Spring: British band (1970's)
Spring were a Leicester-based British progressive rock band that represented the early 1970s progressive rock movement.
A one-shot band, it recorded only one album in its career, a self-titled LP released in 1971. Spring's music is notable for the use of the mellotron with three of the its five members credited with playing that instrument on the album.
Members[edit]
Spring originally consisted of Pat Moran (vocals), Ray Martinez (guitars), Kips Brown (keyboards), Pick Withers (drums) and Adrian Maloney (bass), all of whom had previously played in various local Leicester bands.
A turning point in Spring's fortunes happened after a gig in Cardiff, when the band's van broke down somewhere in the Welsh countryside, coincidentally very near where producer/engineer Kingsley Ward had recently set up Rockfield Studios. Ward would later marvel at the "coincidence of meeting a group with a broken down truck in your own home town when you have previously spent months traipsing around the country in search of talent". He was particularly intrigued by the fact that they owned a Mellotron, and "invited them down the following week for an audition with my brother Charles and myself", the outcome of which was "good enough for us to want to be involved with them". Several demo sessions followed. The band were rehearsing at Rockfield when producer Gus Dudgeon (of David Bowie and Elton John fame) dropped by to check the studio out, heard them play and expressed interest in producing them. A few months later, sessions took place at both Rockfield and London's Trident Studios, and the resulting album was released on the RCA/Neon label in 1971.
In spite of supporting Velvet Underground on a UK tour, plus Keith Christmas and The Sutherland Brothers on various dates, the band broke up in 1972 following aborted attempts at recording a second album. Two previously unreleased songs from these sessions (featuring new bassist Peter Decindis) appeared on The Laser's Edge's 1992 CD reissue of the album, along with "Fool's Gold" from the first album sessions. Moran later worked as sound engineer at Rockfield Studios, notably for Van der Graaf Generator and Robert Plant; he died in early 2011. Martinez became an in-demand session guitarist, working with the likes of Alkatraz, Michael Chapman, Gypsy, Tim Rose and Robert Plant. Pick Withers later became the drummer for Dire Straits, playing on their first four records. Kips Brown became a session musician, playing with Andy Fairweather Low and others, and was in a later band called 'Wellington'. Adrian Moloney returned to the Midlands, where he worked alongside several well-known artists and groups. A solo career as a jobbing musician and minor impresario took him all over the Midlands, and also to Tenerife for several summer seasons. He was working right up to his premature death in 2010.
Pat Moran became a notable Record Producer and worked with Lou Gramm, Robert Plant Iggy Pop, Edie Brickell and the new Bohemians as well as many others. For verification check Pat's obituary in the Guardian newspaper. On 25 May 2015 a double CD of Spring released on Esoteric Records, a part of Cherry Red Records, London. For verification you can check Tarantula recordings, a part of Bucks Music Group, London.
Pat Moran - vocals, mellotron
Ray Martinez - 6- and 12-string guitars, mellotron
Kips Brown - piano, organ, mellotron
Adrian "Bone" Maloney - bass
Pick Withers - drums, glockenspiel
Spring: Belgian band
Spring was a band consisting of young people. The band was formed around a television soap with the same name, where also a band named Spring played. However, the real band had different band members than in the TV show.
Members[edit]
Anneleen Liégeois
Cara Van der Auwera
Dami Corlazzoli
Jelle Cleymans
(Lyrics where all written by Hans Bourlon and Gert Verhulst - Music by Johan Vanden Eede)
Spring: British band (2022)
Spring is a band formed in Southend in 2022. They have released one single and one EP.
Members:
Rivers Bixby
Chris Molen
Gracie Kinsler
Rogan McGarry
Spring: Swiss band - Released an EP in 1996 - The Second Spring
Spring
Spring Lyrics
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Niemand wordt de baas in mijn bestaan
Ik zal zelf wel kiezen tussen kwaad en tussen goed
Ik weet welke weg ik uit moet gaan
Dus laat ze nu maar praten, ik doe wat ik doe
Ik ben hun slap gelul al meer dan jaren moe
Ik wil op mijn eigen benen staan
Ja, mijn leven moet van mij zijn
Ik wil kiezen waar ik heen moet gaan
En ik spring, spring, spring
De wereld in
Iedereen weet beter, geeft me goede raad
Iedereen bemoeit zich met mijn zaak
Tegen beterweters zeg ik nu kordaat
Dat ik wel mijn eigen toekomst maak
Want ik sta in het leven, zelfbewust en vrij
De tegenslag en pijn, die neem ik er wel bij
Ik wil leven, ik wil vrij zijn
Ik wil op mijn eigen benen staan
Ja, mijn leven moet van mij zijn
Ik wil kiezen waar ik heen moet gaan
En ik spring, spring, spring
De wereld in
Ik wil leven, ik wil vrij zijn
Ik wil op mijn eigen benen staan
Ja, mijn leven moet van mij zijn
Ik wil kiezen waar ik heen moet gaan
En ik spring, spring, spring
De wereld in
Leef dus maar je leven
En geloof in wat je doet
Jong zijn duurt maar even
Alles mag niets moet
Ik wil leven, ik wil vrij zijn
Ik wil op mijn eigen benen staan
Ja, mijn leven moet van mij zijn
Ik wil kiezen waar ik heen moet gaan
En ik spring, spring, spring
De wereld in
Ik wil leven, ik wil vrij zijn
Ik wil op mijn eigen benen staan
Ja, mijn leven moet van mij zijn
Ik wil kiezen waar ik heen moet gaan
En ik spring, spring, spring
De wereld in
The lyrics of the song "Spring" by the Dutch singer Spring convey a strong message of independence, freedom, and self-determination. The singer asserts that no one can tell her what to do, and that she is the master of her own fate. She rejects the advice and interference of others, and chooses her own path in life. She is determined to live her life on her own terms, and to make her own mistakes and learn from them. The chorus repeats the phrase "Ik wil leven, ik wil vrij zijn", which translates to "I want to live, I want to be free", emphasizing the theme of independence and liberation.
