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)
Can the Can
Roxy Music Lyrics
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My pulse is racin'
As the rain streams down my face
There's no turning back now
To fight with fate
Outnumbered, out of place
They said go west young man, that's best
It's there you'll feel no pain
But I want to live again
Can't let go
There's a madness in my soul tonight
Can't let go
Must ride like the storm
Can't let go
Will I run out of control tonight
Can't let go
Until every trace is gone
It's a winding road from Cuesta way
Down sunset to the beach
Though Canoga Park is a straight safe drive
It's too far outta reach
But now the headlights are flashin' by so fast
All directions seems the same
And the windscreen wipers keep a beat repeatin'
You can't let go again
What's in a name on the street tonight
I'm only a face in the crowd
All in the dark and afraid tonight
Nowhere to run or to hide
But I can't let go
Sometimes the world outside'll take you in
With just a smile
And you so blinded with desire
A hundred sleepless nights have left me
Wasted and so cold
But I can take it I'm hangin'on
Can't let go
There's a madness in my soul tonight
Can't let go
Must ride it like the storm
Can't let go
Will I run out of control tonight
Can't let go
Until every trace is gone
In Roxy Music's song "Can't Let Go," the singer is caught in the midst of a dangerous situation and fighting for survival. The lyrics describe a sense of urgency and desperation as the singer races through the rain, outnumbered and out of place. The song is about taking risks and not giving up, despite the odds against you.
The opening lyrics "Well, I rush out blazin' my pulse is racin'" set the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is on the run, and there's no going back. The lines "They said go west young man, that's best / It's there you'll feel no pain / Bel-Air's okay if you dig the grave / But I want to live again" suggest that the singer is trying to escape from something or somewhere that is causing them pain. The reference to Bel-Air, a wealthy neighborhood in Los Angeles, implies that material success isn't enough if you're not happy.
As the song progresses, the singer realizes they can't escape their problems, but they also can't give up. The line "Sometimes the world outside'll take you in / With just a smile / And you so blinded with desire" suggests that the singer has gotten themselves into this situation through their own desire for something they couldn't have. But despite the odds against them, the singer refuses to give up: "But I can take it I'm hangin' on / Can't let go."
Overall, "Can't Let Go" is a song about perseverance and determination, no matter how dire the situation may seem. It encourages listeners to keep fighting for what they want, even when the odds are against them.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I rush out blazin'
Excited and energetic, I make a quick and enthusiastic exit.
My pulse is racin'
My heart is beating fast, likely because of adrenaline or excitement.
As the rain streams down my face
Water from the rain is flowing down my face, indicating that it's raining heavily outside.
There's no turning back now
I can't change my mind or decision, as it's too late to do so.
To fight with fate
I'm challenging destiny by taking a risk or doing something that could have negative consequences.
Outnumbered, out of place
I'm in a situation where there are more opponents or challenges than I can handle, and I feel like I don't belong there.
They said go west young man, that's best
It was suggested that I go to the western region of the country, believing it would benefit me more.
It's there you'll feel no pain
The idea is that if I go west, I'll be able to escape whatever is causing me trouble or pain.
Bel-Air's okay if you dig the grave
Bel-Air is an acceptable place to be if you're willing to put up with the problems that come with it.
But I want to live again
I desire to feel alive and excited again, to escape whatever is making me feel dull or lifeless.
Can't let go
I refuse to give up or abandon something, no matter how difficult or impossible it may seem.
There's a madness in my soul tonight
I'm feeling completely crazy, perhaps due to the events or circumstances of the current situation.
Must ride like the storm
I have to face what's happening head-on like a storm, no matter how fierce or dangerous it might be.
Will I run out of control tonight
I'm concerned that I'll lose control and don't know what will happen because of my actions.
Until every trace is gone
I won't stop until every sign of the past is erased or gone.
It's a winding road from Cuesta way
The road from Cuesta way is very curvy and twisting, highlighting how difficult it is to navigate.
Down sunset to the beach
The road leads down to the beach at sunset, perhaps painting a beautiful picture of the setting and the experience.
Though Canoga Park is a straight safe drive
The road to Canoga Park is a straight one and relatively safer than other winding roads.
It's too far outta reach
Going to Canoga Park is not an option as it's too far away, impossible to reach.
But now the headlights are flashin' by so fast
Car headlights are moving quickly by me, indicating that I'm either driving or standing near the road.
All directions seems the same
No matter which way I look or turn, everything seems to be the same, confusing and disorienting me.
And the windscreen wipers keep a beat repeatin'
The sound of the rain and the windshield wipers are keeping a steady rhythm or beat, possibly calming or distracting me.
You can't let go again
I'm being reminded that I can't let go of something important or challenging for a second time.
What's in a name on the street tonight
It doesn't matter what my name is as I'm simply another person on the street and nothing more.
I'm only a face in the crowd
I'm one of many people in a large group, emphasizing how insignificant I feel at the moment.
All in the dark and afraid tonight
I'm in the dark, both literally and figuratively, feeling frightened or fearful.
Nowhere to run or to hide
There's no way for me to escape or avoid the situation I'm in, leaving me no options.
Sometimes the world outside'll take you in
The outside world has a way of luring or pulling people into its grasp, even when they don't want it to.
With just a smile
Sometimes all it takes is a friendly smile to make someone feel welcomed or comfortable in a new environment.
And you so blinded with desire
Wanting something so bad can cause someone to become irrational or overlook potentially negative consequences.
A hundred sleepless nights have left me
I haven't slept for many nights, possibly due to worrying or being unable to rest.
Wasted and so cold
The lack of sleep is causing me to feel drained and physically and mentally cold or empty.
But I can take it I'm hangin'on
Even though I'm struggling, I'm tough enough to survive and keep going, refusing to give up or let go.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Walter Afanasieff, Mariah Carey
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@floydfanboy2948
My God, those were the days. How we have fallen from grace.
@motelghost477
One of Ferry's best ever songs, in and out of Roxy Music.
@brianordelheide4661
Right?
@yvonnedavey8833
His voice, his movements, his passion time after time!!!!!
@steelyman08
Always hired the best musicians & never cut a single corner. The perfectionism reminds me of the likes of Steely Dan. I bought the Bete Noire DVD simply to watch & hear that perfection live & up close. I remember being at school and waiting for "Oh Yeah" to come on as a slow dance. I was 13! That song with the crush of the times in your arms. Never stopped loving his music (although the slow dances are long gone for me!). ♥
@leskorpics1723
In the 70 we dressed like Italians, and listening Roxy music!! Nothing made in china!!
@planetmusicsamos
WOW !! ! ! ! ! This is Roxy FULL ON !!!!
@christinetraversari6042
I've seen this live and believe me they are amazing live... been to about 4 RM and 2 BF concerts and each of them were brilliant, my favourite being Avalon Tour...❤
@harrycarvalhoti
The best arrangement and version of all time
@NuNo7851
which concert is it?