Playing lead guitar and bass, respectively, Rundgren and Van Osten were joined by drummer Thom Mooney (formerly of the Munchkins) and lead vocalist/keyboardist Stewkey (born Robert Antoni). Nazz had their first gig in July 1967, landing an opening slot at a Doors concert. By September, the group received some financial support from the local record store Bartoff & Warfield, who also put them in touch with John Kurland, a record promoter who was looking for a guitar pop band. Kurland took a shine to Nazz and signed on as their manager. Throughout the fall, they practiced in their new home base of Great Neck, New York. Kurland and his associate, Michael Friedman, prevented the band from gigging regularly, believing that a lack of performances would increase demand for the group. The managers were convinced that Nazz could be marketed as a sharp, stylish boy band for the teenybopper audience, and helped the quartet members to refashion themselves in that mode.
With a wardrobe of clothes and an album's worth of material ready, Kurland and Friedman had Nazz sign with SGC Records -- an offshoot of Atlantic Records and Columbia-Screen Gems -- in the summer of 1968. Their debut album, Nazz, appeared in October, supported by the single "Hello It's Me." Although the song would later become a major hit for Rundgren as a solo artist, the dirgey original version barely scraped the national charts, largely due to mismanagement. The managers wanted that Nazz played only large halls, which was virtually impossible for an unknown, unproven band with a newly released debut album. As a result, most of the group's publicity was limited to glamour shots and puff pieces in teen mags. Ironically, many of the articles emphasized the band's "electrifying" live performances.
"Hello It's Me" managed to reach number 71 on the charts, and the record -- particularly the Nazz's self-production of "Open My Eyes" and "Hello It's Me" -- attracted some good notices. Taking this as a cue, Nazz headed to England to cut their second album, but they became embroiled in work visa problems. Undaunted, they returned to America and began work on an ambitious self-produced double album named Fungo Bat. By the time it was released in April 1969, it was trimmed to a single album and titled Nazz Nazz. Although the project's scale was diminished, the music remained dizzyingly diverse, as the record ran the gamut from psychedelic rockers to pop ballads. One problem emerged, however. In the process of editing, much of Rundgren's newer, Laura Nyro-influenced material -- which he had sung himself -- was left on the shelves. Neither the management nor his bandmates gave Rundgren much encouragement to sing, nor was his new introspective direction warmly received by his colleagues. Faced with a no-win situation, Rundgren left the group not long after their summer 1969 tour; by that time, Van Osten had already departed the band.
Stewkey took control of the Nazz, erased Rundgren's vocals from the album sitting in the vaults, and replaced them with his own. The result was released as Nazz III in 1970, but it stiffed. Mooney departed the group, later to play with such bands as the Curtis Brothers, Tattoo, and Paris. Stewkey joined Fuse, an Anglophile power pop group featuring future Cheap Trick guitarist Rick Nielsen. Mooney also played with Fuse, but left before Cheap Trick bassist Tom Petersson joined and the group became Sick Man of Europe.
Biography by Stephen Thomas Erlewine
Agar Main Hota Bhagwan
Nazz Lyrics
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वो हेस्ट थे मुझपे कल और उनके साथ हस्ता था खुदपे खुद मई
आज माँगते बार बार फीचर जैसे
लौंदे माँगते बंदियो से न्यूड्स है
वो कहते तू इसके उपर उसके नीचे
पर कॉंपिटेशन मेरा खुद से
मै रहूँगा उपर और नीचे बस तभी
तू चाहे जितना पीठ पीछे जाके मुझे मॉक कर (मॉक)
अगर कहते ये मेरी लिखाई खराब
तो मई कहता हूँ खुद को डॉक्टर (डॉक)
मुझे गिरने बैठे है यहाँ पे आज बोहट जान (बोहट)
तू उंगली कर जितनी भी ज़्यादा, तेरा नाम नही होगा रोशन (नही)
मई रहूं या ना रहूं, यहाँ पे किसके बाप का जाता
ये चार दीवारो से ही मेरा सक्चा रिश्ता नाता
मतलब होने पे कोई तेरे पास मे नही आता (फॅक्ट!)
