1) Quartz came out of t… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist called Quartz.
1) Quartz came out of the British hard rock hotbed of Birmingham to join the New Wave of British Heavy Metal movement in the late '70s. With a lineup that included John Bonham-associate Mike Hopkins and future Black Sabbath keyboardist Geoff Nichols, they were actually founded under the name Bandylegs but changed when Jet Records showed interest in the band. They signed a contract with the label and toured with both AC/DC and Sabbath before beginning work on their first album. The tour with Black Sabbath turned out to be quite fruitful, as they gained a tour manager (Albert Chapman) and a big fan in Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi. Iommi took over the production duties on their eponymous debut, drafting Queen's Brian May into the sessions to play some guitar. The album was important to the emerging scene, and they joined Diamondhead and Def Leppard in being one of the first bands to make heavy metal faster and less plodding. Quartz stayed relevant to the genre for their short time together, but by 1983 their irreconcilable differences split the band apart. Time has eroded how important the band was to the genre at the time, but fans of that period in heavy metal history know Quartz's place in the scheme of things.
2) Quartz was a British house duo consisting of Dave Rawlings and Ron Herel, featuring vocals from Dina Carroll. They released one album, Perfect Timing, in 1991.
3) Quartz is an experimental project by Alexandr Vatagin (bass, chello, electronics) und Lukas Scholler (electronics) from Vienna (Austria). Track "Feed/Wrong" is availible on the netlabel mahorka (Mhrk033) and track "Recomposed" on M|hrk048. Also live performances are held regularly, including tracks from the solo projects of Alexander and Lukas.
4) Quartz was a British "cabaret performer" whose track "Social Values" from 1977 appeared on the 2009 compilation Working Mans' Soul volume 2.
5) Formatia Quartz a fost infiintata in anul 1984 de chitaristul Amedeo, care a ramas de-a lungul timpului si liderul acesteia. Actuala formula Quartz este: Gianina Corondan (voce), Amedeo Bolohoi (chitara, voce), Olivia Paun (tobe, clape, voce) si Dan Tufan (bas, voce).
6) French disco group. Members were Didier Plus, Laurent Taieb, Patrick Langlade. They released two albums, Quartz (1978) and Camel In The City (1979), and some EP:s.
7) Welsh drum & bass / dubstep producer.
Charlie Snow
Quartz Lyrics
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I’m in love with your kind
Charlie Snow is here,
and we’ll have a good time
Look at all the people feeling
sorry for you
Don’t you know it, baby,
it’s the devil in you
Hitch a lift to Kansas
on a big yellow dodge
You’re our kinda people
down red wine lodge
Pack your bags lady,
are you ready to go?
Don’t you worry, honey,
I got Charlie Snow.
Heavy leathered lady has just hit town
East and west will hear the
noise for miles around
Loud noises baby form the
band on the beach
With the help of Charlie Snow
even the stars we’ll reach
Lady leave those people
in side show
The pack in my pocket is
our old friend Charlie Snow
Oh so you think you’ll have
a good time
Tomorrow’s too late to
change your mind
Charlie Snow is a-comin’
and the black is a-blowin’
And I feel fine
Chasin’ the dragon is
my kind of magic
And I’m out of my mind
Oh so you think you’ll have
a good time
Tomorrow’s too late to
change your mind
The song "Charlie Snow" by Quartz is a rock anthem that celebrates the hedonistic lifestyle that came with the New Wave of British Heavy Metal in the late 70s and early 80s. With a pulsating beat and soaring guitar riffs, the song extols the virtues of drugs, sex, and rock and roll. The lyrics describe a wild party where Charlie Snow, a mysterious figure who may be a drug dealer or just a charismatic party guest, is the center of attention. The singer urges their lover to let go of their inhibitions and join in the revelry, warning that "tomorrow's too late to change your mind".
The chorus is a repetition of the phrase "Oh so you think you'll have a good time", which could be interpreted as a taunt to those who are too afraid or too conventional to embrace the debauchery. The verses describe the scene in more detail, with references to hitchhiking to Kansas, drinking red wine at a lodge, and hearing a loud band on the beach. The singer declares their love for "your kind", implying that they are attracted to people who share their love of excess and danger.
Overall, "Charlie Snow" is a celebration of rock and roll excess that reflects the rebellious spirit of the era. While some may find the lyrics disturbing or glamorizing harmful behavior, others see them as a call to live life to the fullest and embrace the thrill of the unknown.
Line by Line Meaning
Don’t you know it, babe,
I’m in love with your kind
The singer is attracted to the subject's personality.
Charlie Snow is here,
and we’ll have a good time
The singer is excited that Charlie Snow is present and anticipates fun or excitement.
Look at all the people feeling
sorry for you
Others feel pity or empathize with the subject.
Don’t you know it, baby,
it’s the devil in you
The artist believes the subject has negative qualities or traits.
Hitch a lift to Kansas
on a big yellow dodge
The artist suggests leaving to go to Kansas, possibly by car.
You’re our kinda people
down red wine lodge
The singer and others have similar interests and gather at a lodge to drink wine.
Pack your bags lady,
are you ready to go?
The singer wants to leave and is asking if the subject is ready to join them.
Don’t you worry, honey,
I got Charlie Snow.
The artist has control and protection over Charlie Snow.
Heavy leathered lady has just hit town
East and west will hear the
noise for miles around
A woman wearing leather has arrived in town and her presence is significant enough to draw attention and make noise.
Loud noises baby form the
band on the beach
With the help of Charlie Snow
even the stars we’ll reach
The band on the beach is loud, and the artist believes that with help from Charlie Snow they can achieve anything and reach for the stars.
Lady leave those people
in side show
The pack in my pocket is
our old friend Charlie Snow
The singer advises the subject to ignore or leave behind those who judge or look down on them. The singer also has Charlie Snow as a companion and is implying its use as a substance or drug.
Oh so you think you’ll have
a good time
Tomorrow’s too late to
change your mind
The artist is confident the subject will have a good time and suggests making a decision now before it's too late.
Charlie Snow is a-comin’
and the black is a-blowin’
And I feel fine
Charlie Snow is arriving, and the singer is ready and unbothered.
Chasin’ the dragon is
my kind of magic
And I’m out of my mind
The singer enjoys taking drugs and is euphoric or lost in it.
Contributed by Sebastian G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@stripiervirus2863
It’s a shame that this band isn’t bigger than it is, this song kicks ass!!!
@Bridge1961
Real great song !! Have this song on an lp collection, for me the beginning of getting known with hardrock and metal.
@moogoodoo
hehehe im so proud my unk was the bassist for quartz :)
@mortem76
Un disco perdido en la historia del METAL y este tema es uno de los mejores que pueden haber... el solo es increible. al menos asi lo recuerdo cuando era un adolescente.
@Tiramisator
What a great Band !!
@MrAngellust
Great band!
@Bridge1961
@MrGPunk Right man !! Nice to know someone who knows the good old classics. Also nice from Belgium, I'm from Holland (although it is not important of course, haha)
@manuelbayon5090
Grandes momentos vividos con esta cancion
@Thrasherlikeamaniac
que grandioso tema!
@marcopeerdeman1697
Dit nummer heb ik op een verzamel elpee ' Double Hard' genaamd. Lekker nummer hoor. Moet de cd of elpee ook maar eens aanschaffen dan.