1) Mother Eart… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name, including:
1) Mother Earth was a 90s British acid-jazz outfit based in London.
2) Mother Earth was an eclectic American blues rock band formed in 1967 in California and fronted by Tracy Nelson.
3) Mother Earth was a 90s American thrash metal band.
4) Mother Earth is an instrumental power trio based on the Isle of Mann.
1) Mother Earth was a 90s British acid-jazz outfit based in London, formed by long time Acid Jazz associate Bunny and basically comprising Matt Deighton on guitar and vocals, Bryn Barklam on Hammond organ, Chris White on drums and Neil Corcoran on bass. Shauna Green was the lead singer on the first album. Prior to their debut live performance where they played alongside another debutant band Jamiroquai, they started out as a studio project in 1991 with Paul Weller (on "Almost Grown"), James Taylor of the James Taylor Quartet and Simon Bartholomew from the Brand New Heavies as contributors.
In total they released three studio albums and one live album. After they disbanded in 1996, two retrospective albums were released in 2001 and 2004.
Deighton subsequently played guitar for Paul Weller's band, and temporarily replaced Noel Gallagher in Oasis when he quit on tour in 2000.
Since 1996, Matt Deighton has released several critically acclaimed solo-albums.
Bryn Barklam went on to record with The Chords and play organ for the Buzzcocks at the Sex Pistols reunion gig at Finsbury Park. His current band is an instrumental trio consisting of organ, drums and guitar named Captain Hammond.
2) Mother Earth was an eclectic American blues rock band formed in 1967 in California, fronted by Tracy Nelson.
Nelson, who hailed from Madison, Wisconsin, began her career as a solo artist, but formed the Mother Earth ensemble after moving to San Francisco. The group performed at the Fillmore West in the late 1960s alongside Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, and Eric Burdon, and was included on the soundtrack to the 1968 film Revolution. The group signed to Mercury Records, recording four albums. Mike Bloomfield played guitar on their 1968 release Living with the Animals and Boz Scaggs was a member of the group on their 1969 release Make A Joyful Noise. After the first album, Mother Earth moved their base of operations from the Bay Area to a farm outside Nashville. Their manager and producer was Travis Rivers.
After two LPs with Reprise Records & one with Columbia Records the ensemble continued to tour as Nelson's backup band but did not record anymore. They finally called it quits in early 1977. Tracy Nelson meanwhile began recording as a solo artist in 1974, issuing LP's on Atlantic, MCA, Adelphi and Flying Fish.
3) Mother Earth was a 90s American thrash metal band.
4) Mother Earth is an instrumental power trio based on the Isle of Mann as of the early 21st century. The group's use of geometrics, biomass and physical algebra led to an almost unanimous disregard for their output, until a wayward Niagara Falls installation artiste documented two of their tracks as part of his piece 'Never Records' at Liverpool's 2010 Biennial.
Sitting somewhere between a mid-career Dio (sans vocals) and a middle-eight-fixated Foreigner circa smash long-player 'Four' (sans solos), the non-identical triplets that make up the Channel Isle's best hope of being placed on a musical map have posted their digital-analogue-digital transcodes at http://motherearth.bandcamp.com, aiding them in fending off any lambasts at their derivative manipulation of 'classic rock' motifs.
Mother Earth continued their rash of northwestern United Kingdom appearances well into the bleak late-winter of 2010. For example, the band were announced as opening support act for roving Californians Abe Vigoda on their Liverpudlian, leg set to take place on the 15th of November 2010.
They followed up this onslaught with several appearances in people's lounges & front rooms into the milder months of 2011.
Mother Earth
Mother Earth Lyrics
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Soul of woman, with wisdom and grace
Willow tree that weeps, sad but not unloved
Cruelest winds of age,
Working their worst where she stands
So much baggage, so much guilt
And the past seems so distant
I forgot how selfless you brought me life
And of all the things I could sing of,
Cannot express whats inside of me
The heart of your son is not so cold
Its never forgotten your love
Hold on mother earth
Now its my turn to tend to your needs
Now I comprehend
All the things I hold dear, you gave to me
Hold on mother earth
To see your beautiful face smiling at me
Hold on mother earth
I want to give back your love,
But I dont know how
Hold on mother earth
Patiently she waits, just watching the sea
A message in a bottle sailing on the tide
Her weather-beaten face,
Hides her waning faith
Everything to lose, everything to gain
Take my hand and feel my love
I will heal your wounds
And make dry your tears
And of all the things I could sing of,
Cannot express whats inside of me
The heart of your son is not so cold,
It has not forgotten your love
Hold on mother earth
Now its my turn to tend to your needs
Now I comprehend
All the things I hold dear, you gave to me
Hold on mother earth
To see your beautiful face smiling at me
Hold on mother earth
I want to give back your love,
But I dont know how
Hold on mother earth
Hold on mother earth
Now its my turn to tend to your needs
Now I comprehend
All the things I hold dear, you gave to me
Hold on mother earth
To see your beautiful face smiling at me
Hold on mother earth
I want to give back your love,
Please tell me how
Hold on mother earth
The lyrics of this song are a plea from a son to his mother, Mother Earth. The song evokes a sense of environmental consciousness and the pain Mother Earth is going through due to the cruelty of human actions. The first few lines describe the physical suffering that the earth has to bear, but despite this, she still manages to maintain her tender and nurturing quality like a wise and graceful mother. The metaphor of "willow tree that weeps" portrays the sadness and sorrow that Mother Earth feels due to the devastating effects of climate change.
