1. An Aus… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least three artists with the name The Basics:
1. An Australian rock band (active from 2002 to present)
2. A US blues-roots rock band (active from 1999 to present)
3. An acoustic act from Adelaide Australia 2003-2007
1. The Basics were formed in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia in 2002 by Kris Schroeder and Wally de Backer (AKA Gotye). Their musical style can loosely be described as heavily referencing 60s pop and rock (eg The Beatles, The Beach Boys) with elements of reggae and rhythm & blues. Tim Heath joined the group in June 2004, while Dave Bramble joins the band on tour, playing keys, often while sporting a large moustache. Their live performances are well known for their sense of humour and energy.
Wally de Backer: Drums, Vocals
Tim Heath: Guitar, Vocals
Kris Schroeder: Bass, Vocals
Dave Bramble (live shows): Keyboards, Vocals
Official website
2. The Basics (or Dave Cowen and the Basics) were initially formed by Dave Cowen in 1982 in South Bend, Indiana, USA, and after disbanding in 1983, reformed in 1999 with the current line-up. A Michiana based roots rock band, they have released three albums and a single:
Guilty / Baby Blue (Single) 2001
Bitter/Sweet 2003
Private Drive 2006
Rockin' Town 2011
Dave Cowen: Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica
Ben Hahaj: Drums
Charley Neises: Bass
Official website
This version of The Basics have two other profiles on Last.fm:
DOUG COWEN AND THE BASICS
Doug Cowen & the Basics
Have Love Will Travel
The Basics Lyrics
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Have love, will travel
Saying, need love
And baby, mmm mmm, I'll travel
Well I traveled from Maine to Mexico
Just to find a little girl who let me so
No matter where, no matter where I'll be
Have love, will travel
Yeah baby, will travel
Have love, will travel
Yeah baby, will travel
Saying if you need a loving
Baby, mmm mmm, I'll travel
Oh, shake it, woo!
Have love, will travel
Yeah baby, will travel
Have love, will travel
Yeah baby, will travel
Saying if you need a loving
Baby, mmm mmm, I'll travel
Well I might take a bus or I'll take a plane
I might hitchhike or take a railroad train
Your kind of love drives a man insane
So looking for me walking any old way
Have love, will travel
Yeah baby, will travel
Have love, will travel
Yeah baby, will travel
Saying if you need a loving
Baby, mmm mmm, I'll travel
The Basics’ “Have Love Will Travel” is an upbeat rock and roll song that emphasizes the notion that love transcends distance and that the singer is willing to travel anywhere to find it. The phrase “have love will travel” itself is a twist on the popular phrase “have gun will travel” which emphasizes the idea of being prepared for anything. The song has a catchy and rhythmic structure that follows a simple chord progression.
As the song progresses, the singer describes how he has traveled through different places, from Maine to Mexico, in search of a woman who can fulfill his desires. He emphasizes that he is not giving up and will continue to travel until he finds the love he is looking for. The lyrics are presented in a simple and direct manner, with a focus on both the singer’s determination and on the power of love to drive people.
Overall, “Have Love Will Travel” is a testament to the power of love and its ability to pull people through difficult or lonely times. The lyrics encourage an optimistic outlook and willingness to explore new places and meet new people in search of the love someone seeks.
Line by Line Meaning
Have love, will travel
I am ready to travel anywhere with my love
Saying, need love
I am expressing that I need love
And baby, mmm mmm, I'll travel
I am reassuring my love interest that I would travel for them
Well I traveled from Maine to Mexico
I have gone from Maine to Mexico in search of love
Just to find a little girl who let me so
I went on this journey to find a girl who would love me as I am
No matter where, no matter where I'll be
I am willing to go anywhere to find the love I desire
I'm looking for a woman that will satisfy me
I am in search of a woman who can fulfill my desires
Saying if you need a loving
I am telling my love interest that I am available to love them
Oh, shake it, woo!
This is a playful interlude meant to excite and energize
Well I might take a bus or I'll take a plane
I am open to any means of transportation to meet my love
I might hitchhike or take a railroad train
I am willing to take unconventional means of transport to follow my heart
Your kind of love drives a man insane
My love interest's kind of love pushes me to great lengths
So looking for me walking any old way
I am so dedicated to finding love that I will do anything to make it happen
Writer(s): Richard Berry Copyright: American Berry Music Co.
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