Always a songwriter first and at heart, Salling recently released his debut solo album “Smoke Signals” under the pseudonym Jericho. A jack-of-all-trades, Salling plays guitar, piano, bass and drums while writing, producing and singing lead vocals on all his tracks and even lending his original songs to other artists such as Josh Green and Danielle McKee. A sound unlike any other, Salling’s music is an eclectic blend of indie and alternative rock, with the timelessness of Radiohead, and the pop sensibility of Coldplay. Drawing much of his inspiration from musical groundbreakers as Thom Yorke and Trent Reznor, Salling has committed to a lifestyle of perfecting his primary passion, branching out into all genres, jazz, country, rock, pop and even hip-hop.
Salling, a native of the lone star state left Dallas, Texas with nothing but a suitcase and guitar, moved to Tinsletown, hoping to catch a break and make it on talent alone. But as with most who head out west, the beginning was slow-going—he attended the Los Angeles Music Academy in Pasadena, CA and got a job teaching guitar lessons .
A career years in the making, and five agonizing auditions for “Glee” later, Salling booked the role of “Puck,” the hardcore jock wired with showtunes, beating out several well-known actors for the part.
When he’s not filming the show, Salling can almost always be found behind a guitar or set of keys. Additionally, he enjoys playing basketball, frisbee golf and lifting weights while remaining active in his love of birds and wildlife by volunteering with the James Hunter Wildlife Rescue charity. He enjoys jazz nights at local Hollywood bars and always makes sure there is time left over for his beloved Blue Heeler, “Hank.”
Official Site:
www.marksallingmusic.com
I don't know why but for some reason or other (happens often) Last.fm thinks that some artists don't exist and redirect you to who they think that you mean. In this case I am redirected here and Mark Sallings did exist. So because of having no other choice (I am not allowed to leave a biography on Mark Sallings page.), I am going to provide his biography here below.
MARK SALLINGS
Muscian Song Writer Blues Harpist
Mark Thomas Sallings was born near Helena, Arkansas. He picked up the nick name "Mighty Oak" along the way. Sallings began playing the harp professionally at age 14, and worked in Memphis as a session player with Stax Records right out of high school.
As a journeyman musician, Sallings performed with the Coon Elder Band and as part of country star David Lynn Jones' band during the 1980s, appearing in three of Jones' music videos. Sallings formed his Famous Unknowns band in the early-90s, performing across the country at club dates and festivals. Sallings, also, made frequent appearances at the Arkansas Blues & Heritage Festival through the years.
Sallings recorded two albums with the Famous Unknowns – "Let It Be Known" in 1996 and "Talkin' To Myself" a year later – as well as a solo album, "Temporary Life", which was released in 2005. Sallings also performed on legendary Memphis producer Jim Dickinson's 2006 album "Voodoo Tiger".
Endorsed by Hohner Harmonics and widely considered in the industry as one of the best Delta-style harp players, Sallings was also a talented saxophone and piano player. A familiar presence on the thriving Arkansas blues scene.
Mark Sallings tragically died in a two-vehicle accident while driving to a casino gig in Tunica, Mississippi. Mark Sallings will be missed by his many fans, both at home and overseas.
Mark Sallings recorded only one CD as a group entity, with The Famous Unknowns, titled: Up Close and Personal. Shortly after the release of the CD, The Famous Unknowns disbanded and Mark embarked upon a solo career, performing as front man for his own band: "Mark Sallings and The Famous Unknowns." In 1995 he was signed to Vent Records out of Birmingham, Alabama, where he recorded his first solo CD as simply, Mark Sallings titled: Let it Be Known. Let it Be Known was followed by another solo CD on the Vent label, titled: Talkin' to Myself. Vent Records shut down at the end of 1999. Mark went on to record and independent project, titled: Temporary Life
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Birth: Apr. 11, 1952 Death: Feb. 25, 2009
Glory Days
Mark Salling Lyrics
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I had a friend was a big baseball player
Back in high school
He could throw that speed ball by you
Make you look like a fool boy
Saw him the other night at this roadside bar
We went back inside sat down had a few drinks
But all he kept talking about was
Glory days well they'll pass you by
Glory days in the wink of a young girl's eye
Glory days, glory days, yeah
Well there's a girl that lives up the block
Back in school she could turn all the boy's heads
Sometimes on a Friday I'll stop by
And have a few drinks after she put her kids to bed
Her and her husband Bobby well they split up
I guess it's two years gone by now
We just sit around talking about the old times,
She says when she feels like crying
She starts laughing thinking about
Glory days well they'll pass you by
Glory days in the wink of a young girl's eye
Glory days, glory days, yeah
All right boy watch me working now! (Working now)
Think I'm going down to the well tonight
Well now I'm going to drink till I get my fill
And I hope when I get old I don't sit around thinking about it
But I probably will
Yeah, just sitting back trying to recapture
Little of the glory of, well time slips away
And leaves you with nothing mister but
Boring stories of
Glory days well they'll pass you by
Glory days in the wink of a young girl's eye
Glory days, glory days
Glory days well they'll pass you by
Glory days in the wink of a young girl's eye
Glory days, glory days
What about this!
