… Read Full Bio ↴There have been multiple artists who have recorded as The Dragons.
1. The Dragons were a Los Angeles based trio consisting of three brothers Daryl Dragon, (August 27, 1942 - January 2, 2018) Doug Dragon and Dennis Dragon (d. September 2017). They were sons of composer/symphony conductor Carmen Dragon and an opera soprano. Multi-instrumentalist Daryl studied piano while growing up and briefly attended California State University at Northridge before dropping out to form an instrumental jazz trio with his brothers called The Dragons. The group released the single "Elephant Stomp"/"Troll" on Capitol Records in 1964.
Not much happened for a while in terms of releasing music and the brothers became involved with other projects. They were in late 1960s outfit Farm that recorded the soundtrack for the Australian surf film "The Innermost Limits Of Pure Fun" in 1968. In 1967 Daryl became a touring backup musician for the Beach Boys. He was dubbed "Captain Keyboard" by lead singer Mike Love because he always appeared on-stage in a yachting cap. In addition to touring with the Beach Boys, Dragon appeared on their albums of the period, including Sunflower and Holland, and he was billed as Rumbo on a British single released in 1970, "Sound of Free"/"Lady," credited to the Beach Boys' Dennis Wilson & Rumbo. "Captain" Daryl Dragon and his wife, singer/pianist Toni Tennille, scored a series of pop/rock hits in a light, romantic vein in the second half of the 1970s, the most successful of which was the first, "Love Will Keep Us Together." The couple met in the summer of 1971, when Dragon was engaged as the keyboard player for a musical revue, Mother Earth, composed by Tennille.
In the late 1960s the three brothers were living in Malibu, surfing and gigging around the Los Angeles area and having their minds blown by the music of The Beatles, Hendrix and The Doors., the Dragon brothers decide it’s time to create their own psychedelic soul/rock masterpiece. A high school friend of Dennis, Donn Landee, is working as a recording engineer at Sunwest Recording Studios in Hollywood and they begin to go there to put tracks down in “off time” often working from 3 AM, when they finish their regular gigs, until morning.
They call the sessions “Blue Forces Intelligence,” find themselves layering their instruments in new ways, adding deep, bassy vocal lines and then ramming them up against falsetto harmonies, adding organs and space age sound effects, recording spirituals and pop and crazy rock opera. The effect is increasingly spacey and weird, but also funky – a missing link between new directions others are exploring in jazz and soul as well as rock music.
Unfortunately, the suits at the West Coast offices of the major labels aren’t ready, complaining that they don’t hear a hit. After shopping the record, now called just “BFI”, for a few months, the boys become disillusioned and focus instead on their session work. They all end up working in the Beach Boys’ backing band. Doug moves to Hawaii, tours Australia. Dennis becomes a successful record producer. Daryl hooks up with Toni Tennille and experiences international chart success as “The Captain”. “BFI” is forgotten.
Jump on 37 years. Strictly Kev/DJ Food, influential mixologist and designer for Ninja Tune and obsessive record collector – picks up a new batch of vinyl from a record dealer he knows. Among them is a 500-run private pressing of the soundtrack to a surf movie called “A Sea For Yourself”. On it is a track called “Food For My Soul” by a band called the Dragons. Kev being a fan of all possible food-based puns and currently putting together the mix for his new “Solid Steel” mix CD for Ninja, drops the needle on the groove.
What he finds amazes him – a true psychedelic original from a band he’s never heard of. Using his extensive contacts in the world of vinyl mania, he manages to track Dennis Dragon down. He emails him, asks him if he can include “Food For My Soul” on the mix. Sure, says Dennis. There’s a whole album of the stuff if he’s interested. Dennis checks. Donn still has the master tapes. He converts them to mp3 and emails them to Kev. Kev is blown away. He forwards them to Ninja Tune. Ninja Tune think it’s a scam. But then they listen. And they listen again. And then, after nearly forty years sitting on a recording engineer’s shelf, Ninja Tune decide to release “BFI”.
Beautifully played and produced, full of crazy invention and a lovably naive lack of self-consciousness, “BFI” is a miniature masterpiece, a lost classic of psych-whimsy, West Coast sexiness and serious musical chops. The moral of this story is: keep your master tapes. Whatever you do, keep your master tapes.
2. The Dragons was a rock band based in San Diego, California, that released six CDs between 1991 and 2005. The band was notably fronted by singer/guitarist Mario Escovedo, whose musical family also includes Alejandro Escovedo, Pete Escovedo, Javier Escovedo, Coke Escovedo, and Sheila E. Other members of The Dragons included Ken Horne (lead guitar), Steve Rodriguez (bass guitar) and Jarrod Lucas (drums). The band played a combination of glam, garage and punk rock, similar to New York Dolls and Hanoi Rocks.