The singer's voice is clear and powerful, conveying a sense of confidence and determination. The melody is upbeat and energetic, with a catchy chorus that is easy to sing along to. The use of the word "spring" in the title and lyrics evokes a sense of freshness, renewal, and growth, suggesting that the singer is embarking on a new phase in her life where she is free to explore and discover her own identity and aspirations.
Overall, "Spring" is a empowering and inspiring song that encourages listeners to embrace their own individuality and pursue their dreams without fear or hesitation.
Line by Line Meaning
Niemand moet me zeggen wat ik doen of laten moet
I refuse to let anyone dictate how I should live.
Niemand wordt de baas in mijn bestaan
I am in control of my own life and nobody can take that away from me.
Ik zal zelf wel kiezen tussen kwaad en tussen goed
I am capable of making my own decisions and will choose what is right and wrong.
Ik weet welke weg ik uit moet gaan
I am aware of the path I must take in life.
Dus laat ze nu maar praten, ik doe wat ik doe
I will not let anyone's words affect me, I will simply live my life as I see fit.
Ik ben hun slap gelul al meer dan jaren moe
I am tired of hearing people's empty words and opinions.
Iedereen weet beter, geeft me goede raad
Everyone thinks they know better and offers me unsolicited advice.
Iedereen bemoeit zich met mijn zaak
Everyone interferes with my affairs, even when it's not their place to do so.
Ik wil leven, ik wil vrij zijn
I want to live my life and be free from constraints.
Ik wil op mijn eigen benen staan
I want to stand on my own two feet and take responsibility for my life.
Ja, mijn leven moet van mij zijn
My life belongs to me and no one else.
Ik wil kiezen waar ik heen moet gaan
I want to be able to choose my own path in life.
En ik spring, spring, spring
And I jump, jump, jump into the unknown.
De wereld in
Into the world.
Tegen beterweters zeg ik nu kordaat
I firmly declare to those who think they know better.
Dat ik wel mijn eigen toekomst maak
That I am the one who will pave my own future.
Want ik sta in het leven, zelfbewust en vrij
Because I stand in life with self-awareness and freedom.
De tegenslag en pijn, die neem ik er wel bij
I am willing to face adversity and pain that comes my way.
Leef dus maar je leven
So go ahead and live your life.
En geloof in wat je doet
And believe in what you do.
Jong zijn duurt maar even
Youth does not last forever.
Alles mag niets moet
Anything is possible, nothing is mandatory.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: FRAN MCKENDREE, MICHAEL DREYFUSS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Sevmai Laif
All tracks written by Spring.
"The Prisoner (Eight By Ten)" - 00:00
"Grail" - 05:38
"Boats" - 12:27
"Shipwrecked Soldier" - 14:17
"Golden Fleece" - 19:32
"Inside Out" - 26:34
"Song To Absent Friends (The Island)" - 31:27
"Gazing" - 34:17
The following three tracks were added in the CD edition
"Fools Gold" (1st album outtake) 40:13
"Hendre Mews" (from unreleased 2nd LP) 46:41
"A World Full Of Whispers" (from unreleased 2nd LP) 53:58
Sevmai Laif
All tracks written by Spring.
"The Prisoner (Eight By Ten)" - 00:00
"Grail" - 05:38
"Boats" - 12:27
"Shipwrecked Soldier" - 14:17
"Golden Fleece" - 19:32
"Inside Out" - 26:34
"Song To Absent Friends (The Island)" - 31:27
"Gazing" - 34:17
The following three tracks were added in the CD edition
"Fools Gold" (1st album outtake) 40:13
"Hendre Mews" (from unreleased 2nd LP) 46:41
"A World Full Of Whispers" (from unreleased 2nd LP) 53:58
Craig
I've been into Prog rock most of my 53 years and I've never even heard of this. But, damn, this is freaking excellent! It goes all over the place but is stitched together so seamlessly. The Mellotron everywhere makes the whole deal sweeter. The vocals are all right, not fantastic, but the rest of the musicianship and the entire, just VIBE, of the album is so eminently listenable. So glad I know about this now :)
Ian Wilkinson
I am 24 years older than you and I have never heard of them either, not bad at all. Try Atmosphera from Israel around the same period. Cheers, have a good one and don't take any chances.
Ian Wilkinson
@B P Absolutely, I was just thrilled and surprised to have found a "new" British band after all these years, it's been a great journey musically, I can't get enough music of most genres and in most languages. Cheers, and look after yourself. I hope music means as much to you as it does to me.
Ian Wilkinson
Hey thanks, there was an English band from Leicester of the same name, and assumed it was them, as it turns out, they only produced one self-named album in 1971. Cheers.
Steve Charman
This is quite beautiful. Sometimes the singer (and the arrangements) remind me of early Elton John which is probably due to Gus Dudgeon's influence.
Zoran Matijevic
Браво,страшан бенд са два албума,али каква.
Mark Wajdeman
SPRING:
-Pat Moran - vocals, mellotron
-Ray Martinez (Robert Plant) - guitar, mellotron
-Kips Brown (Ian Anderson) - keys, mellotron
-Adrian "Bone" Maloney - bass
-Pick Withers (Dire Straits) - drums, glockenspiel
Devin Morse
Wow, three Mellotron players... That's some advanced proggery.
kayjay Stony
wow....never heard at the release time ....fantastic