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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.
You Don't Like Us
Man Lyrics
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That you don't like us no more
Ain't seen you 'round in a long time
Didn't leave your name on the door
If you want some rock and roll
You'd better shake off your pride, let your heart rule your soul
Crying shame when it gets in your way
I'm standing up on a mountain
I'm looking over the sea
I took some songs to them
And someone stole things from me
It's a shame when you pay your way
And the people don't understand what you say
I had no money and I had no guitar
You don't like us, you don't like us no more
You don't like us
You don't like us
I've got a funny kind of feeling
That you don't like us no more
Ain't seen you 'round in a long time
Didn't leave your name on the door
If you want some rock and roll
You'd better shake off your pride, let your heart rule your soul
Crying shame when it gets in your way
You don't like us, you don't like us no more
You don't like us
You don't like us
You don't like us
You don't like us, like us no more
You don't like us
You don't like us
You don't like us
You don't like us, like us no more
The lyrics to the Man song "You Don't Like Us" suggest an ongoing resentment and frustration towards someone or something that has caused the band members to feel rejected and unappreciated. The opening line, "I've got a funny kind of feeling that you don't like us no more" sets the tone for the entire song as the band wonders why their presence and music is no longer welcomed. This is further emphasized by the line, "Ain't seen you 'round in a long time, didn't leave your name on the door", indicating that someone they used to know or a place they used to frequent has now turned their back on them.
The second verse, "I'm standing up on a mountain, I'm looking over the sea" suggests the band has tried to seek new opportunities, but even that has not been fruitful as "someone stole things from me." This could refer to actual theft or metaphorically, the lack of recognition and compensation for their hard work. The chorus repeats that the person or entity in question no longer likes the band, and in order to regain their interest, the band suggests they should "shake off their pride, let their heart rule their soul."
The final verse highlights the irony of the situation - the band has invested time and money to try and make music and connect with people, but when they had "no money and no guitar," they were likely more appreciated. Despite this, the band continues to assert their presence and questioning why they are no longer welcomed. Overall, the song showcases a universal feeling of rejection and a desire to be heard and appreciated.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got a funny kind of feeling
I have a strange intuition
That you don't like us no more
That you stopped liking us
Ain't seen you 'round in a long time
I haven't seen you for a while
Didn't leave your name on the door
You didn't leave any indication of your visit
If you want some rock and roll
If you are looking for some rock music
You'd better shake off your pride, let your heart rule your soul
You need to overcome your ego and let your emotions guide you
Crying shame when it gets in your way
It's a pity when pride becomes an obstacle
I'm standing up on a mountain
I am in a high place
I'm looking over the sea
I am observing the ocean
I took some songs to them
I shared my music with others
And someone stole things from me
Someone took things from me
It's a shame when you pay your way
It's disappointing when you spend money and effort
And the people don't understand what you say
When others don't comprehend your message
I had no money and I had no guitar
I was broke and without my instrument
You don't like us, you don't like us no more
You have a disdain for us
You don't like us
You don't appreciate us
You don't like us, like us no more
You once liked us but not anymore
Contributed by Carter I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@johnhowells9751
I love this scene
And love this version way more than the original.
It’s so powerful
I know I’m not alone in that this song speaks deeply to your soul
And not that anyone cares but it was only when I met my wife that I ever accepted that it was ok to be who I was
I just wish I found that out years ago...
Regardless it’s a great scene and a powerful message
Thank you to DC and doom patrol for putting this out
It really spoke to me
@wellytonvictor6789
Lyrics
We come into this world unknown
But know that we are not alone
They try and knock us down
But change is coming, it's our time now
Hey everybody loses it
Everybody wants to throw it all away sometimes
And hey, yeah I know what you're going through
Don't let it get the best of you, you'll make it out alive
Oh, people like us we've gotta stick together
Keep your head up, nothing lasts forever
Here's to the damned to the lost and forgotten
It's hard to get high when you're living on the bottom
Oh woah oh oh woah oh
We are all misfits living in a world on fire
Oh woah oh oh woah oh
Sing it for the people like us, the people like us
Hey, this is not a funeral
It's a revolution, after all your tears have turned to rage
Just wait, everything will be okay
Even when you're feeling like it's going down in flames
Oh, people like us we've gotta stick together
Keep your head up nothing lasts forever
Here's to the damned, to the lost and forgotten
It's hard to get high when you're living on the bottom
Oh woah oh oh woah oh
We are all misfits living in a world on fire
Oh woah oh oh woah oh
Sing it for the people like us, the people like us
They can't do nothing to you, they can't do nothing to me
This is the life that we choose, this is the life that we bleed
So throw your fists in the air, come out, come out if you dare
Tonight we're gonna change forever
Everybody loses it,
Everybody wants to throw it all away sometimes
Oh, people like us we've gotta stick together
Keep your head up nothing lasts forever
Here's to the damned, to the lost and forgotten
It's hard to get high when you're living on the bottom
Oh woah oh oh woah oh
We are all misfits living in a world on fire
Oh woah oh oh woah oh
Sing it for the people like us, the people like us
@thewatcher6114
Before anyone points it out,
Technically the title should be
Negative Man "Not" Singing in a Karaoke 😂😂
@CmdrPinkiePie
He sings off-screen during the post-victory party and is taken back to Doom Manor mid-song.
@hfhxgdytfyguyghfyfhrbt6gxc749
@Estel Lia unfortunately.
@hfhxgdytfyguyghfyfhrbt6gxc749
I would've loved to hear his actual singing voice.
@davebillett1172
None of you clearly have heard Matt sing this is his actual voice
@Donjkoontz
Estel Lia was he bad?
@DRE_vid
Doom Patrol is proof that the DC Universe has a beating heart. Imagine this scene in a dark, dreary Batman film, Suicide Squad, Justice League. Doom Patrol is deep, funny and often extremely touching. This scene is awesome.
@fulcrum6760
Sadly, because it rivals all of those, Snyder fans shit on this show hard thinking if he did it it’ll be good.
@Misunao23
This show is the best DC based show I’ve seen since Smallville. It’s so good.
@Misunao23
Daniel Appleton Or the DC Universe membership