Savoy Brown is a British blues band formed in the 1960s, originally known a… Read Full Bio ↴Savoy Brown is a British blues band formed in the 1960s, originally known as the Saveloy Brown Blues Band. Their 1969 single, Train to Nowhere (with singer Chris Youlden), was viewed by many as the last gasp of the blues scene in Great Britain. Although Savoy Brown never reached much acclaim in their home nation, they developed a loyal core following in the United States. In the 1960s and 1970s, the band managed to penetrate the Billboard Hot 100. Superstardom perpetually evaded them, perhaps in part because of their frequent lineup changes. Indeed, while the band is still active today, only one founding member, Kim Simmonds, has been with the band since the beginning. Guitarist "Lonesome" Dave Peverett, bassist Tony Stevens, and drummer Roger Earl went on to form Foghat. Original member and harmonica player John O'Leary is still active on the British blues circuit with The John O'Leary Band. Savoy Brown's first album, Shake Down, featured lead vocalist Bryce Portius. Portius was one of the first black blues musicians to be a part of a British rock band. Another singer, Dave Walker, would later join Fleetwood Mac and Black Sabbath.

Looking In
Savoy Brown Lyrics

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I'm looking in from the outside
I wish my mind could read the score
Some day a door will open
Then I'll know then I'll see
What I'm striving for

If I could get an answer
If someone would give me a clue

I know I'd feel much better
But I can't find anyone
To put my question to

And when I'm older and wiser
And I look back on my youth
Will I be contented or will I see
Nothing but a vain search for the truth

And when I'm old and wiser
And I look back on my youth
Will I be contented or will I see
Nothing but a vain search for the truth

I wish I knew better baby
My mind wouldn't be so sore
Some day a door will open
Then I'll know then I'll see
What I'm striving for

I'm looking in from the outside
I wish my mind could read the score
Some day a door will open 'faint' search. No,
Then I'll know then I'll see
What I'm striving for

If I could get an answer
If someone would give me a clue
I know I'd feel much better

But I can't find anyone
To put my question to

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Savoy Brown's "Looking In" paint a picture of a person looking in from the outside, wishing they were able to understand the world around them. The opening line "I'm looking in from the outside" suggests a feeling of detachment and a sense of not quite fitting in. The song's narrator is looking for answers and longing for understanding. They feel lost in the world and are searching for meaning in their life. The line "I wish my mind could read the score" highlights the frustration of feeling like one is missing something crucial that everyone else seems to comprehend.

The second stanza continues with this theme of searching for answers. The singer asks for help, but no one seems able to provide any guidance. The search for understanding and truth is a lifelong quest. The song's narrator wonders if they will be contented or regretful when they look back on their life.

The final stanza echoes the same themes as the previous stanzas, with the singer wishing they knew better and longing for a door to open that will provide them with the answers they desperately seek. The repetition of the line "Then I'll know then I'll see what I'm striving for" emphasizes the sense of frustration and uncertainty that the singer feels.

Overall, "Looking In" is a poignant reflection on the human experience of searching for meaning and understanding in life. It is a relatable topic that can resonate with many people.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm looking in from the outside
I feel disconnected and on the periphery of what I'm striving for

I wish my mind could read the score
I desire clarity and understanding of what I need to do to achieve my goals

Some day a door will open
I remain optimistic that an opportunity will arise for me to attain what I'm looking for

Then I'll know then I'll see
I believe that gaining this opportunity will provide me with the answers I seek

What I'm striving for
My ultimate aim or goal

If I could get an answer
I am actively searching for a solution or guidance

If someone would give me a clue
I'm hoping that someone with more knowledge or experience can assist me

I know I'd feel much better
I'm certain that finding an answer will bring me a sense of relief and reassurance

But I can't find anyone
Despite my efforts, I have not been able to find someone to help me

To put my question to
To ask and receive an informative response

And when I'm older and wiser
As I mature and gain experience

And I look back on my youth
When I reflect on my younger years

Will I be contented or will I see
I wonder if I will feel satisfied or regretful about my endeavors

Nothing but a vain search for the truth
I fear that my pursuit for answers may have been fruitless and lacking fulfillment

I wish I knew better baby
I regret not having more knowledge or insight

My mind wouldn't be so sore
I wouldn't feel so overwhelmed and burdened if only I had more information

