Before forming the Dream Syndicate, Wynn played guitar in the Davis, California-based band The Suspects, whose members included vocalist Kendra Smith (who later played bass in the Dream Syndicate) and Russ Tolman and Gavin Blair (who would form True West (band)); in 1979 they released a single, "It's Up to You" b/w "Talking Loud." Two years later, under the name 15 Minutes, he self-released another single, "Last Chance for You" b/w "That's What You Always Say" (later performed by the Dream Syndicate), which owed much to Joy Division.
Though they were popular with critics, an influence on other musicians, and signed briefly to a major label, The Dream Syndicate were never really commercially successful. They did establish, however, the fan base on which Wynn built his solo career.
Since 1990, Wynn has released a number of albums exploring various musical styles. His first solo album, Kerosene Man, included backing work by bassist Fernando Saunders (a frequent sideman of Lou Reed, to whom Wynn was often compared early in his career), drummer D.J. Bonebrake from the L.A. punk band X, Howe Gelb of Giant Sand and saxophonist Steve Berlin from Los Lobos. Peter Buck, from R.E.M., played on its follow-up, Dazzling Display, and co-wrote the title song. Backing on Melting in the Dark (1996) was provided by the Boston band Come.
Here Come the Miracles (2001) was his best-selling solo album to date, and the best-reviewed, appearing at year's end on numerous critical Top Ten lists.
In 1985, Wynn wrote a collection of songs with Dan Stuart of Green on Red, and recorded and released them as Danny and Dusty. This collaboration was revisited in 2007 for a second Danny & Dusty album. In the '90s he was a part of the indie supergroup Gutterball along with Stephen McCarthy of The Long Ryders and Brian Harvey and Johnny Hott of House of Freaks. In 2008 Wynn and his wife Linda Pitmon collaborated with Scott McCaughey (The Minus 5) and Peter Buck (R.E.M., The Minus 5) for a record with songs about legendary baseball players - this collaboration is known as The Baseball Project.
The double CD From a Man of Mysteries: A Steve Wynn Tribute was released by the German label Blue Rose in 2004 and features Wynn's songs performed by the likes of Concrete Blonde, the Silos, Chuck Prophet, The Minus 5 and others.
Wynn also records as Steve Wynn & The Miracle 3.
Wynn is at present more popular in Europe than in the United States. While domestic tours are rare, he continues to perform regularly overseas.
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Here Come the Miracles
Steve Wynn Lyrics
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Don't call it a miracle, it happens all the time
You missed the part where the heavens start to bend?
Wait a couple minutes, it'll happen again
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Falling to the ground like a hurricane
Can't win the game if you don't wanna play
Miracles coming down every day
You say the sun's gonna rise up in the west?
Special delivery by your own request
Clothe and feed lepers with a couple loaves of bread?
Anyone can do it, don't let it go to your head
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It takes more than faith to get through this maze
The rats got the inside track and they're not giving way
What can I believe in the face of such disease?
When the forces of evil are free to do as they please
In the song "Here Come the Miracles," Steve Wynn speaks of the everyday miracles that people often overlook. He talks about how people want to turn water into wine and be hailed for making a miracle happen, but in reality, these things happen every day, and they don't need to be celebrated as extraordinary anymore. The chorus of the song talks about how miracles are happening all around us, although they might not feel like miracles. They might come in the form of unexpected sunshine after a storm or getting through a difficult day.
The song speaks about the frustration that people often feel when things don't go their way. The lyrics talk about not being able to win a game if you don't want to play and not believing in the face of disease and evil. Wynn is conveying a message of hope and encouraging people to be aware of the little things in life that can be seen as miracles. He urges people to see the good that is happening around them, even in times of difficulty.
Line by Line Meaning
You want to take a glass a water, turn the water into wine
You desire extraordinary transformation as if turning water into wine
Don't call it a miracle, it happens all the time
Don't label it as a miracle since it's a common occurrence
You missed the part where the heavens start to bend?
Have you not noticed when the skies seem to bow, and distort?
Wait a couple minutes, it'll happen again
Wait and observe the beauty of the sky's twist and turn
Falling to the ground like a hurricane
Crashing, stirring, and razing everything around like a hurricane
Sunshine coming through the pouring rain
A radiant light permeating and piercing through the heavy downpour
Can't win the game if you don't wanna play
You cannot triumph if you are unwilling to participate
Miracles coming down every day
Amazing occurrences happening numerous times daily
You say the sun's gonna rise up in the west?
Are you saying the impossible will happen like a sunrise in the west?
Special delivery by your own request
Unusual outcomes can be obtained when one requests them
Clothe and feed lepers with a couple loaves of bread?
Can one provide for others with little and aid the sick with empathy?
Anyone can do it, don't let it go to your head
Helping others is for everyone, hence no arrogance ought to be felt
It takes more than faith to get through this maze
Survival in life requires more than sheer belief alone
The rats got the inside track and they're not giving way
Challenges are present, and it's a struggle since others are already ahead
What can I believe in the face of such disease?
What is there to accept amidst such affliction?
When the forces of evil are free to do as they please
In trying times, malevolent forces act freely and are unrestricted
Contributed by Caroline O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@MrTaurusJor
Steve Wynn's the best and most versatile solo album.
@normancharlesworth1289
Haven't even listened to the whole thing yet- love it!!
@cheapguitar1
I'm digging this a lot.
@SymbalonSmiradion
Sustain (track 3) is just unsurpassable ( "ανάρπαστο" = unsurpassed, ανυπέρβλητο ).
Αυτός ο άνθρωπος γνωρίζει τον τρόπο να μάς παραδίδει αριστουργήματα (και, μαθήματα!!!)
@SymbalonSmiradion
Έλα , ρε πατρίδα !!
Σοβαρά τώρα, αυτό το άλμπουμ είναι από τα είκοσι καλύτερα (δέκα, τολμώ να πω) όλων των εποχών. Αναρωτιέμαι πάντως μήπως αρέσει περισσότερο σε μερικούς Έλληνες για κάποιον λόγο που μού διαφεύγει (ίσως δεν ξέρουμε να εκτιμάμε την καλή μουσική γενικώς... και ενταύθα, και διεθνώς!)
@Carbunkle56
Much better than "Out of the Gray"
@fatamorgana909
'Death Valley Rain' isn't here.