एक दूं से वक़्त बदल दे - दुनिया बाबा का है ढाबा
ये रॅप मेरा प्यार, समाज जात बनके आता (यॅ)
तुम झूट सुनना चाहते पर मैं सच बोलना चाहता (सच)
मैं मुँह खोलके बोलता मई नही करूँगा मंबल (नही)
तो मुझसे मुँह से सुपारी निकलके तू बात कर रे बाबा
करते दुआ क्यूँ मई मार नही जाता
गानो ने दी मुझे डॉवा, वरना मार ही जाता
ख़तम करने सारे शैतान
पर मई कर नई पाता
अगर मई होता भगवान तो मई कर ही जाता
वो करते रहते ये दुआ, क्यूँ मई मार नही जाता
गानो ने दी मुझे डॉवा, वरना मार ही जाता
ख़तम करने सारे शैतान
पर मई कर नई पाता
अगर मई होता भगवान तो मई कर ही जाता यॅ
मुझपे वॉर किया अपनो ने
जो वाक़ई करीब थे
सब ब्रूस ली के छोड़े थे, वो मार गये पुंछ वन इंच से
छोटे लग्के भी हम हेस्ट बदतमीज़ से
यह ज़िंदगी पिक्चर तो होगा इंटर्वल कब इसमे
वक़्त है पैसा तो तुम उधार दो सब मिलके
वो पूछते खुद के बारे मे ही क्यूँ लिखता हर बीट पे
10 बार लिखूंगा गानो मे वही सेम
यह जैसे कोई टीचर ने दी हुई मुझे पनिशमेंट
भरोशा नही किसी पे शक़ होता हर एक पे (सबपे)
सब प्रॉब्लमटिक लगते जैसे सूंस हो गणीत के
मैं बेफिकर होके सो पवँगा घोड़े बेच के
जब कमर मे लगौँगा मई घोड़ा एक खरीद के
चाची के लिए नये गहने लेना चाहता हूँ (चाहता हूँ)
मई खुदको खोता जैसे कुंभ के मेले मे मई जाता हूँ (जाता हूँ)
वो बोले गाना सुनके मज़ा आया (मज़ा आया)
और ये जो मज़ा है मई पूरे हिन्दुस्तान को देना चाहता हूँ
करते दुआ क्यूँ मई मार नही जाता
गानो ने दी मुझे डॉवा, वरना मार ही जाता
ख़तम करने सारे शैतान
पर मई कर नई पाता
अगर मई होता भगवान तो मई कर ही जाता
वो करते रहते ये दुआ, क्यूँ मई मार नही जाता
गानो ने दी मुझे डॉवा, वरना मार ही जाता
ख़तम करने सारे शैतान
पर मई कर नई पाता
अगर मई होता भगवान तो मई कर ही जाता यॅ
The lyrics to Nazz's song "Agar Main Hota Bhagwan" reflect a deep sense of frustration and defiance towards societal norms and expectations. The singer expresses feeling targeted and mocked by others who constantly demand him to conform to certain standards and behaviors. Despite facing criticism and pressure to change, the singer asserts his own sense of self-worth and refuses to bow down to societal pressures.
The lyrics also touch upon themes of self-confidence and determination, as the singer proclaims that he will remain true to himself regardless of the challenges he faces. He refuses to be swayed by flattery or false promises, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and honesty in his actions and words. The singer's resolve to stay true to his beliefs and values shines through in the face of adversity.
The mention of societal expectations and the pressure to conform is a recurring theme throughout the song. The singer challenges the notion of success and status, highlighting the superficiality of seeking validation through external sources. Instead, he asserts that his true worth and identity come from within, and he will not compromise his principles for the sake of fitting in or pleasing others.
Overall, the lyrics of "Agar Main Hota Bhagwan" convey a message of empowerment and self-acceptance. The singer's defiance against societal expectations and his commitment to staying true to himself serve as a powerful reminder of the importance of being authentic and resilient in the face of adversity. The song's message resonates with anyone who has felt judged or pressured to conform, inspiring listeners to embrace their individuality and stand strong in their beliefs.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Nazz
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👇Streaming Links👇
Apple Music – https://music.apple.com/in/album/agar-mai-hota-bhagwan-single/1600495300
Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/album/0WkhFrrRGExVs1qUSHuS7k
JioSaavn – https://www.jiosaavn.com/song/agar-mai-hota-bhagwan/L0VSBhAIY2I
YouTube Music – https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=wmcRAfUW7rA&feature=share
Amazon Prime Music - https://music.amazon.in/albums/B09NP133M9?marketplaceId=A21TJRUUN4KGV&musicTerritory=IN&ref=dm_sh_N3laSXdb2vu23MEHaoZ7sN1tv&trackAsin=B09NP266HZ
Wynk – https://wynk.in/music/album/agar-mai-hota-bhagwan/bl_3616842813493
Resso – https://m.resso.app/ZSeaMQpDB/
Gaana – https://gaana.com/song/agar-mai-hota-bhagwan
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