That single has been included in numerous multi-artist compilation albums and continues to receive major airplay to this day. Other hits include "Red Skies" (also known as "Red Skies (at Night)"), "Stand or Fall", "Saved by Zero", and "Are We Ourselves?". Interestingly, the group is one of the few British artists to have enjoyed significant success outside their country of origin while remaining mostly unknown in their home land, a trait which the Fixx shares with fellow new wave rockers The Outfield and Naked Eyes.
The Fixx regularly tour the U.S., they and recently celebrated a solid twenty-five years of making music together. Curnin, West-Oram, Greenall and Woods are now joined by bassist Gary Tibbs (formerly of Roxy Music, The Vibrators, Adam & The Ants). Cy Curnin can often be found on stage with a glass of wine in his right hand and an egg shaker in the left.
England's the Fixx has always been heralded as one of the most innovative and unique bands to come out of the MTV era. The group's lyrics and melodies are artistic statements of darkness and light, painting aural soundscapes that are cerebral, yet touch the heart. The Fixx's themes are complex, often introspective and thought-provoking, and yet the band's musical legacy has appealed to the masses with three No. 1 hits, five Top-5 hits, a dozen Top-10 hits, millions of albums sold worldwide, and countless sold-out tours.
The Fixx's sound is instantly recognizable. Songs like "One Thing Leads to Another" and "Red Skies (at Night)" remain staples, not just with classic rock radio stations, but on modern-rock formats that have helped break new wave-inspired acts a quarter of a century later.
It is rare for audiences to experience a band that has been together for 25 years. The Fixx were - and still are - Cy Curnin on lead vocals, guitarist Jamie West-Oram, keyboardist Rupert Greenall and drummer Adam Woods, and they bring this unique experience and perspective into the studio and on the road as the Fixx continue making innovative music.
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The band has retained their original lineup since first signing with MCA Records in 1981 and releasing their debut album, Shuttered Room, a few months later. It was the first of five MCA albums containing some of the most original and defining music of the decade. The LP produced two huge hits, "Red Skies" and "Stand Or Fall." Audiences connected with a band that had both style AND substance. The album spent an entire year on the Billboard Hot 100, earning the band their first Gold record.
In 1983, the band released Reach The Beach, their ground-breaking, double-platinum album which included the smash hits "One Thing Leads To Another" and "Saved by Zero." An extensive North American tour opening for The Police earned the Fixx critical acclaim and lifelong fans for their captivating performances.
The band continued with a string of top-selling albums. Phantoms, in 1984, included the hit song "Are We Ourselves," and in 1986, Walkabout produced the hit single "Secret Separation." Another hit on Billboard Magazine's Hot Club Play chart was "Deeper and Deeper" from the soundtrack to the Walter Hill film Streets of Fire.
In 1987 the band departed MCA for RCA Records and Calm Animals, showcased their second No. 1 rock track, "Driven Out," which became Billboard's ..4 Most Played Rock Track of the Year.
At the end of the decade, MCA released a greatest hits package titled One Thing Leads To Another, which has sold more than two million copies.
The '90s represented a turning point in music, and in the Fixx. Ink, released in 1991, showcased themes of struggle, and the song "How Much is Enough?" climbed to No. 10 on the Modern Rock chart. But other melodic and introspective ballads failed to find a place in the then-burgeoning grunge scene.
The band members spent some time apart, to raise families, pursue other interests, and to let the musical world decide where it was going. But there was never any thought of retirement. After the band's hiatus, The Ultimate Fixx Collection was released, showcasing the trademark FIXX sound - ethereal keyboards, an inventive rhythm section, passionate vocals and shattering guitar work - a sound that has produced a variety of memorable hits which remain significant today.
The band returned to the studio for CMC International Records. Elemental, released in 1998, marked a new, contemporary evolution in the group's history, blending the familiar FIXX sound with a fresh, modern feel. It showcased the band's signature rock sound with songs such as "Two Different Views" and "We Once Held Hands." With Elemental, the Fixx reclaimed their place in pop culture. Their creative energy and spirit renewed, the recording sessions yielded too many songs for just one CD, and later a second collection was released entitled Happy Landings and Lost Tracks, including "Mayfly" and "Freeman."
The wonderful acoustic 1011 Woodland, from 1999, was the other CMC release, and featured many of the band's favorite tunes, including "Woman on a Train" and "Cameras in Paris."
The group's unstoppable creative drive bore the 2003 release Want That Life on Rainman Records. Produced by their late collaborator and motivator Martin Rex, and with bassist Gary Tibbs, completing the line-up, it became The Fixx's eighth studio album and featured the haunting and thought-provoking "Touch" and "Are You Satisfied?"