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Written by: DAVID PEVERETT, KIM SIMMONDS

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

SanFranciscoBay

5y↑3

Lyrics:
I'm looking in from the outside
I wish my mind could read the score
Some day a door will open
Then I'll know then I'll see
What I'm striving for

If I could get an answer
If someone would give me a clue
I know I'd feel much better
But I can't find anyone
To put my question to

And when I'm older and wiser
And I look back on my youth
Will I be contented or will I see
Nothing but a vain search for the truth

And when I'm old and wiser
And I look back on my youth
Will I be contented or will I see
Nothing but a vain search for the truth

I wish I knew better baby
My mind wouldn't be so sore
Some day a door will open
Then I'll know then I'll see
What I'm striving for

I'm looking in from the outside
I wish my mind could read the score
Some day a door will open
Then I'll know then I'll see
What I'm striving for

If I could get an answer
If someone would give me a clue
I know I'd feel much better
But I can't find anyone
To put my question to

All comments from YouTube:

Ken von Haesler

5y↑17

Truly one of the most underrated bands from the British Blues era! So many great records! Saw Savoy Brown at Winterland as a kid!

john kelly

4y↑13

my dad used to get drunk and play this album really loud all the time... my childhood theme song

Lisa Bullock

4y↑24

I was in 11th grade, now I'm 66 this still seems so relevant 💙

bruce hill

Well said. Me too

Scott Aasen

My girl Lisa! Let’s get married..

Richard Valleau

Right there with you. Was listening from Levittown, Long Island. Now I dig it in Florida.timeless

Lisa Bullock

@Roger smilexoxo

Roger

This was me in grade nine baby, this was me in grade nine.

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Giants588

6y↑11

Savoy Brown was a such a great blues/rock band, and Kim Simmonds was vastly underrated as a guitarist/songwriter

Lou Costello

4y↑13

Kim had more soul than any other Brit Blues guitar player of his generation.

Rob Pattison

gene evans another one , yup

Rob Pattison

4y↑1

an American named James Mcarty was pretty good too

gene evans

4y↑3

Steve Marriott

Kamakiri Sassorichan

5y↑7

Jesus Christ . . . haven't heard this since it came out and I was 13. It's SO DIFFERENT to these older ears . . . but I became a professional musician and I remember when I first heard this I was BLOWN AWAY.

I went on to be technically far more proficient but now I tell myself that THESE GUYS CREATED the music I went on to perfect . . . my musical career was created on the backs of these guys.

And my neurons remember every note!

Manuel Robles

Kamakiri Sassorichan 😂😂

Don Spees

12y↑5

I grew up with my parents cranking this on the stereo

A Lane

Dude your parents are cool

Hal Dumille

4y↑3

This was always a stand out, great sounding track! Lonesome Dave's vocal work is really crisp and soulful.

Philip Cole

11y↑1

a classic album that got lost in the 70s, the long line of british blues that totally have the best players and groove, blues in the uk so great,its amazing how they slipped thru the cracks,truly a unique sound for real blues fans the real deal

paul levine

11y↑2

One of my all time favorite lps from back in the good ole days , my copy is still in great shape after a billion smoke filled parties, This and Street Corner Talkin were 2 of their best records, Kim Simmons was and still is one of rocks most underated guitarists, and he's still playing strong.. Music was soo good in those days cause it was all about playing well and Savoy Brown was no exception...

Mark Rago

Lions Share is a great Savoy Brown album too. It's a great studio set, boasting killer tracks that includes classics "So Tired" and "Shot in the Head", plus a heavy rocking cover of Howling Wolfs "Howling for my Darling" that sports a pretty serious riff that resembles "Maybe I'm a Leo" by Deep Purple.

goblinob

13y↑3

Got this record in a bargain bin for 2.50 today solely because the album cover is badass... the music proves that i prevailed

william mclaughlin

10y↑26

I think his guitar solo is right up there with the best .

stefan persson

4y↑1

Thanks, you got it

paul levine

7y↑3

And Kim was a hippy back in his days with Savoy Brown. Rock on to one of the best .

