Roxy Music became a successful act in Europe and Australia during the 1970s. This success began with their self-titled debut studio album in 1972. The band pioneered more musically sophisticated elements of glam rock while significantly influencing early English punk music, and provided a model for many new wave acts while innovating elements of electronic composition. The group also conveyed their distinctive brand of visual and musical sophistication with their focus on glamorous fashions. Ferry and co-founding member Eno have had influential solo careers. Eno became one of the most significant British record producers of the late 20th century. Rolling Stone originally ranked Roxy Music No. 98 on their greatest artists list ("The Immortals – The 100 Greatest Artists of All Time"), but dropped the group from the list when they updated it in 2011.
Roxy Music's final studio album was Avalon (1982), which was certified Platinum in the United States. In 2005, the band began recording what would have become their ninth studio album—and their first album with Eno since 1973 (he wrote two songs for it and also played keyboards). However, Ferry eventually announced that the material from these sessions would instead be released as a Ferry solo studio album, with Eno playing on "a couple of tracks", and that he believed the group would never again produce a record as Roxy Music. The album was released in 2010 as the Ferry solo studio album Olympia. It featured contributions from Eno, Manzanera, and Mackay (amongst many other session players).
In 2011, Roxy Music played a series of 40th-anniversary shows, but went inactive as a performing entity following the concerts. In 2019, Roxy Music were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
In 2022, Roxy Music reformed for a tour to mark the 50th anniversary of their debut studio album.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roxy_Music
Studio albums
Roxy Music (1972)
For Your Pleasure (1973)
Stranded (1973)
Country Life (1974)
Siren (1975)
Manifesto (1979)
Flesh and Blood (1980)
Avalon (1982)
03 Editions Of You
Roxy Music Lyrics
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Just waiting for the perfect view
I hope something special will step in to my life
Another fine edition of you
A pin-up done in shades of blue
Sometimes you find a yearning for the quiet life
The country air and all its joys
But badgers couldn't compensate at twice the price
For just another night with the boys oh yeah
And boys will be boys, will be boys
They say love's a gamble, hard to win, easy lose
And while sun shines you'd better make hay
So if life is your table and fate is the wheel
Then let the chips fall where they may
In modern times the modern way
And as I was drifting past the Lorelei
I heard those slinky sirens wail, whooo
So look out sailor when you hear them croon
You'll never been the same again oh no
Their crazy music drives you insane, this way
So love, leave me. do what you will
Who knows what tomorrow might bring'
Learn from your mistakes is my only advice
And stay cool is still the main rule
Don't play yourself for a fool
Too much cheesecake too soon
Old money's better than new
No mention in the latest Tribune
And don't let this happen to you
The song "Editions of You" by Roxy Music is a piece that talks about yearning for love and companionship, but also about the realities of life and the dangers of making mistakes. The opening lines describe the singer looking through a picture frame, waiting for their perfect someone to arrive. They hope for someone special, "another fine edition of you." But then the song takes a turn, and the lyrics suggest that the search for love and companionship isn't always straightforward or easy. The singer describes a desire for the "quiet life," but also acknowledges the pull of hanging out with "the boys" instead. The song seems to recognize that love is a gamble and that life is unpredictable, and the lyrics advise caution and learning from one's mistakes.
Later in the song, the singer references the Lorelei, a famous rock on the Rhine river that is associated with a legend about a siren who lured sailors to their death with her singing. This reference underscores the idea that love and attraction can be dangerous and all-consuming. The singer advises the listener to "stay cool" and not play themselves for a fool. In the end, the song seems to suggest that it's important to be realistic and cautious in matters of love, but also to take risks and enjoy life while you can.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I'm here looking through an old picture frame
I am reminiscing by observing a picture from the past
Just waiting for the perfect view
I am waiting for an ideal opportunity
I hope something special will step in to my life
I desire something unique to enter my life
Another fine edition of you
Another exceptional version of someone like you
A pin-up done in shades of blue
An image created in blue colors for aesthetic purposes
Sometimes you find a yearning for the quiet life
Occasionally, the noiseless life appears desirable
The country air and all its joys
The countryside atmosphere and its pleasures
But badgers couldn't compensate at twice the price
However, badgers cannot make up for it even if it costs twice as much
For just another night with the boys oh yeah
Only for another night out with male friends
And boys will be boys, will be boys
Men will continue to act like typical men
They say love's a gamble, hard to win, easy lose
People say love is a risky affair, challenging to prosper while easy to fail
And while sun shines you'd better make hay
It is better to take advantage of opportunities while they still exist
So if life is your table and fate is the wheel
If life is a game, similar to a roulette wheel, where fate decides the results
Then let the chips fall where they may
Then accept the outcome regardless of its nature
In modern times the modern way
Currently, modern solutions are the norm
And as I was drifting past the Lorelei
As I was unconsciously moving beside the Lorelei river
I heard those slinky sirens wail, whooo
I heard the seductive calls of sirens
So look out sailor when you hear them croon
Beware seamen when they sing
You'll never been the same again oh no
If you listen to them, your life will experience permanent changes
Their crazy music drives you insane, this way
Their insane music can drive you crazy
So love, leave me. do what you will
Love, please leave me and allows me to act as I wish
Who knows what tomorrow might bring'
No one knows the perils or fortunes that the future holds
Learn from your mistakes is my only advice
My primary recommendation is to learn from your errors
And stay cool is still the main rule
The primary rule remains to stay calm in unpleasant situations
Don't play yourself for a fool
Avoid ridiculing yourself through foolish actions
Too much cheesecake too soon
Avoid indulging in too much pleasure too soon
Old money's better than new
Traditional money is more reliable than the new
No mention in the latest Tribune
I have no publicity in the recent news
And don't let this happen to you
And I advise you to avoid experiencing what I went through
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRYAN FERRY
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