Jayne Gill - Vocals, Percussion… Read Full Bio ↴Rikki Turner - Vocals, Wind Instruments
Jayne Gill - Vocals, Percussion
Steven Tajti - Keyboards, Programming
Scott Carey - Bass, Harmonicas
Mark Adj - Rhythm Guitar, Percussion
Simon Worrall - Drums, More Drums
Paul Wagstaff - Guitar, Noises
Being regulars of the Boardwalk and Hacienda clubs had more of an influence on Paris Angels' sound than the music they actually listened to.
Paris Angels signed to Sheer Joy records home of a disgruntled ex-Factory employee introduced Paris Angels to Michael Johnson (the man behind Blue Monday) and before you could say Moo to a Moog, Perfume was born; a new synthesis between 60's jangle and full on disco.
It was Single of the Week in NME and stayed in the Top 10 of the Indie chart all summer long.
Perfume was closely followed by the tripped out Scope and clubbed up I Understand which was Single of the Week in the last ever edition of Sounds.
The South could smell a scene and snapped up all that there was to be had in Madchester, and Paris Angels being a 7 piece band unfortunately could not survive on a hand-to-mouth indie label, took the dollar and hence their own downfall.
Virgin Records released new single Fade and released Perfume to back up Paris Angels debut LP Sundew to rave reviews from the like of NME, Vox and Melody Maker.
Paris Angels in the meantime recorded session for John Peel and many other radio and tv sessions.
The Angels recruited long-time collaborator Simon Crompton to produce their next LP for Virgin, recording all of the UK from Rockfield to Rochdale but to cut along storey short, Richard Branson decided to buy a plane set, sold his pride and joy Virgin Records to EMI who then sacked 86 bands from it's roster to concentrate on being a back catalogue company for the likes of Phil Collins.
However The Angels weren't dropped straight away told to go finish their LP, EMI sacked all the A&R department and when Paris Angels management turned up with the new demos having no representation with in the new cabal they were shown the door, but not before leaving with all the costs of the 2nd lp paid for and 25k handshake. Paris Angels were one of the last 5 bands to leave Virgin that year along with Public Image Ltd and Definition of Sound.
After management rows, falling into all the clichéd rock pitfalls and faced with having to hawk round an lp that a major like EMI turned down Paris Angels called it a day but not having a great time and a sack load of memories.
Most of the members went on to play with other bands most notably Wags had great success with Black Grape/Happy Mondays. Rikki Turner went on to St. Jack Steven Taji went on to record with The Rude Club Bassist Scott Carey recorded with Chelsea-based The Shave and now can be heard on Manchester radio station 96.2 Revolution on The Evening Session Mark Adj - cycled across a desert for charity and is involved with The Coral Jane Gill is mum to 2 daughters Simon Worrall is still doing impressions of Keith Moon to unsuspecting clubbers.
Oh Yes
Paris Angels Lyrics
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Show me Eden
Show me (show me)
Show me (show me)
Show me (show me)
Speak, oh speak
You lighten (you are my sun, my moon)
The sun rise (you are my sun, my light)
Like (you are my world, my light)
A light (you are my God)
You say you've got it all in hand
You think you really understand
You feel alright but I feel much better
I think I've got it all in hand
I think I really understand
I feel alright but you make it better
Give me more feelings
Give, oh give
Dance in my fires (you are my sun, my moon, you are my sun, my light)
Dance, let's see you dance (you are my world, my light, you are my God)
You think you really understand
You think you've got it all in hand
You feel alright but I'll make it better
To be higher
You say you've got it all in hand
You think you really understand
You feel alright but I'll make you better
You say you've got it all in hand
You say you really understand
I feel alright but you make me better
You say you've got it all in hand
You think you really understand
You feel alright but I feel much better
I think I've got it all in hand
I think I really understand
I feel alright but you make it better
I feel better now
Much better now
Better than ever
I feel better now
Much better now
Better than ever
"Show me Eden" is a song by the band Paris Angels, in which the unnamed protagonist demands his or her lover to show him/her paradise. The repetition of the line, "Show me (Show me)," emphasizes the urgency and insistence of his or her request. The second stanza of the song reveals that the singer's lover is a source of light and inspiration, bringing warmth and joy into the former's life. However, the singer also points out that he/she is capable of feeling even better and demands greater affection and emotion from the lover.
The third and final stanza of the song is a culmination of the singer's emotional and physical desires. He or she demands more feeling from the lover and implores him/her to dance in his/her "fires." This suggests a wild, passionate dance between the two, in which they merge into one entity. The final lines of the song reveal that the singer feels much better now, thanks to the lover's affection. The repeated line, "Better than ever," is a testament to the transformative power of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Show me Eden
Express your deepest desires and longings to me, like the Garden of Eden
Show me (show me)
Repeated emphasis on the request to reveal your innermost thoughts and feelings
Speak your desire
Share your passions openly and honestly with me
Speak, oh speak
Repeated emphasis on the request for authentic, transparent communication
You lighten (you are my sun, my moon)
You brighten my life like the sun and moon, the center of my universe
The sun rise (you are my sun, my light)
You bring light to my life like the rising sun
Like (you are my world, my light)
You mean everything to me, illuminating my path
A light (you are my God)
You are my guiding light, my ultimate source of comfort and strength
You say you've got it all in hand
You believe you have control over your life and situation
You think you really understand
You believe you comprehend the complexities of life and relationships
You feel alright but I feel much better
You may be content, but my happiness and fulfillment come from being with you
Give me more feelings
I crave deeper emotions and an increased connection with you
Give, oh give
Repeated emphasis on the desire for more profound intimacy and passion
Dance in my fires (you are my sun, my moon, you are my sun, my light)
Let our love consume us like a fiery passion, with you at the center of my universe
Dance, let's see you dance (you are my world, my light, you are my God)
Express yourself freely and fully, as I treasure every aspect of you and your being
To be higher
To reach greater heights together, beyond what we thought possible alone
I feel better now
With you, I have a renewed sense of joy and purpose
Much better now
My happiness and contentment have significantly increased since being with you
Better than ever
Our love and connection have brought new depths of meaning and fulfillment to my life
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Jane Gill, Mark Adge, Paul Wagstaff, Rikki Turner, Scott Carey, Simon Worrall, Steven Tajti
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@WarpLover
A great song that sounds better live for me. I've got this on a VOX live comp from '91 which also includes Chapterhouse, Teenage Fanclub and Poppy Factory. A great era for indie music.
@grjohnston5161
https://www.discogs.com/Various-Live-Unreleased/release/694967
@nlgbbbblth
A lot of those tracks ended up on the CD The Best Of The Mark Goodier Radio 1 Sessions
@scottmackie9631
I've got the same tape. Introduced me to loads of great bands when I was 16.
@weekevman
1 word........heavenly
@Stereolabdream
yep- another 12" that got sent (tragically) to the great skip in the sky by a clear-out minded mother...