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1) Man are a rock band from South Wales with a cult following. Originally the second incarnation of Welsh rock harmony group The Bystanders, they are a band with 'more history than the Greeks', who are celebrating their 40th anniversary this year.
Man's history is full of weird, colourful stories. Some stories include getting arrested in Belgium on both of their visits, brawling with an Icelandic audience, meeting the likes of Tommy Cooper and Bill Graham, their many line-ups, and so on. Man also have connections with bands like the Neutrons, Gentle Giant, Badfinger, Status Quo and Iceberg (Deke's band while he went solo).
The Bystanders had been a pop harmony group in the 1960s, signed to Pye Records and living in London, who had released a few singles to no great success. But with the departure of singer Vic Oakley and the arrival of guitarist Deke Leonard in 1968, the band - Leonard, Micky Jones, Ray Williams, Clive John and Jeff Jones - decided to change their style altogether, moving from pop to West Coast psychedelia, inspired by American bands such as Quicksilver Messenger Service and Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention.
From 1968 up to 1976 they rocked the UK, America and Germany with their gritty progressive rock. They have been hits with many radio DJs, producers, promoters, and John Lennon was (supposedly) a fan of Deke's album, Iceberg. Some of their most popular songs from this era include Spunk Rock, Bananas, Many Are Called But Few Get Up, C'Mon, Daughter of the Fireplace, and Romain.
1974 was probably Man's biggest year commercially. Rhinos, Winos & Lunatics was tipped to be the album which brought them international fame. Certainly, it was the best reproduction so far of their improvisational live format in the studio. They were subsequently joined by Quicksilver Messenger Service guitarist John Cippolina (or "Chippo" as they called him) for a live album, "Maximum Darkness" which featured two old Quicksilver gems, the Buffy Sainte-Marie song "Codeine" and "Babe I'm Gonna Leave You". Of course, they never did become famous, and in 1976, they broke up, swearing never to be "like one of those bands who reformed in a futile attempt to recapture past glories and maybe earn a buck or two along the way".
They reformed in 1983. The band this time was to stay constant until 1996(ish): Micky Jones and Deke Leonard on guitars, Martin Ace on bass, and John Weathers on drums. During this time, they produced more hits, such as "Feather on the Scales of Justice", "Mad On Her", "Wings of Mercury", "Call Down The Moon", and "Heaven and Hell".
Weathers was fired in 1996 and was replaced by returning former drummer Terry Williams, probably the most successful of the band, having served elsewhere in bands such as Dire Straits although this is not held against him (not much, anyway). Terry left the band in 1997 and was replaced by continuing incumbent Bob Richards. Bob's first gig was a welcome back to Deke who had suffered a mild stroke which required some time off the road for recovery.
Former keyboardist Phil Ryan returned in 1998 taking the band back to the classic 5-piece line-up. Phil played a major role in producing 2000's Endangered Species (which ranks amongst the strongest of the band's lengthy discography) but had to withdraw from the band for personal reasons. He was replaced by Gareth Thorrington who continued with the band until 2006 when he joined the list of sackees.
After surviving into the next millennium, Man produced another album, Undrugged which an attempts at an unplugged type album which started off when Terry Williams was in the band and was finalised by some fresh recordings. It's particularly noticeable for some covers, most notably on Brian Wilson's Sail On Sailor and the Ray Charles classic Georgia On My Mind - the lead vocals on both being handled by Micky.
It was during this time that Micky developed a brain tumour and had to take time off for numerous surgeries. Man continued though, and Micky's son George entered the band temporarily. When Micky recovered, he rejoined just as Deke decided to call it a day, so George became a permanent member of the group.
As before, just when you though a period of stability might ensure circumstance, damned circumstance conspired to intervene once again. In 2005, Micky's health deteriorated due to the re-occurrence of a brain tumour and was replaced by Martin Ace's son Josh. To this day, Micky remains in hospital and the chances of him ever being able to perform again are slim. This is a tragedy for an undervalued and underrated master of the guitar.
