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)
You Go To My Head
Roxy Music Lyrics
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And I find you spinning ´round in my brain
Like the bubbles in a glass of champagne
You go to my head like a sip of sparkling burgundy brew
And I find the very mention of you
Like the kicker in a julep or two
The thrill of the thought that you might give a thought to my plea
Still I say to myself get a hold of yourself
Can´t you see that it never can be?
You go to my head with a smile that makes my temperature rise
Like a summer with a thousand julys
You intoxicate my soul with your eyes
Though i´m certain that this heart of mine
Hasn't a ghost of a chance in this crazy romance
You go to my head
You go to my head
The lyrics to Roxy Music's song "You Go To My Head" are an expression of the deep, intense feelings of love and infatuation that the singer has for someone. The phrase "you go to my head" is repeated several times throughout the song, underscoring the overwhelming influence that this person has over the singer's thoughts and emotions. The lyrics convey the idea that this person is so captivating and mesmerizing that they linger like a "haunting refrain" in the singer's mind, causing them to spin around like the bubbles in a glass of champagne.
The singer describes the person's effect on them as intoxicating, comparing them to a sip of sparkling burgundy brew, and admitting that the very mention of their name is like the "kicker in a julep or two." The singer is fully aware of the futility of their affection, as they know that the other person is out of reach, yet they cannot help but be drawn to them. The song concludes with the admission that the singer's heart "hasn't a ghost of a chance in this crazy romance," yet they remain captivated nonetheless.
Line by Line Meaning
You go to my head and you linger like a haunting refrain
You have such a strong impact on me and I can't get you out of my mind
And I find you spinning ´round in my brain
I constantly think about you and I can't focus on anything else
Like the bubbles in a glass of champagne
Your presence is effervescent and fills me with excitement and joy
You go to my head like a sip of sparkling burgundy brew
The feeling of being with you is intoxicating, like a delicious drink that I can't get enough of
And I find the very mention of you
Just hearing your name sets off a chain reaction in my mind
Like the kicker in a julep or two
You are the key ingredient that makes my life feel complete
The thrill of the thought that you might give a thought to my plea
The possibility that you might consider me is exhilarating and fills me with hope
Casts a spell over me
Your presence affects me on a magical level
Still I say to myself get a hold of yourself
Despite my strong feelings, I try to control myself and not get carried away
Can´t you see that it never can be?
I am aware that we may never be together, no matter how much I want it
You go to my head with a smile that makes my temperature rise
Your smile has the power to make me feel excited and flustered
Like a summer with a thousand julys
My feelings for you are overwhelming and endless, like the heat of the summer sun
You intoxicate my soul with your eyes
Your eyes have the power to affect me on a deep, emotional level
Though i´m certain that this heart of mine
Despite my confidence in my emotions
Hasn't a ghost of a chance in this crazy romance
I am aware that my feelings may not be reciprocated, and that this love story may not have a happy ending
You go to my head
You are constantly on my mind and in my thoughts
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., MEMORY LANE MUSIC GROUP
Written by: J FRED COOTS, HAVEN GILLESPIE
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Keith France
Ferry is pure class both as a entertainer & fashion stylist. This song has an air of John Barry influence to it.. . MAGIC !
Steve Bowness
Agree...SUPERB.
Steve Bowness
There's been a few versions of this song but in my opinion, this version by Mr Ferry is by far the very best.
Keith France
Ferry oozes pure class, as a great singer & fashion icon.
Gala As
Cool musician and high style.
Lori Gerger
I STILL LOVE THIS SONG!!! About a million years ago I sat my mother down to play this for her. Then she grinned as recognition spread across her face and she began to sing along. What a "bittersweet" memory. 🙂
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Ferry is pure class both as a entertainer & fashion stylist.
I'd share a martini with him anytime!
C. Trotta von Sipolje
Ferry has a unique talent: In many cases covers made by him are better than the originals. This is rare. Other examples: Jealous Guy, Smoke gets into your eyes...
jagatiello
Add to that list almost the entire Taxi album and the covers from The bride stripped bare
Anne-Lise Larsen
Oh how I love Bryan's arrangement of this gorgeous old standard. I also love Kari-Ann's quivering pout. Very cute. ;)