Their style was originally loud pop-art, similar to The Kinks and The Who, but developed into a more typically mid-60s psychedelic/prog sound. The most popular Creation tune up to this day remains probably "Painter Man", which made the U.K. Top 40 late 1966 and hit even #8 in the German charts in April 1967. The song also featured, in the second half, lead guitarist Phillips's trademark of playing his instrument with a violin bow.
At the end of 1966, Bob Garner left and was replaced by Kim Gardner and, in March 1968, Pickett left and was replaced by Ron Wood (both of these new members had been in The Birds), but Pickett soon returned, replacing both Phillips and Gardner.
Only The Who were creating such venomous guitar pop at this time and (it is reputed) that Pete Townshend of The Who was so impressed with the innovate guitar style of Eddie Phillips he asked him to join the Who as a second guitarist but he turned the Who down (!) presumably because he felt confident and did not want to play second fiddle.
Shortly afterwards, however, The Creation disbanded; Pickett continued as songwriter for their American producer, Shel Talmy, and also became American road manager for Led Zeppelin; Ron Wood joined The Faces; Gardner co-formed Ashton, Gardner & Dyke and was later a member of Badger; Jones became a cabaret singer. Pickett and Phillips later wrote the single "Teacher Teacher" for Rockpile.
The Creation reformed in the mid 1980s with Phillips, Pickett, Dalton, and Mick Avory (drums, ex-Kinks). Pickett died of a heart attack on January 10, 1997. The reformed band continued to tour, with various lineup changes. They performed in the United States for the first time at the final edition of Cavestomp in November, 2001.
The famous independent record label Creation Records was named after them. The founder of Creation Records, Alan McGee, also had a band named Biff Bang Pow!, named after one of their songs.
The 1990s band Ride then recorded the song "How Does It Feel to Feel?" on their album, Carnival of Light. Some years earlier The Godfathers, another UK alternative rock band of the time, had also included a cover of the song on their 1991 album Unreal world, so that the tune "How Does It Feel to Feel?" became quite popular in the 1990s in the UK indie scene.
In 2004, Cherry Red Records released Psychedelic Rose, made up of nine songs from the group's abandoned 1987/88 sessions including the tracks previously issued on the 1987 single, augmented by two spoken-word recollections of The Creation's history; the few reviews of the album were almost uniformly negative.
Garner and Jones both exited the band sometime in the early 2000s; Garner died on July 16, 2016. The only original member left in the current line-up is Phillips. The most recent Creation touring line-up consists of Eddie Phillips (lead guitar, vocals), Simon Tourle (lead vocals), Tony Barber (bass), and Kevin Mann (drums).
Members
Present members
Eddie Phillips (born Edwin Michael Phillips, 15 August 1942, Leytonstone, east London) – lead guitar, backing and occasional lead vocals (May 1966–November 1967, mid-1980s-present)
Tony Barber – bass guitar, backing and occasional lead vocals (early 2000s-present)
Kevin Mann – drums (early 2000s-present)
Simon Tourle – lead vocals (early 2000s-present)
Earlier members
Bob Garner (born Robert Anthony Garner, 15 May 1946, Warrington, Lancashire; died 16 July 2016) – bass guitar, backing vocals (May 1966-February 1967, 1994-January 1997); lead vocals (February 1967–February 1968, January 1997-early 2000s)
Kenny Pickett (born Kenneth George Pickett, 3 September 1942, Ware, Hertfordshire; died 10 January 1997) – lead vocals (May 1966–February 1967, April–June 1968, mid-1980s–1997)
Jack Jones (born Jack Llewleyn Jones, 8 November 1944, Northampton, Northamptonshire) – drums, backing vocals (May–November 1966, December 1966–June 1968, 1994-early 2000s)
Dave Preston – drums (November–December 1966)
Kim Gardner – bass, backing vocals (February 1967–June 1968; died 2001)
Tony Ollard – lead guitar, backing vocals (November 1967–February 1968)
Ronnie Wood – lead guitar (April–June 1968)
John Dalton – bass guitar (mid-1980s–1994)
Mick Avory – drums (mid-1980s–1994)
There is another band with the same name:
2. There was a U.S 1960s garage rock band also called The Creation
Life Is Just Beginning
The Creation Lyrics
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Life is just beginning
Life is just beginning
Life is just beginning
Life is just beginning
Life is just beginning
When I think of all the things I've done
Not knowing what was right from wrong
and life's terrible ways
In my younger days
