Stackridge Lemon were formed in Bristol, UK from the remains of Griptyght Thynn by Andy Davis & Jim 'Crun' Walter during 1969. After initial experimentation and very lofty aims, the music began to arrive and the Lemon was dropped from the band's name. The band played its first London gig at The Temple on 6th February 1970. At this stage the classic lineup was settled: Andy Davis (vocals/guitar/keys/drums), James Warren (vocals/guitar/bass), Billy 'Sparkle' Blake (drums), Jim 'Crun' Walter (bass), Michael 'Mutter' Slater (vocals/flute / keys), and Mike Evans (vocals/violin).
During 1971 Stackridge began serious gigging, and Crun left to take up bricklaying. The group embarked on a U.K. tour supporting Wishbone Ash. Later in the year they signed to MCA Records, and recorded their first album, Stackridge, at Kingsway Studios, London. They then toured the U.K. as headliners, with Renaissance supporting.
The second album, Friendliness, was recorded in November 1972; Crun rejoined the band.
Their third album, The Man in the Bowler Hat was recorded in Air Studios, London with producer George Martin. Llike the first two albums, it failed to sell in large quantities.
After other band changes in 1974, James and Crun were replaced by Paul Karas (bass) and Roy Morgan (drums), Keith Gemmell, and Rod Bowkett (sax and keyboards) joined. Their fourth album, Extravaganza was recorded at Air Studios with Tony Ashton producing, followed in 1975 by Mr Mick, recorded at Ramport Studios, Putney. In 1976 Peter Van Hooke replaced Roy Morgan on drums.
Stackridge performed a final show in April 1976, and shortly afterwards the band ceased to exist, although Rocket Records released the compilation album Do the Stanley later that year.
During 1996 talks were held between original members about a possible reunion, and recording actually starts. The following year, Stackridge - The Radio One Sessions was released by Strangefruit.
By 1999, after a slow start, Something for the Weekend was released, featuring the line-up; James Warren, Jim 'Crun' Walter, Mike Evans, Richard Stubbings, John Miller, Ian Towers, and Tim Robinson.
Then in 2001 Live at Croperdy and The Original Mr Mick were released on Dap Records. The band split for the second time in 2001.
In 2005 Sex and Flags was released, a compilation of tracks previously released on Something for the Weekend plus eight new tracks.
In 2007 Stackridge returned to touring with the original lineup
of: Andy Davis, James Warren, Michael 'Mutter' Slater, Jim 'Crun' Walter, and Sarah Mitchell.
In 2009 the band released a new album, A Victory for Common Sense.
Official website www.stackridge.net.
Hold Me Tight
Stackridge Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Tell me I'm the only one,
And then I might,
Never be the lonely one.
So hold me tight, to-night, to-night,
It's you, you you you, oh, oh, oh, oh.
Hold me tight,
To-night to-night,
Making love to only you,
So hold me tight, to-night, to-night,
It's you, you you you, oh, oh, oh, oh.
Don't know what it means to hold you tight,
Being here alone tonight with you,
It feels so right now, feels so right now.
Hold me tight,
Tell me I'm the only one,
And then I might,
Never be the only one,
So hold me tight, to-night, to-night,
It's you, you you you, oh, oh, oh, oh.
Don't know what it means to hold you tight,
Being here alone tonight with you,
It feels so right now, feels so right now.
Hold me tight,
Let me go on loving you,
To-night, to-night,
Making love to only you,
So hold me tight, to-night, to-night,
It's you, you you you, oh, oh, oh, oh.
You oh oh
The lyrics to Stackridge's song "Hold Me Tight" are a plea for love and companionship. The singer asks his partner to hold him tight and tell him that he is the only one. He hopes that by staying close and making love only to each other, they will never feel lonely again. The repetition of the phrase "to-night" emphasizes the urgency of this desire, and the emphasis on "you" underscores the importance of the other person in his life.
The singer confesses that he doesn't know what it means to hold his partner tight, but being alone with them feels so right. This suggests a sense of discovery and exploration, and a willingness to dive into the unknown in pursuit of intimacy.
Overall, the lyrics to "Hold Me Tight" convey a simple yet powerful message about the human need for love and connection. They capture the joy and comfort of being held in another person's arms, and the sense of completeness that comes from being truly seen and loved by someone else.
Line by Line Meaning
It feels so right now, hold me tight,
The current moment feels perfect, so please embrace me closely.
Tell me I'm the only one,
Assure me that I am your sole love interest.
And then I might, Never be the lonely one.
If you convince me of your exclusive affection, I won't feel isolated anymore.
So hold me tight, to-night, to-night,
Embrace me fervently, right now and for the remainder of the night.
It's you, you you you, oh, oh, oh, oh.
You are the object of my amorous desires and my focus right now.
Hold me tight, Let me go on loving you,
Please continue to allow me to love and cherish you as I am now.
To-night to-night, Making love to only you,
This evening, I desire to express my love and physical affection explicitly with you and no one else.
Don't know what it means to hold you tight, Being here alone tonight with you,
Although I'm uncertain about the implications of holding you tightly, I'm here with you alone tonight.
It feels so right now, feels so right now.
Current circumstances seem perfect at this instant.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHNNY NASH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@svenpersson2171
Love Stackridge!! was so charming and inventive and...great....this is for their love of Beatles.
@citizenseventies6738
When the radio still played great music.
@tawnywitch
Saw this band so many times in the 70's even went to Wembley to see them Elton John, Beach Boys, Chaka Khan plus others on same bill but it was Stackridge I went to see lol
@fnurgas5743
Well well, same here. I saw them many times also the Wembley thing. It was odd doing the Stanley in such a huge place. Their legacy is in many great songs . Their internal conflicts and lineup changes made it all the more interseting. You never knew which Stackridge you would get to see, but always a great show and a good night out.
@roverstillidie1
They deservd a lot more success than they got
@tawnywitch
Love it.
@petiedink
Fabulous
@radiotrib
They made this into a single ????? .... I only ever knew it as the first track of the album :)
@mackbolzano3901
Cool!!!
@CechRocker
wow!