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.
When you smile
Paul King Lyrics
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as a house becomes a home
and I am rescued from the city
where so many walk alone
when you smile I know that this moment is right
I don't care how long it's there
how many days or nights
and that's the way it will be
When you smile... there's a stirring in my soul
when you smile... you turn what's wrong into right
the dark into light
When you smile you have a radiance
and a glow to sink my heart
so no moon or jewel or promise do match the part
although I cross the seas and oceans
to see what I must see
the memory stays forever of when you smiled at me
When you smile... there's a stirring in my soul
when you smile... you turn iron into gold
when you smile
an ounce of your love beats a pound of pain
your face is your fortune I'm willing to pay
Paul King's song "When You Smile" captures the feeling of finding a sense of belonging and comfort in a place, which is brought about by the warmth that arises from human connection. The lyrics express the idea that a person's smile can light up a room and provide solace to others amidst the chaos of everyday life. The song's melody and rhythm convey a sense of joy that reflects the theme of the lyrics. The message is simple and straightforward, but powerful enough to evoke emotions and positive vibes.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a warmth within this building
The atmosphere of the house is warm and welcoming.
as a house becomes a home
The house has become a home, where one finds comfort and security.
and I am rescued from the city
The house is a refuge from the loneliness and isolation of the city.
where so many walk alone
The city is a place where people are often disconnected from one another.
when you smile I know that this moment is right
The artist feels content and at peace when they see the person they love smile.
I don't care how long it's there
The singer is unconcerned with how long their happiness will last.
how many days or nights
The singer is not concerned with the passage of time as long as they have this happiness.
this house will still be here when we're long gone and clear
The feeling of love and happiness associated with this house will persist even after the artist and their loved one are no longer around.
and that's the way it will be
The artist accepts that their happiness is fleeting and will inevitably give way to other emotions.
When you smile... there's a stirring in my soul
The artist's emotions are deeply affected by the smile of the person they love.
you turn what's wrong into right
The person's smile has the ability to make everything feel alright.
the dark into light
The person's smile has the power to brighten even the darkest moments.
When you smile you have a radiance
The person's smile is radiant and beautiful.
and a glow to sink my heart
The person's smile has a profound impact on the singer's emotions, filling them with a sense of warmth and love.
so no moon or jewel or promise do match the part
The singer feels that nothing else in the world can compare to the person's smile and the way it makes them feel.
although I cross the seas and oceans
Despite the physical distance between them and the person they love, the artist's love remains strong.
to see what I must see
The artist is willing to go to great lengths to be with the person they love.
the memory stays forever of when you smiled at me
The singer will always cherish the memory of the person they love smiling at them.
you turn iron into gold
The person's smile has the power to transform even the most difficult situations into something beautiful and valuable.
an ounce of your love beats a pound of pain
The person's love is worth more than any amount of pain the artist might experience.
your face is your fortune I'm willing to pay
The artist values the person's smile and love above all else, and would do anything to keep it.
Contributed by Lily R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.