He received the Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance for "Jessie's Girl", which proved to be a career breakout moment. He followed with four more top 10 U.S. rock hits: "I've Done Everything for You", "Don't Talk to Strangers", "Affair of the Heart", and "Love Somebody". His two U.S. top 10 albums are 1981's 'Working Class Dog' and 1982's 'Success Hasn't Spoiled Me Yet', releases featuring an energetic sound earning both commercial and critical successes. As an actor, he portrayed the popular Dr. Noah Drake on the daytime drama 'General Hospital' from 1981 to 1983, and he sprang back into the role during 2005 to 2008 and 2012, returning again in 2013 for the show's 50th anniversary with his son (and fellow actor) Liam Springthorpe.
Though having gigantic success in the early to mid-80s, Springfield felt totally exhausted with the pressures of stardom. He would end up devoting more time to his personal and family life, though still releasing albums through the late 80s and onward. In 2010, Springfield published his well-received autobiography, titled 'Late, Late at Night: A Memoir', which detailed these struggles.
Born Richard Lewis Springthorpe, later adopting "Rick Springfield" in his performing days, in South Wentworthville on 23 August 1949, he spent the early part of his life around the western suburbs of Sydney, Australia. The son of Eileen and Norman Springthorpe, the latter a Australian Army career officer, he also has an older brother, Mike Springthorpe. Due to his father's Army career, the Springthorpe family moved to London, England, where they lived between 1960 to 1962. The family moved back to Australia in June 1962, where they settled in the Melbourne suburb of Ormond.
Inspired by the 60s pop rock boom around him, the young Rick Springfield took naturally to singing and songwriting. However, commercial success would come in sudden bursts for him, with the performer facing bouts of 'teen idol' worship (even spending a time doing music for kids as a sort of cartoon Mister Rogers from 1973 to 1975, with those songs put into his 'Mission Magic!' album) that concealed his desire to be taken seriously as a musician. Fully embracing a power pop and new wave sound, as played by contemporaries such as Cheap Trick, The Cars, and others, finally helped him hit the big time in a dramatic way. As well, in October 1984, Springfield married his longtime girlfriend, Barbara Porter, in his family's church in Australia.
When being interviewed about his autobiography, Springfield admitted that he dated while married, and that it was a problem that he has overcome. He mentioned in particular dating Linda Blair, Demi Moore, Connie Hamzy, Morgana Welch, and Geraldine Edwards (the inspiration for Penny Lane in 'Almost Famous'). Though on top of the world for a time, things proved unstable and uncertain. In 1985, when his first son was born and after the release of his 'Tao' album, Springfield took a break from his musical career to spend more time with his family, as stated before. He also resolved to deal with the off-and-on depression that had affected him since his adolescence. Springfield had suffered much in the 70s due to both the serious illness of his father, who died on 24 April 1981, and difficulties dealing with people in the music industry.
Recently, a new feature documentary, titled 'An Affair of the Heart: The Journey of Rick Springfield and his Devoted Fans, was filmed in 2010. The movie started on the film festival circuit in the spring of 2012. The performer's latest work is 2015's 'Stripped Down', a combination of covers, new material, and re-recorded tracks from his past that has attracted some critical praise.
Celebrate Youth
Rick Springfield Lyrics
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Looking at the younger man
I can see the younger man
Looking at the boy
Other there the older woman
Is looking at the younger woman
I can see the younger woman
Looking at the girl
Cause every man sees
In the younger man the hope
Every woman sees
In the younger girl the dream
Everybody lives
The pride and passion of the young
>From the womb to the tomb
we will remember what it means
So celebrate youth (celebrate)
Those who have it (young ones)
Celebrate youth (celebrate)
Give them sight
The future of the world's in the (celebrate)
Hands of the children (young ones)
So celebrate youth (celebrate)
Teach them right
Look in a child's eye
There's no hate and there's no lie
There's no black and there's no white
I can see the older man
And sometimes in the older man
I still see the young boyBurning in his eye
And locked up here inside out spirit
Is the child that we are hear it
Some of us will always fear it
And some will heed the cry
So celebrate youth (celebrate)
Those who have it (young ones)
Celebrate youth (celebrate)
Give them sight
The future of the world's in the (celebrate)
Hands of the children (young ones)
So celebrate youth (celebrate)
Teach them right
The song "Celebrate Youth" by Rick Springfield is about appreciating and celebrating the energy and enthusiasm of young people. The lyrics suggest that both younger and older generations have something to learn from each other. In this song, the older man and woman look at the younger generation with a sense of hope and admiration, seeing in them the potential for a bright future. At the same time, the younger generation is depicted as looking up to those who came before them, recognizing their wisdom and experience.
