1) an Irish rock and blues… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:
1) an Irish rock and blues band formed in 1966 that featured talented guitarist Rory Gallagher
2) an Australian classic-style rock band based in Melbourne
3) a British Christian rock outfit
4) an independent Japanese musician
5) a Swedish AOR band
6) a Japanese death metal band
7) a Japanese doujin arranger
8) a Polish disco polo artist
1) Taste was formed in Cork, Ireland in August 1966 as a trio consisting of Rory Gallagher on guitars & vocals, Eric Kitteringham on bass, and Norman Damery on drums. In their early years Taste played around the UK before becoming regulars at Maritine Hotel, an R&B club in Belfast, Northern Ireland. In 1968 the original lineup split. The new lineup formed with Richard McCracken on bass and John Wilson on drums.
The new Taste moved permanently to London where they signed with the record label Polydor. In 1969 Taste released their first two studio recordings, the self-titled 'Taste' first with 'On the Boards' soon following, the latter showing Rory and the band's jazz influences with Gallagher playing saxophone on numerous tracks. In November 1968 the band opened for Cream at Cream's farewell concerts in London. Taste then began touring the United States and Canada opening for Eric Clapton and Ginger Bakers new band Blind Faith.
Perhaps their most notable performance came in 1970 as part of the Isle of Wight Festival, joining such notable musicians as Jimi Hendrix and The Who. They were well-received by those in attendance, ultimately being called back for five encores. Later the same year Taste would once more tour Europe before performing their last show on New Year's Eve in Belfast. In 1970] Taste split leaving front man Rory Gallagher to pursue his solo career. Gallagher received a liver transplant in 1995, but died of complications later that year in London, England aged 47.
In the August 2006 issue of Blues in Britain it was revealed that John Wilson had made Taste active once again. John has been at the fore front of the Irish Blues and R&B scene ever since his days in Them with Van Morrison,and of course in Taste with Rory Gallagher. Along with with Richard McCracken on bass and Belfast guitarist and singer Sam Davidson,who worked with John in the Belfast Blues Band.
They are still performing at Blues and R&B festivals around the world with both Richard McCracken (when his other commitments allow), and Albert Mills on bass.
Taste have since signed to label Bad Reputation and released the album 'Wall to Wall'.
Official Site: http://www.taste.uk.com
2) Taste is the name of an Australian classic-style rock band based in Melbourne. http://www.taste.us.com
3) Taste is the name of a British Christian Rock outfit.
4) taste is the name of an independent Japanese musician that specializes in orchestral arrangements of Anime songs and Touhou music.
5) Taste is a Swedish AOR band, grounded by Christopher Borg and Felix Borg. They released their self-titled album in 2012. Taste's music is heavily inspired by mid 1980's AOR and melodic hard rock bands.
6) Taste is the name of a Japanese death metal band.
7) Circle: Melodic Taste Website: http://taste-f.sakura.ne.jp/Melodic/
If The Day Was Any Longer
Taste Lyrics
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Could I change your mind,
If your love was any stronger,
You'd stay behind.
Will I lose my mind,
Just to past the time,
Will I lose my mind,
If the day was any brighter,
You'd have seen the signs,
If your love begins to wander,
Should I count the times?
Will I lose my mind,
Just to past the time,
Will I lose my mind,
Just to past the time.
If the day was any day,
You would forget my name,
But the things that I am saying,
They'd still mean the same.
Will I lose my mind,
Just to past the time,
Will I lose my mind,
Just to past the time.
The lyrics to Taste's song If The Day Was Any Longer suggest a sense of longing and uncertainty in a relationship. The singer questions whether they can change their partner's mind if only the day was longer or if their love was stronger. The uncertainty of the relationship is further highlighted when the singer wonders if they will lose their mind just to pass the time, suggesting they are unsure if their partner's affection is genuine.
The lyrics in the second verse suggest that if the day was brighter, the signs of the relationship's demise would be more apparent. The singer questions whether they should count the times their partner's love begins to wander, further emphasizing the doubts and uncertainty. The third verse indicates that even on any day, the singer's words will mean the same even if their partner forgets their name, highlighting the strength of their feelings.
Overall, the lyrics depict a sense of desperation and anxiety in the relationship, with the singer questioning whether they can save it, and if their partner truly loves them.
Line by Line Meaning
If the day was any longer,
If time passed more slowly,
Could I change your mind,
Could I convince you to stay with me,
If your love was any stronger,
If your feelings for me were stronger,
You'd stay behind.
You would stay with me instead of leaving.
Will I lose my mind,
Will I go crazy,
Just to past the time,
Just to fill the hours,
If the day was any brighter,
If things were clearer,
You'd have seen the signs,
You would have realized what I was feeling,
If your love begins to wander,
If your feelings for me start to fade,
Should I count the times?
Should I track how often this happens?
If the day was any day,
If any day would do,
You would forget my name,
You would forget about me completely,
But the things that I am saying,
But what I am telling you,
They'd still mean the same.
Would still have the same significance and truth.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RORY GALLAGHER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@lindasmith6316
Love Rory's hair flip at the beginning.🥰
@clouddog2393
Taste knocked Cream into a cocked hat . Along with Tony McPhee and the Groundhogs one of the greatest three piece Blues /Rock bands . The Hogs came out with the classic "Thank Christ "and "Split ", Taste with their classics "Taste" and" On The Boards ." Blues and Rock does,nt come any better . Live there was no beating either band , Rory the greatest and Tony up there as one of the best and underrated . They summed up what the early '70's were all about . Great times .
@brianhammer5107
Idiotic comment about Cream - grow up. Groundhogs were good, but were never a top tier band.
@clouddog2393
@Brian Hammer So someone whose opinion you disagree with is idiotic and needs to grow up . You are arrogant and insulting Brian . It,s you who needs to grow up .
@clouddog2393
@Brian Hammer Idiotic and l should grow up because you disagree with me . You,re the one who should grow up Bri old chap !
@reconn9056
John, as a 15 year old in 69, I thought Taste and the Hogs were tops, but I loved Cream and Zepp too. Tony (TS) McFee is my hero, back in the day I saw them live at the Chesford Grange near Leamington Spa great voice, great guitarist. So so underrated. But I don't care I rate them and will to my dying day.
@marekurbanowicz7553
What nonsense. Cream were the first so called Supergroup. Clapton said they played blues like a jazz band.I've seen all 3 individually and they were all brilliant in their way but even better as Cream. I also saw the Groundhogs several times and Taste at the legendary Eel Pie Island. Taste were a very good band and Rory was a fine guitarist but to say that they knocked Cream into a cocked hat is risible. Like saying that the Stones were the greatest band ever when The Beatles were always in a league of their own.
@sheistcoff
Had the good fortune to see Blind Faith in Seattle. Little did I know there'd be a support band by the name of Taste appearing.
One minute into their set, my jaw dropped! I was astounded!! Could not believe what I was witnessing.
Blind Faith should have been the opener.
Rory's solo career featured great musicians, but the chemistry of Taste was unparalleled.
@11celtics11
Chemistry? There's a reason Rory ditched those guys and refused to perform any taste songs after they disbanded.
@malcolmhunt2904
Saw them live in Norwich, late 60's, just streets ahead of the rest, Rory was just phenomenal.