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
Native New Yorker
Odyssey Lyrics
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Hello, baby, New York City girl
You grew up ridin' the subways, running with people
Up in Harlem, down on Broadway
You're no tramp, but you're no lady, talkin' that street talk
You're the heart and soul of New York City
It's the thought you had in a taxi cab that got left on the curb
When he dropped you off and he stated firm
Oh, oh, oh (oh, oh, oh)
You're a native New Yorker
You should know the score by now (you should know by now)
You're a native New Yorker
(New York, ooh, ooh, ooh)
Music plays, everyone's dancin' closer and closer
Makin' friends and findin' lovers
There you are lost in the shadows, searchin' for someone (searchin' for someone)
To set you free from New York City
And, whoa, where did all those yesterdays go
When you still believed love could really be like a Broadway show
You are the star, win the applause
Oh, oh, oh (oh, oh, oh)
You're a native New Yorker
No one opens the door
For a native New Yorker
(Runnin' pretty, New York City girl)
Where did all those yesterdays go
When you still believed love could really be like a Broadway show
You're the star
You're a native New Yorker
You should know the score by now
You're a native New Yorker
You should know the score, you should know the score by now
You're a native New Yorker, oh, oh, oh (native, native, native, native New Yorker)
You're a native New Yorker
You're a native New Yorker
You should know the score (native, native, native, native New Yorker)
You're a native New Yorker
What you waitin' for, no one opens the door (you're a native New Yorker)
For a native, for a native New Yorker
The song "Native New Yorker" by Odyssey is a tribute to the energy, diversity, and vibrancy of New York City. The lyrics describe a woman who has grown up in the city, living and breathing its hustle and bustle, its culture and people. She is tough and street-smart, but also searching for something more, someone to set her free from the fast-paced life of the city.
The song speaks to the idea of being a native New Yorker and what that means, both in terms of the excitement and opportunities that come with living in the city, and the challenges and heartaches that can also be part of the experience. The chorus, "You're a native New Yorker, you should know the score by now," suggests that the woman has lived through enough to understand what the city is all about, but also implies that there is always more to discover and learn.
The use of the phrases "running pretty" and "no tramp but you're no lady" also speaks to the idea of being a confident and strong woman, who can hold her own in any situation. This, coupled with the image of the woman searching for love and connection, creates a complex and nuanced portrait of life in the city.
Line by Line Meaning
Runnin' pretty, New York City girl (twenty-five, thirty-five)
You are living life in New York City, a city that's always on the go. You're a young woman who's in her mid-twenties or early-thirties.
Hello, baby, New York City girl
You are greeted with affection as a New York City girl.
You grew up ridin' the subways, running with people
You are familiar with the New York City lifestyle and its people, including its transportation system.
Up in Harlem, down on Broadway
You've been to different parts of the city, from Harlem to Broadway.
You're no tramp, but you're no lady, talkin' that street talk
You carry yourself with respect, but you're not afraid to speak like a New Yorker.
You're the heart and soul of New York City
You represent the spirit and essence of the city.
And love, love is just a passing word
Love is a fleeting emotion that comes and goes.
It's the thought you had in a taxi cab that got left on the curb
Love can be lost in an instant, like a thought that you had in a taxi and forgot once you got out.
When he dropped you off and he stated firm
When your lover dropped you off and said goodbye firmly.
Oh, oh, oh (oh, oh, oh)
A musical interlude.
You're a native New Yorker
You are a true New Yorker, born and raised in the city.
You should know the score by now (you should know by now)
You should be familiar with how things work in the city by now.
(New York, ooh, ooh, ooh)
A musical interlude.
Music plays, everyone's dancin' closer and closer
People are coming together to dance as the music plays.
Makin' friends and findin' lovers
People are making new acquaintances and even finding new romantic partners.
There you are lost in the shadows, searchin' for someone (searchin' for someone)
You feel like you're out of place and looking for someone to connect with, someone who understands you in the city.
To set you free from New York City
You're looking for someone or something to help you break free from New York City.
And, whoa, where did all those yesterdays go
You're wondering where all the past days have gone, feeling a sense of nostalgia.
When you still believed love could really be like a Broadway show
You used to believe that love could be like the perfect story in a play on Broadway.
You are the star, win the applause
You are a star in your own right and deserve to be celebrated.
You should know the score, you should know the score by now
You should already know how the city works, how to navigate it and find your way around.
What you waitin' for, no one opens the door
You need to take charge of your own life and not wait for anyone else to do it for you.
(you're a native New Yorker)
A reminder that you are a native New Yorker.
For a native, for a native New Yorker
As a New Yorker, you need to be independent and self-reliant.
Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Sandy Linzer, Denny Randell
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ribeirao
Music plays, everyone's dancin' closer and closer
Makin' friends and findin' lovers
There you are lost in the shadows, searchin' for someone, someone
To set you free from New York City
And, whoa, where did all those yesterdays go
When you still believed love could really be like a Broadway show
You are the star, win the applause
Oh, oh, oh (oh, oh, oh)
You're a native New Yorker
No one opens the door
For a native New Yorker
port2344chester
If you are a NEW YORKER... this tune hits home... you may have a friend or relative who feels this trax was written/sang for them.. NEW YORK has a way of molding you into a very special individual strong...& dont take $hit from anyone... BALANCE...this trax carries such a NEW YORK STATE OF MIND...Thanks Slayd5k for such a SMOKIN CLASSIC!
Josette Pryor
This bring back some good growing up in 70s
LazlosPlane
As a Native New Yorker, and a musicologist, let me say, this is the best disco song ever written!! The arrangement is superior, lots of jazz elements, a not so dumb story line.
65 GTO
The great Gene Page did the arrangements and was a very popular orchestrator in the 70’s. He did work for Barry White, Elton John and many other artists. How about a “thumbs up” for Gene Page!!
Tyrone Brown
You can really appreciate the instrumentals in this 🎶🕺🏻🌃🎵
The voices of angels 😇
Benjamin Carter
Yes this well composed and if the writers could read your comments I'm sure they would give a great big thanks
muscledude4u2002
this is by far my all-time favorite disco song. it is a true classic. many people dismissed disco as mindless fluff. this song should prove them all wrong. the arrangement is perfect. the strings are gorgeous. the lyrics are great. many songs of that era were more popular and sold more copies, but this in an under-rated gem, standing right alongside the classics like hot stuff & staying alive. I LOVE IT!!!!
Marty Emmons
That's right! Plus the hands clapping to the beat, also the finger snapping! The big band sound mixed with the Spanish Harlem flavor.
starr0327
In late 1977, this song flew up the charts and made a big splash in Europe also. Long before Alicia Keys sung about the glories of New York, this group, made up of 2 sisters of Virgin Islands parentage, busted out with this hot tune. The sisters reside back home as I type. Here's Odyssey with, "Native New Yorker."
eloriousharb2
Thank you for providing this! I host the longest running disco show in the world. I play all styles of disco from the late 1950's right to today. All that said there is lrge part of my heart still passionately wrapped around great American disco from the 1970's and early 1980's. Songs like this gem keep me alive inside. I will play this on my show (THE GROOVE on ckcufm.com) sometime this year, mixing with records from my Odyssey collection. All the best.