At the age of eleven he first heard the urban blues sound that had been emanating from the United States, people such as BB King, Buddy Guy, Otis Rush and Albert King, and was immediately aware that this was the music that he wanted to incorporate in his playing. He has developed his own style of ‘English ‘ blues, a combination of clear, clean blues phrases and harder edged riffs that are a recognisable feature of his very personal songs.
Arriving in London in the early seventies with the classic ‘few pennies in his pocket’ he gradually made a name for himself among the local musicians and became respected as a tasteful player and an easy guy to get along with.In 1974 he toured the east coast of America,getting as far south as New Orleans and discovering that he thoroughly enjoyed being ‘on the road’. He had by then become friendly with the now legendary English Blues guitarist Peter Green and they spent a lot of time jamming together.During the mid-seventies .Snowy played on various sessions,developed his skills in the studio environment,and started writing his own material.
In 1983, he got together with musicians that he had known and admired for a long time-drummer/percussionist Richard Bailey, keyboard player Godfrey Wang, and his good friend for many years, bassist and producer Kuma Harada.Together they came up with Snowy’s first solo album, ‘White Flames.’ A single,the timeless ‘Bird of Paradise', written by Snowy, was taken from the album. It became an international hit, reaching number three in the UK charts, entering the charts in most European countries and reaching as far afield as Australia and South Africa.
Snowy’s next album project was released on the UK record label RPM. Entitled ‘Gold Top’, after his well-known Gibson Les Paul ‘Goldtop Standard’ guitar. It features material in which Snowy has been involved from as far back as 1974 right up to 1996. Since the release of ‘Goldtop’ Snowy has recorded three albums with his White Flames band, No Faith Required" in 1996,"Little Wing’ in 1998 and Keep Out:We Are Toxic’ in 1999.Another compilation, entitled "Pure Gold - The Solo Years’ was also released in 1999.Also in this year Snowy joined Roger Waters for his bands "In The Flesh’ US tour, which was so successful that, in the Summer of 2000, Roger again toured the States, this time recording a live album and making a film of the show.
You can also see Snowy White And The White Flames on Last.fm.
Finding My Way Home
Snowy White & The White Flames Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
'Till I can find my way around here
How many corners to turn
'Till I can find my way home
Snowy White & The White Flames's song "Finding My Way Home" is a reflection on one's journey of self-discovery and finding a sense of belonging. The lyrics suggest that the path to finding one's true self and feeling at home can be a long and winding one. The opening lines, "How many years must pass 'Till I can find my way around here," express a feeling of disorientation and confusion. The singer is unsure of their place in the world and is searching for a way to navigate it.
The chorus line, "How many corners to turn 'Till I can find my way home," further emphasizes the idea of a journey. The use of the word "corners" suggests that the path to self-discovery is not straightforward, but rather full of twists and turns. The idea of finding one's way "home" suggests that the end goal is not just to find a physical location, but rather a sense of belonging and comfort.
The song's lyrics can be interpreted in different ways, depending on the listener's perspective. Some may take it as a reflection on the struggles of growing up and finding oneself, while others may interpret it as a commentary on the challenges of navigating life in general.
Line by Line Meaning
How many years must pass
I wonder how much time needs to go by before I can truly understand the place where I am.
'Till I can find my way around here
I need to become familiar enough with my surroundings to be able to navigate through them with ease.
How many corners to turn
I feel lost and unsure of which direction to take, wondering how many twists and turns my journey will require.
'Till I can find my way home
I long to feel a sense of belonging and security that comes with being in a place where I truly feel at home.
Contributed by Miles N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.