2) A British rock band from Liverpool in the mid 70's. They released two albums, Rush and Back to Thunder.
Strife were formed by Paul Ellson in 1969 with Peter Trotman on guitar, Peter Hobbs on bass , and Ellson on drums. Within a few gigs, Gordon Rowley had replaced Hobbs on bass and also became chief vocalist. Around that time, Graham Kin also joined on keyboards and vocals, leaving within a year to return to studies.
Soon (1971), the band were joined by John Reid, ex The Klubbs, on guitar and vocals. They recorded a demo - 'Preparation' c/w 'Jerafter' as a four peice but soon after, Peter Trotman left the band and they were joined by singer Paddy Breen also ex The Klubbs. Breen's sojourn, however, was short-lived.
In '72, John Reid was badly injured whilst Stock Car racing. Peter Trotman stepped in temporarily but, at a Liverpool Club, Gordon Rowley was electrocuted and almost died on stage, being resuscitated by medics from the stunned audience.
Back together again, the 3 piece record "Magic of the Dawn" a demo recording organised by soul singer Edwin Starr who had seen the band at the Mardi Gras club in Liverpool. (Whist gigging nationally, Strife also often played local, Merseyside venues, sometimes playing Liverpool's Cavern Club, two or even three nights in a week.)
In 1973 Strife went to Los Angeles, they had an invitation to contact Mal Evans, Apple executive and former Beatles road manager. They had met Mal on a film set, 'Little Malcolm'. Although their act was considered too wild and attention-grabbing for the film's club scenes (some audience members spontaneously jumped on the tables, thus spoiling the shots) it's possible that the band may be seen as extras (has anyone out there checked?). Mal Evans was working in L.A. with John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. However, the media frenzy at this get-together was so intense that, a few hours prior to the arranged meeting, the ex-Beatles and their entourage had left the city for a secret destination where they could continue their work in peace. No-one, including Strife, were told of the departure or the destination.
As the band walked away from the abandoned meeting place, a pink Cadillac did a U-turn and pulled alongside. It was Edwin Starr. Through Starr they soon met up with R.Dean Taylor and recorded a demo album, both in L.A. and in San Francisco, with Taylor as producer. One of these songs, 'Better Man than I' turned up on the album 'Rush'. These sessions also resulted in the acetate 'Worry', believed to be now owned by renown Liverpool DJ, Billy Butler. Whist on a second trip to the US that year, Strife were offered a deal by the William Morris Agency to replace Grand Funk Railroad on their roster. For some reason, the band were unimpressed and returned to the UK to tour; gigs included the last night of the original Cavern Club.
Strife signed with Chrysalis Records in the UK in '74 and recorded 'Rush'. It was released in early '75 with a strong appearance in the Virgin chart (at the time, the main barometer of UK rock music). As the album was released, Strife toured with Ginger Baker led outfit, The Baker Gurvitz Army. Shortly after this tour, they were joined by guitarist Vic Pappaleo but, despite Vic being an amazing guitarist, the format didn't work out. Strife continued as a three piece, working solidly and increasing their fan-base. However, despite the band's popularity, Chrysalis, whilst going through a corporate identity crisis, refused to release any further material - yet they held Strife to their contract. Regardless of the legal situation, Strife were determined to keep recording and recorded the EP 'School', releasing it on their own label, Outlaw. (Their agent, Paul King was later to take the name 'Outlaw' for his highly successful concert promotions company). After Strife eased out of the Chrysalis contract, 'School' was quickly picked up and released by EMI .
During this mid-70s period the gigging figures showed that Strife were the most in-demand rock band in Britain. No band was safe from being blown offstage. Procol Harum paid Strife off, Judas Priest pulled out, The Average White Band turned plain nasty and Slade's manager, Chas. Chandler, gave instructions that his band should never have to appear with Strife again. Moving from support, from '73 onwards, the band headlined in major venues as well as famous rock clubs such as the London's Marquee and Frankfurt's Zoom.
On New Year's Eve 1977, Paul Ellson left the band to be replaced by David Williams, his former drum roadie. With Williams in the driving seat, the album 'Back to Thunder' was recorded and released on the Gull label. By now though, Punk dominated the scene and, within a year or so, following an illness' of Gordon Rowley, the band split.
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The Forgotten Ones
Strife Lyrics
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Shattered life left without a reason why
Void inside no one there to hear your cries
Alone and cold no one there for you to hold, for you to hold
Forgotten one the time has come
To take control join with those forgotten too
In this place a sense of worth is finally gained
Take the stand together we can change our lives, change our lives
Forgotten one the time has come
You, me, us
The time has come to take control
The lyrics of Strife's song The Forgotten Ones explore the pain and loneliness of feeling abandoned and forgotten in a harsh and unforgiving world. The beginning of the song suggests a deep sense of despair and hopelessness, with references to broken dreams and shattered lives, and the feeling of being alone and forgotten, with nowhere to turn to. The void inside is further emphasized with the line "no one there to hear your cries", painting a bleak picture of isolation and abandonment.
However, as the song progresses, there is a glimmer of hope in the lyrics, as the singer invites the listener to take control of their life and join with other "forgotten ones". In this place, there is a sense of communal belonging and purpose, and the singer urges the listener to forget the pain of the past and "take the stand" together to change their lives.
Overall, the lyrics of The Forgotten Ones speak to the experience of feeling disconnected and alone in a world that can seem hostile and uncaring. However, the song also offers a message of hope and unity, as the singer encourages listeners to come together with others who have shared similar struggles, and strive for a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
Broken dreams broken home nowhere to go
My aspirations and my life have been shattered and I find myself directionless and without a home.
Shattered life left without a reason why
The circumstances of my life have left me feeling broken and without any understanding of why it had to happen to me.
Void inside no one there to hear your cries
I feel empty and alone inside, with nobody around to listen to my pain and offer comfort.
Alone and cold no one there for you to hold, for you to hold
I am lonely and feel the chill of isolation without anyone around for me to hold close for warmth and comfort.
Forgotten one the time has come
To all those who feel abandoned and left behind, the time has arrived to change things for ourselves.
To take control join with those forgotten too
We can start taking control of our lives by uniting with others who are also struggling and feel forgotten by society.
In this place a sense of worth is finally gained
By coming together and supporting one another, we can start establishing a sense of worth and purpose in our lives.
Take my hand together we'll forget the past
I offer a helping hand to those who need it, to move forward as a group and let go of our traumas and past struggles.
Take the stand together we can change our lives, change our lives
By standing up and taking action as a collective, we can make positive changes in our individual lives and the world around us.
You, me, us
We are all in this together and we need to support each other through our hardships and struggles.
The time has come to take control
We can no longer wait for someone else to come along and solve our problems. The time to take control of our lives is now.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDREW E. KLINE, SIDNEY A. NIESEN, CHAD JEREMY PETERSON, RICK MYRON RODNEY, TODD RYAN TURNHAM
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