The chorus of the song is an invitation to celebrate youth and to recognize the important role that young people play in shaping the world. The line "give them sight" suggests that it is the responsibility of the older generation to help the younger generation see the world clearly and to learn from past mistakes. The final lines of the song emphasize the idea that the childlike spirit that exists within all of us should be celebrated and listened to.
Overall, "Celebrate Youth" is a call to appreciate the energy and potential of young people, and to recognize that everyone has something to learn and something to teach.
Line by Line Meaning
I can see the older man
The singer observes an older man.
Looking at the younger man
The older man is watching a younger man.
I can see the younger man
The singer observes a younger man.
Looking at the boy
The younger man is paying attention to a boy.
Other there the older woman
The artist sees an older woman nearby.
Is looking at the younger woman
The older woman is gazing at a younger woman.
I can see the younger woman
The singer observes a younger woman.
Looking at the girl
The younger woman is watching a girl.
Cause every man sees
All men generally perceive.
In the younger man the hope
They see hope within the younger male.
Every woman sees
All women typically perceive.
In the younger girl the dream
They see dreams within the younger female.
Everybody lives
All people live.
The pride and passion of the young
The young inspire a sense of pride and passion.
>From the womb to the tomb
Throughout life.
we will remember what it means
We will hold on to the significance of youth.
So celebrate youth (celebrate)
Therefore, let us celebrate youth.
Those who have it (young ones)
We should praise those who embody youthfulness.
Celebrate youth (celebrate)
We should embrace youthfulness once more.
Give them sight
We should help them gain a better understanding.
The future of the world's in the (celebrate)
The future of the world is in the hands of young people.
Hands of the children (young ones)
Young people are responsible for making the world a better place.
So celebrate youth (celebrate)
For this reason, celebrate youth.
Teach them right
Young people should be educated and taught the right things.
Look in a child's eye
Observe the eyes of a child.
There's no hate and there's no lie
They are free from malice and dishonesty.
There's no black and there's no white
They are color-blind and inclusive.
And sometimes in the older man
Occasionally within older men.
I still see the young boy
The artist still notices the younger version of that man.
Burning in his eye
That youthful spark still flickers in his gaze.
And locked up here inside our spirit
Deep within our souls.
Is the child that we are hear it
We carry the child we once were with us.
Some of us will always fear it
Some people try to suppress or fear that inner child.
And some will heed the cry
While others hear its call and embrace their inner child.
Lyrics © SUPER RON MUSIC
Written by: RICHARD LEWIS SPRINGTHORPE
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@peacefree3691
This album saved my life. As a teenager during a bloody war between Iran (my home country) and Iraq. Lived with each track. Laughed and cried. Living in Oz. Thank you Rick.
@gwenlair5198
Peace Free Iam sorry what happened to your country and mine Iran Contra ruined my country Comprimised truth for politics freedom still more than in your country but I know what you mean Rick Springfield not only sung he acted my favorite TV show was Battlestar Galactica and he played Zach who died in the first 15 minutes but he was also a doctor on General Hospital but I grew up on Human Touch and Jesse's Girl the 1980s music was Truth now a days there isn't much music made Radio is almost dead Truth is now a fairy tale and science fiction is used as science fact nothing but drama and lies back in the 70s where are current president became a senator we called them crooked politicians now we are told he is honorable and Obama who chose him to be his running mate now tries to distance himself from his own mess. That was the problem that war never really ended for either side and your world became 100 percent Sharia law and you didn't vote I met an Iranian in 1989 he had to return home after his father died I still have trouble with conversion of Decimal and Octal math I wish we could just learn how to get along all over the world no more politics I be your friend you be mine I hope you agree.
@andreaboys
Celebrate Youth..Always..!!
@geomcloco432
From memory and cry EVERY time... "The clock continues counting down all the while... and every child will share the long night." --My Father's Chair
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@marywealth6475
You mentioned "Living In Oz" in your post. I don't think this song is from that album.
@sandramoncivais2545
48 and still rocking out to his music 😉
@shorerocks
I can assure you, it will never change. Thankfully!
@senyum76
I’m 54 & still think this song is as relevant today as it was when first released.
@kimdunne9966
I'm 56, and I have always loved this song. Time to re-popularize it! We need to view our world through the innocent eyes of children!