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
Through My Eyes
The Creation Lyrics
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You would get a big surprise
Things you haven't noticed before
Things you haven't seen I'm sure
Through my eyes
Through my eyes
Through my eyes, Through my eyes
Hope that I can change your mind, mind
Hope that I can help you find, find
What a better world it would be, be
If they take some notice of me, me
Through my eyes
Through my eyes
Through my eyes, Through my eyes
If you're happy as you'll be
Don't take any notice of me
But you should take a holiday
Trip the world would be okay
Through my eyes
Through my eyes
Through my eyes, Through my eyes
Through my eyes
Through my eyes
Through my eyes, Through my eyes
Through my eyes
Through my eyes
Through my eyes
Through my eyes
The lyrics of The Creation's song "Through My Eyes" convey the idea of a person who sees the world differently from others, inviting them to take a look through their eyes and notice the things they haven't seen before. The singer expresses their hope of changing people's minds and making them understand the importance of opening up to new perspectives, thus creating a better world. However, they also acknowledge that if someone is already content with their life, they don't need to pay attention to the message being conveyed.
The song's overall message is one of the importance of empathy and understanding different perspectives. It encourages listeners to be more open-minded and curious about the world around them. The repetitive use of the phrase "Through my eyes" solidifies this message and emphasizes that the singer is offering a unique and valuable perspective that should be considered.
Line by Line Meaning
If you could see through my eyes
If you could see things from my perspective
You would get a big surprise
You would be surprised by the things you haven't noticed before
Things you haven't noticed before
There are things that you haven't seen or taken notice of yet
Things you haven't seen I'm sure
I am positive that there are things you haven't seen
Hope that I can change your mind, mind
I hope to be able to change your viewpoint or opinion
Hope that I can help you find, find
I hope to be able to help you discover or recognize
What a better world it would be, be
The world would be better if people would listen and take notice
If they take some notice of me, me
People should take notice of me
If you're happy as you'll be
If you are content with your current state of being
Don't take any notice of me
Then you don't have to listen to me
But you should take a holiday
However, it wouldn't hurt to take a break and relax
Trip the world would be okay
Traveling the world could be a good option
Through my eyes
From my point of view
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Robert Tompkins
One of the most tragically overlooked bands in history.
Joel Price
I agree. I'm only 27 and I love garage/freak beat !!! Guess I was born in the wrong generation
Sue Smith
Love it 😎
Sonja R
Intriguing, sultry, song. Full of heat!
el guitablo
If I stay too long... it's because I love The Creation!
Sic Synch
The stuff these boys were doing in '66 rivals anything the Beatles, Who or Kinks were doing. Had to have been an influence on Weller and Gallagher
Johanna
Sensacional
The SickNeeds
Its hard to have a band play at that speed and not have it fall apart.
philippe starman
Une merveille au pays du Psychedelisme !
Thomas Smith
this song is all THROUGH MY MIND it's a DAMN JAM !