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
Weekend Lover
Odyssey Lyrics
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Lover, lover
Lover, lover
Lover, lover
Straight from heaven and the stars above
Came the man I love
But it never did occur to me
That my handsome loverman
With a double personality
Sometimes I stop and ask myself
What am I doin', where am I goin'
Sleepin' with a married man
Oh, but when he holds me in his arms
Tells me that I'm his lucky charm
[Chorus:]
I'm doin' the best I can
And I'd rather be his weekend lover
Than no kinda lover at all, yeah
I'd rather be his weekend lover
His girl undercover, when the girl my lover doesn't call
Lucky charm, lost in the arms
Of your weekend lover
Lucky charm, lost in the arms
Of your weekend lover
Lucky charm, lost in the arms
Of your weekend lover
Lover, lover
Lover, lover
When he tells me 'bout his boy and girl
And his uptown world
I can see the four in his eyes
Proud as any man can be
Then he look at me
With a sadness he can never disguise
And then he'll stop, take hold of me
What are you doin', where are you goin'
Sleepin' with a married man
Oh, 'cause when he holds my fingertips
Pressed to the words upon his lips
[Chorus]
Oh, oh, oh, oh, yeah
I'd rather be his weekend lover
Than no kinda lover at all, yeah
I'd rather be his weekend lover
His girl undercover, when the girl my lover doesn't call
A weekend lover, girl undercover
With nobody at all, yeah
A weekend, weekend lover
Odyssey's song "Weekend Lover" tells the story of a woman who falls in love unexpectedly with a man, only to later find out that he is married with children. Despite her misgivings, she continues a relationship with him, even though she is only able to see him on weekends. The chorus "I'd rather be his weekend lover, than no kinda lover at all" expresses her desire to be with him even if it's only for a short time. She understands that the relationship can't last and that they have no future together, but she is enjoying the present.
The lyrics in the second verse provides more insight into the man's life, his family and his world. The woman can see the sadness in his eyes and the pride he has in his family, which makes the situation all the more complicated. Even though he is living a double life, he is still a person with emotions and struggles. The woman is caught between her own desires and the moral implications of her relationship with a married man.
Line by Line Meaning
Lover, lover
Addressing the lover repeatedly, suggesting that the singer is in love with someone.
Straight from heaven and the stars above
Describing the lover in romantic terms, as if he is the perfect man.
Came the man I love
Suggesting that the singer has found the perfect man.
But it never did occur to me
Acknowledging that the singer did not realize there is something more to the lover than meets the eye.
That my handsome loverman
Emphasizing the physical attractiveness of the lover.
Was on a family plan
Revealing that the lover is married.
With a double personality
Suggesting that the lover has a secret life or personality.
Sometimes I stop and ask myself
The singer introspectively ruminates on the situation.
What am I doin', where am I goin'
Questioning the choices she has made and where they will lead her.
Sleepin' with a married man
Pointing out the obvious and morally questionable actions of the singer.
Oh, but when he holds me in his arms
The singer admits that she is weak in the face of her feelings for this man.
Tells me that I'm his lucky charm
The lover reassures the singer and makes her feel special.
[Chorus:]
The recurring refrain of the song that emphasizes the singer's desire for something she knows she shouldn't have.
I'm doin' the best I can
The singer is trying to justify her actions.
And I'd rather be his weekend lover
The singer would settle for a weekend fling with this man despite the fact he is married.
Than no kinda lover at all, yeah
Preferring to be with him in some capacity, rather than not at all.
His girl undercover, when the girl my lover doesn't call
Being used by the lover when convenient for him and kept a secret from the rest of his life.
Lucky charm, lost in the arms
The singer acknowledges that she is dependent upon the feeling she has when wrapped in his arms.
Of your weekend lover
Repeating the refrain that she is settling for a weekend fling with a married man.
When he tells me 'bout his boy and girl
The lover talks about his family with the singer, making her feel guilty and complicit in his infidelity.
And his uptown world
Giving insight into the lover's life and social status, possibly presenting the singer with an opportunity to climb the social ladder.
I can see the four in his eyes
The singer recognizes her place in the lover's life as the fourth person in his relationships while feeling proud to be part of it.
Proud as any man can be
Reinforcing the idea that the lover is comfortable in this relationship and that the singer is along for the ride.
Then he look at me
Acknowledging the intimate look that the singer receives as a result of being a part-time lover.
With a sadness he can never disguise
Suggesting that the lover is unhappy with his situation and that some part of him truly loves the singer.
And then he'll stop, take hold of me
The lover is torn and is seeking some kind of solace with the singer.
A weekend lover, girl undercover
Repeating the refrain of the song, emphasizing that the singer will settle for whatever she can get from this man.
With nobody at all, yeah
The singer is willing to be used, even for a fleeting moment, rather than being alone with nobody at all.
A weekend, weekend lover
Again, the idea that the singer will take any affection from the lover that she can get.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DENNY RANDELL
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