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)
Fool for Love
Roxy Music Lyrics
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Simply because you're near me.
Funny, but when you're near me
I'm in the mood for love.
Heaven is in your eyes
Bright as the stars we're under
Oh! Is it any wonder
Why stop to think of whether
This little dream might fade?
We've put our hearts together
Now we are one, I'm not afraid!
If there's a cloud above
If it should rain we'll let it
But for tonight, forget it!
I'm in the mood for love
The lyrics of Roxy Music's "I'm in the Mood for Love" describe the overwhelming feeling of love and desire that takes over when the person you are in love with is nearby. The first verse states that the singer is in the mood for love simply because their love interest is near them. The proximity of this person triggers their emotions and puts them in a state of yearning.
The second verse describes the heavenly feeling the singer experiences when their love interest looks at them. They describe the brightness of their eyes as being like stars, which contributes to the mystical and dreamlike quality of the song. The chorus reiterates how being near this person makes the singer feel, and they dismiss any thoughts of doubt or fear about the longevity of their relationship. For the moment, they are in love and nothing else matters.
Overall, "I'm in the Mood for Love" communicates the intense and all-consuming nature of love. The simple presence of a person can spark a fire within us that sets our hearts ablaze. The lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability and surrender, as if the singer is completely at the mercy of their emotions and the object of their affection. It is a beautiful and universal sentiment that has resonated with generations of music lovers.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm in the mood for love
I am inspired and excited to experience romantic love
Simply because you're near me.
Just being close to you instigates my emotional response
Funny, but when you're near me
It's amusing how your presence can cause such strong feelings
Heaven is in your eyes
Your eyes hold such beauty that they resemble paradise
Bright as the stars we're under
The radiant sparkle of your eyes takes me to a world where we're lying under the stars
Oh! Is it any wonder
It's not surprising that your appearance makes me feel this way
I'm in the mood for love?
Once again, I am in the mood to experience romantic love
Why stop to think of whether
Why bother to consider the possibility
This little dream might fade?
That this infatuation could just be temporary
We've put our hearts together
We have joined our passions and feelings
Now we are one, I'm not afraid!
We have become a unified entity, and I am unafraid moving forward
If there's a cloud above
If there's an obstacle in our way
If it should rain we'll let it
If things get difficult, we will accept it and move forward
But for tonight, forget it!
However, for just tonight, we will disregard any potential difficulties and focus solely on love
I'm in the mood for love
Once again, I am inspired and excited to experience romantic love
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dorothy Fields, Jimmy Mchugh
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Mile
Amo essa música...!💜 Ficou muito linda essa introdução!😍
Maria Bispo
AMO MUITO ESSE CANTOR, LINDO QUE MARAVILHOSO
Georgia Rose
He writes and sings the most beautiful love songs. I see Roxy Music drummer, the great Paul Thompson behind the kit. Chris Spedding on guitar.
Funk A. Teer
ALL HAIL BRYAN FERRY AND ROXY MUSIC 💜🤘🏿🌞
Melissa Wright
This song is STUNNING
Magnus Dahl
My favourite from a great album! Please play it again in 2018!
Carla k
I love this man!!!!😍
Dana Grunwald
We all love him. <3
Pavane Oliveiro
See that smile at the end? Wow. That one's really beautiful - the beginning - and the mood he creates. An exquisite pleasure to hear and see this man. The great Romantic of our age. Thank you again you Gorgeous Person.
Sabine Scheer
you said that beautifully …. he is truly gorgeous