The orchestra toured the United States in 1950, thus becoming the first British orchestra to visit America since the London Symphony Orchestra in 1912.
A Review of the orchestral scene of 1950 said of the RPO:
Leader David McCallum … Royal Philharmonic Society concerts (Beecham 4, Celibidache, Sargent). Number of concerts: 32 (approx)…. The Philharmonia and Royal Philharmonic share a very serious disability: that neither is a permanently constituted orchestra. Both assemble and disperse more or less at random…there is no style which is distinctively RPO or Philharmonia.[2]
Later the orchestra began to develop its own character, particularly in the woodwind section, led by Jack Brymer (clarinet), Gwydion Brooke (bassoon), Terence McDonagh (oboe), and Gerald Jackson (flute), sometimes referred to as ‘The Royal Family’.[3]
After Beecham's death, the orchestra reorganised itself as a self-governing limited company. and soon encountered difficulties.[4] The Royal Philharmonic Society decided not to engage the RPO for its concerts in 1963, Glyndebourne engaged the London Philharmonic instead of the RPO from 1964 onwards and the management of the Royal Festival Hall also severed its connections with the orchestra. Some senior players left, and Kempe resigned as chief conductor, though he returned shortly afterwards. Helped by strong support from Sir Malcolm Sargent the orchestra successfully mounted its own concerts at a cinema in the London inner suburb, Swiss Cottage. [5]
A further threat to the orchestra's existence came in 1984, when a review carried out on behalf of the Arts Council by the journalist William Rees-Mogg opined that England lacked 'a great eastern symphony orchestra': the suggestion was that the RPO should move to Nottingham. However, another Arts Council report of the same period recommended that the RPO should supplement the London Symphony Orchestra as resident orchestra at the Barbican Centre; neither proposal came to fruition.[6]
In 1992 the orchestra appointed Peter Maxwell Davies as associate conductor and composer. The same year, UEFA commissioned the orchestra to sing the UEFA Champions League Hymn[citation needed].
On April 7, 1994, the Royal Philharmonic under the direction of Sir Gilbert Levine performed at the Vatican in the historic "Papal Concert to Commemorate the Holocaust", with cellist Lynn Harrell and Academy Award-winning actor Richard Dreyfuss as narrator.
In July 2008 it was announced that the RPO would continue its residency in Lowestoft for a fifth year, bringing four concerts a year to England's most easterly town.
hey you
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Lyrics
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Getting lonely, getting old
Can you feel me?
Hey you, standing in the aisles
With itchy feet and fading smiles
Can you feel me?
Hey you, dont help them to bury the light
Dont give in without a fight.
Hey you, out there on your own
Sitting naked by the phone
Would you touch me?
Hey you, with you ear against the wall
Waiting for someone to call out
Would you touch me?
Hey you, would you help me to carry the stone?
Open your heart, Im coming home.
But it was only fantasy.
The wall was too high,
As you can see.
No matter how he tried,
He could not break free.
And the worms ate into his brain.
Hey you, standing in the road
Always doing what youre told,
Can you help me?
Hey you, out there beyond the wall,
Breaking bottles in the hall,
Can you help me?
Hey you, dont tell me theres no hope at all
Together we stand, divided we fall.
[click of tv being turned on]
Well, only got an hour of daylight left. better get started
Isnt it unsafe to travel at night?
Itll be a lot less safe to stay here. youre fathers gunna pick up our trail before long
Can loca ride?
Yeah, I can ride... magaret, time to go! maigret, thank you for everything
Goodbye chenga
Goodbye miss ...
Ill be back
The song Hey You by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra is a ballad that is so full of emotion that it can easily move the listener to tears. The song starts with the singer calling out to someone who looks cold, old, and lonely out there. He wonders if they can feel him, standing in the aisles with a smile that's fading. He then asks them not to help bury the light, telling them not to give in without a fight. The lyrics proceed to paint a desperate picture of someone sitting naked by the phone, waiting for someone to call them out. The singer then asks them to open their heart as he's coming home.
The lyrics of Hey You have been interpreted in many different ways, some believing that the song is centered on the idea of societal malaise, while others claim that it is an existential crisis that is being addressed. Nonetheless, one interpretation is undeniable: the song communicates the notion, so often found in Pink Floyd's music, that an individualism culture, at both the governmental and individual level, prevails, leaving many behind and disconnected.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey you, out there in the cold
Addressing someone who is feeling isolated and neglected
Getting lonely, getting old
The loneliness and lack of connection with others have become a part of their existence
Can you feel me?
Asking if they can sense the singer's presence and empathy
Hey you, standing in the aisles
Addressing someone who is lost or uncertain
With itchy feet and fading smiles
Feeling restless and unfulfilled with the mundanity of life
Can you feel me?
Asking if they can sense the singer's empathy and understanding
Hey you, dont help them to bury the light
Discouraging them from giving up on their dreams and potential
Dont give in without a fight.
Encouraging them to persevere and face challenges bravely
Hey you, out there on your own
Addressing someone who is on their own and vulnerable
Sitting naked by the phone
Feeling exposed and vulnerable, waiting for connection and validation
Would you touch me?
Asking for emotional and physical closeness
Hey you, with your ear against the wall
Addressing someone who is eavesdropping or trying to listen in
Waiting for someone to call out
Hoping to connect or hear something that will give them direction or validation
Would you touch me?
Asking for closeness and reassurance
Hey you, would you help me to carry the stone?