Discography:
"Pain Killer" – Scam-O-Rama Records, 1996
"Cheers to Me" – Junk Records, 1998
"Rock Like Fuck" – Junk Records, 1999
"Live at the Casbah" – Junk Records, 2000
"Sin Salvation" – Gearhead Records, 2003
"Rock n Roll Kamikaze" – Gearhead Records, 2004
Bad Liar
The Dragons Lyrics
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And terrors don't prey on
Innocent victims
Trust me, darling, trust me, darling
It's been a loveless year
I'm a man of three fears
Integrity, faith and
Crocodile tears
So look me in the eyes
Tell me what you see
Perfect paradise
Tearing at the seams
I wish I could escape
I don't wanna fake it
Wish I could erase it
Make your heart believe
But I'm a bad liar, bad liar
Now you know
Now you know
I'm a bad liar, bad liar
Now you know, you're free to go (go)
Did all my dreams never mean one thing?
Does happiness lie in a diamond ring?
Oh, I've been askin'
Oh, I've been askin' for problems, problems, problems
I wage my war, on the world inside
I take my gun to the enemy's side
Oh, I've been askin' for (trust me, darling)
Oh, I've been askin' for (trust me, darling)
Problems, problems, problems
So look me in the eyes
Tell me what you see
Perfect paradise
Tearing at the seams
I wish I could escape
I don't wanna fake it
Wish I could erase it
Make your heart believe
But I'm a bad liar, bad liar
Now you know
Now you know
That I'm a bad liar, bad liar
Now you know, you're free to go
I can't breathe, I can't be
I can't be what you want me to be
Believe me, this one time
Believe me
I'm a bad liar, bad liar
Now you know
Now you know
That I'm a bad liar, bad liar
Now you know, you're free to go
Oh
Please believe me
Please believe me
"Bad Liar" by The Dragons is a song that explores themes of deception, self-doubt, and longing for genuine connection.
The opening lines, "Oh, hush, my dear, it's been a difficult year / And terrors don't prey on innocent victims," suggest that the singer has been through a challenging time and wants to reassure their loved one that they are not a victim. They emphasize the importance of trust, expressing that the past year has been devoid of love and filled with fear of compromising their integrity and being deceived by others.
In the chorus, the singer reveals their struggle with authenticity, admitting, "I'm a bad liar, bad liar." They wish they could escape the facade they have created and genuinely make their partner believe in their love. The reference to a "perfect paradise tearing at the seams" implies that their picture-perfect relationship is falling apart underneath the surface. Despite their desire for real connection, the singer acknowledges their inability to be genuine, now allowing their partner the freedom to leave.
The second verse delves deeper into the singer's internal conflicts. They question the significance of their dreams and whether happiness can truly be attained through material possessions, as symbolized by the line, "Does happiness lie in a diamond ring?" The singer acknowledges their tendency to invite problems into their life and describes their internal struggle as a personal war. They carry a metaphorical gun to the "enemy's side," implying their self-sabotaging tendencies.
In the bridge, the singer expresses their feelings of suffocation and the incapacity to meet their partner's expectations, lamenting, "I can't breathe, I can't be what you want me to be." Despite their plea for belief, the repetition of "Please believe me" suggests a lack of self-assurance and a fear of not being understood or accepted.
Overall, "Bad Liar" portrays a complex emotional journey, where the singer grapples with their own deceitfulness and the longing for genuine connection but struggles to break free from their dishonest tendencies. The song emphasizes the importance of trust, self-acceptance, and the challenges that come with being honest about one's flaws and insecurities.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, hush, my dear, it's been a difficult year
Be calm, my love, we have faced hardships this year
And terrors don't prey on innocent victims
Evil doesn't target those who are pure and innocent
Trust me, darling, trust me, darling
Have faith in me, my love, have faith in me
It's been a loveless year
We have lacked love throughout this year
I'm a man of three fears
I am burdened by three fears
Integrity, faith and crocodile tears
Maintaining honesty, trust, and avoiding fake emotions
So look me in the eyes
Gaze into my eyes
Tell me what you see
Describe what you perceive
Perfect paradise tearing at the seams
The ideal life is falling apart
I wish I could escape
I desire to flee
I don't wanna fake it
I don't want to pretend
Wish I could erase it
I hope to eliminate it
Make your heart believe
Convince your heart to believe
But I'm a bad liar, bad liar
However, I am not skilled at deception
Now you know
Now you are aware
Now you know
Now you understand
Now you know, you're free to go (go)
Now that you know, you are at liberty to leave
Did all my dreams never mean one thing?
Have all my aspirations been meaningless?
Does happiness lie in a diamond ring?
Does true happiness come from material possessions?
Oh, I've been askin' for problems, problems, problems
I have unknowingly brought upon myself troubles
I wage my war, on the world inside
I fight against the demons within myself
I take my gun to the enemy's side
I confront my adversaries head-on
Oh, I've been askin' for (trust me, darling)
Oh, I have been seeking (trust me, my love)
Oh, I've been askin' for (trust me, darling)
Oh, I have been seeking (trust me, my love)
Problems, problems, problems
Difficulties, difficulties, difficulties
I can't breathe, I can't be
I feel suffocated, I cannot be
I can't be what you want me to be
I cannot fulfill your expectations
Believe me, this one time
Have faith in me, just this once
Please believe me
I beg you to have faith in me
Please believe me
I implore you to trust me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Aja Volkman, Benjamin Arthur McKee, Daniel Coulter Reynolds, Daniel James Platzman, Daniel Wayne Sermon, Jorgen Michael Odegard
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Me
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Minutes before year end 🙂