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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.
Woman
Man Lyrics
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It's true I love
How you move baby girl
I never lie
I just keep it real
Everybody wanna touch you
I just wanna talk
You been on my mind
You're my dream girl
My African woman
You're my dream girl
My African woman
Yeh yeh yah yah
Yeh yeh yah yah
You're so damn fine
I can't lie about that
Everybody wanna shela you
I really can't blame them
You look good
For this niggas yeh to fool you
Let me hold you
And let me treat you
Like a queen you're
I can't lie when you pass
I had some goosebumps
And when you pass
Niggas hold it like
You're a road hump hey
I really had to jump
I couldn't hold myself
So I could hold you babe
And let me show around
I swear if I get that chance
I'm gonna shine
I can't believe all my eyes
Damn babe you look so fly
Everybody wanna take ride
I swear I get that chance
All I can do babe Is to treat right
It's true I love
How you move baby girl
I never lie
I just keep it real
Everybody wanna touch you
I just wanna talk
You been on my mind
Ever since I saw you
You're my dream girl
My African woman
You're my dream girl
My African woman
Yeh yeh yah yah
Yeh yeh yah yah
Yeh The black beauty
The whole thing
Nothing is missing
You got me I got you
Babe I want you
You choose me
I will love you
I got no doubts
I will feel you forever
Something is so strange
I gotta say
You ain't like other hoes
You got lot of goals
In your mind that's dope
I see why you attract
A lot a lot of folks
All I gotta say
I wanna make you mine
Let me say
I can handle all the pressure
I can handle all the scandal for you
I open my heart
I wanna go harder for you
And let me say in short
I can be the man for you
Forever African lady
It's true I love
How you move baby girl
I never lie
I just keep it real
Everybody wanna touch you
I just wanna talk
You been on my mind
Ever since I saw you
You're my dream girl
My African woman
You're my dream girl
My African woman yeh
Yeh yeh yah yah
Yeh yeh yah yah
Yeh yeh yah yah
Yeh yeh yah yah
The song "Woman" by Man is a retelling of the conversation between Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well recorded in John 4 in the Bible. The lyrics speak of the thirst that journeyed and hid at Jacob's well, where the warmth of the midday sun tells shame-ridden sinners that they can find shade in the gift of God. The song portrays Jesus as the one who is offering the Samaritan woman water, but not just any water; this is living water that will quench her thirst forever and forgive all her sins. The song emphasizes that all of our attempts to find satisfaction in life will leave us dissatisfied and that only the living water that Jesus offers can truly satisfy us.
The song touches on some of the key themes of the conversation between Jesus and the Samaritan woman, including living water, sin, and worship. It conveys the idea that Jesus is the ultimate source of satisfaction and forgiveness, and that by accepting His gift of living water, the Samaritan woman can be set free. The song also highlights the idea that true worship must be done in Spirit and in truth, emphasizing the importance of both heart and mind in our relationship with God.
Line by Line Meaning
Thirst journeyed and hid at Jacob's well
The thirst in your soul has been searching and hiding deep within you
Warmth of the midday sun will tell
It is midday, the hottest point of the day, and the sun reveals your hidden thirst
Tell sinners I shade from your shame provide
I provide comfort and protection for sinners who are ashamed and seek redemption
Give something to drink life asks of you
Life asks you to quench your spiritual thirst by seeking the truth
Say what you think but if you knew
Express your thoughts freely, but if you knew the source of truth, you would embrace it
Knew who it was, bringing the gift of God
If you knew that God was the provider of spiritual gifts, you would accept them
There's a well so deep only emptiness is found
There is a deep well within you that only brings emptiness when you try to fill it with worldly possessions
But the fullness of living water’s springs abound
However, the fullness of spiritual fulfillment can be found in living water that never runs dry
Nevermore you'll thirst if you’d only drink from this life-giving fount
Your thirst will be quenched forever if you only drink from the fount of living water
All your sins I can forgive
I have the power to forgive all of your sins
If you drink, then you will live
Drinking from the fount of living water will give you eternal life
If for living water you ask, I'll freely give
If you ask for living water, I will give it to you freely
Sir, You are a prophet, I perceive
I perceive that you are a prophet who has knowledge of spiritual matters
Woman, in spirit you'll believe
You will believe in the truth spiritually
All you have tried, nothing else satisfies
You have tried everything, but nothing else can fulfill your spiritual thirst
Such hour is near and it is now
The time to seek spiritual fulfillment is now
Worship in spirit I endow
I endow you with the ability to worship in spirit
Setting you free unto reality
Through spiritual fulfillment, you will be set free to experience reality
Let the ancients come and scale this mountain peak
Let those who came before us attempt to climb the spiritual mountain
But the worshippers in truthfulness He seeks
However, God seeks worshippers who are truthful and sincere in their faith
Gushing waters burst whenever you take from this life-giving spring
The fount of living water will give you a never-ending flow of spiritual fulfillment
Since the living water you ask I freely give
I will give you the living water you ask for freely
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Bakang Menong
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It is 2024, and I still listen to this song on repeat. One of Clay Walker’s best songs. I hope to one day find this kind of love.
@Stephanie-lp5tm
The '90s was the last decade of good music! After that Country took a nose dive into the unknown!
@ADDAuntDawnDisorder
Starting with Swiftie!🤢Now she’s a radical leftist socialist like the rest of them in multi millionaire LaLa land. What a sellout. She needs to vote in CA rather than in TN! I KNEW she wasn’t “country” when she started. Can’t believe she was touted as such in the first place!?❌
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@@ADDAuntDawnDisorder I said the same thing about swifty!! there is a "few" "new country" "songs/people" that are good BUT still not the same as the 70's & 80's and the 90's 😊
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@BuckeyeCory
One of the most unique & strongest voices ever! If I could sing & pick somebody’s voice it would have to be Clay’s or Garth Brooks for me. His deep roar when he hits & stretches out a deep note is amazing
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