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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What Will Remain
Strife Lyrics
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All meant something to you, the kinds, and
Me- it was more than just something yes,
But it's changed.what will remain ofthose things that uses to be? some say
They're gone, but they'll never be gone in
Me. and I'll remain to see those days
Again...like before when to me, it feelt like
Something more. it didn't die it's just been
People changed, time is rearranged, lives
And goals do not remain the same, nothing
Stays the same...what will remain...
Will remain.
The lyrics to Strife's song "What Will Remain" are about the passage of time and how that affects our memories and relationships. The verses contemplate what will be left of the things that used to matter to us, when so much in life is subject to change. Specifically, the lyrics ask what will remain of the days when everything seemed significant to the singer, when their experiences carried weight and importance. The chorus uses repetition to emphasize the message that some things do endure over time, even when they are forgotten by others. While acknowledging that people and circumstances inevitably change, the singer asserts that they will remember those days and the significance they once held.
The song's lyrics are poignant and relatable, as many of us experience the bittersweet feeling of nostalgia and longing for the past. The lyrics encourage us to reflect on what really matters to us and to cherish those moments in life that hold significance. At the same time, the song acknowledges that change is inevitable and that we must learn to adapt to new circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
What will remain of those days when it
What will still exist from the memories of the past?
All meant something to you, the kinds, and
The things that used to matter to you, your family, and people close to you
Me- it was more than just something yes,
To me, the memories were more than just insignificant moments
But it's changed.what will remain ofthose things that uses to be? some say
However, things have changed. What parts of these memories will still be remembered? Some people say they are gone, but they will always be with me.
They're gone, but they'll never be gone in
Even though some believe these things have passed, they will always be with me
Me. and I'll remain to see those days
I will always remember and will continue to relive these moments
Again...like before when to me, it feelt like
I long to experience these memories again when they meant everything to me
Something more. it didn't die it's just been
The significance of these memories has not disappeared, but rather has been ignored
Ignored; what will remain of those days?
What parts of the memories will continue to be remembered despite being neglected?
People changed, time is rearranged, lives
As people change and time progresses, priorities and circumstances shift
And goals do not remain the same, nothing
Goals and aspirations are not constant, everything changes
Stays the same...what will remain...
Despite all of this, there are still parts of these memories that will always remain
Will remain.
There are things that will never be forgotten, and they will remain with me forever
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ANDREW KLINE, CHAD PETERSON, RICK RODNEY, SIDNEY NIESEN, TODD TURNHAM
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