1) A New York based U.S… Read Full Bio ↴Odyssey is a name of at least nineteen acts:
1) A New York based U.S. billboard charts scored dance act.
2) A U.S. psychedelic rock group
3) A Swedish progressive metal band by Dan Swanö
4) A German eurodance project
5) A Greek project name used by Vangelis
6) A U.S. drum & bass producer
7) A later name of a band called Oracle
8) A U.S. Motown album by a pop group from 1972
9) A Brent Smedley (Iced Earth's drummer) solo group
10) A Polish electronica/ambient project
11) A Brazilian hardcore band
12) A Romanian folk-rock band
13) A Pakistani progressive metal band
14) A South African heavy metal band who released an album in 1991, Odyssey.
15) An instrumental progressive metal band
16) Melodic hardcore band from France http://odysseytheband.bandcamp.com/
17) A US thrash metal band that has released two albums.
18) An Australian metal band
19) A US eurobeat producer
1) They were first formed as a family band in 1968, as The Lopez Sisters, with Carmen Lopez, Lillian Lopez and Louise Lopez. Carmen dropped out, Tony Reynolds (a Manilla native) was recruited and the name was changed to Odyssey. After performances in New York clubs, they hit it big in 1977 with the soft disco cuts Native New Yorker and Easy Come, Easy Go. Their music had a subtle Caribbean feel and, while their U.S. hits soon dried up, they had continued success in the UK, before the group fell apart. Other hits included: Going Back To My Roots, Inside Out, Use It Up And Wear It Out and If You're Looking For A Way Out.
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2) A defunct psychedelic rock band from New York, USA. Lion Records' Setting Forth album of 1969 is the only album release by Odyssey. Less than 100 copies were originally pressed and even if one wanted to buy a copy at the time it was nearly impossible to find as it came in a plain white sleeve. ... Consequently, the original 1969 album is one of the ten rarest US psychedelic albums. Louis Yovino on lead vocals and Vincent Kusy on keyboards with Dennis Pennaga (guitar), Ray Lesch (bass) and John Willems (drums) ... signed to Organic Productions, part of the Richmond Organization, the label were completely at a loss as how to produce and market a rock band. ... Having supported many major headlining acts in their time (at one memorable gig they supported Procol Harum and totally confused the audience by playing their own tripped out version of A Whiter Shade Of Pale which the headline act didn't include in their set) the band called it a day in late 1974 with several members reuniting in the more classically progressive band Cathedral.
The sound is rightly described in the album's sleeve notes (written by keyboardist Vinny Kusy) as "the quintessential dictionary definition of the New York brand of sixties psychedelia - strong harmonic vocals, heavy swirling organ and infused with inspired fuzz guitar". ... Tracks like Church Yard and the cover of Janis Ian's Society's Child are the equal of anything on the first Vanilla Fudge album.
3) A progressive metal band from Sweden, consisting of Dan Swanö (Nightingale / Edge of Sanity) and Lord K. (The Project Hate / Deadmarch / Dark Funeral).
4) A eurodance project from Germany created and produced by Martin Koppehele and Giorgio Koppehele. It featured the vocalist Lisa Cash.
Odyssey released several singles such as "Riding On A Train", "Talk to Me" or "Move Your Body".
5) A pseudonym of Evangelos Odysseas Papathanassiou (Vangelis), when accompanied by guitarist Silver Koulouris (ex-Aphrodite's Child) and vocalist/songwriter Robert Fitoussi (aka F.R. David).
6) A pseudonym of Simon Donohue, a drum & bass producer on Good Looking Records and 720 Records started producing music at the age of 14, using 4 track tape machines, guitars and drum machines. At the age of 18 he landed a job as a recording engineer at a commercial recording studio. From there he entered the world of electronic music. He soon joined forces with Andy Smith and formed the Sunrise Society which went on to produce a number of Detroit Techno style EP's on London's Pacific Records. In 96 Simon went solo and started producing Drum'n'Bass under the name of Odyssey. His first D&B track Expressions was released on 720 records/ Logical Progression 2. Expressions quickly gained anthem status. While working at the recording studio ... an African percussion band inspired Simon to learn to play congas and percussion. This in turn, led to the production of a track called Ritual. Ritual was a fusion of D&B and manic African percussion which crossed over into all areas of the D&B scene being played by Blame, Goldie, Doc Scott and the rest of the MetalHeadz crew. Simon also produced more jazz influenced downtempo tracks for Good Looking Record's sub labels such as Earth and Cooking Records.
7) A newer name of a band formerly known as Oracle.
8) A U.S. group which released “Odyssey” (1972, Motown), with Royce Jones (lead vocals), Billy Pierce (vocals), Kathleen Warren (piano, vibes, vocals), Don Dacus (guitars), Don Peake (guitars), Warner Schwebke (bass) and Gene Pello (drums). The album includes two classic 70s singles: Our Lives Are Shaped By What We Love and Battened Ships.
9) The solo band for Iced Earth's drummer Brent Smedley, and his brother and former Oracle guitarist Kent Smedley
10) An electronica/ambient project from Polish electronic musician Tomasz Pauszek (known also as RND).
11) A defunct Brazilian hardcore band that ended in 2005 and released two albums: "Eleven reasons to live, eleven reasons to die" and "Fighters".
