During the mid-1970s, with guitarist Uli Jon Roth (who replaced Schenker's younger brother Michael) part of the lineup, the music of the Scorpions was defined as hard rock. After Roth's departure in 1978, Schenker and Meine took control of the group, giving them almost all the power to compose music and write lyrics. Matthias Jabs joined in 1978, and with the melodic rock he played and the influence of producer Dieter Dierks in the band, the Scorpions changed their sound to melodic heavy metal mixed with lyrical "power rock ballads", which is evident in the album Lovedrive (1979), which began the evolution of the band's sound, with recording a developed later in several of their albums. Michael Schenker also played on the Lovedrive album. Over the next decade, the band achieved influence, approval from music critics, and significant commercial success with the albums Animal Magnetism (1980), Blackout (1982), Love at First Sting (1984), the live recording World Wide Live (1985), Savage Amusement (1988), their best-selling compilation Best of Rockers 'n' Ballads (1989), and Crazy World (1990), all awarded at least one platinum award in the United States. The band has released thirteen consecutive studio albums that were in the top 10 in Germany, one of which reached No. 1, as well as three consecutive albums that were in the top 10 in the Billboard 200 in the United States. Their latest studio album, Rock Believer, was released in February 2022.
Scorpions are estimated to have sold over 100 million records around the world, making them one of the best-selling hard rock and heavy metal bands. One of their most recognized hits is "Wind of Change" (from Crazy World), a symbolic anthem of the political changes in Eastern Europe in the late 1980s and early 1990s and the fall of the Berlin Wall, and it remains as one of the best-selling singles in the world with over 14 million copies. Two of the songs on their ninth studio album Love at First Sting, "Rock You Like a Hurricane" and "Still Loving You", are regarded as some of the most influential and popular works, both in heavy metal music and among rock ballads, defined as "rock anthem" and "a true hymn of love".
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scorpions_(band)
Discography
Lonesome Crow (1972)
Fly to the Rainbow (1974)
In Trance (1975)
Virgin Killer (1976)
Taken by Force (1977)
Lovedrive (1979)
Animal Magnetism (1980)
Blackout (1982)
Love at First Sting (1984)
Savage Amusement (1988)
Crazy World (1990)
Face the Heat (1993)
Pure Instinct (1996)
Eye II Eye (1999)
Unbreakable (2004)
Humanity: Hour I (2007)
Sting in the Tail (2010)
Return to Forever (2015)
Rock Believer (2022)
2) Scorpions (sometimes also Scorpions S/T) is a band from Barreiro, Portugal.
Remember The Good Times
Scorpions Lyrics
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Bad times good times
We were twisting Chubby Checker style
In a roaring sixties summer night
We walked the moon and we were free
When Jimi played guitar
We shared a dream with Martin Luther King
When he spoke those famous words that day
Our world was not the same
Remember the good times
Remember the bad times
Remembering my life, your life
Let the film just roll
We were lost in shock, the world was doomed
Nikita hit us with a shoe
We watched the world go upside down
When the Kennedys got shot
We were screaming when the world was fab
We had Rock 'n' Roll invade our hearts
We had Elvis, Janis, Marilyn
And hair, to let it grow
Remember the good times
Remember the bad times
Remembering my life, your life
Let the film just roll
Remember the good times
Remember the bad times
Remembering my life, your life
We're still standing after all
Back in the cold war
Our hearts were warm
Just because sex was free
In the summer of love
Remember the good times
Remember the bad times
Remembering my life, your life
Let the film just roll
Remember the good times
Remember the bad times
Remembering my life, your life
We're still standing after all
Good times bad times
Bad times good times
Remember the good times
Remember the bad times
Remembering my life, your life
Let the film just roll
Remember the good times
Remember the bad times
Remembering my life, your life
We're still standing after all
I'm still standing
Let the film just roll
I'm still standing
We're still standing after all
The song "Remember The Good Times" by Scorpions is a reflective piece on the tumultuous 1960s, a time that was both marked by social upheaval as well as remarkable cultural and artistic achievements. The lyrics reflect the mixed emotions of a generational experience which saw joyous moments and terrible tragedies unfold before their eyes.
The opening lyrics, "Good times bad times, bad times good times," sets the tone for the reflection that follows. The song is a nostalgic reminder of a tumultuous era in which cultural icons such as Jimi Hendrix, Marilyn Monroe, and Elvis Presley were born and died while major political events such as JFK's assassination and the Cold War sent shockwaves around the world. The song takes us back to the memories of events that shaped the past from the perspective of the present.
The lyrics take us on a journey where the band members remember the optimistic atmosphere of the 1960s, but they also look back at the tragedies that filled the decade. The song reflects that memories, both good and bad, help the band find the strength to move forward. The song ends on a positive note that they "are still standing after all."
Line by Line Meaning
Good times bad times
Life has its ups and downs
Bad times good times
Even tough times can lead to better days
We were twisting Chubby Checker style
We enjoyed dancing to rock n roll music
In a roaring sixties summer night
We made fond memories on warm summer evenings
We walked the moon and we were free
We felt limitless possibilities and freedom during the space race
When Jimi played guitar
We appreciated the skill and artistry of Jimi Hendrix's music
We shared a dream with Martin Luther King
We believed in the equal rights movements led by MLK
We saw J.F.K. in West Berlin
We witnessed the historic visit of an American president
When he spoke those famous words that day
We felt inspired by JFK's speeches
Our world was not the same
The events of that time changed our world forever
Remember the good times
Reflect on happy memories
Remember the bad times
Acknowledge and learn from difficult experiences
Remembering my life, your life
Reflecting on personal experiences
Let the film just roll
Allow the memories to play out naturally
We were lost in shock, the world was doomed
We were devastated by tragic events of the time
Nikita hit us with a shoe
We were surprised by unexpected and irrational behavior
We watched the world go upside down
We witnessed chaos and upheaval in the world
When the Kennedys got shot
We were heartbroken by the loss of great leaders
We were screaming when the world was fab
We were filled with excitement during the peak of cultural change
We had Rock 'n' Roll invade our hearts
We were passionate about music
We had Elvis, Janis, Marilyn
We celebrated iconic figures in pop culture
And hair, to let it grow
We embraced long hair as a symbol of our rebellion
We're still standing after all
Despite hardships, we have persevered
Back in the cold war
During a time of tension and hostility between superpowers
Our hearts were warm
We found warmth and love despite difficult circumstances
Just because sex was free
We embraced a sexual revolution as a rejection of traditional norms
In the summer of love
During a time of cultural and social transformation
I'm still standing
We have survived and thrived
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ERIC BAZILIAN, ERIC M BAZILIAN, JACK YELLEN, KLAUS MEINE, MILTON AGER, RUDOLF SCHENKER
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