They played teen clubs in the area like the Oasis and Discoteen, and a couple shows on the Hollywood strip with the Leaves and the Seeds. Their repertoire was all covers, mostly influenced by the Stones and other English groups.
Russ Johnson and Earl Shackelford wrote two songs just for the recording session, the first originals the band had ever played. They recorded at 9th Street studio in LA in August of 1966, with Richard Delvy, drummer for the Challengers engineering. Vic Gargano financed the record - he also produced the Tomorrows' La Do Da Da / Need Only You on Condor. Without the band's knowledge Gargano had a studio musician add guitar parts to enliven the sound. Although this upset the group, the resulting single is fantastic.
Pretty Little Thing features Bruce's sliding bass line, precise drumming from Soupy, and a raging organ solo by Ken Zabel. Earl's vocal has elements of Jagger's inflections but his voice is stronger. Somebody's Girl is more subdued but also powerful. Despite the quality of the record, it received little airplay.
The band returned to the studio to record more tracks for an album which was never finished. Soupy Morrow had an acetate of the sessions, but it has not surfaced since. These tracks are probably more psychedelic in nature, reflecting the influence of Earl's friend Chris Darrow on his songwriting. Earl had met Chris at the Forum Club in Montclair when Chris was with the Floggs. Earl would write three fine songs for Chris Darrow's next band, Kaleidoscope: I Found Out, Egyptian Candy, and Love Games.
Lacking success and headed in different musical directions, the band split up. Soupy died in a motorcycle accident in 1967, and Rick Edwards was killed in a car crash the following year while on tour. Earl stayed in music, notably forming Wheels with Chris Darrow and Walter Egan, and arranging vocal harmonies on Iggy Pop's New Values album.
Shooting Star
The Deepest Blue Lyrics
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A smile from the past
That tattooed the moments we had
Like a treasured possession
A gift from the gods
Everything is falling apart
You're just not there any more
'cause you're a shooting star that fell without a trace
And you shot so far that your mind began to race
What's the point in color when you're gray?
'cause you're a shooting star that fell without the rain
I know that you're leaving
And nothing stays the same
Broken heart adventures mislaid
Numbed all my feelings
Take away the pain
The hour hand is stealing you away
You just don't care anymore
You're just not there any more
'cause you're a shooting star that fell without a trace
And you shot so far that your mind began to race
What's the point in color when you're gray?
'cause you're a shooting star that fell without the rain
You just don't care anymore
You're just not there any more
'cause you're a shooting star that fell without a trace
And you shot so far that your mind began to race
What's the point in color when you're gray?
'cause you're a shooting star that fell without the rain
'cause you're a shooting star that fell without a trace
And you shot so far that your mind began to race
What's the point in color when you're gray?
'cause you're a shooting star that fell without the rain
The lyrics of The Deepest Blue's song Shooting Star talk about a love that has faded away, leaving the singer with memories of happier times when they were together. The opening lines, "It's a black and white picture, a smile from the past," highlight the singer's nostalgia, and the idea that memories can be like "treasured possessions" that they hold onto. However, they also acknowledge that everything is falling apart, and that the person they once loved is no longer there. The repetition of "You just don't care anymore, you're just not there anymore" emphasizes the emotional distance between the two partners.
The chorus describes the person who has left as a "shooting star that fell without a trace." This metaphor highlights the suddenness of their departure, as shooting stars blaze briefly across the sky before disappearing. The line "What's the point in color when you're gray?" suggests that the singer's world has lost its vibrancy without their former partner, and that they feel emotionally drained.
The second verse repeats these themes, with the singer admitting that they know their ex is leaving, and that "nothing stays the same." They describe their feelings as "numbed" and talk about the way time is "stealing" their former partner away. Overall, the song presents a portrait of a relationship that has ended, leaving the singer with a sense of loss and emptiness as they try to process their feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
It's black and white picture
The memory being described is like a old, faded photo.
A smile from the past
The memory includes someone being happy.
That tattooed the moments we had
The memory is so vivid that it feels permanently etched into the mind.
Like a treasured possession
The memory is valued and cherished.
A gift from the gods
The memory is seen as a blessing or incredible stroke of luck.
Everything is falling apart
Present reality is bleak or tumultuous compared to the rosy memories being discussed.
You just don't care anymore
The singer is disillusioned with someone who used to be important to them.
You're just not there any more
The person being addressed is absent or distant.
'cause you're a shooting star that fell without a trace
This person had a bright future or lots of potential, but now seems faded or lost.
And you shot so far that your mind began to race
The person being addressed may have had a mental breakdown or lost touch with reality.
What's the point in color when you're gray?
Life doesn't feel as vibrant or meaningful now that the person being addressed is not around.
'cause you're a shooting star that fell without the rain
This person's downfall or decline seemed sudden and unexpected.
I know that you're leaving
The person being addressed is definitely moving on or departing from their current situation.
And nothing stays the same
Change is inevitable and we can't hold onto the past forever.
Broken heart adventures mislaid
The singer has lost a sense of purpose or optimism in the wake of heartbreak.
Numbed all my feelings
The artist has begun to feel emotionally numb or deadened as a result of their experiences.
Take away the pain
The artist is doing what they can to cope and manage the hurt they're feeling.
The hour hand is stealing you away
Time is passing and the person being addressed is slipping further and further away.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOEL EDWARDS, MATT SCHWARTZ
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@YControI
This song always makes me think of SkySports Football round up years ago
@DarknessHayz
I’m glad I’m not the only one who thinks of that. I don’t know why they got rid of it tbh, was a great track. But this gives me feelings. Like for a brief moment, I’m transported back to that time. Whoever you support, I hope you have a good season 💙🤍.
@ridensroom6957
@@DarknessHayz that was amazing. I had this album and I never expected any song from there would be used.
@suzanneswamn3188
What a waste of a good tune blah
@lewismurray2505
God this takes me right back to 2004, remember this being used on Sky Sports News, good times indeed
@onlyhereforNF
I remember this song, god I literally love every single song they put out. So happy to hear them again 🙂
@jmelia123
X2 👍
@emmarobs28
You and me both 😀
@TwentyEightySeven
I wish they would remaster Shooting Star in full HD like the Deepest Blue video.
@johnhastings7841
Welcome back to Soccer Saturday & there's just been a goal scored - Chris Kamara, who's got it?
I dunno Jeff.