Patrick McCloskey

9y↑4

@william mclaughlin Kim Simmonds is one of the very best.

chuck lane

8y↑29

Savoy Brown had some of the best cover art too, I was 14 when I first heard this & stoned on some good weed, I started laughing so hard when my brother showed me the cover, I had the headphones on & the music was movin'!

Danielle Elrod

Thats JUNE ARNOLD NOT DANIELLE. SHE IS MY DAT.

Danielle Elrod

6y↑1

chuck lane For years all i had of their music was HELLBOUND TRAIN JACK THE TOAD AND ST CORNER TALKING. NOW I H A VE SO MUCH more.Growning up in Detroit and outside Detroit i got into music very early.Thank you for bringing joy to an older woman

toastedmonkee

13y

Bought it when i was a kid, cause the album cover was so cool. I still love it. Took it for a spin on the B&O a couple days ago. Great rhythm playing.

SanFranciscoBay

5y↑3

twotetah

Thanks

stan proctor

10y↑6

One of the very best British blues bands for sure. A lot of musicians passed through this band yet they always came up with something good. Kim Simmons is a fine and often overlooked guitarist...

Michael Flaherty

10y↑20

The photoes of the band are worth a million alone! Im a huge Savoy / Foghat fan. Love to see the early pics. Was born in 63 an remember all the hippies from the neighborhood when I was a kid. A better world then.

dirk lancer

Michael Flaherty born in '62. Same here. Walk home from school from Kindergarten and hippies hanging on front porches, playing music, workin on mini bikes.

Mark Charts

+Jacob Charts Hey don't I know you?

Patrick McCloskey

@Michael Flaherty Better without the hippies.

Derik Flairty

9y↑1

ha ha your last name is like mine but spelled the original way lol. random thought. oh yea great song!!!!

Jacob Charts

10y↑3

I agree a thousand percent. I mainly listen to these albums of my youth and Im still blown away. It was afar greater time back than and the music reflects it

utahaztec

13y↑2

One of my favorite albums. Great album cover too.

zestguest

13y↑7

I'm 54 and my 10 year older brother use to sit me down in his bean bag chair in Detroit and say "This is a must listen little bro" :)

Larry Austman

9y↑25

Kim Simmonds and Lonesome Dave made this song memorable but hats off to the others and the engineer and sound folks for the clarity of the sound.....good on ya.

Cap683

My introduction to Savoy Brown back in 1970. Great lineup.

deucecoop66

12y

One of my favs also. And this song is awesome! I listened to it a million times probably.

L.A. Rocker

9y↑31

Have this vinyl. Still love it.

lantie

Playing pool over at a friends house tuned-up and listening to this album 1971!

jerry kauffman

11y↑1

my brother made me an etched mirror with this album when i was 12 years old. i think i still have that mirror. he also laid me on the bands music. killer

Cynthia Marconi

6y↑1

Love this song, thanks for putting it on here

Will McCaffrey

13y↑2

Haven't heard for this for over 30 years! Yet into it remembered every note Kim Fingered thanks, Torchkid

Arthur Hoffman

What a great band, bluesy, jazzy rock that not too many people know about and I’m fine with that. Only people with an ear for good music should be listening.

John Allen

Truly underrated song, album, group. It seemed like that year, 1970, I was running into more people that were doing heroin. I wonder if Kim was able to avoid that calamity?

Tad Tallywacker

Bought this while home ported in Yokosuka Japan. It was a new release. Still have it. Outstanding to listen to while watching muted Japanese TV. A hit of acid to get your head right. It was hilarious.

Lou Costello

5y↑1

Heard this in college in 1977, and it opened my mind.

bruce rich

10y↑21

loving it Haven't heard this since 1970 hanging in the basement with my top of the line Sanyo Quadrofonic

bruce rich

+Patrick McCloskey Seen the Who bud in my hometown of Watford England, where they come from 1964 lol

Patrick McCloskey

9y↑1

@babsinjrzy What you needed was Quadrophenia.

babsinjrzy

9y↑2

Quadrofonic was the just what we needed then too! My friend used to love to drive us around in one of those big old buick stationwagons that he added Quadrofonic sound to listening to Black Sabbath's first and second ablum and this and Grand Funk outside looking in, omg you just brought back great memories, or what I remember of them. Mostly the sound and the feeling. Delicious!

