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".
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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.
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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
I'm still standing
Let the film just roll
I'm still standing
We're still standing after all
The lyrics of Scorpions' song "Remember the Good Times" is a trip down memory lane, taking listeners back to the 1960s when the world was undergoing massive socio-political changes. The song talks about the different events and personalities that marked the decade, from the civil rights movement led by Martin Luther King Jr. to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy to the rise of Rock 'n' Roll icons like Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, and Elvis Presley.
The chorus, "Remember the good times, remember the bad times," captures the essence of nostalgia and how people tend to look back fondly on certain memories despite the hardships they might have gone through. The line "we were lost in shock, the world was doomed" also reveals how the turbulent times had an impact on people's lives and how they made sense of the events that unfolded.
The overall message of the song is to reflect on the past and appreciate the experiences that contributed to making us who we are today. It's also a reminder that despite the challenges we face, we still have the resilience to stand strong.
Line by Line Meaning
Good times bad times
Life has its ups and downs
Bad times good times
Things can turn around for the better
We were twisting Chubby Checker style
We were dancing like they did in the 60s
In a roaring sixties summer night
On a lively evening
We walked the moon and we were free
We felt like we could do anything
When Jimi played guitar
We were inspired by great musicians
We shared a dream with Martin Luther King
We believed in equality and justice
We saw J.F.K. in West Berlin
We witnessed a historic moment
When he spoke those famous words that day
When he delivered his famous speech
Our world was not the same
Our perspective and the world had changed
Remember the good times
We should cherish the happy memories
Remember the bad times
We shouldn't forget the hard times we've faced
Remembering my life, your life
Reflecting on our experiences
Let the film just roll
Watch the memories play out like a movie
We were lost in shock, the world was doomed
We felt helpless during a turbulent time
Nikita hit us with a shoe
An incident involving a world leader caused a stir
We watched the world go upside down
Everything felt turned around and chaotic
When the Kennedys got shot
The assassination of the Kennedy family shocked and saddened us
We were screaming when the world was fab
We were living in exciting times
We had Rock 'n' Roll invade our hearts
Music was an important part of our lives
We had Elvis, Janis, Marilyn
We loved these iconic performers
And hair, to let it grow
We embraced our freedom and individuality
We're still standing after all
We've survived and come a long way
Back in the cold war
During a tense time in global politics
Our hearts were warm
Despite the tension, we found warmth in our relationships
Just because sex was free
We were young and free-spirited
In the summer of love
During a hippie movement focused on free love and peace
I'm still standing
I'm still alive and strong
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG Rights Management
Written by: ERIC BAZILIAN, ERIC M BAZILIAN, JACK YELLEN, KLAUS MEINE, MILTON AGER, RUDOLF SCHENKER
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