Graham Wardrop (Lead Guitar / Vocals)
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Graham Wardrop (Lead Guitar / Vocals)
Garry McAlpine (Percussion / Vocals)
Peter Edmonds (Drums)
Peter Fraser (Bass Guitar / Vocals)
Kevin Foster (Keyboards)
Lutha was formed in Dunedin, New Zealand in 1970. They established themselves very quickly in Dunedin, as all five members had previously played in top local bands such as Throb and Pussyfoot. They were insistent on remaining a Dunedin based band even after attracting considerable national interest.
They signed to HMV in 1972 and produced two albums during that year. They were the self-titled Lutha and Earth.
Lutha released four singles during 1972 and the beginning of 1973, all coming from their two albums. They were "Then I Saw Her Face"/"Mountain Side", "Stop The Music Is Over"/"My Turn To Cry", "Earth"/"I Really Only Want To Be With You" and "Here And Now (My Friend)"/"Waterfall".
Their first North Island gigs didn't come until late 1972. Had they moved to one of the larger centres, Lutha could have proved to be even more popular, but when they did shift, it was only to Christchurch and by that stage, 1973, it was too late.
In November 1972, EMI promoted a concert at the James Hay Theatre in Christchurch. Lutha performed there along with Blerta, Quincy Conserve and Desna Sisarich. The event was recorded and released early in 1973 as an album called "Live". Lutha contributed three tracks to the album.
Here and Now
Lutha Lyrics
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The emptiness the slackness
Of being somebody,
The varnish the tarnish
Of silver spoons and harness
Of somebody
It was getting to the point
It was getting to the point
When suddenly there
Here I read it
Whooh here and now my friends
Whooh here and now
Whooh here and now my friends
Whooh here and now my friends
I am looking for a calmness
Which comes from being harmless
And having no worries,
Once silver spoons and thick balloons
Spotless maids and dining rooms
All in a hurry
It was getting to the point
Where I could take the roads that goals succeed
It was getting to the point
When suddenly there
Here I read it
Whooh here and now my friends
Whooh here and now
Whooh here and now my friends
Whooh here and now my friends
Whooh here and now my friends
Whooh here and now
Whooh here and now my friends
Whooh here and now
Whooh here and now my friends
Whooh here and now
Whooh here and now my friends
Whooh here and now
Whooh here and now my friends
Whooh here and now
Whooh here and now my friends
Whooh here and now
Whooh here and now my friends
Whooh here and now
The lyrics of Lutha's song "Here and Now" express a search for simplicity and calmness in the midst of the pressures and expectations of modern society. The first stanza begins with the singer fighting against the darkness and emptiness of trying to be someone important, to maintain a certain image and status represented by the "silver spoons and harness" and the need for varnish and shine. The second stanza continues with the desire to let go of worries and material possessions, embodied in the metaphor of "silver spoons and thick balloons", and instead seek a peaceful and harmless existence. The repetition of the phrase "here and now" in the chorus underscores the importance of living in the present moment and finding contentment in simplicity.
