1: Paul King (Ear… Read Full Bio ↴There are (3) musicians with the name (Paul King):
1: Paul King (Early 70's [skiffle] revival musician)
2: Paul King (musician, VJ)
3: Paul King (UK Hard House producer)
1. Paul King (born January 9, 1948, Dagenham, UK), was a member of Mungo Jerry between 1970 and 1972. He contributed occasional lead vocals, and played acoustic guitar (6 and 12 string), banjo, harmonica, kazoo and jug. His songs on the first Mungo Jerry album and on the early maxi-singles were generally more folksy and lighter in style than those of group leader Ray Dorset, and he was frustrated when his own songs were constantly rejected for subsequent albums.
On the second album, ''Electronically Tested'', his composition "Black Bubonic Plague" appeared on European copies only, but not on the United Kingdom release. He wrote the song "Hey Rosalyn" on "You Don't Have to In The Army", Mungo's third album. King recorded a solo album, ''Been in the Pen Too Long'' in 1972, and left Mungo Jerry shortly afterwards.
He and the group’s keyboard player Colin Earl (born 6 May 1942, Hampton) formed the King Earl Boogie Band with guitarist Dave Lambert, bassist Russell John Brown and washboard player Joe Rush, who had been a part-time Mungo member. Their album ''Trouble at Mill'' was well reviewed, but a single "Plastic Jesus" was banned by the BBC on grounds of blasphemy. The group disbanded a few months later, and Lambert later joined Strawbs.
King then pursued a solo career, releasing occasional records under the names P. Rufus King and D’Jurann D’Jurann (no connection with the British group Duran Duran), as well as under his usual name.
King and Earl later formed Skeleton Krew, though in the 1990s they reverted to the name of King Earl Boogie Band. King retired to Cornwall in 1996, though since then he has occasionally joined his colleagues and former members for one-off gigs, sometimes under the name Skeleton Krew or Skeleton Crew.
2. Paul King (born 20 November 1961) is an English singer and VJ.
After graduating from Coventry Drama School, King considered joining the West Midlands Police, but joined rock-ska band, The Reluctant Stereotypes. The band - which also contained record producer Paul Sampson - released an album and three singles in the early 1980s on the back of Coventry's vibrant 2 Tone ska scene.[1]
After the demise of The Reluctant Stereotypes, King formed The Raw Screens who perfected their act and style to what King and his manager Perry Haines called 'multi-tone',' and then in 1983 relaunched the group as self-named 1980s band King.[2] As lead singer, King was famed for his cockatoo haircut and spray painted Doc Marten's Boots - a look described "like the child catcher from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. But, hell, the girls loved him;"[3] while Burgess produced and drummed on most of the band's songs.
The band King lasted just over one year, and Paul King went solo with a 1987 album entitled Joy, produced by the American Dan Hartman.[1] It produced the UK Singles Chart minor hit single, "I Know."[1]
After an unsuccessful solo career, King became a VJ on MTV in 1989 before moving over to VH1, and then became known for his infomercials on 1980s collection albums. He is mostly remembered for MTV's Greatest Hits and 120 Minutes programmes.
I Know
Paul King Lyrics
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turn your head around take a chance again
what do I know about dirt and possession
sex and revolution, pain and confession
what do I know about who should decide
I see right and wrong
I also see two sides
what do I know about the meaning of heartache
I know about this lovin' thing
I know that a heart can sing
I know about true devotion honest expression
real emotion
I know I don't know everything
but I know there's a way to win
'cos I know the simple old solution
some give, some take
that's the way it is
what do I know about frustration and sin
fanatics and bombs, crack or anything
what do I know about who should decide
I see right and wrong, I also see two sides
what do I know there's a world on my shoulder
tell me does it show
what do I know about the meaning of heartache
if I hurt I hurt and if I break I break
total recall, your face
on my pillow case
touch sensitive fingers
that brush you and linger
'til the light goes on
and then you're gone
The lyrics to Paul King's song "I Know" show an individual who is introspective and self-aware. The song starts with a set of rhetorical questions directed at an unknown person, asking what this individual would like to hear and whether they would take another chance. The questions then delve into broader philosophical themes, such as the nature of possession, revolution, and heartache. The singer doesn't provide any clear-cut answers to these questions, but rather acknowledges that there are two sides to every issue and that he doesn't know everything. However, he does assert that there is a way to win and that he knows the "simple old solution": to give and take.
The second half of the song takes a more personal turn as the singer talks about his own experiences with love and heartache. He knows that a heart can sing and that true devotion requires honest expression and genuine emotion. He also acknowledges that there's a world on his shoulder and wonders if it shows. The song concludes with a touching image of the singer remembering a loved one whose face is etched into his memory and whose presence he can still feel with his touch-sensitive fingers, even after the light has gone out.
Overall, the lyrics of "I Know" are thoughtful, introspective, and reflective of a person who has experienced both joy and heartbreak. The song acknowledges that life is full of both light and dark moments, but that there is always a way to win if one is willing to give and take.
Line by Line Meaning
What do I know that you would love to hear
I'm not sure what knowledge I possess that you find interesting.
Turn your head around take a chance again
But if you're willing to take a risk, maybe you'll find something here.
What do I know about dirt and possession sex and revolution, pain and confession
I may not know much, but I've experienced some of the darker aspects of life.
What do I know about who should decide I see right and wrong I also see two sides
When it comes to moral or ethical dilemmas, I understand that there are often multiple perspectives to consider.
What do I know about the meaning of heartache if I hurt I hurt and if I break I break
Heartache is something I've experienced personally, and it hurts just as much every time it happens.
I know about this lovin' thing
I know that a heart can sing
I know about true devotion honest expression
real emotion
I know I don't know everything
but I know there's a way to win
'cos I know the simple old solution
some give, some take
that's the way it is
But despite the hardships, I've also learned about the power of love and the importance of being honest and authentic. I don't have all the answers, but I know that cooperation and compromise are often key to achieving success and happiness.
What do I know about frustration and sin
fanatics and bombs, crack or anything
While I may not have firsthand experience with some of the more extreme aspects of human behavior, I understand that these things exist and can be very damaging.
What do I know there's a world on my shoulder
tell me does it show
what do I know about the meaning of heartache
if I hurt I hurt and if I break I break
Sometimes it feels like the weight of the world is on my shoulders, but I try to keep moving forward and deal with heartache as it comes.
Total recall, your face
on my pillow case
touch sensitive fingers
that brush you and linger
'til the light goes on
and then you're gone
But even in those moments of pain and confusion, I still have memories of love and connection that can bring a sense of comfort and joy.
Contributed by Evelyn W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@gianlucavessio3562
What a voice! Love Bitter Sweet album!! Great singer! 🤗 🤗 🤗 🤗
@kirikogaming1843
Just love him so much! Amazing music.
@mckane416
Great!!! Loved Paul King, and all King's hit's the 80's were the best! Paul King had those eyes!!
@kirikogaming1843
He really really does!!
@JohnWick74
He should never have split up "King" !
Brilliant group!
Should reform
@GKOALA7
I have always loved... this... song!!!
@KittyCatFurbabiesMaria1972
Love your Garfield and Pookie profile picture x
@GKOALA7
Thank you! Â You have excellent taste.
@pern1044
From Ska to New Wave to Rock Pop. I liked him in New Wave. KING
@pern1044
@Paul King Fan Forever lol that's great. :)