1. A st… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists tracked as “Scorpion” on Last.fm.
1. A strong local Detroit, Michigan, band's only album (Scorpion - 1969) containing psych rock with a funky edge.
If ever there were a vinyl testament to the power of the wah wah pedal, Scorpion’s 1969 self-titled album on the Tower label stands tall like a granite pedestal to Vox Industries. Unlike the Electric Prunes, whose wah wah pedal radio spot is somewhat legendary but only actually used the pedal sparingly, Scorpion cranks up the wah wah as often as they can, carving deep blue ripples into the liquidy funk abyss. Like the first few Funkadelic albums, this is psychedelic funk personified – stoned grooves where fuzz meets funk, and mind-melting Jimi Hendrix inspired underwater guitar solos wail over some of the fattest basslines you’ll ever hear.
It helps to know that the members of Scorpion aren’t just some unknown bar band from Des Moines – these are some heavyweight players in the annals of funk and soul. Bassist Bob Babbitt was a member of Motown’s in-house band the Funk Brothers, and consequently played on over TWO HUNDRED Top 40 Billboard singles! You may not know him by name, but you’ve certainly heard his rubbery funk bass on songs like the Temptations “Ball of Confusion”, the Undisputed Truth’s “Smiling Faces Sometimes”, Edwin Starr’s “War” and Marvin Gaye’s “Mercy Mercy Me (the Ecology).” Those are some heavy credentials, boys and girls. Guitarist Ray Monette also played with Rare Earth, whose “Celebrate” is a funk rock classic. He’s also the guy who laid down the EPIC guitar solo in Funkadelic’s “I Got A Thing, You Got a Thing,” so he kept some pretty funky friends too. And vocalist Mike Campbell…well, he later changed his name to Michael Champion and became an actor, starring in “Total Recall” and “Beverly Hills Cop.” He also appeared in one episode of “B.J. and the Bear” and one episode of “T.J. Hooker”, and that’s about as funky as funky gets.
So now, you’re probably asking, with all these mega-funk credentials, how good is the album? Well, as a stoned funk long-player with Funkadelic aspirations and the biggest paean to the wah wah pedal since Jimi Hendrix’s “Burning of the Midnight Lamp”, it’s pretty darn good. Opener “Wildflower” wastes NO time telling you right where these cats are at – a trippy backwards guitar leads into a stone cold KILLER funk riff, and the very first words ring like a manifesto through the grooves: “I’m stoned! I’m stoned!” “Take a Look at Yourself” opens with a monster Hendrix fuzz riff that swoops and dives from left to right speaker and back again, while some serious classical piano and giant cathedral organ sound like they’re setting the stage for something really big. Here, Scorpion take their music to the pews of a Harlem revival meeting, with a big dramatic slice of religious psych rock that’s sure to shake the rafters while also prying loose some floorboards with those monster bass grooves. But, as Ezekiel 23:12 says, “Thou shalt knoweth that thy Lord is a major fan of the slapback”, God himself loved the wah wah pedal, so the Scorpion boys cut loose at the end of this hymnal with a flurry of funky wah wah and thrashing drums to bring this prayer to a monstrous wall of noise conclusion that’s six times more effective than the standard “Amen.”
But not all the songs here worship at the altar of Funk – surprisingly, the gospel-titled “Touched By An Angel” is one of the few songs that deviate from the template. Riding a light raga rhythm, this one plows proto-glam rock territory, believe it or not, with double-tracked trippy vocals and a big dramatic piano riff like an acid-riddled demo version of Bowie’s “Lady Grinning Soul.” Of course, there’s more than enough ripping fuzz guitar to keep the axe-lovers happy, and short controlled shock-and-awe bursts of wah wah because…c’mon, this is still SCORPION we’re talking about here. But it’s produced strangely…instruments are oddly mixed in the glam fuzz miasma…so it comes off sounding strangely unfinished, like something Bowie might have quickly committed to tape in his bedroom right after Lou Reed left without even saying goodbye.
But fear not, Funkadelics, for things return to normal quickly thereafter, when the storming “Please Make My Mind Right” blazes out of the gate with some of the deepest, darkest, funkiest wah wah riffs this side of the “Petey Wheatstraw” soundtrack. Like the finale of the best Macy’s Day Fourth of July fireworks display you’ve ever seen, Scorpion throw everything they’ve got into their grand finale. And by that I mean total, unrestrained, absolute wah wah sensory overload. Their final act perfectly encapsulates everything they’ve strived for, and turns your mind to goo like the disembodied band members’ heads dripping down from the band logo on the front cover. File Scorpion alongside the psychedelic Temptations, the Undisputed Truth, Sly and the Family Stone and Funkadelic. And note that, if they don’t exactly top those bands, at least they out-wah wah ‘em.
2. A Swedish 70's psychedelic hard rock band.
Members: Bo Anders Larson (vocals), Hasse Jonsson (bass), Lars Erichsen (bass), Lasse Summanen (guitar), Pelle Holm (drums), Ted Ström (organ), Sam Ellison, Rolf Adolfsson.
