In late 1980, Deverill was headhunted by the Tygers Of Pan Tang and replaced by Carl Sentance, a former band mate of Hughes and Razz in Leading Star. New vocalist in place, Persian Risk issued the now highly collectible 'Calling For You' b/w 'Chase the Dragon' 7" in 1981 before sacking Dave Bell's replacement, Alex Lohfink, and soldiering on as a four-piece. The band made further headway by contributing the aforementioned 'Calling For You' to the "Heavy Metal Heroes Vol.2" compilation (Heavy Metal Records, 1982) and a new cut, '50.000 Stallions', to the "60 Minutes Plus" cassette compilation (Neat Records, 1982), also issued on vinyl as "All Hell Let Loose" by Neat in conjunction with Italy's Base Records label in 1983. Adding to their tally, the band followed it up with the 'Ridin' High' b/w 'Hurt You' 7" single through Neat, which earned Risk their strongest reviews yet.
It would turn out to be the final recording with drummer Razz who was sacked in late 1983. He was briefly superseded by Dixie Lee (ex-Lone Star, Wild Horses) before a more permanent replacement was a found in Steve Hopgood (ex-Chinatown, Shy). The band also added a new second guitarist, Graham Bath (ex-Sphinx). Persian Risk were dealt a significant blow when founding member Phil Campbell successfully auditioned for Motörhead, who would tap his old band for the support slot on their 1984 UK tour. Campbell's successor was Phil Vokins (ex-Tyrant, Wrathchild). Risk also signed a new record deal with London-based Zebra Records and issued the 'Too Different' 12" EP in 1984 which saw the band temper their raw approach in favor of a somewhat more polished sound.
That same year, Persian Risk made their one and only national UK TV appearance when the band performed 3 songs - 'Women In Rock', 'Rise Up', and 'Too Different' - on Channel 4's ECT program. All three songs would later feature on their "Rise Up" LP which finally saw the light of day in 1986 on Metal Masters. By that time, the band had already disintegrated, the result of mounting frustration after years of hard work and failing to get that illusive big break.
Nick Hughes exited to join Idol Rich and is now entrenched in Trance music under the pseudonym Toad. Drummer Steve Hopgood and guitarist Graham Bath both spent time in Paul Di'Anno's Battlezone and Paul Di'Anno's Killers (more recent Hopgood credits include NWOBHM veterans Tank). Guitarist Phil Vokins reunited with former Wrathchild band mates Marc Angel and Eddie Starr in 2006, now going under the name Psychowrath. Vocalist Carl Sentance's post-Risk resume includes recording and touring activities with Tokyo Blade, Tredegar, the Geezer Butler Band, Paul Chapman's Ghost, Krokus, the Power Project (feat. members of Dio and Black Sabbath), and Deep Purple's Don Airey. Sentance issued his first solo album, "Mind Doctor", in 2008.
Original vocalist Jon Deverill now works as a successful actor using the stage name Jon de Ville. He most recently appeared in a national tour of 'Blood Brothers' in 2007 and 'The Sound of Music' in London in 2008. Co-founder/guitarist, Phil Campbell, has been a continuous member of Motörhead for the last 25 years and has recorded a total of 13 studio albums with the band. In 2005, Campbell won a prestigious Grammy Award with Motörhead in the 'Best Metal Performance' category for their cover of Metallica's 'Whiplash.'
Classic line-up:
Carl Sentance - vocals
Phil Campbell - guitars
Nick Hughes - bass
Razz - drums
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Women And Rock
Persian Risk Lyrics
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If I could have it all
A dream of fame, a dream of fortune
I would buy it all
I could make it by myself
Don't need a helping hand
I don't need money, just some time
All I need is a handful of
WOMEN & ROCK, I SAID TO YOU
WOMEN & ROCK, I SAID TO YOU
I'm moving on, I work so hard
I need to sleep tonight
I sat down & closed my eyes
Then I realised
I'm all alone, passing some time
With some thoughts in my mind
I need music, I need love
All I need is a handfullof
Turn it up cos I like it loud
It's the music for me
It's taken over everything
Leave it up, it's the power I want
Just leave it to me
I'm taking over everything
Solo
In the song "Women And Rock" by Persian Risk, the lyrics express a yearning for fame and fortune, but it's not just about the money. The singer doesn't need a helping hand, just some time and a handful of women and rock. The chorus repeats this sentiment, making it clear that these are the two things the singer desires most. The combination of women and rock represents the power and energy that the singer needs in order to achieve success.
The second verse reveals the loneliness that comes with hard work and dedication. The singer needs music and love, which aligns with the first chorus. It's clear that the music they seek is specifically rock music. The singer turns it up loud and revels in the power that comes with it. They want to take over everything, which shows that they have a strong desire for control and dominance.
Overall, the lyrics of "Women And Rock" by Persian Risk convey a longing for power, fame, and a particular type of music. Women and rock represent the energy and excitement that the singer craves in order to achieve their goals.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm sitting here, wasting my time
I am sitting idly, with no particular purpose or activity.
If I could have it all
If I could receive everything that I want or desire.
A dream of fame, a dream of fortune
I have aspirations for public recognition and great wealth.
I would buy it all
I would acquire all the material goods and possessions I desire.
I could make it by myself
I am self-sufficient and capable of achieving success without assistance.
Don't need a helping hand
I can accomplish my goals without the assistance or support of others.
I don't need money, just some time
I do not require financial wealth, but rather time to achieve my goals.
All I need is a handful of WOMEN & ROCK, I SAID TO YOU
All I need are women and rock music to fulfill me and bring me joy.
I'm moving on, I work so hard
I am progressing forward and putting in a lot of effort towards achieving my goals.
I need to sleep tonight
I require rest and sleep to recover from my hard work.
I sat down & closed my eyes
I took a moment to relax and close my eyes, possibly to meditate or think.
Then I realized
I had an epiphany or moment of awareness.
I'm all alone, passing some time
I am alone, with nothing but time on my hands and nothing to do.
With some thoughts in my mind
I have some thoughts or ideas occupying my mind.
I need music, I need love
I require music and love to satisfy my needs and desires.
All I need is a handful of WOMEN & ROCK, I SAID TO YOU
All I need are women and rock music to fulfill me and bring me joy.
Turn it up cos I like it loud
I want the volume turned up to a high level because I enjoy loud music.
It's the music for me
Music is the most important thing for me.
It's taken over everything
Music has taken over and become the most important thing in my life.
Leave it up, it's the power I want
I desire the power and control that comes with music.
Just leave it to me
I am capable of handling and controlling the power that music provides.
I'm taking over everything
I am in control and dominating everything through the power of music.
Contributed by Jake B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Metal Paw
I'm sitting here, wasting my time
If I could have it all
A dream of fame, a dream of fortune
I would buy it all
I could make it by myself
Don't need a helping hand
I don't need money, just some time
All I need is a handful of
WOMEN & ROCK, I SAID TO YOU
WOMEN & ROCK, I SAID TO YOU
I'm moving on, I work so hard
I need to sleep tonight
I sat down & closed my eyes
Then I realised
I'm all alone, passing some time
With some thoughts in my mind
I need music, I need love
All I need is a handfullof
Turn it up cos I like it loud
It's the music for me
It's taken over everything
Leave it up, it's the power I want
Just leave it to me
I'm taking over everything
Sergio Grez Estudio Creativo
Amazing song! And that vocalist is pure gold!!!
Michele Laraia
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Vinay Mulukutla
Fine quality classic Welsh heavy metal \M/
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