many people go through their lives without hope or purpose, spending their days waiting in line or following the status quo, while others live their lives as if they will never grow old. The song suggests that these people are not alone in their struggle, echoing the refrain, “Ooh, Ooh, you are not alone.”
The lyrics also explore the idea of faking one’s way through life, putting on a smile to hide one’s true feelings. The words suggest that many people are like wild cheetahs trapped in a cage, unable to express themselves or reach their full potential. Other people are compared to astronomers without telescopes, unable to see the signs or understand what is happening around them. Through it all, the song reminds listeners that they are not alone in their struggles, no matter how isolated or hopeless they may feel.
Overall, “You Are Not The One” is a poignant reminder that we are all connected and that no matter what struggles we may face, we are never truly alone. The song is a call to action, urging people to reach out to one another and offer support and compassion to those around them.
Line by Line Meaning
So many people die everyday
Everyday people are dying.
Who lived everynight without hope
People die without ever feeling hopeful during their lives.
Spendin' their time just standin' in line
Many people spend their time waiting in lines for societal structures.
Tuggin' on society's coat
People are constantly tugging on the coat of societal structures for some form of assistance.
So many people live everyday
Every day people are living.
Like they ain't never gonna get old
Some people are carefree and live without considering the future.
Doin' their time like carps in the slime
Some people move through life in a repetitive pattern as if stuck in a rut or mud.
Submarines with no periscopes
Some people are living without being aware of their surroundings.
Ooh, ooh, you are not alone
There are others who have had similar experiences, you are not the only one.
So many people keepin' the pace
Some individuals are consistently keeping up and following societal norms.
Just the other side of grace
They are trying to fit in but often fall short.
Fakin' their smiles, just the rank and the file
People often hide their true feelings and emotions to fit in.
Wild cheetahs put in a cage, oh baby now
People who are attempting to be themselves but are restricted by societal norms feel trapped.
So many people can't see the signs
Many are blind to what is happening around them.
Even know their eyes are just fine
Even though their physical vision works properly, people can still lack awareness.
Hittin' the stage a day late for the show
They miss the opportunity because they were not ready or prepared.
Astronomers with no telescopes
People who want to explore and understand the world but lack the necessary tools and resources.
Nothin' in the world could keep me
Nothing could prevent the singer from being near you.
From lyin' next to you
The singer wants to be physically close to the person they are addressing.
From flyin' next to you
The artist wants to be close in a figurative sense as well, perhaps to grow or learn with you.
Not alone
You are not alone, there are others like you.
Not, never alone
You will never be alone.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: EDWARD JOEL KOWALCZYK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Joao Alves
Michael Jackson
(You are not alone)
Another day has gone
I'm still all alone
How could this be?
You're not here with me
You never said goodbye
Someone tell me why
Did you have to go
And leave my world so cold
Everyday I sit and ask myself
How did love slip away
Something whispers in my ear and says
That you are not alone
I am here with you
Though you're far away
I am here to stay
But you are not alone
I am here with you
Though we're far apart
You're always in my heart
But you are not alone
'Lone, 'lone
Why, 'lone
Just the other night
I thought I heard you cry
Asking me to come
And hold you in my arms
I can hear your prayers
Your burdens I will bear
But first I need your hand
Then forever can begin
Everyday I sit and ask myself
How did love slip away
Something whispers in my ear and says
But you are not alone
I am here with you
Though you're far away
I am here to stay
You are not alone
I am here with you
Though we're far apart
You're always in my heart
You are not alone
Whisper three words and I'll come runnin' fly
And girl you know that I'll be there
I'll be there
But you are not alone
I am here with you
Though you're far away
I am here to stay
You are not alone
I am here with you
Though we're far apart
You're always in my heart
But you are not alone
I am here with you
Though you're far away
I am here to stay
But you are not alone
I am here with you
Though we're far apart
You're always in my heart
For you are not alone
The Harsh Truth OUT THERE
@Dickie Acibo143 The more needed lyrics;
Another day is gone,
so many souls still lost.
How can it be, that they are not right with GOD?
Goodbyes are never told,
someone tell me why?
Did they had to go? Leave prematurely this earth?
Every day we sit and ask ourselves, “how did this all could be”?
Someone whispers to my ears and says; soul time to get right with GOD.
Before the night is come and you no longer here.
Thou GOD`s not present in body, in spirit He is near.
GOD can hear your prayers, but 1st you make a change, in your heart and in your mind.
Soul, come to repentance, born again and become anew.
Soul, you know you`re called back HOME.
Forever to be with GOD.
Every day we sit and ask ourselves, “how did this all could be”?
Someone whispers to my ears and says; soul time to get right with GOD.
Before the night has come and life passed away.
Or Nella
What a sweet 🌹 and exceptional voice
Michael is exceptional he's a genius
Michael's smile is extraordinary
His smile is a real ray of sunshine☀
There is only one 1⃣ Michael and it is him
Merry Christmas 🎅❄🌲to all fans
of the World 🌍.
W💛E. L💘O💛V💟E. Y💜O💚U
M❤I💙C💛H💕A💘E💜L
ORNELLA☀⭐🌈🌠🍁🌟🌻
U.S.A.F Colonel
Without doubt the greatest entertainer the world had ever seen.
千惠子 坂田
3:45
Derek
I was there myself... it was so touching 😢
CyberstarChuck
You were lucky that you were there, did you see yourself on camera anywere
Daniel
wow!! Im jealous of you hehehe)) Actually You're lucky you were there!!
DewElr1
LUCKY!
Semper _59
how old were you at that time greetings
Ahmed Ali
So lucky 😭
Ivone Rego
Como não se apaixona por Michael Jackson ele é perfeito
Vitor Costa
É verdade !!!! Michael Jackson foi e sempre será um grande ícone do pop 😍