… 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
Sometimes
The Dragons Lyrics
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Things just seem to fall apart
When you least expect them to
Sometimes,
You want to pack up and leave behind
All of them and all their smiles
I don't know
What to think any more
Maybe things will get better
Maybe things will look brighter
Maybe, maybe, maybe
Sometimes,
People surprise you
And people surprise me
But I guess that's the price we pay
For wanting, so badly
I don't know
What to think any more
Maybe things will get better
Maybe things will look brighter
Maybe, maybe, maybe
[Solo]
I don't know
What to think any more
Maybe things will get better
Maybe things will look brighter
Maybe, maybe, maybe
I don't know
What to think any more
Maybe things will get better
Maybe things will look brighter
Maybe, maybe, maybe
Sometimes... Sometimes... Sometimes...
The lyrics of "Sometimes" by The Dragons delve into the theme of uncertainty and hope in the face of unforeseen challenges and disappointments. In the first verse, the song reflects on the inevitable moments in life when things seem to unravel unexpectedly, causing a sense of disarray and confusion. This captures the feeling of helplessness and vulnerability that can arise when circumstances spiral out of control, despite our best efforts to maintain stability.
The chorus presents a recurring contemplation on the unknown future, with the singer expressing their struggle to make sense of the unpredictable nature of life. The repetition of "Maybe, maybe, maybe" emphasizes the wavering optimism and uncertainty that characterizes their thoughts and hopes for a brighter tomorrow. This sense of ambiguity and doubt encapsulates the universal experience of grappling with the unknown and seeking solace in the possibility of improvement amidst adversity.
The second verse delves into the complexities of human relationships, highlighting the unexpected ways in which people can both uplift and disappoint us. The lyrics suggest a bittersweet realization that while people can bring joy and surprise into our lives, they can also bring unexpected challenges and burdens. This duality of human interactions is portrayed as a necessary consequence of our deep desire for connection and understanding, even in the face of potential disappointment.
The repetition of the word "Sometimes" throughout the song serves both as a reminder of the transient nature of life's ups and downs, as well as a contemplative pause before each reflection on uncertainty and hope. Through its introspective lyrics and melodic composition, "Sometimes" offers a poignant exploration of the emotional intricacies of navigating life's uncertainties and maintaining optimism in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes, Things just seem to fall apart When you least expect them to
At times, everything appears to crumble when you least anticipate it
Sometimes, You want to pack up and leave behind All of them and all their smiles
Occasionally, you feel the urge to escape and leave behind all the people and their superficial happiness
I don't know What to think any more Maybe things will get better Maybe things will look brighter Maybe, maybe, maybe
I am uncertain about my thoughts anymore, perhaps there is hope for improvement and a brighter future, but it remains uncertain
Sometimes, People surprise you And people surprise me
There are instances when individuals will unexpectedly astonish both you and me
But I guess that's the price we pay For wanting, so badly
However, that is the consequence we face for desiring something so intensely
Sometimes... Sometimes... Sometimes...
Every now and then...
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@michagabo8819
When things were at their very worst:
2 Suns, Cross in the sky, 2 comets will collide = don`t be afraid – repent, accept Lord`s Hand of Mercy.
Scientists will say it was a global illusion.
Beaware – Jesus will never walk in flesh again.
After WW3 – rise of the “ man of peace“ from the East = Antichrist – the most powerful, popular, charismatic and influential leader of all time. Many miracles will be attributed to him. He will imitate Jesus in every conceivable way.
Don`t trust „pope“ Francis = the False Prophet
- will seem to rise from the dead
- will unite all Christian Churches and all Religions as one.
One World Religion = the seat of the Antichrist.
Benedict XVI is the last true pope - will be accused of a crime of which he is totally innocent.
"The time for the schism in the Church is almost here and you must get prepared now"
Tuesday, 20 March 2012
The Book of Truth
@theIastgeneration
@@miaflook9918
Thanks for your kind words
Let me share a few verses :)
Luke 21: 28
28 And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.
Psalm 147: 3
3 He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.
Isaiah 61: 1
The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;
Romans 8: 28
28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
Matthew 28: 20
20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen
Revelation 21: 4
And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away
Be blessed
@Rikinho
Finally the legends are Back!
@Nian...
😐
@falathrim4322
Imagine Legends*
@tethiz
They never left..
@AmidaNyorai48
😯
@jonathan614.
@@falathrim4322 Legend Dragons * lol
@cmbtgenie
My wife died Friday after her second battle with cancer, and only 32. She suffered tremendously. She's at peace and has no suffering, but i truly am lost. Dont see a way forward. We bury her on Thursday. Lord, give me strength to make it through the ceremony. This song found me at the right time. Just wow.
@monotor22
Heartfelt condolences. May time heal your pain...
@cmbtgenie
@monotor22 Thank you. We buried her today. It was very hard, but shes at peace, no suffering, so relief was felt.
@beasyboo1307
But what's it like to be able to MOURN?!?!?
MUST BE NICE!!...