Originally f… Read Full Bio ↴1) A Canadian psychedelic rock band active in the sixties.
Originally formed in 1964 as the Classics (adopting the name CFUN Classics when they gigged to promote local Vancouver, BC radio station CFUN-AM), the group were featured as the house band on Let's Go, a weekly TV show. In 1965, they released two singles as the Canadian Classics — "Til I Met You" and "I Don't Know". The band reinvented themselves as the Collectors in 1966. With former horn player Howie Vickers handling lead vocals, they cut "Eyes" and "Don't Feel Bad" — both of which later appeared on the History of Vancouver Rock and Roll, Volume 4 "Eyes" — a fine folk tune seasoned with tasty guitar and just a dash of psychedelia — is easily the better track. "Don't Feel Bad" has a vague "On Broadway" feel. More elaborately produced, it also seems a less genuine effort. By 1967, in addition to lead singer Howie Vickers, the Collectors included Claire Lawrence (tenor sax, organ, recorder, flute), Bill Henderson (lead guitar), Glenn Miller (bass) and Ross Turney (drums) — the band's "classic" line-up. Recordings from this period include the Vancouver smash hit "Lookin' at a Baby" (New Syndrome 16, 1967, subsequently reissued on the History of Vancouver Rock, Volume 3 1983 and two other 45s, "Fisherwoman" and "Fat Bird." "Lookin' at a Baby" is MOR flute-pop floating amidst heady clouds of psychedelia. Vickers' departure from the Collectors in 1969 necessitated Henderson's promotion to lead vocalist. Also, in 1969, The Collectors were chosen as the on-stage band for a play called Grass and Wild Strawberries, which wasn't quite a hit though there a re a couple of good songs on the sound track. It was after this that the band rethought their musical approach, and rechristened themselves as Chilliwack and had a successful career through the 70s and into the 80s with hits like Crazy Talk and Fly At Night.
2) A Japanese rock band (1986-).
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3) Tom Kennedy and Benet Walsh met as kids and after following their own creative pursuits (including collaborations with Plaid and releasing music with Pork Recordings) came together at the turn of the century to form The Collectors:
Based in rural Shropshire, a scenic UK county dotted with medieval towns, early industrial legacy, and oddly the birthplace of both the modern Olympics and the theory of evolution. “Think of old cogs, sample jars, bee beards and weird Edwardian confectionary, the smell of 60s paperback crime novels, 100ft trebuchets throwing dead pianos across a field or Lawrence of Arabia on a surf board and we're still no closer to describing these mavericks..”says a local farmer.
The music? Has been defined by some as ‘organic-electronic' but, despite a healthy addiction to stringed instruments and analogue synths, The Collectors aren't interested in limiting their sound. “The main aim is to make the music as beautiful and unique as we can,” says Tom “and with our own musical interests ranging from the maddest electronic and dub to the more formulaic Renaissance style, the project represents a kind of evolution”. Their debut album “also came after a period of struggle and competition” says Benet “but by the time the record was done, we felt we'd improved a lot as a result, which is why we called it Galapagos”.
The first taste of The Collectors will be the Maya II E.P. (which contains a remix by Plaid). This is to be followed by the debut album Galapagos.
4) A Chicago-based rock band, formed in 2002.
5) A Brit-pop band based in the North East of England.
Do You Know?
The Collectors Lyrics
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I'd like to believe that you care
I'd like to believe your the one I can trust
Your the one who will always be there
I'd like to believe in the future
I wish it was safe and strong
I wish I could fly on a wing and a prayer
But I've lied to myself for too long
Tell me where do you go?
Tell me when I'm not around
Theres a place I know
You can let your defences down
Oh come on
I'd like to same damn the torpedos
I'd like to same damn the expense
I'd like to say no, to the cold hard cash
But starving just would not make sense
I wish I could scream like a baby
I wish I could cry out and be saved
I wish I was grateful and my conscience was clear
So then I could dance on you grave.
So tell me where do you go?
Tell me when I'm not around
theres a place I know
You can let your defences down
Oh yeah let 'em down
Where do you go?
Tell me when I'm not around
theres a place I know
You can let your defenses down
Where do you go?
Tell me when I'm not around
theres a place I know
You can let your defenses down
The lyrics to The Collectors' song "DO YOU KNOW?" convey a sense of longing and vulnerability, as well as a desperate search for truth and connection. The singer expresses a desire to believe in love, trust, and a future that is safe and secure. However, they admit to lying to themselves for too long, possibly suggesting a pattern of self-deception or denial in their relationship.
The chorus, "Tell me where do you go? Tell me when I'm not around, there's a place I know, You can let your defenses down," reflects the singer's yearning to know and understand their partner on a deeper level. They want to know where their partner's mind wanders when they are apart, hoping to find a place of vulnerability and authenticity where their defenses can be lowered. This could imply a lack of open communication or emotional intimacy in the relationship, leaving the singer wondering about their partner's true feelings and intentions.
In the second verse, the singer expresses a desire to defy societal pressures and expectations. They want to "damn the torpedoes" and disregard the cost and consequences of their choices. There is a longing to reject materialism and prioritize their own values over money. However, the reality of survival and practicality prevents them from fully embracing this idealistic perspective.
The lyrics end with the repeated question, "Where do you go? Tell me when I'm not around, there's a place I know, You can let your defenses down." This recurring plea underscores the central theme of the song: the singer's longing for a deeper connection and understanding with their partner, and their hope that there is a place within them where vulnerability, honesty, and love can flourish.
Overall, "DO YOU KNOW?" explores themes of longing, authenticity, trust, and the complexities of relationships. It delves into the internal struggles and desires of the singer as they navigate the uncertainties and challenges of love.
Line by Line Meaning
I'd like to believe that you love me
I wish to have faith in your love for me
I'd like to believe that you care
I desire to think that you genuinely care
I'd like to believe you're the one I can trust
I hope to consider you as the person I can rely on
You're the one who will always be there
You are the individual who will consistently support me
I'd like to believe in the future
I want to have faith in the upcoming events
I wish it was safe and strong
I desire for it to be secure and stable
I wish I could fly on a wing and a prayer
I long to have the ability to accomplish something with sheer hope
But I've lied to myself for too long
Yet I have deceived myself for an extended period
Tell me where do you go?
Inform me about the place you go to
Tell me when I'm not around
Let me know when I am not present
There's a place I know
I am aware of a location
You can let your defenses down
You can relax and lower your guard
I'd like to say damn the torpedos
I wish to disregard the obstacles entirely
I'd like to say damn the expense
I desire to ignore the cost entirely
I'd like to say no, to the cold hard cash
I want to refuse the influence of money
But starving just would not make sense
However, it would not be logical to go hungry
I wish I could scream like a baby
I long to express my emotions loudly like an infant
I wish I could cry out and be saved
I desire to release my pain and be rescued
I wish I was grateful and my conscience was clear
I wish to be appreciative and have a guilt-free conscience
So then I could dance on your grave
Thus, I could celebrate and revel in your downfall
Where do you go?
To what place do you venture?
Tell me when I'm not around
Inform me when I am absent
There's a place I know
I am aware of a specific location
You can let your defenses down
You have the freedom to relax and drop your guard
Where do you go?
To what place do you escape?
Tell me when I'm not around
Share with me when I am not present
There's a place I know
I am familiar with a certain place
You can let your defenses down
You have the opportunity to lower your defenses
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Sonny Bono
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