1. The Action were an English band of the 1960s.

They were part of t… Read Full Bio ↴1. The Action were an English band of the 1960s.

They were part of the mod subculture, and played soul music-influenced pop music. The band were formed as The Boys in August 1963, in Kentish Town, North London. After Peter Watson joined them as an additional guitarist in 1965, they changed their name to The Action. The original members were Reg King (lead Vocals) (born Reginald King, 5 February 1945, in Paddington, West London), Alan 'Bam' King (lead guitar, Vocals) (born Alan King, 18 September 1945, in Muswell Hill, North London), Mike "Ace" Evans (bass guitar, Vocals) (born Michael Evans, 10 July 1945, in Henley, Berkshire) and Roger Powell (drums) (born 4 July 1945, in Camden Town, North West London).

Shortly after their formation, they signed to Beatles producer George Martin's Parlophone Records. "Land of a Thousand Dances" b/w "In My Lonely Room" was well received by critics, but sold poorly. None of the Action's singles achieved success in the UK singles chart; their highest charting single was "I'll Keep on Holding On", which reached number 47 in 1965.

After disastrous experiences with the Rikki Farr management, Peter Watson (born in 1945, in Kentish Town, North West London) left the band in 1966. They continued as quartet, but were dropped from Parlophone in 1967. In the late 1960s keyboardist Ian Whiteman (born 18 May 1945, in Saffron Walden, Essex) and guitarist Martin Stone (born in Wokingham, Surrey, England, 11 December 1946 - 9 November 2016, Versailles, France) joined the band and the Action moved toward a mid-tempo psychedelic ballad style, and then into folk rock. Reg King left the band in 1967, and Alan King took over as main lead vocalist. In 1969, when signing to John Curd's Head Records, the band was renamed by Curd Mighty Baby.

Alan King later went on to form Ace (see pub rock (UK)).

Notably, they are one of the favourite bands of Phil Collins, who performed with the reunited band in 2000. "For me it was like playing with the Beatles," he later commented on the experience.

2. The Action! was formed in the fall of 1998, in Syracuse, NY. Their music is a hard-to-classify blend of rock, ska, punk, and jazz.

The Action!, formerly known as Skatos, has recorded two full-length albums; Skatalogical (1999), and Waiting For Tuesday (2001). They have appeared on the internationally released ska compilation Still Standing (Jump/Megalith), as well as the ska/punk compilation How I Punked Out Of Skallege (Red Dragon). The band also recorded and independently released an e.p. of demos called the 16 Hour E.P. The Action! also wrote and recorded a song used in local Syracuse commercials for the popular television show The Simpsons.

The Action! has served as the opening act for such bands as Reel Big Fish, The Toasters, The Pietasters, Jimmies Chicken Shack, Gym Class Heroes, The Planet Smashers, and Sheila Devine. On stage, the band delivers a tight, adrenaline fueled performance that has remained unmatched by their musical peers.

In 2003 the members of The Action! took a break from the band as school, jobs, and other projects made it increasingly harder to perform or rehearse regularly. However, in April of 2006 it was announced that they would reunite and organize a benefit show for their friend and bandmate Brandon Hall who was diagnosed with leukemia. The show was a great success, leading the band to start writing more and playing out again. Come and see for yourself the new and improved, latest installment of ... The Action!

3.AOR Band from United States of America released Louder Than World 1987-2006 Album

4. The Action was a power pop power trio from Ohio. They were active from about 1979 to 1982. They had a very retro sound based on british invasion style melodic songwriting (very much like the UK band of the same name above). The members were Mike Purkhiser (guitar/vocals), Brent Warren (bass), and Cliff Bryant (drums). They released three singles: "Get Back to Me", "Radio Music", and "She's Got My Heart". Warren and Purkhiser later worked with indie pop musician Scott McCarl.

5. late 60's garage band from New Zealand

In My Dream
The Action Lyrics

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What a day I have seen,
What a scene I've been in
In my dream you were near,
And it seemed that you care

In my dream,
In my dream,
What a scene?

What a scene?

And the night, birings it's feels
Lay in bed, shed my tears
Think of you, think of me
Wash my mind, I can see.

In my dream
In my dream
What a scene?
What a scene?

(guitar solo)

Waiting for tomorrow
But it's not inside
Take my hand and follow
Wonder to them right [??]

Morning breaks sun comes up
Lonley stak hangs me up
Storm all day night time to
Seven o'clock what can I do?

In my dream
In my dream
What a scene?
What a scene?
What a scene?
What a scene?
In my dream
What a scene?

What a scene?
What a scene?

Overall Meaning

The Action's song "In My Dream" portrays the singer's longing for a lover who is distant and appears only in their dreams. The opening lyrics describe a memorable day where the singer had a dream that their lover was near and appeared to care about them. This dream has left an impact on the singer, causing them to question the reality of their relationship with their partner.

As the song progresses, the singer speaks of their loneliness and desire for their lover. They long for the day when their lover will be with them in reality and not just in their dreams. The guitar solo in the middle of the song emphasizes the singer's emotions and helps to pull the listener deeper into the story.

Towards the end of the song, the singer still finds themselves waiting for their lover to appear and wondering what they can do. This suggests that the singer is unsure about how to manifest their dreams into reality and is left to ponder on the meaning of their dreams.

Overall, "In My Dream" is a poignant track that explores themes of love, longing, and uncertainty. The repetitive phrase "What a scene?" emphasizes the singer's confusion and emphasizes the dreamlike sensations they feel both in their waking life and in their dreams.

Line by Line Meaning

What a day I have seen,
I have experienced a memorable day

What a scene I've been in
It was an interesting situation that I was in

In my dream you were near,
In my sleep, you were close to me

And it seemed that you care
It felt like you cared

And the night, birings it's feels
The night provokes emotions

Lay in bed, shed my tears
I cried while lying in bed

Think of you, think of me
I thought about you and myself

Wash my mind, I can see.
I cleared my thoughts and gained clarity

Waiting for tomorrow
Eagerly anticipating the next day

But it's not inside
What I'm anticipating is not within me

Take my hand and follow
I want you to follow me