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Marc Hunter (born Marc Alexander Hunter[1] Taumarunui, New Zealand, 7 September 1953 - died Sydney, Australia, 17 July 1998) was a rock and pop singer best known as the lead vocalist with Dragon, a band formed by his older brother Todd in Auckland, New Zealand in 1973. Marc joined in 1974 and Dragon recorded two albums of progressive rock for Vertigo Records. The band moved to Sydney in 1975. After suffering the heroin-related death of drummer Neil Storey, Dragon became a pop-rock act and went on to become one of Australia's biggest-selling bands, scoring a number of hit singles and successful albums, most notably 1978's O Zambezi. In the meantime, Hunter developed a serious heroin addiction. Recklessly outspoken and volatile on-stage, during the band's 1978 US tour supporting Johnny Winter he called the audience "faggots" at a show in Texas. The following year, he was fired from the band[2].
Hunter bounced back immediately with his 1979 solo album Fiji Bitter spawning the hit single "Island Nights". Two years later the album Big City Talk and single of the same name were also hits and in 1982 Dragon reformed for a tour, deciding to stay together when the single "Rain" became a hit. The 1984 album Body and the Beat was a massive hit across Australia and New Zealand and the title track of Hunter's solo album Communication (1985) was also a moderate hit. During a break between Dragon tours, Hunter joined The Party Boys for a sold-out national tour, recording the album You Need Professional Help.
Dragon split-up once again in 1988 but the break was short-lived and the band was touring again by mid-1989. Hunter and the band continued a mid-level career throughout the '90s with something of an AOR sound but the singer's years of hard living caught up with him and he was diagnosed with throat cancer in 1997 and could no longer perform or tour.
Friends immediately rallied round him and Renee Geyer organised a benefit concert to raise money for his treatment and provide for his children. The concert, "Night Of The Hunter," was held in February 1998 at the Palais Theatre in St. Kilda. It featured leading artists performing classic Dragon songs: "Are You Old Enough" by Tex Perkins and friends, Chris Wilson singing "O Zambezi", Paul Kelly and Renee Geyer singing a duet of "I'm Still In Love With You", Snout performing "Rain" and Men At Work’s Colin Hay performing a new song he wrote in Marc's honor. The finale, "April Sun In Cuba" was performed by John Farnham and his band, with Todd on bass. The house erupted when Renee Geyer led Marc onstage and he joined in his signature tune for what proved to be his very last stage appearance.
Another benefit was staged soon after in Sydney, and the 'Good Vibrations' concert proved to be an even more memorable event. The performers included Glenn Shorrock, James Reyne, Ross Wilson, Todd Hunter, Alan Mansfield, Robert Taylor and Tommy Emmanuel, and a host of other Oz music legends -- Men At Work regrouped for the first time in a decade to perform, and the remaining members of INXS performed live for the first time since the tragic death of their lead singer Michael Hutchence; Peter Garrett and Jimmy Barnes duetted on "Dreams of Ordinary Men" and "Speak No Evil". Sadly, Marc could not attend -- he was in Korea undergoing alternative therapy to prepare for a major throat operation, but he sent a letter that was read to the crowd. The concert was taped and a 2CD set was rush-released.
For the last few months of his life, Hunter underwent various forms of treatment including several alternative medicine remedies but none were successful and he died in Kiama on July 17, 1998.
Night And Day
Marc Hunter Lyrics
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you are the one
Only you beneath the moon and under the sun
Whether to near to me or far
It's no matter darling where you are
I think of you, day and night
Night and Day
That this longing for you follows wherever I go
in the roaring traffics boom
In the silence of my lonely room
I think of you
Day and Night
Night and Day
Under the hide of me
There's oh such a hungry yearning inside of me
And this torment wont be through
Until you let me spend my life making love to you
Day and night
Night and Day
Night and Day
you are the one
Only you beneath the moon and under the sun
Whether to near to me or far
Makes no difference where you are
I think of you, day and night
Night and day
Under the hide of me
There is oh such a hungry yearning inside of me
And it's torment wont be through
Until you let me spend my life making love to you
Day and Night
Night and Day
The lyrics of Marc Hunter's song Night and Day are a romantic ode to a loved one who occupies the singer's thoughts day and night, regardless of the distance between them. The phrase "Night and Day" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the all-encompassing nature of the love that the singer feels. He describes his longing and yearning for his loved one, admitting that it is like a hungry yearning inside of him that won't end until they are together and making love day and night.
The lyrics are simple but effective in conveying the intensity of the singer's love for his beloved. The repetition of "Night and Day" also serves to create a sense of timelessness and eternity, suggesting that their love will endure long after other fleeting emotions have faded away. The song's combination of romantic sentiment and catchy melody proved to be a winning formula, as it became a hit for Marc Hunter and remains a popular love song to this day.
Line by Line Meaning
Night and Day
The cycle of day and night, the constant presence of time passing.
you are the one
You are the one I love, the one I long for. There is no one else like you.
Only you beneath the moon and under the sun
You are the only one who can fill my heart with love, whether it’s day or night, in the light or in the dark.
Whether to near to me or far
It doesn’t matter how close or how far you are from me, my love for you stays the same.
It's no matter darling where you are
The distance between us doesn’t matter, my love will always reach you.
I think of you, day and night
You are always on my mind, every moment of every day and night.
Why is it so?
The question of why I love you so much, why I can’t stop thinking about you.
That this longing for you follows wherever I go
My desire and love for you follows me wherever I am, whatever I do.
in the roaring traffics boom
Even in the chaos and noise of the city, I can’t get you out of my head.
In the silence of my lonely room
Even when I’m alone in a quiet room, I still think of you.
Under the hide of me
Deep within me, hidden from the world, is a burning passion for you.
There's oh such a hungry yearning inside of me
I have an insatiable desire and craving for you that only grows stronger.
And this torment wont be through
My love and desire for you is causing me pain, but I can’t help it.
Until you let me spend my life making love to you
I won’t be able to find peace until I can be with you and express my love for you.
Makes no difference where you are
No matter where you are, you will always be the one I love.
Contributed by Camilla E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
peterwillo1
Just how good is Marc's voice here. One of his best songs. Very sadly missed!
Karen Darke
This whole album is beautiful n needs to beable to purchase on iTunes ....
Charyce Mitchell
Karen Darke so agree. 2017 and it's still not available on iTunes 😍
ldognz
Marc Hunter was a great artist so under appreciated
Zaklina Sosa
ldognz oh Definitely! Marc had such a beautiful voice that stopped our nation! Miss him like crazy❤
Laurence Cooper
this is my favorite Marc Hunter song:)
ross white
Great voice great version sadly missed
The Jazz Kings 1
I bought this Album when it first came out and still playing it and recommending it. Just wonderful.
R Roden
Super old Cole Porter number from the 30's or 40's. Perfect voice for it.
Helen Northey
A great album...one of many of this late singers talents. Another talented Kiwi.