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.
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Love Is Not Possession
Snowy White & The White Flames Lyrics
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No rhyme or reason to it, far as I can see
Love is everywhere love is so hard to find
I guess love can make you blind
It's not always where it's supposed to be
Sometimes it just hits you like a falling tree
But I wonder why it causes so much jealousy
Not possession
It can take you by surprise, just to look in someone's eyes
Can fire your imagination, maybe life could be better after all
But there's no way to be sure, so you got to learn to take it day by day
And accept the fact that it might just, fade away
Because, love is not possession
It can take many forms
Mothers look for a baby just been born
And how you feel in your best friend's hour of need
A soldier can feel a kind of love
Or the guys who shares his ???? sweet days
'Cause you know it's all things to all men
But you can't expect to have control over, when and how you feel it
And it's a shame when people try to hold on to it
And they should let it die it's natural death
'Cause it's final death can set you free
Start the next part of your life
Because, love is not possession
Not possession
In the song "Love Is Not Possession", Snowy White & The White Flames explores the concept of love and its elusiveness. The lyrics suggest that there is no explanation for why some people find love and others don't. Love is all around us but it is hard to find, and it has the ability to make people blind. The song emphasizes that love is not something that can be possessed or controlled. It can come in many forms, whether it is the love of a mother for her child, the love of a friend in times of need or the love a soldier feels for his country. Love is an emotion that can take you by surprise because it's not always where it's supposed to be, and it can fade away.
As the song progresses, it becomes clear that love is not something that people can control or manipulate. People often get possessive and jealous when they think they have found this elusive emotion. However, the lyrics suggest that love is not something to be grasped or controlled. It is a natural feeling that should be accepted for what it is.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a mystery to me
Love is a complex emotion that is difficult to fully understand.
No rhyme or reason to it, far as I can see
There is no logical explanation for why people feel love.
Love is everywhere love is so hard to find
Love is a common concept, but finding true love is a difficult task.
I guess love can make you blind
Love can cloud our judgment and cause us to overlook flaws or negative aspects of a person.
It's not always where it's supposed to be
Love doesn't always come at the expected time or from expected sources.
Sometimes it just hits you like a falling tree
Love can come suddenly and unexpectedly, like an accident or surprise.
But I wonder why it causes so much jealousy
Love can often lead to feelings of jealousy or possessiveness, which is not healthy.
Because, love is not possession
Love should not be seen as something to be owned or controlled. It is a feeling to be experienced.
It can take you by surprise, just to look in someone's eyes
Sometimes love can just come from a simple interaction, such as eye contact.
Can fire your imagination, maybe life could be better after all
Love has the power to inspire us and make us see the good in life.
But there's no way to be sure, so you got to learn to take it day by day
Love is uncertain and unpredictable, so it's important to take things as they come and not try to plan or control everything.
And accept the fact that it might just, fade away
Love is not a guarantee, and it's possible that it may not last forever.
It can take many forms
Love can manifest in various ways and is not limited to one type of relationship or person.
Mothers look for a baby just been born
A mother's love for her child is a powerful and unique kind of love.
And how you feel in your best friend's hour of need
Love can also come in the form of deep friendship and support during difficult times.
A soldier can feel a kind of love
Even in extreme situations of war, love can exist between comrades and fellow soldiers.
But you can't expect to have control over, when and how you feel it
Love is not something that can be controlled or predicted. It happens naturally and unexpectedly.
And it's a shame when people try to hold on to it
Some people try to cling to love and possess it, which can be harmful and prevent it from flourishing.
And they should let it die it's natural death
Sometimes love is not meant to last, and it's important to let it end naturally.
Cause it's final death can set you free
Accepting the end of a love can allow us to move on and find new love and experiences.
Start the next part of your life
The end of a love can be a new beginning and a chance to grow and embrace new opportunities.
Not possession
Love is not something that can or should be owned or controlled.
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