In the late 1970s, while still a university student in Salford, Simon furthered his musical education with hard-rockers Whitefire. The band released an EP and toured the UK before taking a 'Punk-esque R & B' direction under their new moniker, Roadrunner.
Commercial success came with his next venture, Little Brother, whose Europop sound saw them snapped up by Line Records (Polydor Germany). Although the band unfortunately split after one album (the well-received 'Survival'), Simon was now free to pursue new challenges.
Returning to his Rock roots, he formed The Method with Mike Hehir from Sad Cafe and Mick Gilbourne, one time drummer with 10CC. Over a two-year period, the band toured throughout the UK and Europe.
During this time, Simon's interest in production led him to work with Rick Dowson and Millhause and, when the latter became The Disciples, Simon joined them as guitarist and lead vocalist. The Disciples disbanded in time but not before releasing a mini-album (favourably reviewed by Q), and leaving a lasting impression on live audiences.
Alongside his long and varied band career, Simon has also been a highly sought-after session player, collaborating with numerous high-profile musicians for both studio work and live performances.
His move to the Isle of Man in 2008 and subsequent involvement with its vibrant music scene led to a new a chapter in Simon's journey and in 2011 saw the release of his first solo album, ThirtySix.
The perfect showcase for Simon's versatility and profound musical understanding, ThirtySix harnesses a wide variety of guitar styles while being grounded in a deep-seated love of Rock and Blues.
In the year of its release, he was nominated for a prestigious British Blues Award.
He moved to Valencia, Spain in 2013 to complete work on his next album, 'The Knife', which will be released on October 31st, 2014. This record reflects his increasing love of acoustic music from both sides of the Atlantic.
May 2014 saw Simon marry musician Suzy Starlite and together set up Supertone Records, a label dedicated to "manage, produce and sign quirky, beautifully recorded artists from everywhere and nowhere".
Whether writing, producing, recording or playing, Simon's appetite for musical exploration remains unabated and he intends to keep on running for a long time to come.
Visit Simon's official website at simoncampbell.com
The Man
Simon Campbell Lyrics
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He takes his paper
He writes the story
And says see you later
I believe the man
He is all alone
I believe the story of the man goes on and on
He takes the book
He takes the phone
He writes the song
And takes it home
He looks around
He takes some stock
He looks at the bar
Then looks at the clock
He sees the light
He points his camera
The subject smiles
And feels the karma
He eats his steak
He tips the waiter
Ignores his wife
Like a burnt potato
The lyrics of Simon Campbell's song "The Man" tell the story of a solitary man who is engaged in creative pursuits, writing stories, songs, and taking photographs. The opening lines depict the man sitting down with pen and paper, ready to write a story before bidding farewell to whoever he is addressing. The repetition of "I believe the man" emphasizes the singer's trust in the man's solitary existence and the ongoing nature of his stories.
The lyrics then shift to describe the man's engagement with different forms of creative expression. He takes a book and a phone, indicating his constant need for inspiration and communication. As he writes a song and takes it home, we can see his dedication to his craft and his desire to capture his ideas.
The next lines portray the man observing his surroundings, taking stock of his environment. He looks at the bar, then at the clock, hinting at a sense of restlessness and perhaps a desire to escape from the mundane. As he points his camera and captures a subject who smiles and feels the karma, we get a sense of his ability to bring out positive energy in others through his creative vision.
The final lines of the lyrics depict a somewhat disconnected and neglectful attitude towards his personal relationships. He eats his steak, tips the waiter, but seemingly ignores his wife, likened to a burnt potato. This suggests that the man's dedication to his creative endeavors may come at the cost of neglecting his personal connections.
Overall, "The Man" portrays a portrait of a creative individual who immerses themselves in their art, finding solace and fulfillment in their creative process, but potentially at the expense of their personal relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
He takes his pen
He starts writing or expressing his thoughts
He takes his paper
He gathers the necessary materials to document his ideas
He writes the story
He creates a narrative or a piece of literature
And says see you later
He bids farewell or expresses that he will continue his work elsewhere
I believe the man
There is trust or faith placed in this individual
He is all alone
He is by himself or isolated
I believe the story of the man goes on and on
The narrative or legacy of this man persists continuously
He takes the book
He selects or chooses a book
He takes the phone
He grabs or picks up a phone
He writes the song
He composes a piece of music
And takes it home
He brings the song with him or claims ownership of it
He looks around
He observes his surroundings or takes in his environment
He takes some stock
He assesses the situation or evaluates his possessions
He looks at the bar
He directs his focus towards the bar or a specific establishment
Then looks at the clock
He glances at the timepiece or watches the passing of time
He sees the light
He recognizes enlightenment or gains insight
He points his camera
He aims or directs his camera towards something or someone
The subject smiles
The person being photographed or captured on camera showcases a smile
And feels the karma
They experience the consequences of their actions or energy
He eats his steak
He consumes or enjoys a meal consisting of steak
He tips the waiter
He leaves gratuity or shows appreciation to the server
Ignores his wife
He disregards or pays no attention to his spouse
Like a burnt potato
Similar to a ruined or neglected vegetable
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@WillieX
Oh man, it´s a long time ago i hear such a good sound on youtube! Great playing....
@Simon.Campbell
Thank you so much. If you like this you will like the band: http://starlite-campbell.com/
@SupertoneRecords
Thanks a lot!