Members have included bassist Paul Harwood, drummer Jimmy Ayoub, and guitarist Vince Marino (Frank's brother); the band has continued with other members, always under Frank Marino's leadership. After a long absence, the band announced plans to tour in the United States in October of 2006.
Discography:
* 1972 Maxoom
* 1974 Child of the Novelty
* 1975 Strange Universe
* 1976 Mahogany Rush IV
* 1977 World Anthem
* 1978 Live
* 1979 Tales Of The Unexpected
* 1980 What's Next
* 1981 The Power of Rock & Roll
* 1982 Juggernaut
* 1987 Full Circle
* 1988 Double Live
* 1992 From The Hip
* 1997 Dragonfly-Best of Mahogany Rush
* 2000 Eye of the Storm
* 2003 RealLIVE!
He was born Francesco Antonio Marino on November 20, 1954 in Montreal, Canada. Half Italian and half Arabic, Frank is one of five children and only has a 7th grade education that even included a short stint in military school. "Those years were the late sixties and everyone was into the hippie peace movement and we were so busy getting stoned that we certainly didn't want to attend school. All we did besides getting stoned was listen to Hendrix, The Doors, The Beatles and a few others as well as getting involved in movements such as peace, love, anti-war etc. Those were definitely the days, not like now where many young people seem to be into negativism and hate".
It was during those days that his experimentation with LSD would lead him to what was later to become the definition of his life. As a young person doing far too much acid, he couldn't really understand when it finally caught up with him and gave him such an incredibly vivid experience that was so overwhelming, that it landed him in the hospital. "This experience became the basis of everything that I was to do in music, including the name Mahogany Rush, which was a description I would use to describe a certain sensation that I was having on the trip. The artwork on the albums, Child of the Novelty and Strange Universe are an artist's rendition of my trip as told by me to the artist, Ivan Schwartz, who has since passed away".
Since this early drug experience later became known to the press that covered his career, and since he played much in the style of Jimi Hendrix who had recently died, these sensationalists created stories that to this very day Frank has tried immensely and unsuccessfully to dismiss. "The most often heard story is that I took an overdose and woke up from a coma in the hospital and somehow became the spirit of Hendrix, or that I met this spirit and it entered me, endowing me with this amazing ability to play a guitar and magically know everything about it. Later on the story changed into a version that said I was in a car accident, died and came back as Jimi Hendrix in my body. They never ask me the truth and when I told them, they wouldn't listen. The short truth about it is that I learned how to play guitar while recuperating from my trip. The guitar became a soothing help for me because of my great fear of letting my mind wander back into the trip if I wasn't occupied and besides it was the only thing in the hospital relaxation room. I never even thought about the guitar before since I played the drums quite well anyway. I had this trip while Hendrix was still alive and began to play his music because it matched perfectly to what I was going through at the time".
It was only a few short years later after many different band members, that Frank Marino recorded his first album. "In the early years I played in a church and even on a float in a parade. I did mostly cover songs by The Doors, Hendrix, Pink Floyd, Cream, Johnny Winter, The Beatles and even The Grateful Dead as well as a few originals that I had written".
Frank Marino's music never reached the mainstream of popularity, but has had a devoted fan base that has grown over the years. Being sober now for over 35 years, he still plays with the enthusiasm that he's always had. Frank is into his music and doesn't really care for the business side of it and has always produced his own albums as well as writing and arranging all of the music. If you ever get a chance to see him play live, don't pass it up. I have been a devoted fan for 30 years and welcome any newcomers with open arms.
External links:
* Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush Official Fan Page
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Once Again
Mahogany Rush Lyrics
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Were yackin' about the fact that they'd been havin' too many fights
And then the mister tells his lady, "hey lady, you know the fault must be
With you"
"Well, hey, said his baby, just who do you think you're talking to"?
And like every other time, they argued like a couple of fools
Well about this time his lady started complainin' about the rent
Because the boys down at the pool hall had made him spend it like a fool
She cried "now what about the money that you blew that I gave you for the
Kids to go to school"
And sure enough like every other time, they bickered like a couple of fools
Well the evening changed to morning, and the morning changed to day
And the day turned into night and then the night faded away
And on and on they fought in every silly little way
Until they had to rest their voices for an hour every day
"Hey, lady", he cried after a while, "you know it's been a hundred years
Since I have seen you smile"
"Well now, what do you mean by that crack", she cried; and he saw he'd made
A boo-boo, huh
"You know you really think that I am blind, but just remember I'm on to
You"
And they had started once again before they knew it, but that was nothin'
New
Well the years have gone, the times have changed the couple have passed
Away
They'd walked along the path of life but argued all the way
And they thought when life was over all the people just go away
But then in front of the pearly gates they stared into each others face
"Hey", cried the lady, "it's so nice to see you here, I didn't think you'd
Make it and I'm amazed that you are here"
He said, "now what do you mean by that crack"; and she saw she'd made a
Boo-boo, huh
'You know you really thought that I was blind, but just remember I'm on to
You"
And you know what happened then... Yeah, you guessed it
Well they started once again, oh yeah
And they'll be fightin' till the end... Of time
Fightin' till the end of time, yeah
Oh, they go on and on and on and on, it's such a damn shame, wastin'
Time...
