1) British produce… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one band named Seventh Avenue.
1) British producer Ian Levine was behind one of the first boy bands in history, Seventh Avenue, formed in 1979. Signing to one of the leading US disco labels, AVI Records, Seventh Avenue released the album Midnight in Manhattan, a love story in five acts - the back cover with two young boys stripped to the waist more than suggested it was a gay love story - starting with "Midnight in Manhattan", "New York's on Fire", then experiencing "Miami Heatwave" (a popular disco 12"), going "From Chicago to the Sky" to "L.A. at the End of the Day".
With the demise of disco, it seemed Seventh Avenue would be a one-off project before Levine decided to assemble a new line-up of the group in 1984 when he was working for Record Shack Records. The Northern Soul-flavoured "I Hear Thunder" became a hit on the UK Hi-NRG scene and was followed by "Ending up on a High", but it was "Love's Gone Mad" (1986) which caused a lot of buzz and it looked as if the group was about to cross over to the pop chart. Unfortunately, Record Shack proved unable to press enough copies of the single, thus preventing it from being able to enter the charts. Levine left the label in rage that they'd wasted this opportunity.
By the end of the year, Levine had formed his own label, Nightmare Records, which released four more Seventh Avenue singles over subsequent years, the line-up varying between three to four members on each release. In 1988, the LP The Love I Lost was released, assembling all their tracks recorded in the past four years. Hot Productions released Seventh Avenue's two albums as well as a compilation CD in the mid-90s.
2) Seventh Avenue is a Band From Germany who got their influences from Stryper and Iron Maiden. Music could best be defined as Melodic Power Metal. Band officially split up in 2012. Vocalist Herbie Langhans joined Band called Neoshine but because of legal reason band had to changed name to Sin Breed
Carol
Seventh Avenue Lyrics
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Why you didn't want to tell me
Carol N, 24 - Jumped out of the 30th floor
I fear the day of this headline
Carol, please don't go.
The lyrics of Seventh Avenue's song "Carol" are poignant and heart-wrenching, detailing the fear and desperation surrounding a potential suicide. The first few lines reveal the singer's conversation with Carol, in which she reveals her lack of attachment to life. The singer is clearly upset that Carol didn't share this with them sooner, indicating that they would have done whatever they could to prevent this outcome.
The next line takes a darker turn, referencing a real-life suicide that took place from the 30th floor of a building. The inclusion of a specific name and age makes it all the more gut-wrenching and personal. The singer is clearly horrified by this event and fears that it could happen to Carol as well. The chorus is a plea for Carol not to follow the same path and to stay alive.
Overall, the song is a powerful testament to the importance of mental health and the devastating impact of suicide. It serves as a reminder to check in on loved ones who may be struggling and to never underestimate the impact of our words and actions.
Line by Line Meaning
You told me you don't hold much to life
You confided in me that you don't value your life very highly.
Why you didn't want to tell me
I wonder why you felt hesitant to share this with me.
Carol N, 24 - Jumped out of the 30th floor
I read in the news about Carol, just 24 years old, who tragically jumped from the 30th floor.
I fear the day of this headline
The thought of reading another headline like Carol's fills me with dread and terror.
Carol, please don't go.
I'm begging you, Carol, to stay alive and not become another tragic headline.
Contributed by Lila J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.