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/
On The Boards
Taste Lyrics
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Who turned out the light ?
But hatch from the things, I don't know what it means
But it was too much to bear.
If I had taken my time, counted my steps
I might have no regrets
You might still be here yet and not in my dreams
Somehow the world is a-gone, please, give me the keys
And open the door
Where is the floor ? I don't know what it means
It's too much to bear.
It's too much to bear.
The lyrics of "On The Boards" by Taste are reflective and contemplative, with the singer expressing confusion and a sense of loss. The opening lines suggest that something has caused the singer's day to turn to night, symbolizing a sudden shift in their life. The questions "Who turned out the light?" and "But hatch from the things, I don't know what it means" indicate a lack of understanding and a feeling of being overwhelmed. The use of the word "hatch" suggests that the singer is trying to uncover something hidden or unknown, but it is proving too difficult to comprehend.
The second verse continues in a similar vein, with the singer expressing regret for not taking their time and counting their steps. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for life, with the singer wishing they had been more careful in their actions and decisions. The line "You might still be here yet and not in my dreams" suggests that a person is missing from the singer's life, possibly due to their own mistakes or negligence. The final lines "It's too late to care" express a sense of resignation or acceptance, indicating that the singer feels that it is too late to change things.
Overall, the lyrics of "On The Boards" explore themes of loss, regret, and confusion. They suggest that the singer is struggling to understand a sudden change in their life and is looking for answers that are proving elusive. The lyrics also convey a sense of melancholy and resignation, with the singer accepting that they may never find the answers they are seeking.
Line by Line Meaning
Someone has taken my day, turned it to night
The singer's life has been changed drastically and negatively.
Who turned out the light ?
The singer does not know what caused this change in their life.
But hatch from the things, I don't know what it means
The singer is confused and unable to understand what is happening to them.
But it was too much to bear.
The situation has become too difficult and overwhelming for the artist to handle.
If I had taken my time, counted my steps
The artist realizes that they could have prevented the current situation if they had been more careful and considered in their actions.
I might have no regrets
Had the singer acted differently, they would not feel guilty about the outcome.
You might still be here yet and not in my dreams
The singer is regretful for losing someone they cared about.
It's too late to care.
Despite the realization of their mistake, the artist is now unable to change anything.
Somehow the world is a-gone, please, give me the keys
The artist feels lost and disoriented.
And open the door
The artist is seeking a way out of their current situation.
Where is the floor ?
The singer is unable to orient themselves in their current environment.
I don't know what it means
The artist is confused and unable to make sense of their current situation.
It's too much to bear.
The situation has become unbearable for the singer.
Contributed by Miles S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.