In 1985 they enjoyed their first UK hit single, "Lean On me (Ah-Li-Ayo)", an anthemic song which was promoted with an unusual video in which a British sign language interpreter provided a translation of the song's lyrics. The following year, Red Box (with the help of numerous guest musicians) released the album The Circle and the Square.
Toulson-Clarke responded to WEA's request for something to appeal to American radio with the sardonic "For America", which lambasted what he saw as the style-over-content approach of the American media, as well as alluding to American military involvement in Grenada and Nicaragua. Unsurprisingly, the song was not a hit in the USA, though it did reach the top ten in several countries including the UK.
In 1990 they scored a club hit with Enjoy which was essentially a remix of an old B-side by Paul Oakenfold under the Solid Gold Easy Amex name. This record charted at Number 75 on Independent Radio's Network Chart (also used by Number One Magazine) but missed the Gallup UK Singles Chart as used by the Guinness Book of British Hit Singles. By now the 'group' was essentially just Simon Toulson-Clarke with the following Train single and Motive album more akin to solo releases. The Train single was pulled from shelves for reasons unknown to even the band, Motive got very little press, and Red Box ended up going on a hiatus. Toulson-Clarke continued to work in the music industry. In 1997, Toulon-Clarke, Alistair Gavin (who worked on Motive), and Phill Brown formed SPA and released an eponymous album, which itself was a concept album dedicated to deceased American comedian Bill Hicks.
In 2010, the current incarnation of Red Box is still headed up by the group’s original protagonist, Simon Toulson-Clarke who has gathered together a group of musicians for their new album "Plenty".
As well as Toulson-Clarke on vocals, the group includes Derek Adams (formerly of Dream Academy and The Act) and the young singer-songwriter, Emily Maguire. Unlike the early, frenetic days of the 1980s, Red Box had the relative luxury of time and space to work on "Plenty". As Simon explains, they 'were able to apply a fine filter to the whole process; selecting the material and working through the best possible arrangements that they could find for each song'.
In 2019, their fourth studio album Chase the Setting Sun was released.
Discography - Singles:
* Chenko (Cherry Red Records CHERRY 73 - Jan 1984)
* Saskatchewan (Sire Records W9157)
* Lean On Me (Ah-Li-Ayo) (Sire Records W 8926 - Aug 1985) UK #3 (Gallup)
* Chenko (WEA YX 59 - Jan 1986)
* For America (WEA YZ 84 - Oct 1986) UK #10 (Gallup)
* Heart Of The Sun (WEA YZ 100 1987) UK #71 (Gallup)
* Chenko (Tenka-Io) (WEA YX 125 - Jan 1986) UK #77 (Gallup)
* Enjoy - with Solid Gold Easy Amex (Eastwest Records YZ 466 - May 1990) UK #75 (Network Chart)
* Train (Eastwest Records YZ 531) - Oct 90
Discography - Albums
* The Circle & The Square (WEA), 1986
* Motive (EastWest), 1990
* Plenty (Cherry Red Records) 2010
* Chase the Setting Sun, 2019
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Red Box Lyrics
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Fire without a flame
Heart without a beat
A place that has no name
A wave that no one sees
The road that never ends
Hello without goodbye
You said you can't let go
Don't be left alone
Though the shield will bow
Don't be letting go
Hat without a coat
Rain without a fall
Sea without a shore
King without a throne
You said you can't let go
Don't be left alone
Though the shield will bow
Don't be letting go
(Hello without goodbye)
And hope will stand alone
Though the shield will bow
Don't be letting go
Be the one to say...
(Hello without goodbye)...
The lyrics of Red Box's song "Without" depict a variety of images that represent things that are incomplete or missing. The first verse uses four analogies: a house without a home, fire without a flame, a heart without a beat, and a place without a name. Each of these images is associated with a sense of emptiness or lack of something essential. Similarly, the second verse presents four more analogies: a wave that no one sees, a road that never ends, a hello without goodbye, and writing without sending. Each of these images also represents something that is incomplete or somehow lacking.
The chorus of the song encourages the listener to not let go, even when faced with difficulties. The line "though the shield will bow" implies that there will be challenges or obstacles that will test one's resolve, but that it is important to keep moving forward. The repeated phrase "don't be letting go" acts as a reminder to stay strong and persevere. The final line, "Be the one to say...hello without goodbye," could be interpreted as a call to be the one who initiates positive change and growth, rather than waiting for someone else to do it.
Overall, the lyrics of "Without" convey a sense of longing and incompleteness, while also encouraging strength and perseverance in the face of obstacles. The repeated refrain of "don't be letting go" emphasizes the importance of staying committed to one's goals and dreams, even when the path ahead seems uncertain or challenging.
Line by Line Meaning
House without a home
The absence of a home in a physical structure.
Fire without a flame
The lack of fire despite the presence of its fuel.
Heart without a beat
The absence of cardiac activity, the lifeline of an individual.
A place that has no name
A location without a specific or assigned title or identity.
A wave that no one sees
An occurrence or event that happens unnoticed or unobserved.
The road that never ends
A never-ending journey of unknown direction or destination.
Hello without goodbye
An introduction or greeting lacking completion or closure.
I write but I don't send
Creating written content but not sharing it with others.
You said you can't let go
The refusal to relinquish or release something or someone held onto.
Don't be left alone
The avoidance of being alone or abandoned in a situation or circumstance.
Though the shield will bow
Despite hardships, challenges or obstacles faced, one must not surrender.
Hat without a coat
An incomplete set of clothing items not sufficient for the weather conditions.
Rain without a fall
The lack of precipitation despite cloudy skies and low humidity.
Sea without a shore
An oceanic body of water without a designated place where it meets the land.
King without a throne
An individual possessing royal attributes but lacking the seat of authority.
And hope will stand alone
Expectation and optimism holding fast despite dire circumstances.
Be the one to say...
Take control of words and actions spoken with intent and conviction.
Contributed by Aaron R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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