The band's initial line up was as below, although there would be line up changes for the band by the time they came to work on their 3rd album, the first two members listed were a constant throughout the life time of the band.
* Steve Gould (vocals/saxophone/bass)
* Dave Kaffinetti (keyboards)
* Graham Field (organ)
* Mark Ashton (drums)
The band split up in the mid 1970s.
SomeBody
Rare Bird Lyrics
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Crops are dying, children crying alone.
But somebody is watching from afar, somebody knows what we're looking for
The opening line of the song "Somebody" by Rare Bird evokes an image of desperation and isolation. The singer talks about a long, cold winter, and how people are suffering due to the lack of sunlight. The next line conveys the message that everything around us is dying - the crops cannot thrive because of the harsh climate, and it's not just the earth, but also the children who are crying. However, despite all of this, there is hope. The singer states that someone is watching from afar and that somebody knows what people are looking for. This line signifies that even when things seem hopeless, there is always someone watching over us and that they have an understanding of our desires and needs.
The song "Somebody" is a call for hope and encouragement. It shows that even in the darkest of times, there's always hope that something good will come our way. The overall theme of the song is that no matter how bad things get, somebody is always watching over us, and there is always hope that someone will come to our rescue.
Line by Line Meaning
It's been a long cold lonely winter waiting for the sun.
Enduring the cold and lonely season without hope or warmth.
Crops are dying, children crying alone.
Suffering from lack of nourishment and comfort, with no one to turn to.
But somebody is watching from afar, somebody knows what we're looking for
Knowing that someone beyond our reach is observing us, and understands our quest for help and guidance.
Lyrics © CARLIN AMERICA INC, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: CURTIS, GOULD, KAFFINETTI, KELLY
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@anthonypappas3877
Steve Gould's vocals were always heartfelt. These guys could rock when they were in a jamming mood. Mike Rutherford of Genesis said seeing them live was the best! Brit pub-rock and beyond.
@therealniksongs
I have heard that Steve Gould was considered as a potential replacement when Peter Gabriel left Genesis...
@1ProudMa
I had ALL of their albums, but they were lost to a flood. It made me so sad to throw them away. Thank-you for posting. Loving it
@jorgegonzalez-larramendi5491
gentrification was the loss of my Rare Bird collection
btw: look up Robert LoGrippo, the painter of that first album USA cover......
he did a wonderful Epiphany which happens to be today 6jan
St Mary and Baby get visited by all sorts of rare birds, dragons and wonders
Hare Krishna He loves that pastime: His animals....
@anneisaksen1755
Brilliant! A hidden treasure, great album! Thanks for sharing :)
@maxbrandt6
Absolutely love this song, one of hope and great photo for the album cover.
@andyiveson4731
I used to play this album constantly when I bought it at the time.
@juli-annb.anderson8816
Like this version best so far... quality is great. Thanks.💞🌺💞
@stonelenny
A certain Steely Dan flavor on this one. Very good!!
@jorgegonzalez-larramendi5491
talented spiritual on message and groove... and broke.