12) A Romanian folk-rock band ( http://www.trupa-odyssey.ro ) [FREE DOWNLOAD album http://orasulsuceava.ro/f/arta/muzica/odyssey/(2007)_Odyssey_-_Piatra_de_hotar.zip ]
13 A Pakistan progressive metal band.
14) Odyssey, a defunct metal band from Johannesburg, South Africa, existed in the early 90's. They only recorded one album, titled Odyssey and released it in 1991. They did begin recording material for a second album, there is a song floating about called '' Guilty''. The band consisted of Brin Addison (Lead Guitar & Vocals), Neil Ford (Bass), Lawrence Bailey (Drums) and Deangersmith (Rhythm Guitar). Odyssey disbanded shortly after the new recordings began due to politics in the band and with the label. Three of the members, Dean, Brin & Neil, went on to form a band called 2 Dogs Funking. In 2021, Brin Addison remastered and released their 1999 release as 'Odyssey (30-year anniversary)'.
15) An instrumental progressive metal band from Spokane, WA, formed in 2007. They are currently unsigned. There are 2 albums and a EP available at their bandcamp: http://odysseyspokane.bandcamp.com.
19) See Odyssey Eurobeat
Going Back to My Roots
Odyssey Lyrics
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Goin' back to my roots, yeah
To the place of my birth
Back down to earth
I've been standing in the rain
Drenched and soaked with pain
Tired of short term benefits
And being exposed to the elements
I'm homeward bound
Got my head turned around
Zippin' up my boots
Goin' back to my roots, yeah
To the place of my birth
Back down to earth
Ain't talkin' 'bout no roots in the land
Talkin' 'bout the roots in the man
I feel my spirit's gettin' old
It's time to recharge my soul
I'm zippin' up my boots
Goin' back to my roots, yeah
To the place of my birth
Back down to earth
Zippin' up my boots
Goin' back to my roots
Odyssey's song "Going Back to My Roots" is a powerful anthem that speaks to the desire to reconnect with one's true self and purpose. The opening lines, "Zippin' up my boots, goin' back to my roots," signify a return to a more authentic way of life - one that is grounded in personal history and identity. As the song progresses, the lyrics continue to explore the theme of rediscovery, as the singer reflects on their past to find grounding in the present.
The phrase "going back to my roots" is a common expression that generally means to return to one's cultural or familial origins. In this song, however, the meaning is more nuanced. The singer isn't simply returning to their childhood home or cultural traditions; they are returning to their own innermost self, to the essence of who they are. This is represented by the line, "Ain't talkin' 'bout no roots in the land, talkin' 'bout the roots in the man." Here, the singer emphasizes that their roots are internal, rather than external.
The overall message of "Going Back to My Roots" is one of self-discovery and self-renewal. The singer is tired of feeling exposed and worn down by life's challenges. They recognize that they need to recharge their soul in order to keep moving forward. By returning to their roots - both literal and figurative - they are able to find the strength and resilience they need to face the future with renewed hope.
Line by Line Meaning
Zippin' up my boots
Preparing to go on a journey
Goin' back to my roots, yeah
Returning to where I came from for personal reasons
To the place of my birth
To my hometown where I was born
Back down to earth
To reality, to be grounded
I've been standing in the rain
I've been going through a hard time
Drenched and soaked with pain
Emotionally overwhelmed with suffering
Tired of short term benefits
Weary of only temporary gains
And being exposed to the elements
Being vulnerable and subject to harsh conditions
I'm homeward bound
I'm heading back home
Got my head turned around
I've changed my perspective
Ain't talkin' 'bout no roots in the land
Not referring to physical roots in the ground
Talkin' 'bout the roots in the man
Referring to personal identity and heritage
I feel my spirit's gettin' old
I feel emotionally exhausted and drained
It's time to recharge my soul
It's time to renew my energy and optimism
Zippin' up my boots
Preparing to go on a journey
Goin' back to my roots, yeah
Returning to where I came from for personal reasons
To the place of my birth
To my hometown where I was born
Back down to earth
To reality, to be grounded
Zippin' up my boots
Preparing to go on a journey
Goin' back to my roots
Returning to where I came from for personal reasons
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LAMONT DOZIER, LAMONT HERBERT DOZIER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@SteveBilaoTyrell
I have fond memories of producing this track. It had tremendous success in England and in the rest of Europe. Props to my buddy Al Gorgoni who came up with this amazing arrangement.
@IITIMOTHY
You produced this song?
@connora5752
@@IITIMOTHY tbf his name is right there on thr disc
@user-hd3cm6fg1h
I found this last year when I was 27. I hope the younger generations continue to find this kinda magic 🙌
@Martineschido
@@user-hd3cm6fg1h I do sir, I'm 27 now and i can already taste how good this is good to sound on the club!!
@Cgjfinn76
Thank you Steve. Copied this 20 years ago from a tape I found in my dad's van. It brings me back to my youth.
@pasgas12safe58
I was doing plumbing work for a customer today, who left me a key for access. Top of the stairs on a table was a vinyl single...This one!! So I hooked up my phone to Bluetooth and YT & started work with a smile!!😁
I was 18/19 when I heard this all over the place!!👍
Thanks Steve Tyrell🙏
@markfarnon6742
That's a nice comment sir.
@pasgas12safe58
@@markfarnon6742 Thanks brother, I appreciate your comment😉👍
@stephenadams2608
Such a banger. It's a perfect song. That guitar. The baseline. The vocals. The layering. Just perfect.