Tangier was one of the stronger bands hard rock bands to come out of the la… Read Full Bio ↴Tangier was one of the stronger bands hard rock bands to come out of the late 80's. Not built on pretense or makeup, their songs were honed from their obvious influences of Bad Company, Free, and Zeppelin to Johnny Winter. Tangier released three albums with different line-ups while they progressed and honed their style.. The debut was more AOR, but their sound gradually evolved until they became a very impressive bluesy rock band with hailing back to their blues based roots.
Tangier formed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and grew up in the clubs with bands such as Cinderella, who would later help the group out by having Tangier open for them on occasion. The first album comprised of Bill Mattson (vocals), Doug Gordon (guitar), Rocco Mazzella (guitar), Mike Kost (bass) and Mark Hopkins (drums) and is relatively hard to find these days. Around the songwriting of Doug Gordon, It wouldn't be until the follow-up, released some four years later with Gari Saint (guitar), Garry Nutt (bass) and Bobby Bender (drums), that the band finally received overdue recognition and a major label deal with ATCO records. However Four Winds failed to match the success of their Philly cohorts, and Tangier was forced to go back to the drawing board once again.
Separating with both Mattson and Saint, the band brought in vocalist/guitarist Mike LeCompt in an attempt to start fresh. LeCompt's gruff soulful vocals brought a heavier edge to the band, but by this time the tide had changed and the Seattle sound was all the rage. The band separated shortly thereafter.
In 2013, Rock Candy Records re-released a remastered "Four Winds" with a 14 page CD insert, new pics and and fresh bios. A really nice package of a one of the strongest albums to come out of the era.

Good Lovin'
Tangier Lyrics

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Yeah yeah

I'm burnin' up, ball of fire (Burnin' up, burnin' up)
You're my heart's desire (Burnin' up, burnin' up)

(Ooh) Don't think twice
I'm ready to roll
The way you give it to me

Hear me cryin' for more
What you got
Is what I need
You know you do it to me
See me down on my knees

Rollin' down, movin' up (Movin' up, movin' up)
I'll give the word when I get enough (Get enough, get enough)

(Ooh) Tired of takin' my precious time
Ain't got no reason
Ain't got no rhyme
I can't see straight
You're rockin' my soul
Do what you're doin'
Cause I'm losin' control

Good lovin' that's what I need
Good lovin' I'm beggin' you please
Good lovin' all I want
Show me what you got and I'll give you a lot of good love
Good, good love

Good lovin' that's what I need, a little bit of good lovin'
Good lovin' now now now
Good lovin' I'm on my knees for ya babe
Good lovin' for that good lovin', that good, good lovin'
Good lovin' oh yeah, oh yeah yeah yeah
Good lovin' I'm on my knees for ya babe

Oh yeah, good lovin' that's what I need
Good lovin' I'm beggin', beggin' you please
Good lovin' all I want yeah
Good lovin' is good, good lovin'
Good lovin' I want some good lovin'
Good lovin' oh good, good lovin'
Good lovin' hey yeah

Show me what you got and I'll give you a lot of good love
Good lovin'

Overall Meaning

The song, "Good Lovin'" by Tangier, is a classic rock tune that speaks of the desire for intimacy and connection with a romantic partner. The lyrics describe a burning desire for the person they love, and the need for them to give their all in the relationship. The singer acknowledges that they have been waiting for this kind of love for a long time and is ready to take the plunge. They speak of being on their knees, indicating their vulnerability and the depth of emotion they have for their partner.

The song also touches on losing control as a result of the passionate and overwhelming love they feel for their partner. The use of "good lovin'" can be seen as a metaphor for a deeper emotional connection between two people. The singer is appealing to their partner to show them what they have, promising to reciprocate with a lot of good love. The lyrics suggest that good lovin' is crucial and essential in a relationship and that it's worth asking for and fighting for.

Overall, "Good Lovin'" embodies the classic rock sound of the 80s and delivers a message of passion, desire, and connection that is still relevant today.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm burnin' up, ball of fire (Burnin' up, burnin' up)
I am filled with passion and desire, burning with need for you

You're my heart's desire (Burnin' up, burnin' up)
You are the only thing I want, the ultimate desire of my heart

(Ooh) Don't think twice
Don't hesitate, don't second-guess, just let yourself be with me

I'm ready to roll
I am eager and willing to take action and pursue our connection

The way you give it to me
The way you show me your love and affection

Hear me cryin' for more
Hear me expressing my overwhelming desire for more of your love and attention

What you got
The unique qualities and traits that only you possess

Is what I need
Those qualities and traits are precisely what I am looking for in a partner

You know you do it to me
You know how you affect me and make me feel

See me down on my knees
See how much I am willing to humble myself and submit to you in my need for your love

Rollin' down, movin' up (Movin' up, movin' up)
Despite ups and downs in our relationship, I am committed to moving forward and growing together

I'll give the word when I get enough (Get enough, get enough)
I will let you know when I feel satisfied and fulfilled, but until then I want more of what you have to offer

(Ooh) Tired of takin' my precious time
I am tired of wasting time pursuing things that don't bring me the joy and fulfillment I crave

Ain't got no reason
I don't have any logical explanation for my deep feelings for you, but they are real nonetheless

Ain't got no rhyme
There is no pattern or predictability to the way you make me feel, it's just a chaotic rush of emotion

I can't see straight
My desire for you is so overpowering that it clouds my judgment and perception

You're rockin' my soul
You are shaking me to my core, making a deep and lasting impact on my spiritual essence

Do what you're doin'
Keep doing what you're doing, because it's making me feel so alive and fulfilled

Cause I'm losin' control
I am so swept up in my passion for you that I feel like I am losing my grip on reality

Good lovin' that's what I need
What I crave and desire most in this world is love that is pure, true, and good

Good lovin' I'm beggin' you please
I am begging and pleading with you to give me the kind of love that will fill me up and satisfy me completely

Good lovin' all I want
My deepest desire and wish is to experience the kind of love that is truly good and pure

Show me what you got and I'll give you a lot of good love
If you can show me real and true love, I will return it tenfold with my own good and pure love

Good, good love
The kind of love that I crave and desire is not just any kind of love, but a truly good and pure love

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