1) A funk/elec… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least four bands with the name Pleasure.
1) A funk/electro-funk/soul band with jazz influence, best known for 1979’s single “Glide”.
Formed in Portland, Oregon, U.S.A.
Original group members were:
Dennis Springer (Tenor and Soprano Sax)
Dan Brewster (Trombone)
Marlon 'The Magician' McClain (Guitars and Background Vocals)
Bruce Carter (b. Bruce Edward Carter, 28th December 1956, d. 12th August 2006, Portland, Oregan, U.S.A., Drums)
Tony Collins (Trumpet / Flugelhorn)
Donald Hepburn (Keyboards and Background Vocals)
Michael Hepburn (Keyboards and Background Vocals)
Nathaniel Phillips (Bass and Background Vocals)
Bruce Smith (Percussion and Background Vocals)
Sherman Davis (Lead Vocals and Background Vocals)
Pleasure blended soul, funk and jazz with a tough street edge and became a cult group on the underground black music scene of the late 70's.
Bruce Edward Carter, as a teenager, formed a Portland R & B band called the Franchise with friends Marlon McClain on guitar and Nathaniel Phillips on bass.
In 1972, the band merged with a rival band, the Soul Masters, to form Pleasure.
Working closely with producer Wayne Henderson in Los Angeles, they signed to Fantasy Records for 'Dust Yourself Off' (1975), including 'Midnight At The Oasis', 'Accept No Substitutes' (1976), including 'Ghettos Of The Mind', 'Joyous' (1977), including 'Sassafras Girl', and 'Get To The Feeling' (1978), including 'Ladies Night Out', before themselves producing, 'Future Now' (1979), including 'Glide', and the album 'Special Things' in 1980.
They later recorded an album called 'Give It Up' for RCA in 1981. In 1976, they recorded with label mates Side Effect on their version of 'Always There'.
The band then went their seperate ways with Marlon McClain releasing a solo project entitled 'Changes'.
Bruce Carter passed away in 2006.
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2) Pleasure is a Norwegian funky pop band, led by Fred Ball. One hit single was released, 'Don't Look The Other Way', which featured Justine Frischmann (former lead singer for Elastica) on vocals. The song in particular stood out amongst other releases of 2003 for having a dubious 1980s sound to it, which extended to its video. A new album was released in 2007, called Pleasure 2, featuring vocals by Brett Anderson from Suede.
3) Pleasure is an Ojai, California-based 70's hard rock band, formed in 2012.
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4) Pleasure is a Sydney based electronic/instrumental rock band.
Joyous
Pleasure Lyrics
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Free your frustrations and have a jamming good time
Come on and clap your hands now and let yourself unwind
Everybody together in a universal mind
Get off of that ego into a higher place
Check out my music dig my magic space
The way I like it, love to see you doing your thing
(repeat)
The lyrics to Pleasure's "Joyous" convey a simple yet profound message of letting go and enjoying the moment. The first line, "Throw away your troubles and leave your blues behind," encourages listeners to let go of their worries and focus on the present. This idea is further emphasized in the second line, "Free your frustrations and have a jamming good time," which suggests that the key to happiness is to let go of negative emotions and allow oneself to enjoy life.
The chorus of the song, "The way I like it, love to see you doing your thing / The way I like it, makes me want to sing," reinforces this message of embracing individuality and celebrating oneself and others. The song encourages listeners to let go of their ego and embrace a "universal mind," suggesting that there is joy and unity to be found in letting go of one's individual concerns and connecting with others on a deeper level.
Overall, "Joyous" is a uplifting, optimistic song that encourages listeners to let go of their worries and embrace the present moment. Its message of individuality, connection, and joy is conveyed through catchy, upbeat lyrics and a fun, danceable beat.
Line by Line Meaning
Throw away your troubles and leave your blues behind
Forget about the bad things in your life and move on towards a happier future
Free your frustrations and have a jamming good time
Let go of anything that is causing you stress and enjoy the moment to the fullest
Come on and clap your hands now and let yourself unwind
Join in with others and release any tension you may be feeling through movement and excitement
Everybody together in a universal mind
Everyone coming together with a shared purpose and energy to enjoy the moment together
Get off of that ego into a higher place
Forget about your individual self and focus on the greater good and happiness of the group
Check out my music dig my magic space
Experience and appreciate the music being played and the atmosphere it creates
The way I like it, love to see you doing your thing
I personally enjoy seeing people express themselves through movement and dance
The way I like it, makes me want to sing
The enjoyment I get from seeing others happy and having a good time makes me want to join in and sing as well
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: MICHAEL HEPBURN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@glockhead4597
REAL musicians that actually play an instrument instead of dubbing someone else's talent.
@johnjenkinsjr45
I've been looking for this song for a long time. Last night, oldies radio station put this on! Thank you, God. You heard me! Brings back memories.
@ondrauscissell6952
There is nothing better than human beings with TALENT playing an actual musical instrument!!!!
@nettesboy
Amen!
@stevehyman259
Sho you right!!
@patrickdonohue1560
And not to mention...extremely funky, and well!
@michellelaugie5345
You couldn't have put that better
@rickyb5062
💯%
@sheldontunes1
This was one of those songs that you set the replay button to and leave it for about 20 minutes....you just couldn't get enough of the funk mannnn!!!
@pamelarodgers7204
Sheldon Maycock so true