The Mahogany Rush song "Once Again" tells the story of a couple who continuously argues and fights. It starts with the couple sitting at home on a Sunday night, discussing their constant fights. They argue about who's at fault, and the lady complains about the rent money that her partner hasn't paid. The song goes on to describe how the couple argues all day, all night, and every day continuously. As the song progresses, it becomes apparent that the couple has been fighting for years, and even after they've passed away, they argue in front of the pearly gates.
The lyrics in the song highlight the couple's inability to get along and communicate effectively, resulting in a never-ending cycle of fighting. The song's chorus repeats the phrase "they go on and on and on and on, it's such a damn shame, wastin' time," emphasizing the idea that their fighting is a waste of time and energy. The couple's inability to resolve their differences leads to a lifelong string of arguments that continue even beyond their time on earth.
Line by Line Meaning
Well the mister and his lady sittin' home one Sunday night
Were yackin' about the fact that they'd been havin' too many fights
And then the mister tells his lady, "hey lady, you know the fault must be
With you"
The mister and his lady were having an argument, and the mister stated that the lady was at fault for their fights, which resulted in a circular argument.
"Well, hey, said his baby, just who do you think you're talking to"?
And like every other time, they argued like a couple of fools
The lady did not agree with the mister's statement and questioned who he was talking to, which resulted in another argument.
Well about this time his lady started complainin' about the rent
The mister hadn't paid it and he didn't have a cent
Because the boys down at the pool hall had made him spend it like a fool
She cried "now what about the money that you blew that I gave you for the
Kids to go to school"
The lady started complaining about unpaid rent, and the mister had spent the money he was supposed to use for their children's education. This also resulted in a fight.
And sure enough like every other time, they bickered like a couple of fools
As expected, the argument escalated into a bickering match, which was a recurring pattern in their fights.
Well the evening changed to morning, and the morning changed to day
And the day turned into night and then the night faded away
And on and on they fought in every silly little way
Until they had to rest their voices for an hour every day
Their argument continued throughout the day and night, and they fought over trivial matters until their voices needed rest.
"Hey, lady", he cried after a while, "you know it's been a hundred years
Since I have seen you smile"
"Well now, what do you mean by that crack", she cried; and he saw he'd made
A boo-boo, huh
The mister realized that he hadn't seen the lady smile in a long time and pointed it out. The lady became defensive, and the mister realized he made a mistake.
"You know you really think that I am blind, but just remember I'm on to
You"
And they had started once again before they knew it, but that was nothin'
New
The lady accused the mister of thinking that she was blind to his actions, but the argument started once again. This was a common occurrence in their fights.
Well the years have gone, the times have changed the couple have passed
Away
They'd walked along the path of life but argued all the way
And they thought when life was over all the people just go away
But then in front of the pearly gates they stared into each others face
Despite their constant arguing, the couple walked along the path of life together until they both passed away. They believed that people just go away after death, but they were proven wrong when they faced each other in front of the pearly gates.
"Hey", cried the lady, "it's so nice to see you here, I didn't think you'd
Make it and I'm amazed that you are here"
He said, "now what do you mean by that crack"; and she saw she'd made a
Boo-boo, huh
The lady was surprised to see the mister in front of the pearly gates and expressed her amazement. The mister became defensive, and the lady realized she made a mistake.
'You know you really thought that I was blind, but just remember I'm on to
You"
And you know what happened then... Yeah, you guessed it
Well they started once again, oh yeah
The mister accused the lady of thinking him as blind, but the argument started again. This time, they argued in front of the pearly gates.
And they'll be fightin' till the end... Of time
Fightin' till the end of time, yeah
Oh, they go on and on and on and on, it's such a damn shame, wastin'
Time...
The couple continued to fight until the end of time, which was a sad waste of their time and life energy.
Contributed by Bailey S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@DaleBrotherton
This is so great... I mean, doesn't everyone know a couple like this? They argue constantly but never separate.
The music is perfect 👌
@raytheprinter
One of my favorite LPs of all time,great in concert as well!Thanks
@armandomejiatakara818
Great songwriter. I saw him in concert once and someone threw a beer bottle on stage. At Marino's direction, the band stopped playing and he announced that they wouldn’t play until the person responsible was thrown out. It was Simon, a well known concert goer who got too rowdy. The crowd literally carried him out in under 3 minutes.