A popular trio from the city of Trondheim - the capital city of Norwegian Hard Rock. Stage Dolls quickly earned themselves a strong reputation for producing an authentic, glossy American sound married to some exceptional songs. The group's original line-up featured drummer Erlend Antonsen for the debut 'Soldiers Gun' record, produced by Bjørn Nessjø¸ at Nidaros Studios in Trondheim in the Autumn of 1982. Alongside the core personnel of vocalist / guitarist Torstein Flakne, previously a member of The Kids, the ex-Hot Lips duo of bassist Terje Storli and Erlend Antonsen, 'Soldiers Gun' also incorporated a guesting Gunnar Anders Berg with a guitar solo on the track 'Ten Tons' and keyboards courtesy of Bård Svendsen.
The first album was a self financed affair, which at first provoked little interest from the record companies. However, Polydor would be intrigued enough to ask for a potential single resulting in the track 'Soldiers Gun'. Subsequently a deal was struck. Touring across Norway in December of 1984 had the band acting as openers to TNT and having generated fan enthusiasm on the live circuit 'Soldiers Gun' soon surpassed the 20,000 sales mark.
Their first members were guitarist and vocalist Torstein Flakne, bassist Terje Storli and drummer Erlend Antonsen. In 1985 Antonsen left the band and was replaced by Steinar Krokstad. In 1993, Krokstad was replaced by Morten Skogstad. Stage dolls is known for their glam-80s rock sound and has played at every stage in Norway. In the late 80s Stage Dolls toured in the US. Their single "Love cries" went top 3 in the "Album Rock Charts" and no.46 in the Billboard Singles Charts. Now they're back touring Norway all year. Their last album is 2004's "Get a Live" which is a live album based on their 20th Anniversary Concert in their hometown Trondheim.
Other releases are:
'Soldiers Gun' - 1983,
'Commandos' - 1986,
'Stage Dolls' - 1988,
'Stripped' - 1991,
'Stories We Could Tell' - 1994,
'Shoot The Moon' - 1995 (Solo Album - Torstein Flakne),
'Dig[/abum]' - 1997,
'Good times - The Essential Stage Dolls' - 2002,
'Get A Life' - 2004,
'Get A Live' - 2004 (live album)
'Always' - 2010.
Lorraine
Stage Dolls Lyrics
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She said, baby, stay close to me
I asked my girl what'cha thinkin' of
She said, ain't nothin' better, better than love
[Chorus]
Lorraine, some things never change
Lorraine, she'll always be the same
And I'll keep on lovin' Lorraine
I got a job on a rig overseas
Lorraine, will you wait for me?
She's been waiting for a long time
Yeah, she's been waiting for a very long time
[Chorus]
The candles burnin' baby
I'll be returnin' baby
Back to you
Back to you
[Chorus]
The Stage Dolls' song "Lorraine" is a classic power ballad that tells the story of a man deeply in love with his girlfriend, Lorraine, whom he is leaving temporarily to work on a rig overseas. The song's opening lines capture the tension between love and freedom, as the man asks Lorraine if she wants to be free, to which she replies by asking him to stay close to her. The man then asks her what she is thinking of, and she responds that nothing is better than love.
The chorus of the song then shifts to the power of Lorraine's constancy, as the singer intones that "some things never change" and that Lorraine "will always be the same." These lines suggest that the singer knows that he can rely on Lorraine's love and that he plans to keep on loving her despite being away from her. The song ends with the singer expressing his desire to return to Lorraine, and the image of a candle burning suggests that their love will continue to shine even in his absence.
Overall, "Lorraine" is a tender, passionate love song that captures the power of true love to endure despite distance and challenges. It is a tribute to the strength of committed relationships and the courage it takes to commit fully to another person.
Line by Line Meaning
Asked my girl, do you want to be free
Inquired about her desire to have independence in her life.
She said, baby, stay close to me
She expressed her want for him to be with her.
I asked my girl what'cha thinkin' of
He inquired about the thoughts that are running in her mind.
She said, ain't nothin' better, better than love
She expressed that love is the best thing that can happen to anyone.
[Chorus]
Refrain that talks about the everlasting nature of Lorraine's presence in his life
Lorraine, some things never change
Lorraine remains a constant in his life.
Lorraine, she'll always be the same
Lorraine will always be the person she is despite the challenges of life.
And I'll keep on lovin' Lorraine
He expresses his commitment and undying love for Lorraine.
I got a job on a rig overseas
He secured a job outside the country on an offshore platform.
Lorraine, will you wait for me?
He asked Lorraine if she would stay and wait for him.
She's been waiting for a long time
Lorraine has been waiting patiently for him.
Yeah, she's been waiting for a very long time
Lorraine has been waiting for him for a considerable amount of time.
[Chorus]
Refrain that talks about the everlasting nature of Lorraine's presence.
The candles burnin' baby
A metaphor for a promise of return.
I'll be returnin' baby
He promises to come back.
Back to you
He promises to return to Lorraine.
[Chorus]
Refrain that talks about the everlasting nature of Lorraine's presence.
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aorplaying
Torstein Flakne...speachless
Probably the most underrated album ever released
Zarah Inkeri
Great song! This really shows why AOR is the best genre in the universe.
Nicholas
Back in the mid to late 80's this band shook people way down in Melbourne Australia...all my friends loved them. I still do.
Dijana1964
You got that right my friend! Today's music sucks! 80's FOREVER!!! GLAM METAL will rise again!!!
MIROSLAV KONECNY
Absolutely 80s rockmusic is the best&forever young! 👍👍👍🎸🎸🎸
AORTime
Stage Dolls is great band!
TheFrontFortSmith
I used to listen to this album over and over again when I was in high school. Thanks for dusting off the memories! Loved wings of Steel.!
Robert Kosanovic
what a band, what a song, what a album!!!
cfmagal
Awesome song from one of the greatest AOR bands of all time!!!
Robert Kosanovic
One of my all time favourite bands,saw them in Paris Elysee Montmartre...what a show, i will never forget it, got all their albums...love that great band !!