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
Wonderful Tonight
Spring Lyrics
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She puts on her make-up and brushes her long blonde hair
And then she asks me, Do I look all right?
And I say, "Yes, you look wonderful tonight
We go to a party and everyone turns to see
This beautiful lady that's walking around with me
And then she asks me, Do you feel all right?
I feel wonderful because I see
The love light in your eyes
And the wonder of it all
Is that you just don't realize how much I love you
It's time to go home now and I've got an aching head
So I give her the car keys and she helps me to bed
And then I tell her, as I turn out the light
I say, "My darling, you were wonderful tonight
Oh my darling, you were wonderful tonight
The song "Wonderful Tonight" by Eric Clapton captures a sweet moment of a couple getting ready for a night out. The female protagonist is depicted as a beautiful lady with long blonde hair, who has doubts about her outfit and appearance, seeking reassurance from her partner. He reassures her that she looks wonderful tonight. During the party, as they walk around together, he feels proud of her beauty and she asks him if he feels all right. He responds positively because of the love he sees in her eyes. He is mesmerized by the wonder of the moment and the fact that she doesn't even know how much he loves her. As the evening ends, he is ready to go home and she helps him to bed with love and care. As he turns out the light, he tells her that she was wonderful that night.
This song is an ode to a woman's beauty and the simple pleasures of spending time together. The lyrics allude to the love that the couple shares without being overly sentimental. The song captures the essence of being in love without the clichés. The simplicity of the lyrics and the music make it a timeless classic, that has touched people across generations and cultures. The guitar melody is soothing and relaxing, which complements the lyrics perfectly.
Line by Line Meaning
It's late in the evening; she's wondering what clothes to wear
The night's getting older, and she's uncertain about what outfit to put on
She puts on her make-up and brushes her long blonde hair
She's getting ready, applying makeup and brushing her long, blond hair
And then she asks me, Do I look all right?
She seeks my validation and asks if she looks good
And I say, "Yes, you look wonderful tonight
I reassure her and complement her appearance, telling her she looks great
We go to a party and everyone turns to see
We attend a gathering where people take notice of us
This beautiful lady that's walking around with me
I have the privilege of being accompanied by a stunning woman
And then she asks me, Do you feel all right?
She checks on my well-being and asks if everything's okay
And I say, "Yes, I feel wonderful tonight"
I express that I'm having a great time and feeling content
I feel wonderful because I see
I experience joy and positivity because I perceive
The love light in your eyes
The light of love and affection in your eyes is what brings me happiness
And the wonder of it all
My amazement comes from the fact
Is that you just don't realize how much I love you
That you don't comprehend the extent of my love for you
It's time to go home now and I've got an aching head
It's getting late, and I'm tired and my head hurts
So I give her the car keys and she helps me to bed
I pass her the keys to drive me home, and she assists me to bed
And then I tell her, as I turn out the light
Before going to sleep, I say to her
I say, "My darling, you were wonderful tonight
I express my adoration for her and say that she was amazing tonight
Oh my darling, you were wonderful tonight
I repeat how wonderful she was one more time, emphasizing my immense affection for her
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Eric Clapton
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