Scorpion recorded album "I Am The Scorpion" in 1970. It's a rare record.
3. A German electronic, especially techno DJ and producer.
Scorpion recorded a few albums in the last years, for example "In Search In Other Dimensions" and "Navigator To Other Dimensions".
Holiday
Scorpion Lyrics
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You'd like a holiday
Let me take you far away
You'd like a holiday
Exchange the cold days for the sun
A good time and fun
Let me take you far away
Let me take you far away
You'd like a holiday
Let me take you far away
You'd like a holiday
Exchange your troubles for some love
Wherever you are
Let me take you far away
You'd like a holiday
Longing for the sun you will come
To the island without name
Longing for the sun be welcome
On the island many miles away from home
Be welcome on the island without name
Longing for the sun you will come
To the island many miles away from home
Scorpions' song "Holiday" is a joyful and feel-good song that encourages listeners to leave their worries behind and enjoy life. The lyrics are a call to escape the rigors of daily life and trade them for paradise, where the sky is blue, and cares are forgotten. The song has an upbeat and cheerful melody that feels perfect for a vacation or a destination wedding.
Throughout the song, the lead singer, Klaus Meine, invites listeners to come with him on a holiday far away from their troubles. "Let me take you far away, you'd like a holiday," he sings, while encouraging listeners to "exchange the cold days for the sun" and "exchange your troubles for some love." The lyrics speak to the universal desire for escape, adventure, and relaxation. It is an invitation to suspend reality for a while and immerse oneself in the beauty of a tropical island.
The second half of the song paints a picture of a faraway island with no name, where the weather is perfect, and there are no worries. The island is a symbol of the ultimate escape, a tropical paradise where one can unwind and let go. The lyrics, "Longing for the sun, you will come to the island without a name," and "be welcome on the island without a name," invite listeners to join Meine on this idyllic island peak.
Overall, "Holiday" is an uplifting and charismatic song that inspires a sense of adventure and relaxation. The lyrics are simple yet powerful, making it easy to get lost in the melody and transport yourself to a faraway paradise.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me take you far away
The singer wants to take the listener to a distant and unknown place.
You'd like a holiday
The singer thinks the listener needs a break from their usual routine and responsibilities.
Exchange the cold days for the sun
The singer suggests leaving a dreary or unpleasant situation for a warmer and more pleasant one.
A good time and fun
The artist promises the listener that they will enjoy themselves on this adventure.
Exchange your troubles for some love
The artist promises to help the listener escape from their problems and find comfort and affection.
Wherever you are
The singer acknowledges that the listener may be dealing with difficulties no matter where they are in life.
Longing for the sun you will come
The singer believes the listener craves warmth and happiness enough to accept this invitation.
To the island without name
The artist describes the location as unexplored and unknown to the listener.
Longing for the sun be welcome
The artist invites the listener to feel at home on this new and sunny island.
On the island many miles away from home
The artist emphasizes that the listener will be far from their usual surroundings and routines.
Be welcome on the island without name
The singer repeats the invitation to the listener to feel at ease and enjoy this adventure.
Longing for the sun you will come
The artist restates that the listener desires warmth and happiness enough to take this leap of faith.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KLAUS MEINE, RUDOLF SCHENKER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Let me take you far away
You'd like a holiday
Let me take you far away
You'd like a holiday
Exchange the cold days for the sun
A good time and fun
Let me take you far away
You'd like a holiday
Let me take you far away
You'd like a holiday
Let me take you far away
You'd like a holiday
Exchange your troubles for some love
Wherever you are
Let me take you far away
You'd like a holiday
Longing for the sun here we come
To the island without name
Longing for the sun here we come
On the island many miles away from home
Here we come on the island without name
Longing for the sun here we come
To the island many miles away from home
Away from home
Away from home
Away from home
Away from home
Bruh
This song is amazing. Somehow gives me strong nostalgia from the times I wasn’t even born yet, and still… It feels so nostalgic. Great song. Great group. Scorpions forever!
Mario Cantillana
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M6scorpions
Same here!
Winarto Md
Yesss...Indonesian like this song so much
Mohammed Syahreza Hady Umry Ginting
Sama bro, saya juga
Rayanny
Essa é antiga 🎶🎸🍃❤️
Douglas Jessen
This has always been one of my all-time favorite Scorpions tunes. My ol' highschool buddy and I used to jam to Scorpions a lot back in the day, cassette tapes (before we had CD's) in the car with rockin' stereos featuring Fosgate power amps, etc... then in later years, "Wind of Change" - the Scorps are the Most!!
Arian Konci
Such a beautiful super song from the great Scorpions, that lasts forever!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Celina Barreto
Amo as músicas desse grupo.Scorpions tudo de bom!!!
Eileen Wright
One of the best groups of all time!✌😎💜🎶