The group's musical line-up incorporates such diverse instruments as mandolins, glockenspiels, accordion, military bass-drum, and the legendary Nickelodeon, an extraordinary instrument designed and built for the purpose of delivering Sailor's definitive sound.
Their first album, released in 1974, included the hit "Traffic Jam". The album achieved Gold status in Holland. But it was the second album "Trouble" that established Sailor throughout the world. "A Glass of Champagne" was a massive hit throughout the world in 1975, followed by "Girls Girls Girls" in 1976.
The original line-up changed regularly from the end of the 1970s. In 1980 Phil and Henry released a new album together with Gavin David and Virginia David. In 1989 a new album was released after a ten year silence, featuring two singles "The Secretary" and "La Cumbia", so after a long gap they went back on tour again. In 1995 Georg Kajanus departed the band to pursue a solo career, leading to the introduction of Peter Lincoln, a respected guitarist and singer. Original member Henry Marsh left the band in late 1999, to be replaced by Anthony England. He was replaced in turn by Rob Alderton in 2001.
In 2004 Sailor were voted the 45th most successful pop band of the last 40 years in Germany.
In July 2005 Rob Alderton departed, but a few weeks later, original member Henry Marsh returned to his place at the Nickelodeon. In 2006 Peter Lincoln decided to leave after ten years to join The Sweet. Afterwards, Henry's son Oliver Marsh joined the band as their new singer to continue the journey...
Music
Sailor Lyrics
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Music...
Born in city lights, raised on city streets
Heaven is lost without your dancing feet
Heartbeats on your sleeve, Rhythm in your soul
Hollywood desperados, bought and sold
Through melodies and parodies and riffs to make you go crazy
With music in the air, love is at your feet
Heaven is lost without your down beat
Music, to live by, to love by
Music to get on your feet
Music to live by, to love by...
Jungles out of drums, Romance out of strings
Heaven is lost without your downbeat swing
Heatwaves on the floor, combos on the stage
Riding the beat bonanza page by page
Through memories and fantasies of moonlight and splendour
Tailor made for your heart to remember
With music in the air, love is at your feet
Heaven is lost without your down beat
(Repeat chorus twice)
Music...
Get up, get up, get up, get up
Music...
Music...
Music, to live by, to love by.
The Sailor's song "Music" is a celebration of the power and importance of music in our lives. The song starts by highlighting how music is born and nurtured in the city streets and how it adds a touch of heaven to our worldly lives. The lyrics then go on to talk about how music keeps our hearts beating with its rhythm, and how it can make us dance and feel crazy. The song's messages can be interpreted in different ways, but ultimately, it's a tribute to the impact that music has on our emotional and physical state.
The lyrics also mention how music can evoke different moods, from the jungle-like drum beats to the romantic strings. The song acknowledges that music can transport us to a different place, bring back memories of moonlit nights, and make us feel nostalgic. The Sailor's conclude the song by reminding us that music is something to live by and love by. It's the perfect pick-me-up when we're feeling down or need to get up and dance.
Line by Line Meaning
Born in city lights, raised on city streets
Born and brought up in the city, the bright lights and active streets instill a love of music.
Heaven is lost without your dancing feet
Music spreads joy and makes life worth living like nothing else in the world.
Heartbeats on your sleeve, Rhythm in your soul
Passion for life emanates from within and enriches because of love for music.
Hollywood desperados, bought and sold
In the movie industry, people come and go like the trend dictates. Many had it but lost it already.
Through melodies and parodies and riffs to make you go crazy
Music has the power to evoke whatever emotions the listener feels, either calm or frenzied.
No time for your heartbeat to get lazy
Music keeps the heart pumping, and there's no time to rest when there is so much to dance and groove to.
With music in the air, love is at your feet
When music is playing, abilities to love and be loved increase exponentially as it prompts the brain's positive sensations.
Heaven is lost without your downbeat
Music is the key motivator for experiencing great enjoyment, and not having access to it can affect a person's wellbeing negatively.
Jungles out of drums, Romance out of strings
Drums and percussion represent the wild, while strings represent a softer, soothing quality, both symbolising two sides of a person that music brings together.
Heatwaves on the floor, combos on the stage
The harmonic mix of sounds and melodies brings warmth and nostalgia to the heart of the listener who enjoys them.
Riding the beat bonanza page by page
Music ignites a lively spirit in those who hear it, allowing them to easily get lost in the rhythm without any care in the world.
Through memories and fantasies of moonlight and splendour
Music is a portal to cherished memories and unrealised hopes of how life could be with sounds of melodies somewhere playing in the background.
Tailor made for your heart to remember
Music speaks to the soul such that once a person finds a kind of music that they love, it stays with them forever, and creates an indelible imprint on the heart.
Get up, get up, get up, get up
A call to action, the sound of music encourages one to stand up and seize the moment.
Music, to live by, to love by.
Music is something that you always have with you throughout life, one that will reveal itself in differing forms at each stage of life.
Contributed by Lauren L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Cookie Monster
i see allot of comments about people sharing what they are reading..ima give this a shot..
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Perfect for reading The Titan's Bride...if u know , u know.
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Ruby Sparrow
A new Subscriber,
Aye matey, let's raise a drink or two. Let us fight as only true Pirates do.
Let's sing and dance this nite away, let's kiss all the girls and be on our way.
For in the morn we doth blow, for our captain has a yen to go.
The sea she is callin' she wants us home. Ole Davey Jones is in his lair
Twill be smooth sailing with the weather fair.
So off me matey's and let us journey forth. Let's party, let us play, for this may be the last time we come this way.
Ruby*
P.S. Your asmr brought out the poet in me. Thank you for a lovely evening. Enjoy your work immensely. Have a great day / night.
Fantasy Music
Hey all! Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed this, make sure to check out my playlist with more diverse fantasy ambience & ambient music!
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQ2VTc61wbRlG03S3awz7l7GREll5AmUX
Again, thanks for watching and please enjoy! Arrrrr
Kaan Kizil
What is the official title of this style of music i love it
Highheeled Fagin
1.25x 👍🏽🖤💜
A foolish Karmaleon
Fun fact. The size of the earring of a pirate, as well as the material It was made of, didn't only have an exterior or ornamental value. It was a bit like every pirate's own personal treasure. It would most of the times be used to pay for a decent burial. Plus, Corsair and pirate communities were actually the very first communities in history to legitimally recognise interracial unions and gay marriages. You heard me well, you could have had gay pirates. As long as they didn't break their laws. Also, many sources refer to pirate communities as communities in which sexual distinction didn't really have an important weight in their society. And yet, they were badass af.
JJ
watch black sails! (its on netflix) badass pirates and amazing storytelling with awesome ship battles and all things pirates do :)
A foolish Karmaleon
@JJ Will do
JJ
A foolish Karmaleon hope you enjoy it!!! 🏴☠️
Zach Beckman
HEYOH Thats cool info!
Quantum
@JJ Were do you live? It´s not on Netflix for me ._.
Lilli !!
Here I am, studying and writing essays in a tavern with pirates as if it was a cafe.