… 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
I'm Alright
The Dragons Lyrics
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I knew we'd meet again another time, another place
Can't believe it's been so many years
We better grab a chair and a couple of beers
You're lookin' good in your three piece suit
You know I always knew you'd take the business route
You were always the one who followed the light and
You look like you're doing alright
I've been singing for my rent and singing for my supper
I'm above the below and below the upper
I'm stuck in the middle where the money gets tight
But i guess I'm doing alright
I'm all, I'm all, I'm alright
It's a beautiful day, not a cloud in sight
So I guess I'm doing alright
Oh, oh I'm alright
Got a good ole friend here with me tonight
So I guess I'm doing alright
Well we raised a lot of hell when we were younger
They thought we were crazy but we had the hunger
We kept a lot of friends and skipped a lot of class
Been on top of the world and knocked on our ass
Lost touch, we lost in love
And lost our minds when things got tough
But beating time is a losing fight
But I guess I'm doing alright
I'm all, I'm all, I'm alright
It's a beautiful day, not a cloud in sight
So I guess I'm doing alright
Oh, oh I'm alright
Got a good ole friend here with me tonight
So I guess I'm doing alright
Well I hate to see this evening end
God only knows when I'll see you again
Send a fax or send me a letter
Or give me a call that will even be better
Give the wife a kiss for me
And say hello to the family
Tell them all my future's looking bright and I miss them
But I'm doing alright
I'm all, I'm all, I'm alright
It's a beautiful day, not a cloud in sight
So I guess I'm doing alright
Oh, oh I'm alright
Got a good ole friend here with me tonight
So I guess I'm doing alright
The Dragons' "I'm Alright" is a nostalgic song about two old friends who reunite after a long time. The song's opening lines express the pleasure of seeing a friend again after a long time, indicating that they both share a common history that they cherished in the past. The lyrics imply that the two friends have gone their separate ways and chosen different paths in life, but that hasn't stopped them from enjoying each other's company. The song shows that their friendship has stood the test of time, and even though they might have grown apart from each other, they still have an emotional connection.
The singer describes his own situation as being a musician, singing to pay rent and barely making ends meet. He acknowledges that he is stuck in the middle of nowhere when it comes to money, but deep down, he is happy with where he is in life. This is reflected in the refrain, "I'm all, I'm all, I'm alright," which he repeats throughout the song. It's clear that he's content with his life and not in need of anything else.
The song ends with the singer saying goodbye to his friend and expressing how much he cares for him and his family. He mentions that he will be in touch and that he will continue to sing and live his life. Overall, the song is about friendship, nostalgia, and the joys of simple living.
Line by Line Meaning
Well it's been a long time, glad to see your face
It's been a while since we last met, but I'm happy to see you again
I knew we'd meet again another time, another place
I always had a feeling that we would cross paths again someday
Can't believe it's been so many years
Time has passed by so quickly, and it's hard to believe it's been so long
We better grab a chair and a couple of beers
Let's sit down and catch up over a few drinks
You're lookin' good in your three piece suit
You've dressed up nicely and look great in your formal attire
You know I always knew you'd take the business route
I always had a feeling that you would choose a career in the business world
You were always the one who followed the light
You were always the one who pursued your goals and dreams with passion
and You look like you're doing alright
You seem to be doing well in life
I've been singing for my rent and singing for my supper
I've been making a living by singing and performing on stage
I'm above the below and below the upper
I'm somewhere in the middle when it comes to financial stability
I'm stuck in the middle where the money gets tight
I'm facing financial difficulties and struggling to make ends meet
But i guess I'm doing alright
But despite the financial struggles, I'm still managing to get by
It's a beautiful day, not a cloud in sight
The weather is perfect and the day is beautiful
Got a good ole friend here with me tonight
I have a close friend with me tonight, which makes me feel happy and content
Well we raised a lot of hell when we were younger
We used to be quite wild and rebellious in our younger days
They thought we were crazy but we had the hunger
Even if others thought we were insane, we had the drive and ambition to pursue our goals
Been on top of the world and knocked on our ass
We've experienced moments of great success and also times of failure and struggle
Lost touch, we lost in love
We lost contact with each other and also experienced heartbreak
And lost our minds when things got tough
We struggled emotionally when things got difficult
But beating time is a losing fight
Trying to fight against time and the aging process is a futile effort
But I guess I'm doing alright
But despite all the ups and downs, I'm still hanging in there
God only knows when I'll see you again
I'm not sure when we'll have the chance to meet again
Send a fax or send me a letter
Please keep in touch with me through mail or email
Or give me a call that will even be better
It would be even better if you could call me
Give the wife a kiss for me
Please give your spouse a kiss from me
And say hello to the family
Please send my greetings to your family
Tell them all my future's looking bright and I miss them
Let them know that I'm optimistic about my future and that I miss them
Oh, oh I'm alright
I'm okay and everything is fine
So I guess I'm doing alright
So overall, I'm managing to get by and cope with life's challenges
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Written by: Ken Horne, Mario Escovedo
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I know I took the path that you would never want for me
I know I let you down, didn't I?
