<… Read Full Bio ↴Spooky Tooth was an English progressive rock band from the late 1960s.
They formed in October 1967, out of a combination of The Ramrods (1960 - late 1963), The V.I.P.'s (late 1963 - April 1967) and Art (April - October 1967). The line-up changed several times, but typically included the following members:
Mike Harrison (keyboards/vocals)Greg Ridley (bass guitar/vocals)Luther (Luke) Grosvenor (guitar/vocals)Mike Kellie (drums)Gary Wright (organ/vocals)
It was the addition of Gary Wright that signalled the name change from Art to Spooky Tooth.
The song "Better By You, Better Than Me" recorded by Judas Priest is a Spooky Tooth cover. It was taken from 1969's Spooky Two LP which is generally considered to be the best effort by the group. It was the last album release from the original line-up. Ridley joined Humble Pie in 1969 and was replaced by Andy Leigh who went on to Matthews Southern Comfort with ex-Fairport Convention vocalist Ian Matthews. The experimental nature of Ceremony received mixed reviews and following its release Wright also bowed out. The core of Harrison, Grosvenor and Kellie struggled on for one more album, aptly titled The Last Puff, (featuring a cover of "I am the Walrus") completed with friends from Joe Cocker's Grease Band.
They broke up in the autumn of 1970. After solo efforts, Harrison and Wright reformed Spooky Tooth in September 1972 with a different (and frequently changing) line-up. The best known member of these line-ups (March 1973 - September 1974) was Mick Jones (guitar/vocals), later of Foreigner. From February to May 1974, Mike Patto (vocals) replaced Harrison for the 1974 release The Mirror. The group then split again in September 1974.
DISCOGRAPHY
Art
Mike Harrison (vocals), Greg Ridley (bass guitar), Luther Grosvenor (guitar), Mike Kellie (drums)
* 1967 - Supernatural Fairy Tales
Spooky Tooth
* 1968 - It's All About
* 1969 - Spooky Two
* 1970 - Ceremony (with Pierre Henry)
* 1970 - The Last Puff
* 1971 - Tobacco Road (=It's All About)
* 1973 - You Broke My Heart So I Busted Your Jaw
* 1973 - Witness
* 1974 - The Mirror
* 1999 - Cross Purpose
* 1999 - The Best of Spooky Tooth: That Was Only Yesterday
* 2000 - Comic Violence
* 2001 - BBC Sessions
* 2007 - Nomad Poets (DVD)
All Sewn Up
Spooky Tooth Lyrics
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Takin' it easy
We got it all worked out
Don't have to please me
We got it all sewn up
Take my hand, lead me
Feed my heart with your love
Nothin' you could ever do could deceive me
Don't you know we got it all sewn up
Takin' it easy
We got it all worked out
Don't have to please me
We got it all sewn up
Right or wrong, we're together
It feels like it's workin' out long
We can go on forever
Every day is feeling so much better
Don't you know we got it all sewn up
Takin' it easy
We got it all worked out
Don't have to please me
We got it all sewn up
We don't depend on nuthin' to get by
What we do we see eye to eye
We live for the day our love we survive
And I'm gonna to both till the day that we die
We got it all sewn up
Takin' it easy
We got it all worked out
Don't have to please me
We got it all sewn up
Takin' it easy
We got it all worked out
Don't have to please me
We got it all sewn up
Takin' it easy
We got it all worked out
Don't have to please me
The lyrics to Spooky Tooth's song "All Sewn Up" focus on the idea of being content and secure in a relationship. The singer is confident that they have everything figured out, everything is "sewn up," so there is no need for their partner to try to please them or work hard to make the relationship work. Instead, the two can simply take it easy and enjoy their time together. The lyrics express a sense of trust and belief that the relationship will continue to work out well into the future, even as they face challenges and uncertainties.
It's worth noting that the lyrics are somewhat repetitive, with the chorus repeating the phrase "We got it all sewn up" multiple times. This helps to reinforce the message of the song and make it easier for listeners to latch onto the main idea.
Overall, "All Sewn Up" is an optimistic and upbeat song that celebrates the joys of a loving, trusting relationship. The lyrics remind us that sometimes it's okay to simply relax and enjoy the company of someone we love, without constantly worrying about the future or trying to please them.
Line by Line Meaning
We got it all sewn up
Everything in our lives is going smoothly and we have everything under control.
Takin' it easy
We are not stressed and are enjoying life in a relaxed manner.
We got it all worked out
We have made plans and have figured out how to handle any situation that comes our way.
Don't have to please me
You don't need to do anything to impress or satisfy me because I am already content with our relationship.
Take my hand, lead me
I trust you to guide me through life and to be my partner.
Feed my heart with your love
Love is a vital source of happiness for me and I need it in order to feel fulfilled.
Take my mind, believe me
I want you to trust and have faith in me, even in uncertain or challenging situations.
Nothin' you could ever do could deceive me
I have complete confidence in you and trust that you will never betray or disappoint me.
Right or wrong, we're together
Our bond is strong enough to endure disagreements or mistakes and we will stick together no matter what.
It feels like it's workin' out long
Our relationship has been successful and fulfilling for a long time and shows no signs of slowing down.
We can go on forever
Our love is strong enough to last a lifetime and we will always be together.
Every day is feeling so much better
Each day spent with you is making me happier and more fulfilled than the last.
We don't depend on nuthin' to get by
We are self-sufficient and do not rely on external factors to sustain our happiness.
What we do we see eye to eye
We have similar values, goals, and views on how to live our lives, and are able to make decisions together and agree on important matters.
We live for the day our love we survive
Our love is the most important thing in our lives and we are committed to preserving it and making it last.
And I'm gonna to both till the day that we die
I am committed to both loving you and ensuring our love lasts until the end of our lives.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GARY WRIGHT, MICKEY JONES
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