It is the band's unmistakable sound and relevant, accessible songs that keep the Fixx unique among the thousands of artists that fill the airwaves. In concert, the band delivers that same sonic authenticity because they are the genuine article, the real deal. Concert-goers, whether Fixxtures (longtime fans) or those experiencing the Fixx for the first time, are thrilled by the band's dynamic stage presence and trademark sound.
Having celebrated their 25th anniversary with a DVD made by fans, and the imminent release of new songs, the band once again proves that they are constantly evolving, seeking new heights. In March of this year, the band reconvened in London with bassist Dan K. Brown, much to the delight of long-time Fixxtures.
The Fixx, with their combination of classic hits and innovative new music, continues to excite and inspire - both live and on record.
See: http://www.thefixx.com/
Freeman
The Fixx Lyrics
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Well don't you know I'll never kiss and tell
Private lives or a living hell
Are we ever gunna break the spell
To be or not is a freedom of choice
Through the fence speaks a lonely voice
Shake it loose and cut to the chase
Cause I was born a freeman
Free is what I am
To live and die by my own mistakes
When I reach, try to stretch myself
Hold it in my hands
Remember the freeman
He is a freeman
I know trouble from the smell
Too much pissing in the wishing well
There's a stream where the hero fell
Take my heaven and give me hell
Cause I was born a freeman
Free is what I am
To live and die by my own mistakes
When I find myself wrapped up in
Someone else's master plan
Remember the freeman
He is a freeman
So you think you really know me so well
Well honey I aint gunna kiss and tell
Private lives or a living hell
Are we ever gunna break the spell
Cause I was born a freeman
Free is what I am
To live and die by my own mistakes
When I reach, try to stretch myself
Hold it in my hands
Remember the freeman
When I find myself wrapped up in
Someone else's master plan
Remember the freeman
He is a freeman
The Fixx's Freeman is an anthem for personal freedom and individuality. The song is essentially about being true to oneself and not being forced to conform to society's expectations. The lyrics depict a person who is guarded about their private life, and while they may face challenges, they refuse to compromise their identity, remaining free to make their own choices and mistakes. The opening verse conveys this sentiment: "You think you really know me so well / Well, don't you know I'll never kiss and tell / Private lives or a living hell / Are we ever gonna break the spell."
The chorus, "Cause I was born a freeman / Free is what I am / To live and die by my own mistakes," emphasizes self-determination and the desire to live life on one's terms. The person acknowledges that living an authentic life that aligns with their own values may come with difficulties ("I know trouble from the smell / Too much pissing in the wishing well"), but they assert that they prefer to face those hardships rather than living a life imposed upon them by others ("Take my heaven and give me hell"). The song urges listeners to remember the freeman, to honor and celebrate the spirit of individuality and freedom that connects us all.
Line by Line Meaning
You think you really know me so well
You believe you have an accurate understanding of who I am.
Well don't you know I'll never kiss and tell
I will never reveal intimate details of my romantic relationships.
Private lives or a living hell
Keeping a secret life could be torturous.
Are we ever gunna break the spell
Is it possible for us to break the current atmosphere or momentum?
To be or not is a freedom of choice
The decision to exist or not is personal and unrestrained.
Through the fence speaks a lonely voice
A solitary speaker addresses from beyond a barrier.
Shake it loose and cut to the chase
Let go of extraneous matters and concentrate on the essential point.
Step in time, get in place
Follow the rhythm and take your rightful post.
Cause I was born a freeman
I came into the world with autonomy and self-governing authority.
Free is what I am
Freedom is my natural state.
To live and die by my own mistakes
I am responsible for the consequences of my choices, including failure or death.
When I reach, try to stretch myself
When I aspire for more and attempt to push my limits.
Hold it in my hands
Achieving my goal and feeling the reward in my grasp.
Remember the freeman
Recall the notion and characteristics of being an independent person.
He is a freeman
He retains his individuality and freedom of choice.
I know trouble from the smell
I can detect and anticipate danger through experience.
Too much pissing in the wishing well
There has been an excessive amount of harm or negativity in a seemingly harmless situation or hope.
There's a stream where the hero fell
A place where a brave and celebrated figure once stumbled and was defeated.
Take my heaven and give me hell
Take away my joyful circumstances and give me the harsh reality if necessary.
When I find myself wrapped up in
When I am entangled and consumed with
Someone else's master plan
A strategy or vision created by another person.
Well honey I aint gunna kiss and tell
I still refuse to expose my personal affairs even with a closer companion.
Contributed by Micah M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
tinfoilhatter
it's fairly funky, right? that bass-player-guy, is definitely one of their 'secret' weapons... also the keyboard-wizard, the drum-shaman, the guitar-wizard, and that vocal-shaman-guy: quite a combo: this group's got-the-right-stuff:
Kurt Toogs
Amazing! 👏
Stacey Carmody
Wow, this almost sounds like a jazz piece!
tinfoilhatter
wow! never heard this!
Peter Fischer
Sehr unbekannter Song, aber echt groovie
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