There's so many things to do
That's why I am telling you
Life's just beginning, beginning
Life's just beginning, beginning
Life is just beginning for me
Life is just beginning for me
Life is just beginning for me
I just can't stop to think for you
I must have my fun
For I discovered yesterday
life has just begun
I must have my fun
There's so many things to do
That's why I am telling you
Life's just beginning, beginning
Life's just beginning, beginning
Life is just beginning for me
Life is just beginning
Life is just beginning
Life is just beginning
Life is just beginning
Life is just beginning
Life is just beginning
Life is just beginning
Life is just beginning
Life is just beginning
Life is just beginning
The lyrics of The Creation's "Life Is Just Beginning" convey a sense of optimism and excitement about the future. The repetition of the phrase "life is just beginning" reinforces the idea that there is so much to look forward to and that the best is yet to come. The verses describe the singer's perspective on life, specifically from the hindsight of their younger days. There's a sense of regret from not knowing what was right from wrong and experiencing life's terrible ways, but the chorus reiterates the idea that life is just beginning, implying that the past has been left behind and there's a future full of possibilities.
The second verse of the song reinforces the perspective that life is meant to be enjoyed and explored. The lines "I just can't stop to think for you / I must have my fun" suggest that the singer is more interested in living in the moment rather than worrying about the consequences of their actions. The final lines of the verse, "For I discovered yesterday / life has just begun," serve as a reminder that each day brings new opportunities and experiences.
Overall, the lyrics of the song convey a message of hope and optimism, emphasizing the idea that life is meant to be lived to the fullest. This theme is reinforced by the upbeat, energetic melody of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Life is just beginning
Life is full of potential and opportunities are endless
When I think of all the things I've done
Reflecting back on my past actions
in my younger days
During a time when I was naive and inexperienced
Not knowing what was right from wrong
Lacking knowledge of morality
and life's terrible ways
The harsh realities of existence
There's so many things to do
The world is full of opportunities and experiences to be had
That's why I am telling you
I want to share my perspective with you
I just can't stop to think for you
I need to live my own life and make my own choices
I must have my fun
I prioritize enjoyment in my life
For I discovered yesterday
Recently, I learned and came to understand
life has just begun
Life is full of possibilities and opportunities
Contributed by Madelyn C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
John Huggins
They don't make music like this anymore, and yes! I love the strings in this song.
Christopher Clark
I really like this group. I don't know why I hadn't heard of them until Chase Bank used "Making Time " on a commercial
Marcio Ivam de Brito Teixeira
Otima canção !
J B
I recently curated a playlist(on my iPhone) of all those bands that never really made it off the Pirate Radio ships in the 60s. Mostly 1967 era singles. From Elmer Gantry's Velvet Opera to The Creation. The Syn to Harpers Bizarre. There is a wealth of amazing garage cum psychedelic sounds with the roots of what becomes punk laid in these bands. Sands, The Afex, The Smoke, The Sorrows, Episode Six, Nirvana(no...) The Action ("Brain" is a masterpiece), The Monks and The Move...I just love these bands and their oddly eclectic names. But...The Creation. Yes, "Making Time" is a nice pop slice of Wes Anderson greatness...it's "Life is Just Beginning" that perks me right up. A little Beatles strings...nope, change up...vocals rising with a tambourine. Then a descending chord structure vocal with the instruments following...oh, change up again...ascending cellos and whirling strings and beats keeping a faster rhythm...oh wow...all in one song. Repeat variations. There is so much craft and innovation here for the time and sadly even in that time it was largely ignored in the era of singles. Beautiful and timeless.
Harry Mccabe
Great Tune and he's right the strings are great !!
Henri Fenger
the strings in this are as good as Elenor Rigby,,and those were really good..
Beate G.
Fantastic !!!
SilverDollar79
the pure true sound of " red with purple flashes "
Charles Hall
This song will inspire Anyone!
niceand sleazy
Distillation of pure english psychedelia