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.
Little Wing
Snowy White & The White Flames Lyrics
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Fly on little wing
Take anything that you want
Well she's walking through the clouds
With a circus mind that's running wild
Butterflies and zebras
Moonbeams and a fairy tale
When I'm sad
She comes to me
With a thousand smiles she gives to me free
It's alright she says, it's alright
Take anything, take anything that you want from me
Anything
Anything
Fly on little wing
Fly on little wing
Take anything that you want
Fly on little wing
Fly on little wing
Take anything that you want
Take anything that you want from me
Take anything that you want
Take anything that you want from me
Take anything
"Little Wing" is a song by Snowy White & The White Flames that is inspired by a woman who is free-spirited, imaginative, and full of life, represented as a fairy in the lyrics. The song invites her to take flight and live her life to the fullest, without reservations, and to take anything she wants. The lyrics are full of imagery that juxtaposes reality with fantasy, creating a dreamlike atmosphere that echoes the woman's state of mind. The chorus is repeated over and over, almost like a mantra, suggesting that the singer is encouraging the woman to keep going, to keep dreaming and imagining, without fear of failure or disappointment.
The verses paint a picture of a woman whose mind is like a circus, with wild, free-spirited thoughts that take her on a journey through a world of wonder and magic. She is accompanied by butterflies and zebras, and moonbeams that we can almost see shimmering as the lyrics unfold. This is a world that exists inside the woman's mind and is not bound by the rules of reality or society. It is a world that is full of promise and hope, and the woman's thoughts are like a wind that takes her higher and higher.
"Little Wing" is a song that celebrates imagination, hope, and freedom. The woman in the song is an embodiment of the human spirit that refuses to be confined by the limitations of daily life. The lyrics paint a beautiful picture of a world where anything is possible, and the chorus is like an invitation to take flight and soar towards your dreams, without fear. This is a song that captures the essence of what it means to be alive, and remind us that our imagination is the true source of our power and potential.
Line by Line Meaning
Fly on little wing
Keep soaring with hope and determination.
Fly on little wing
Keep moving forward and never give up.
Take anything that you want
Don't be afraid to pursue your dreams and desires.
Well she's walking through the clouds
She's living in a world of wonder and imagination.
With a circus mind that's running wild
Her thoughts and ideas are free-spirited and imaginative.
Butterflies and zebras
She's surrounded by beauty and unique experiences.
Moonbeams and a fairy tale
She's experiencing a magical and enchanting world.
She's riding the wind
She's embracing the journey and letting it take her where it may.
When I'm sad
During my moments of sorrow and despair,
She comes to me
She provides comfort and support.
With a thousand smiles she gives to me free
Her kindness and love is limitless and unconditional.
It's alright she says, it's alright
She assures me that everything will be OK and to keep going.
Take anything, take anything that you want from me
She's willing to give all of herself to help and support me.
Anything
Anything I need or desire, she's willing to give.
Fly on little wing
Keep soaring with hope and determination.
Fly on little wing
Keep moving forward and never give up.
Take anything that you want
Don't be afraid to pursue your dreams and desires.
Fly on little wing
Keep soaring with hope and determination.
Fly on little wing
Keep moving forward and never give up.
Take anything that you want from me
I'm willing to give you all of myself to help and support you.
Take anything that you want
Don't be afraid to pursue your dreams and desires.
Take anything
Anything you need or desire, I'm willing to give.
Contributed by Elliot H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Shoaib Akhtar
Fly on little wing
Fly on little wing
Take anything that you want
Well she's walking through the clouds
With a circus mind that's running wild
Butterflies and zebras
Moonbeams and a fairy tale
She's riding the wind
When I'm sad
She comes to me
With a thousand smiles she gives to me free
It's alright she says, it's alright
Take anything, take anything that you want from me
Anything
Anything
Fly on little wing
Fly on little wing
Take anything that you want
Fly on little wing
Fly on little wing
Take anything that you want
Take anything that you want from me
Take anything that you want
Take anything that you want from me
Take anything
Shoaib Akhtar
Fly on little wing
Fly on little wing
Take anything that you want
Well she's walking through the clouds
With a circus mind that's running wild
Butterflies and zebras
Moonbeams and a fairy tale
She's riding the wind
When I'm sad
She comes to me
With a thousand smiles she gives to me free
It's alright she says, it's alright
Take anything, take anything that you want from me
Anything
Anything
Fly on little wing
Fly on little wing
Take anything that you want
Fly on little wing
Fly on little wing
Take anything that you want
Take anything that you want from me
Take anything that you want
Take anything that you want from me
Take anything
Graham Dickaty
Love it - stands up well alongside the original and the Stevie Ray Vaughan instrumental too.
Shoaib Akhtar
Best version of the song.No match of Snowy White ........ 💜💜💜
diyar qandil
What a voice❤
Molekulica
I love this!
mehmet yılmaz
Tüylerimi diken diken yapıyorsız.
busawulf
Little Wing is in my top 3 songs of all time. Snowy White one of my favourite guitarists [Midnight Blues], but this? Sorry, he simply blew it.
gerry greene
This is very good.
Slavko Cosic
Very Nice<3...Light & Love...
Tadeusz Michaluk
SUPER