Asking someone to share the burden and difficulty of life
Open your heart, Im coming home.
Inviting them to be open and receptive, as the artist is returning to connect with them
But it was only fantasy.
Acknowledging a past delusion or flight of fancy
The wall was too high,
Referring to an insurmountable obstacle or challenge
As you can see.
Confirming that the inability to overcome such an obstacle is evident
No matter how he tried,
Emphasizing the fruitlessness of one's efforts to overcome the obstacle
He could not break free.
Reiterating the hopelessness of one's situation
And the worms ate into his brain.
Describing the deleterious effects of despair and hopelessness on one's state of mind
Hey you, standing in the road
Addressing someone who is stuck or indecisive
Always doing what youre told,
Living a life that lacks autonomy and self-direction
Can you help me?
Asking for assistance or guidance from someone who seems more confident and capable
Hey you, out there beyond the wall,
Addressing someone who is isolated or cut off from the rest of society
Breaking bottles in the hall,
Describing unruly behavior or destruction in response to that isolation
Can you help me?
Asking for assistance or guidance from someone who might be able to relate
Hey you, dont tell me theres no hope at all
Discouraging pessimism and hopelessness
Together we stand, divided we fall.
Emphasizing the importance of unity and collective effort
[click of tv being turned on]
Indicating a shift in setting or context
Well, only got an hour of daylight left. better get started
Suggesting that time is limited and there is a pressing need to act
Isnt it unsafe to travel at night?
Expressing concern over the dangers of nighttime travel
Itll be a lot less safe to stay here. youre fathers gunna pick up our trail before long
Arguing that staying in one place is even more dangerous, as it risks being caught or discovered
Can loca ride?
Inquiring about someone's ability to perform a task or activity
Yeah, I can ride... magaret, time to go! maigret, thank you for everything
Confirming that someone is capable of performing the task, and calling for action
Goodbye chenga
Taking leave of someone, possibly for an extended period
Goodbye miss ...
Addressing someone politely, but with a degree of formality, before departing
Ill be back
Promising to return or to stay in touch in the future
Contributed by Lincoln B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@pupueamigos
Hey you, out there in the cold
Getting lonely, getting old
Can you feel me?
Hey you, standing in the aisles
With itchy feet and fading smiles
Can you feel me?
Hey you, don't help them to bury the light
Don't give in without a fight
Hey you out there on your own
Sitting naked by the phone
Would you touch me?
Hey you with you ear against the wall
Waiting for someone to call out
Would you touch me?
Hey you, would you help me to carry the stone?
Open your heart, I'm coming home
But it was only fantasy
The wall was too high
As you can see
No matter how he tried
He could not break free
And the worms ate into his brain
Hey you, out there on the road
Always doing what you're told
Can you help me?
Hey you, out there beyond the wall
Breaking bottles in the hall
Can you help me?
Hey you, don't tell me there's no hope at all
Together we stand, divided we fall
@pupueamigos
Hey you, out there in the cold
Getting lonely, getting old
Can you feel me?
Hey you, standing in the aisles
With itchy feet and fading smiles
Can you feel me?
Hey you, don't help them to bury the light
Don't give in without a fight
Hey you out there on your own
Sitting naked by the phone
Would you touch me?
Hey you with you ear against the wall
Waiting for someone to call out
Would you touch me?
Hey you, would you help me to carry the stone?
Open your heart, I'm coming home
But it was only fantasy
The wall was too high
As you can see
No matter how he tried
He could not break free
And the worms ate into his brain
Hey you, out there on the road
Always doing what you're told
Can you help me?
Hey you, out there beyond the wall
Breaking bottles in the hall
Can you help me?
Hey you, don't tell me there's no hope at all
Together we stand, divided we fall
@ladyalfhildrforestofvioletmist
This makes me want to get a flowing deep blue dress and choreograph an epic dance to it. Beautiful interpretation of a beautiful song :)
@druviszvejnieks809
Cello in this is pure perfection.
@pupueamigos
Hey you, out there in the cold
Getting lonely, getting old
Can you feel me?
Hey you, standing in the aisles
With itchy feet and fading smiles
Can you feel me?
Hey you, don't help them to bury the light
Don't give in without a fight
Hey you out there on your own
Sitting naked by the phone
Would you touch me?
Hey you with you ear against the wall
Waiting for someone to call out
Would you touch me?
Hey you, would you help me to carry the stone?
Open your heart, I'm coming home
But it was only fantasy
The wall was too high
As you can see
No matter how he tried
He could not break free
And the worms ate into his brain
Hey you, out there on the road
Always doing what you're told
Can you help me?
Hey you, out there beyond the wall
Breaking bottles in the hall
Can you help me?
Hey you, don't tell me there's no hope at all
Together we stand, divided we fall
@NickellNo1
When treated as an alternative instead of a competitor,this is a fantastic track which I would regard as a compliment if I were mr Waters.
@DrejStinger1986
If David Gilmour and Jon Carin's vocals were put to this, it would be so epic, my head would explode!
@suefrancis4784
I'm an avid Pink Floyd fanatic but I think this does Hey You pretty well xoxo
@guilhermeourivio
why did I not discover this before?? fantastic
@kittycatbabyxo_
Love this
@theresaarmstrong9297
Actually having this available for us to listen to is better than the karaoke versions. And you might need to go back to music class. I enjoy this.
@yoniversalstudios
if i wouldnt know better, i would think david wrote that solo, he really understood david's sound and style