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)
Prairie Rose
Roxy Music Lyrics
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Belong
It seems to me
Texas Lonesome star
Shine on
The big country
Texas With open skies
And you
Texas Oh prairie rose
How happy
I should be
Hey hey You can take it from me
Hey hey I'll be coming, you'll see
Hey hey Oh what a state to be in
Hey hey You're tantalizing me
Texas I will compose
In fancy rhyme
Or just plain prose
Texas A song of praise
To you
Prairie rose
Texas Though I'm not sure
I can explain
Your strange allure
Texas Prairie rose
A crown of thorns
A scented flower
Hey hey I'd better leave right away
Hey hey I can hear you calling me
Prairie rose
The lyrics to Roxy Music's song "Prairie Rose" are a romantic ode to the state of Texas and the beauty of the prairie rose flower. The song opens with the singer declaring his love for Texas and how it feels like home to him. He mentions the lonesome star shining over the big country, a reference to the state's flag and its nickname as the Lone Star State. He also notes the vast open skies and the comfort of having someone special there with him.
The lyrics then turn to the prairie rose, which is a symbol of Texas and its natural beauty. The singer is entranced by its allure but admits he may not be able to explain it. He promises to compose a song of praise to the flower in either fancy rhyme or simple prose.
The repeated "hey hey" lines give the song a lively, upbeat rhythm and the sense of urgency that the singer feels to answer the call of the prairie rose. Overall, "Prairie Rose" is a love letter to Texas and the natural wonders that make it unique.
Line by Line Meaning
Texas That's where I
I feel like Texas is where I belong
Belong
I am meant to be in Texas
It seems to me
In my opinion
Texas Lonesome star
The lone star of Texas
Shine on
Keep shining
The big country
Texas is a large, expansive country
Texas With open skies
The skies in Texas are open and vast
And you
You are my companion
For company
To keep me from being lonely
Texas Oh prairie rose
Oh, dear flower of the prairie in Texas
How happy
How content and joyful
I should be
I would feel if I had you by my side
Hey hey You can take it from me
Listen to what I'm saying
Hey hey I'll be coming, you'll see
I will come and see you
Hey hey Oh what a state to be in
What a wonderful state of mind to be in
Hey hey You're tantalizing me
You're tempting me to be with you
Texas I will compose
I will write
In fancy rhyme
Using clever and imaginative language
Or just plain prose
Or simple, straightforward language
Texas A song of praise
A hymn or ode to honor you, my Texas
To you
For you
Prairie rose
The rose that grows in the prairie
Texas Though I'm not sure
Even though I'm uncertain
I can explain
I can describe
Your strange allure
The mysterious attraction you have
Texas Prairie rose
Texas Rose
A crown of thorns
A symbol of both beauty and pain
A scented flower
A flower with a pleasing fragrance
Hey hey I'd better leave right away
I should probably go now
Hey hey I can hear you calling me
I can hear your voice, tempting me to stay
Prairie rose
The rose of the prairie, calling to me
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRYAN FERRY, PHIL MANZANERA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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(Texas) Oh that's where I
Belong
It seems to me
(Texas) Lonesome star
Shine on
The big country
(Texas) With open skies
And you
For company
(Texas) Oh prairie rose
How happy
I should be
Hey hey You can take it from me
Hey hey I'll be coming, you'll see
Hey hey Oh what a state to be in
Hey hey You're tantalising me
(Texas) I will compose
In fancy rhyme
Or just plain prose
(Texas) A song of praise
To you
Prairie rose
(Texas) Though I'm not sure
I can explain
Your strange allure
(Texas) Prairie rose -
A crown of thorns
A scented flower
Hey hey I'd better leave right away
Hey hey I can hear you calling me
Prairie rose
@baronoflivonia.3512
In early to mid 70's friends thought Roxy was too artsy, I was hooked on Phil Mazanera's guitar tone. These songs are as fresh as they were back in 70's. Viva Roxy Music.
@GarySmith-gb7ht
COUNTRY LIFE..Bought this LP when it was released....still as fresh today...PERFECTION
@philseida5238
Legends.....No Duran Duran, INXS, The Cars, etc without these trailblazers. Even Bowie nods to Roxy Music......though imho it's Roxie Music and Bowie that changed it all.
@Lucretciela
What you did to the cover is hilarious!
@jayturner3397
😆 🤣 copyright??
@JohnMcKenna-of8tl
I have the original on T-shirt 👕 but my wife won't let me wear it outside the house, am I whipped or what 😅😅😅😅
@jayturner3397
@@JohnMcKenna-of8tl 😆 🤣 😂 😹
@Lucretciela
@@JohnMcKenna-of8tl She doesn't let you were it outside the house why? Yeah, you're a little whipped. Just tell her there are more important issues to fuss about.
@JohnMcKenna-of8tl
I was only joking, I truly love the shirt, and I would never just wear it out and a bout, however if I was lucky enough to see ROXY MUSIC ever again, you best bet that shirt is what I will be wearing.😂😂😂
@andyj639
One of their non single best. Brilliant slide guitar, awesome bass, scintillating saxophone and superb voice.