All right!
Ooh yeah
All right!
All right!
Woah, c'mon now
Oh yeah
All right!
It's alright
Ooh yeah
Oh yeah
All right!
All right!
C'mon now
Oh yeah
All right boys!
Keep rockin' now!
Glory days!
The song "Glory Days" by Mark Salling and Cory Monteith talks about memories from the past that often seem better than the present. The song begins with the singer recalling an old friend who was once a baseball player back in high school, but who now spends his time talking about his "Glory Days" instead of moving forward. The singer then introduces another character, a girl who used to turn all the boys' heads in school, but who has now grown up and split with her husband. They both hang out and talk about the past, with her laughing instead of crying when she feels nostalgic. The song ends with the singer admitting that he also hopes he won't sit around thinking about the past when he gets old, but he probably will.
The song speaks to the nostalgia that people often feel for their youth or brighter moments in their past. The feeling of time slipping away and leaving one with nothing but memories is a universal one, and the song touches on this feeling of longing and nostalgia. The chorus of the song, "Glory days, in the wink of a young girl's eye," emphasizes the fleeting nature of youth and beauty, and the idea that these moments pass by quickly.
Line by Line Meaning
I had a friend was a big baseball player
I knew someone who played baseball well in our school days.
Back in high school
During our high school days.
He could throw that speed ball by you
He had a strong pitching ability.
Make you look like a fool boy
His pitching skills were good enough to make one look jester.
Saw him the other night at this roadside bar
I happened to see him at a corner bar the other night.
I was walking in, he was walking out
I just arrived at the bar while he was leaving.
We went back inside sat down had a few drinks
We went back into the bar, sat down, and had some drinks.
But all he kept talking about was
But he only spoke about one thing that entire evening.
Glory days well they'll pass you by
He kept recalling his remarkable past.
Glory days in the wink of a young girl's eye
He kept talking about that legendary past that had faded away with time.
Glory days, glory days, yeah
He kept pouring his mind out about the same story over and over again.
Well there's a girl that lives up the block
There is a girl who resides in the same area.
Back in school she could turn all the boy's heads
In our school days, she was attractive enough to capture boys' attention.
Sometimes on a Friday I'll stop by
Sometimes on Fridays, I visit her.
And have a few drinks after she put her kids to bed
And we drink together after she put her children to sleep.
Her and her husband Bobby well they split up
She parted her ways with her husband, Bobby.
I guess it's two years gone by now
It's been like two years now since they split up.
We just sit around talking about the old times,
We usually chat about the past.
She says when she feels like crying
She says whenever she feels emotional.
She starts laughing thinking about
She starts laughing whenever she thinks of something different.
All right boy watch me working now! (Working now)
The singer is making a musical transition in this part of the song.
Think I'm going down to the well tonight
The artist is planning to go to a drinking location in the evening.
Well now I'm going to drink till I get my fill
The singer decides to drink to his heart's content.
And I hope when I get old I don't sit around thinking about it
He hopes that when he gets old, he will not regret his decision.
But I probably will
However, he thinks he will regret it.
Yeah, just sitting back trying to recapture
He will try to recollect his past moments later in life.
Little of the glory of, well time slips away
As time passes by, he realizes he just has to recall a little of his memorable past.
And leaves you with nothing mister but
Time passes away, and it vanishes everything slowly but leaves you with nothing but.
Boring stories of
Tedious stories of the past would be of no use later in life.
Glory days
The great old days when everything was perfect and likeable.
Glory days well they'll pass you by
The present singer reminds us that exceptional days vanish quickly and fade away with the passage of time.
Glory days in the wink of a young girl's eye
These days are so ephemeral that they disappear in the blink of an eye in the reminiscence of young girls.
Glory days, glory days, yeah
The singer repeats that these days are the glory days, but they won't last forever.
All right boys!
The singer is getting energized here, and he is urging the boys to join in.
Keep rockin' now!
He continues to encourage everyone to keep rocking and enjoying the time.
Glory days!
The singer ends the song on a positive and energetic note by repeating 'glory days.'
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Written by: Bruce Springsteen
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We miss you cory mark and naya rest in peace