So many sleepless nights where you were waiting up on me
Well I'm just a slave unto the night
Now remember when I told you that's the last you'll see of me
Remember when I broke you down to tears
I know I took the path that you would never want for me
I gave you hell through all the years
So I, I bet my life, I bet my life
I bet my life for you
I, I bet my life, I bet my life
I bet my life for you
I've been around the world and never in my wildest dreams
Would I come running home to you
I've told a million lies but now I tell a single truth
There's you in everything I do
Now remember when I told you that's the last you'll see of me
Remember when I broke you down to tears
I know I took the path that you would never want for me
I gave you hell through all the years
So I, I bet my life, I bet my life
I bet my life for you
I, I bet my life, I bet my life
I bet my life for you
Don't tell me that I'm wrong
I've walked that road before
And left you on your own
And please believe them when they say
That it's left for yesterday
And the records that I've played
Please forgive me for all I've done
So I, I bet my life, I bet my life
I bet my life for you
I, I bet my life, I bet my life
I bet my life for you
I, I bet my, I bet my, I bet my
I, I bet my, I bet my, I bet my
@esperanceaveugle6751
I've been playing with my life for a long time, which is really just a series of sub-lives or survivals !..
I've been playing with it for so long and what a crazy daily struggle it is !..
The little eyes of the heart always
Fixed on this blind Star !..
Always, crying out to Her !..
Yes always, still and in heart !..
Understand who wants to understand me...
But I'm pretty sure Dan would understand me, Him !
You have to have, you have to be under this dark and terrible tunnel to understand what I write, sorry...
The fight continues, courage little hearts !.. *
Thank Imagine Dragons, thank...
@esperanceaveugle6751
Je joue avec ma vie depuis longtemps, qui n'est en fait qu'une série de sous-vies ou de survies !..
Je joue avec elle depuis si longtemps et quelle folle lutte quotidienne, c'est ouf de fou !...
Les petits yeux du cœur toujours,
Fixés sur cette étoile aveugle !..
Toujours, criant vers Elle !..
Oui toujours, encore et en coeur !...
Comprendra qui voudra me comprendre...
Mais je suis sûr que Dan me comprendrait, Lui !
Ils faut avoir été, être, ou il faudra être sous ce tunnel si sombre et terrible, hélas pour comprendre ce que j'écris, désolé...
Le combat continue, courage p'tits cœurs !...
Merci Imagine Dragons, merci...
🌟
@majesticcasual
amazing music video... :)
@jasonsnow6560
Jesus
@emransarwary4047
6 years ago 😳
@habui3408
6 year ago ???
@strangefeuerstein4123
Wow I found a 6 year old comment
@fishtv8158
@@strangefeuerstein4123 u mean 8 years :)
@rodolfocruz6855
He wrote this song for his mom.. He took the path she didn't want for him. She wanted him to be a doctor like her other children and he instead became a healer in a different way.
@yanje8518
He lost his mom?
@Howling_editz
@@yanje8518 No. His mom wanted him to be a doctor but dan wanted to be a singer, he ran away from his moms house when his mom didn't believe in him.
@yanje8518
@@Howling_editz I'm from Brazil... so because that i don't have understand