The song reflects a common theme in spiritual and philosophical traditions of seeking happiness and inner peace by letting go of attachment to externals and focusing on the present moment. It also speaks to the pressures and expectations of contemporary society and the desire to break free from what can feel like a rat race of status and consumption. Lutha's use of simple yet poignant metaphors enhances the message of the song and the repetition of the chorus serves to emphasize the importance of staying present and finding contentment in the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
I was fighting off the blackness
I struggled with feeling empty and meaningless
The emptiness the slackness
My lack of purpose and motivation
Of being somebody,
Of constantly trying to prove myself to others
The varnish the tarnish
The superficial and flawed things in my life
Of silver spoons and harness
The privileged and constricting aspects of my upbringing
Of somebody
The pressure to maintain a certain image and status
It was getting to the point
Where I could take the roads that goals succeed
I was becoming capable of achieving success and fulfilling my ambitions
It was getting to the point
When suddenly there
Here I read it
Just when I thought I was on the brink of success, something unexpected happened to change my perspective
Whooh here and now my friends
The realization that the present moment is what truly matters
Whooh here and now
Emphasis on the importance of the present
I am looking for a calmness
Seeking peace and tranquility
Which comes from being harmless
Finding inner peace by avoiding harm towards oneself or others
And having no worries,
Living without stress or anxiety
Once silver spoons and thick balloons
The superficial and fleeting things in life that I used to value
Spotless maids and dining rooms
The materialistic luxuries of my upbringing
All in a hurry
Everything rushing past too quickly
Whooh here and now my friends
Emphasizing the importance of living in the moment
Whooh here and now my friends
Urging others to recognize the value of the present
Whooh here and now my friends
Encouraging others to live in the present moment
Whooh here and now my friends
Reiterating the significance of the present
Whooh here and now my friends
Stressing the importance of seizing the moment
Contributed by Madelyn E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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One look in your eyes and there I see
Just what you mean to me
Here in my heart I believe
Your love is all I'll ever need
Holdin' you close through the night
I need you, yeah
I look in your eyes and there I see
What happiness really means
The love that we share makes life so sweet
Together we'll always be
This pledge of love feels so right
And, ooh, I need you
Here and now
I promise to love faithfully (Faithfully)
You're all I need
Here and now
I vow to be one with thee (You and me), hey
Your love is all (I need) I need
Say, yeah, yeah
When I look in your eyes, there I'll see
All that a love should really be
And I need you more and more each day
Nothin' can take your love away
More than I dare to dream
I need you
Here and now
I promise to love faithfully (Faithfully)
You're all I need
Here and now
I vow to be one with thee (You and me), yeah
Your love is all I need
Ooh, and I'm starting now
I believe (I believe in love), I believe
(Starting here) I'm starting right here
(Starting now) Right now because I believe in your love
So I'm glad to take the vow
Here and now, oh
I promise to love faithfully (Faithfully)
You're all I need
Here and now, yeah
I vow to be one with thee (You and me), yeah
Your love is all I need
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Wow, I didn't expect any likes on my rambling. I ended up turning that into a poem since I accidentally made so much rhyme in there. Want to hear it? Lemme go copy and then I'll paste it here...
I was working as a nurse when Darrell and I met first. At CRMC, on floor 4 E, that is where we met. He called me at work within a day after he left. There was no talking just the car radio playing. Luther's "Here and Now" loudly blaring. Through the phone he showed me how he felt (lol.😊) Was a special moment for me, how it made my heart melt!
God, how I miss him SO dearly! My heart and my soul aching so fiercely!😢
Rest in Peacel! MY Darrell and know my love is forever!
I'm just sitting here listening to that special song reminiscing of all the wonderful days of us being together. From 8/8/08 on, it was "Darrell and Heather." Lord, how painful and how hard it is to breathe!! Forget COVID-19, this grief is killing me!
It's been 6 weeks and 3 days since I've seen his handsome face. I can't help but listen to our favorite songs and cry, just knowing I'll be without him for the rest of my entire life. What do I do in order to carry on with my heart and soul so severely distraught? What can I do to ease this intense pain? Life as I knew it has now forever changed and can NEVER be the same! All I have to hold is the memories but, oh; how precious are these memories to me!
To all who read this, God bless you and keep you! And, cherish the very people that you love for all too soon we perish. We just never know when our time has come. Don't leave "I love you" unspoken, soon your chances will be gone. Unavoidable is the inevitable but our love we will carry on... 😢
Darrell Glenn Davenport, I LOVE you with all of my heart and soul, so strong! When you return to get me, I'll be ready to go! 😇🤗💜💜Love Always, Your devoted wife, Heather Davenport
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💝8/8/08-2/14/20💝
If you like this, please let me know. Thank you! And God Bless you all! ☺
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If you are still listening in 2024 you're an absolute legend ❤👌🏽
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💯
@brittanylee5643
Yes
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Yeah
@Rican_ZA
✌🏾
@frankJacksonmusakali
ONLY LEGENDS RECOGNIZE LEGENDS!"
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2:33 2:36 This is the last song my wife and I listened to in the hospital before she passed. 40 years together. We cried so hard.
Janet you are still all I need😢
Thank you to all of you. Strangers wishing me well is THE BEST
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😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢
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My condolences…
@mahumike7531
sending all my love