Stan Proctor

11y

This was maybe the best incarnation of an excellent and under rated Brittish blues rock band.

Sasa Spasojevic

Love it!!

babsinjrzy

9y↑2

Such total DELICIOUSNESS!! Thank you! I love them!

sam arts

11y

awesome,love it!great group!thank u!

John ORourke

3y↑1

One of my all time favorites Savoy Brown lp

John Carlson

10y↑3

Best music to live the 70s-80s forever

Richard D. Ruttenberg

13y↑1

I was a little boy in 1970 and always ran into my sister's room to steal this record, put the headphones on, and try to play along on the drums. I learned, man! My sister always yelled at me and told our parents but I had to hear it, dig? Had to.... Richard

SanFranciscoBay

5y↑8

1970 This was when there would be a stage, the musicians, some colored lights and an audience. There were no flashing lights, no dancers twerking and tickets were affordable. I saw them when they played at Winterland San Francisco.

Marco Maenza

12y

awesome album cover! great sound

Dave Boerner

10y↑6

Loved Looking In, great album

teflon97239

12y

Fine music tend to stand up nicely over the decades is this does! I find some of these licks in my hobby blues guitar picking even today. Steal from the best I always say. I was glad to see that someone had posted Take It Easy from the same album here a few weeks ago, but now it's been removed. Any change I could talk somebody here into posting that one again? Thanks in advance!

bill chew

13y↑2

This was huge during my last semester of college.

Jack Schytt

12y

really under rated. good band from back in the day.

paul levine

11y↑1

Susan , please don't feel old ,we who grew up in the 60s & 70s with all this great music should only feel young when hearing it, Proud as hell to have been part of so much great talent that was all about making the best most passionate music possible, I learned to play guitar to all this awsome music and listen to it as much now as i did back then, Good then Good now like us... ROCK ON !!!

Lessons

13y↑1

I can't stop listening to this...!

Cindy Roll

6y↑6

I have this album in the closet, I was 16 when I bought it. No bubble gum for me. lol

Wendy Nelson

13y↑1

@dogsbees Glad to hear it. Good taste in music will always exist thanks to people like you. I was generalizing of course. Heard all those you listed, have the well worn albums in my closet somewhere, haven't owned a turntable for years. If you like Savoy Brown I could give you a good list of others to listen to.

Glenn diedrich

Savoy jammed at my high school in 70s. Free concert. You won't see that anymore. Beans were all over the gym floor. Close to being a riot in cell lock #9

donrox1

13y↑1

this story needs to retold of this wonderful band and its songs...this blues boogie influenced swing rock and roll!!!!

Robin E. Trittipoe

Happy New Year ! When I’m old and wiser... fond memories of dancing and getting funky to this song with Hometown. Always on the dance floor. My brother taught me the Love of music! I am grateful. Xo

Old -guy yes

10y↑3

still sounds good. 1st time 1970!!

Susan McMillan

11y↑4

I think I stepped into a time machine here. On the other hand, I feel old when listening to this and I ask, what the hell has happened to music these days? Thanks for the song. I miss talent......................

Marcia Corbin

5y↑1

The sweet, sultry, sting of Savoy's badd ass boogie....what's not to like

Gene Splicer

12y

I just found this one in the thrift shop today for .50 cents! I saved the record as much as I could but it's got some wear on it! Anyway I liked it so much I went on ebay and picked up a better vinyl for $12!

Andre Newcomb

5y↑2

In '72' scored some acid hitching from Arizona deserts to New England and got a ride on the Pike with some folks going to the Commons to see Savoy Brown. Green! Rain! Music! And all kind'a colors! Man, it was great. Then had to hitch 128. Challenge.

Mikaleno’s Setups

7y↑1

This song is just a tour de force, Savoy in their prime.

SharNTer Johnson

6y↑1

Always love theses guys

Suzy Thompson

8y↑2

Excellent!

johnbofindy58

12y

excellent blues of the day

Tonna Rizzi

10y↑5

thanks so much for sharing this, haven't heard it in ages. have the vinyl, but no needle for my turntable :(

Rachel Darkness 🔮

8y↑3

this is so perfect

gil*movies

11y

moi non plus! fabuleux album inégalé depuis ! :)

Wendy Nelson

13y↑1

@atomicknights52 Yeah me too. Played the grooves out of mine. Kim Simmons is sooo underrated. The youngers don't know what their missing by passing up stuff like this for some of the clowns that are so popular today.

