It was during this time that they changed their name to Rock City Angels and worked different musical genres into their style. From glam, soul and blues to classic rock, the band then moved to Los Angeles where they quickly gained a following with their inclusion of guitar players, Johnny Depp and Mike Angel. In 1987 they were signed to Geffen Records, soon after Johnny had left to pursue a career in acting and Angel quit for personal reasons.
With the basic line-up in tow, they moved to Memphis where Bobby, Andy, Doug Banks and drummer Ringo Jukes hooked up with guitarist Mike Barnes to record the "Young Man's Blues" LP with Jim Dickinson who had just produced the Replacements.
"Young Man's Blues" went on to become a critical favorite of 1988 and sold hundreds of thousands worldwide. The band toured first with Jimmy Page, then Joan Jett and the Georgia Satellites. In 1991 the band toured Japan to sold out venues and continued to write for their next Geffen release.
That release would never come. Geffen failed to honor their contract and the band broke up in 1993. Throughout the 90’s Bobby and Andy continued to play in other bands while on the internet a revolution was coming. A compilation album was released in 1999, "Rock City Angels".
In 2001 Bobby discovered that Young Man’s Blues was still a cult favorite and decided to try to record something different, something more personal. He recruited his old friends Andy, Jimmy James (an original RCA guitarist) and new drummer Chris Yates to create "Use Once and Destroy".
"Use Once and Destroy" was released Thanksgiving 2008.
And, released 2010 by FnA Records, "Midnight Confessions - Lost sounds - 1989-1993") ! These demo's for the unreleased second Geffen album have been remastered and sound fantastic! Includes a legendary performance from Brian Robertson of Thin Lizzie, who wrote 6 songs with Bobby in late 1992. Check it out at http://www.fnarecords.net/artists/32-r/152-rock-city-angels-midnight-confessions
Another release "Southern Vision: Lost Recordings from 1989 to 1992, Vol. 2" followed in 2018.
Deep Inside My Heart
Rock City Angels Lyrics
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Sparkles at a glance
See the man downtown ya know he
Always loves ta make ya (dance)
It's an adolescent romance
And it's tearin' up the charts
Deep inside my heart
Deep inside my heart
The alligator alley
The dark end of the street
You're waiting for your sugar baby
Your're waiting to feel the heat
It's an adolescent romance
And it's tearin' up the charts
Deep inside my heart
Deep inside my heart
She's a night time knowin' baby
Tearin' your soul right apart
Say ya better move on
Goin' crazy over you
With every single heartbeat
Know theres nothin' you can do
It's an adolescent romance
And it's tearin up the charts
Deep inside my heart
Deep inside....
The lyrics of Rock City Angels' song "Deep Inside My Heart" evoke the feeling of adolescent love, the excitement of infatuation, and the reckless abandon that comes along with it. The opening lines reveal the object of the singer's affection, a woman who wears a sparkling ruby ring and catches the eye of a man downtown who loves to dance. The imagery of this verse paints a picture of a vibrant and bustling city, with the singer entranced by the charm of his crush.
The second verse takes a darker turn, referencing "alligator alley" and "the dark end of the street," which suggest danger and illicit activity. Yet in spite of the ominous tone, the lyrics maintain a sense of urgency and passion, with the singer waiting for his "sugar baby" and longing to feel the heat of their love. It's clear that this relationship is intense and all-consuming, tearing up the charts of the singer's heart and leaving him feeling torn apart.
Throughout the song, the lyrics convey a sense of emotional turmoil mixed with a heady excitement, capturing the dizzying highs and lows of adolescent romance. The repetition of the phrase "deep inside my heart" reinforces the depth of the singer's emotions and his inability to shake the hold his love has over him.
Line by Line Meaning
She's got a ruby ring
The girl has a red precious stone ring
Sparkles at a glance
It shines when you look at it quickly
See the man downtown ya know he / Always loves ta make ya (dance)
There's a man in the city who enjoys making people dance
It's an adolescent romance / And it's tearin' up the charts / Deep inside my heart
This song is about a young love, and it's becoming very popular on the music charts. It also resonates with me emotionally.
The alligator alley / The dark end of the street
Referring to a specific location that's not well-lit and may be dangerous
You're waiting for your sugar baby / Your're waiting to feel the heat
Anticipating the arrival of someone sweet to experience some passion
She's a night time knowin' baby / Tearin' your soul right apart
Describing how the girl is very familiar with the night-time scene, and how she can emotionally affect you
Say ya better move on / Goin' crazy over you / With every single heartbeat / Know theres nothin' you can do
Feeling like you need to move on from the relationship, yet struggling to do so because you can't stop thinking about her.
Deep inside....
This is likely a continuation of the previous line, with the singer feeling conflicted about the relationship and not knowing what to do.
Contributed by Elizabeth J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@remcokraan5953
In '88 I was 19, and spending most of my money buying music, I saw the cover and knew it had to be good! Boy, was I right.. It really broke my heart to hear about Bobby's passing. So it's good to see people still finding out about this band and their still! really good music. Young Man's Blues is in my endless top 5 of best albums ever always on a no.1 position.
@arrowwaterable8008
I know what you mean. I was 18 in 1988
and I loved Rock City Angels. I still have this CD next to KISS CDs.
@annabelmgraham
I was 17 and didn't know they existed. I don't think they made the charts here in New Zealand.
@SlimySlim-en5nl
Thank you for ur kind comments
🖤🖤🖤
Jackie D. Jukes
- RCA drummer
@JuanRamirez-ny1qk
Listen to Mary another great song by rock city angels!!!!
@boohenry5150
These boys aren't fooling around. They get right to the heart of the song. Love the rough voice!!! Great video!
@SlimySlim-en5nl
Thank you for ur kind comments
🖤🖤🖤
Jackie D. Jukes
- RCA drummer
@lonnyjaw
In 1988 I was in a cool band called Ripp Off in the Phoenix/Tempe area. Played clubs and bars like, The Mason Jar, Bootlegger, Buddyz. Those were fun and special days!
@c.caveman1743
Wow. I stumbled on this, and probably haven't heard it in 25 years. Great song.
@magorzataworoch1002
swietny videoclip oraz super piosenka oraz wspanialy zespol rock city angels