Meanwhile, Deke plays sporadic gigs with a reformed Iceberg band, which initially comprised of Deke, former Man member Will Youatt, Clive Roberts, and Bob Richards (Bob was still with Man, though). Sadly, Clive Roberts was diagnosed with lung cancer after their first gig, and died soon after. He was replaced by Brian Breeze, who featured in the original seventies Iceberg lineup (Brian has since been replaced by Ray "Taff" Williams - not to be confused with Ray Williams, the original Man bass player, who died in 1993). Deke is also adding to his literary record by working on a third book. His first two books documented the history of the Manband and also Deke's adventures prior to this. They have been the subject of award-winning radio broadcasts, and the rights have been secured with a view to transferring them to the big screen. Unlike Muhammed Ali, though, Deke is unlikely to be able to play his younger self in the resulting movie!
The latest album "Diamonds And Coal" was released in 2006, after which Gareth Thorrington left, and the band continued as a 4-piece. A 40th anniversary tour in 2008, saw the return of Phil Ryan on keyboards.
For 40 years, Man have delighted fans, angered police and rocked the world with their music. The incorporation of the younger generations of Jones' and Aces' might mean they are able to continue for the next forty.
2) MAN ™ is a free two-headed man, each head listening to the other, working as one with the music.
A duo consisting of multi-instrumentalists François Rasim Biyikli (piano, rhodes, melodica, guitars, noises) and Charles-Eric Charrier (acoustic bass, guitar, toys), MAN ™ produces a rare and elegant form of electro acoustic music that touches base with unchartered territories where anything is possible and that baffles all definition : it is unusual and smart, luxurious and special.
MAN ™ shapes climatic variations, invites jazz, repetitive music, pop music.
For the band, it is enough to deem its music to be stamped with freedom.
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DISCOGRAPHY
EP ^ (Entropic/GCB), 1999
LP ARTHUR (Autotomie/DSA), 2000
Compilation Test One (Nova Records/Wagram), 2001
LP MAIN GAUCHE (Man Music/DSA/Chronowax), 2002
Compilation Acuarela Songs 2 (Acuarela/Wagram), 2002
EP MAN & MOOSE HILL (333discs), 2004
LP HELPING HAND (Man Music/Sub Rosa), 2005
3) Once, the song Teh Gruwelijke Hardcore was played by MAN, which was formed from members of The Fat Men.
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DISCOGRAPHY
See The Fat Men.
4)
Man was an Italo Disco Artist with two Singles.
Bendita La luz
Man Lyrics
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Bendita la coincidencia
Bendito el reloj, que nos puso puntual ahí
Bendita sea tu presencia
Bendito Dios por encontrarnos, en el camino
Y de quitarme esta soledad, de mi destino
Bendita la luz, bendita la luz de tu mirada
Desde el alma
Oh-uoh-oh
Benditos ojos, que me esquivaban
Simulaban desdén, que me ignoraban
Y de repente, sostienes la mirada
Bendito Dios por encontrarnos, en el camino
Y de quitarme esta soledad, de mi destino
Bendita la luz, bendita la luz de tu mirada
Bendita la luz, bendita la luz de tu mirada, oh
Gloria divina, de esta suerte del buen Tino
De encontrarte justo ahí, en medio del camino
Gloria al cielo de encontrarte ahora
Llevarte mi soledad, y coincidir en mi destino
En el mismo destino, épale
Bendita la luz, bendita la luz de tu mirada
Bendita la luz, bendita la luz de tu mirada
Bendita mirada, oh-oh
Bendita mirada desde el alma
(Tu mirada, oh-oh) bendita, bendita, bendita mirada
Bendita tu alma y bendita tu luz
(Tu mirada, oh-oh) oh, no
Te digo es tan bendita tu luz, amor, amor
(Y tu mirada, oh-oh) bendito el reloj y bendito el lugar
Benditos tus besos cerquita del mar
(Y tu mirada, oh-oh) amor, amor
Qué bendita tu mirada, tu mirada amor
The opening lines of Maná's song Bendita Tu Luz set the scene for a chance meeting between two people who were meant to be together. The lyrics describe the place, time, and circumstances of their meeting as blessed and fortuitous. The second verse expresses gratitude to God for bringing them together and for ending the singer's loneliness. The chorus focuses on the beauty of the other person's eyes and the light they bring into the singer's life. The final verse elevates their meeting to a divine act, glorifying the "good fortune" that allowed them to cross paths and thanking fate for aligning their destinies. The repetition of the word "bendito" emphasizes the gratitude and awe the singer feels for the other person and their meeting.