Conrad Lin

12y

ya still have this album since it came out im still playin it

Jon Williams

8y↑1

one of the records I thought I" discovered ".

chippy783

13y↑1

remember the record player systems we heared these on. Suitcases.. I agree this is their best LP

Andre Budeu

6y↑7

When I'm older and wiser, I'll look back on my youth
Will I be contented?
Or will I see nothing but a vain search for the truth?

Harlen Burke

I have this on vinyl

fuck google+

Охуенный тайминг.

Rev Eddro

11y

killer album...lonesome Dave, tellin' it, SNAP..Rev Eddro

Raymond Dobos

11y

after this one,kin simmonds leaves and Foghats lonesome Dave emerges victor..good voice

Rick Smith

Classic, better than zeppelin stones and Beatles

Fred Miller

I saw these guys about 1971 at the old Park Center in Charlotte, NC. They were on a triple bill with the Doobie Brothers and someone else, I don't remember. I wish I could go back and pay more attention. There was so much good music back then a lot of it just flew past us.

Grady Gentry

13y↑1

Kim Simmons is one Fine Guitar Player..And I do Miss Lonesome Dave too........

Jon Williams

8y↑4

sure takes me back

Marcia Corbin

6y↑1

Where is this kind if music these days? Oh yea nowhere...looking back at looking in & loving it...

StoneFredFlint

11y

My favorite track on this LP is "Sitting and Thinking," so why does copyright no longer allow sharing of this track without payment? I downloaded it from Napster some years ago, and it has been removed. Hell, I can no longer even play the track I bought! I mean, I don't mind buying the CD, but it seems illogical when most other tracks from Looking In are still available for download.

Us and Them

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5idCUVfjNEM

zfromthez

12y

@octoworm I used to have, operative word "used", this and many other covers of theirs in black light posters back in the 70's. They were great and I always got comments on them, like "wow, great poster, by the way, who in the hell is Savoy Brown" and I'd just laugh and tell them they were missing some great music!

bk nyc Farrington

4y↑1

excellent upload, boyo that takes me back.

Railroads Across Maine

Wolfmother wishes they could sound this good!

Don Castillo

Had the 8track for the car and the album for the turntable for home. The weed was in both.

JPHansen59

13y↑1

My freind Todd and I listened to this while getting stoned and hanging out.

Jerry Shunk

Simmonds making pure blue nectar here!

Donald Hamer

6y↑1

kin simmins back in the day of my young he was the best that was in 69 71 yea i was all about that an still am

Bob Haggun

4y↑1

This is what I'm about made me what I I'm today

Robert McAllister

5y↑2

RIP Lonesome Dave

rosarae

10y↑5

Lonesome Dave!

John Carney

11y

Th British do some things very well, music they do better than anyone, Tull, Zeppelin, Genesis, Pink Floyd, Marillion, Gentle Giant, ELP, just to name a few..

zfromthez

12y↑1

@01Shorthanded They've got a total of 34 including one they released this year. Good Luck finding them

Javier Rivero

😎

Princess (French Refugee Past) Tammy

11y↑1

I like Savoys Hellbound Train. Dr. T

Soundmanfh

If you think the front cover is cool, you should see the back side.

Susan Sherrit

8y↑1

Yeah Chuck.
I was 12..
Fuck Yeah...

Mike Mar

13y↑2

im a youngster who listens only to savoy brown unless im listening to the radio of course. do not fear old timers im 25 and will carry Savoy Brown into the next generation, some way some how, here are some songs if you havent heard yet get listening : romanoff, vicksburg blues, tolling bells,leaving again,jack the toad, take it easy,poor girl, train to nowhere, and many many many more

Deborah Brown

m marmorstein- Good music taste BTW!!🎶🎶

Deborah Brown

Raw Sienna is a great LP too, I still have my vinyl!! I bought it when it came out, I was 16, yes, way back in the day. Still listen to Savoy Brown. I'm glad to hear you like them so much at your young age, carry on the timeless real music😘🎶🎶