The son expresses regret for taking his mother's love and care for granted and not valuing the beauty she has bestowed upon him. He acknowledges the baggage and guilt he carries as he reflects on how selfishly he has lived his life so far. He promises to take responsibility and be mindful of his actions, making it his turn to tend to his mother's needs.
The last verse is the son's promise to mend the wounds of Mother Earth and return her the love she has given. The plea to hold on exemplifies the sense of urgency and importance of saving the earth. The question - "Please tell me how" - becomes a call to action for the listener to become involved in the protection of the planet.
Line by Line Meaning
Suffering she bears, yet tender remains
Despite the hardships Mother Earth endures, she still maintains her gentle nature
Soul of woman, with wisdom and grace
Mother Earth embodies the qualities of a wise and graceful woman
Willow tree that weeps, sad but not unloved
Like a willow tree, Mother Earth may appear melancholy, but she is never unloved
Cruelest winds of age,
Working their worst where she stands
Mother Earth is subject to the harshness of time, and it affects the very place where she resides
So much baggage, so much guilt
And the past seems so distant
Mother Earth carries the weight of the world's wrongdoings, and the memory of past damage feels far away
I forgot how selfless you brought me life
And into your world
People often forget the immense selflessness of Mother Earth in providing them with life and a home on this planet
And of all the things I could sing of,
Cannot express whats inside of me
The heart of your son is not so cold
Its never forgotten your love
There are no words to truly convey the depth of love and gratitude towards Mother Earth felt by her children, and her love has never been forgotten
Hold on mother earth
Now its my turn to tend to your needs
Now I comprehend
All the things I hold dear, you gave to me
It is now our responsibility to care for and protect Mother Earth, and in doing so, we come to realize the value of what she has given us
To see your beautiful face smiling at me
We wish to see a happier and healthier planet, where Mother Earth can thrive
I want to give back your love,
But I dont know how
Although we want to show our love and gratitude to Mother Earth, we may not know the best way to do so
Patiently she waits, just watching the sea
A message in a bottle sailing on the tide
Mother Earth patiently observes the world, including the beauty in nature and the difficulties faced by her children, like a message in a bottle floating on the waves
Her weather-beaten face,
Hides her waning faith
The wear and tear on Mother Earth's surface disguises her diminishing hope for the future
Everything to lose, everything to gain
Take my hand and feel my love
I will heal your wounds
And make dry your tears
We have everything to lose if we continue to neglect the needs of the planet, but we also have everything to gain by addressing the issues. Mother Earth offers her love to help heal our wounds and dry our tears.
I want to give back your love,
Please tell me how
We still yearn to show our appreciation towards Mother Earth, and plead for guidance on how to do so
Writer(s): LEWIS SIMPKINS, MEMPHIS SLIM
Contributed by Eliana I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
BobDiFer
What a voice. What a song. I listened to this so much - I ran the grooves smooth. Tracy is/was the best.
Kerry Shrode
One of the best blues songs and singers, AND throw in Michael Bloomfield. WTH an amazing band and song. Still top of my list all of these years later.
Zane B Stein
It was August 1969, and I was at a Be-In in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park. I heard music in the distance, and as I got close I heard this song live ..... my first experience hearing Tracey. I went out the following day and bought this album, and I must have worn the grooves far down from all the times I played it. This song was my favorite, but I also had a fondness for Living With The Animals.
tzudoh nym
I was at the same event - Incredible performance -
Rick Hoppe
I saw them at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium about the same time. All of Tracy Nelson’s performances are great, but it’s “Down So Low” with its feeling of aching yearning and loss that really does it for me.
Buz Waz
Same here saw this band and was blown away.have loved them ever sense. Especially Tracy Nelson I fell in love with her singing.
Buz Waz
Saw her do this song in 69 and have listened to this hundreds of times.including right now .what a fantastic song and singer.
Newtonpo1
Tracy pulls a primal scream out her soul.
"YOU'VE GOTTA' GO BACK", Heard this album first time in 68'. Pulled the shade up. Let the light in.
Kevin McLaughlin
sings like she been in prison..., done heroin, drove in an old car on the wrong side o' town, dat gal, now she old still can sing!
Steve L.
Saw her sing this more than once at The Electric Factory in Philadelphia!