Line by Line Meaning
Bendito el lugar, y el motivo de estar ahí
We are blessed to be in this place and have a reason for being here.
Bendita la coincidencia
It is a blessing that we happened to cross paths.
Bendito el reloj, que nos puso puntual ahí
We are grateful for the clock that made sure we were on time.
Bendita sea tu presencia
Your presence is a true blessing.
Bendito Dios por encontrarnos, en el camino
Thank God for allowing us to meet on this journey.
Y de quitarme esta soledad, de mi destino
And for taking away the loneliness from my destiny.
Bendita la luz, bendita la luz de tu mirada
Your gaze is a blessed light.
Desde el alma
From the soul.
Benditos ojos, que me esquivaban
Your eyes that avoided me were a blessing in disguise.
Simulaban desdén, que me ignoraban
They feigned disdain and ignored me.
Y de repente, sostienes la mirada
And suddenly, you hold my gaze.
Gloria divina, de esta suerte del buen Tino
Divine glory, what a lucky coincidence.
De encontrarte justo ahí, en medio del camino
To find you right there, in the middle of the path.
Gloria al cielo de encontrarte ahora
Glory to heaven for finding you now.
Llevarte mi soledad, y coincidir en mi destino
Taking away my loneliness and coinciding with my destiny.
En el mismo destino, épale
In the same destiny, let's go.
Bendita mirada, oh-oh
Blessed gaze, oh-oh.
(Tu mirada, oh-oh) bendita, bendita, bendita mirada
Your gaze is truly blessed.
Bendita tu alma y bendita tu luz
Your soul and your light are blessed.
(Tu mirada, oh-oh) oh, no
Your gaze, oh-no.
Te digo es tan bendita tu luz, amor, amor
I tell you, your light is so blessed, love, love.
(Y tu mirada, oh-oh) bendito el reloj y bendito el lugar
Your gaze and the clock and this place are all blessed.
Benditos tus besos cerquita del mar
Your kisses near the sea are blessed.
(Y tu mirada, oh-oh) amor, amor
Your gaze, love, love.
Qué bendita tu mirada, tu mirada amor
How truly blessed is your gaze, your gaze my love.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jose Fernando Emilio Olvera Sierra, Sergio Vallin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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BENDITA TU LUZ
Bendito el lugar, y el motivo de estar ahí
Bendita la coincidencia
Bendito el reloj, que nos puso puntual ahí
Bendita sea tu presencia
Bendito Dios por encontrarnos, en el camino
Y de quitarme esta soledad, de mi destino
Bendita la luz, bendita la luz de tu mirada
Bendita la luz, bendita la luz de tu mirada, fesde el alma
Oh-uoh-o
Benditos ojos, que me esquivaban
Simulaban desdén, que me ignoraban
Y de repente, sostienes la mirada
Bendito Dios por encontrarnos, en el camino
Y de quitarme esta soledad, de mi destino
Bendita la luz, bendita la luz de tu mirada
Bendita la luz, bendita la luz de tu mirada, oh
Gloria divina, de esta suerte del buen Tino
De encontrarte justo ahí, en medio del camino
Gloria al cielo de encontrarte ahora
Llevarte mi soledad, y coincidir en mi destino
En el mismo destino, épale
Bendita la luz, bendita la luz de tu mirada
Bendita la luz, bendita la luz de tu mirada
Bendita mirada, oh-oh
Bendita mirada desde el alma
bendita, bendita, bendita mirada
Bendita tu alma y bendita tu luz
(Tu mirada, oh-oh) oh, no
Te digo es tan bendita tu luz, amor, amor
bendito el reloj y bendito el lugar
Benditos tus besos cerquita del mar
(Y tu mirada, oh-oh) amor, amor
Qué bendita tu mirada, tu mirada amor
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