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/
Gypsy Feet
The Fixx Lyrics
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From sea to shining sea
A dream's a dream
No matter where you stand
Heart to heart
Your urge is pulling me
Search we search
With your night light calling
Go dancing, following
Go to the peak with me
Aspiring, climbing
To your sweet retreat
Scene to scene
We cast a sexual eye
And then life unites
We're undercover
Play hide and seek with me
Go dancing, following
Go to the peak with me
Aspiring, lying
At your gypsy feet
The song Gypsy Feet by The Fixx is a track about traveling and personal exploration. The lyrics speak to the universal desire to find one's place in the world and the drive to follow one's heart, despite the challenges and obstacles one may face along the way. The song begins by saying that "land to land, from sea to shining sea, a dream's a dream, no matter where you stand." This suggests that no matter where one is in the world or what circumstances they face, their dreams and desires are still valid and worth pursuing.
The chorus of the song encourages the listener to "play hide and seek" and "go dancing" while following their urges and desires. The line "aspiring, climbing to your sweet retreat" implies that the journey to find one's place in the world can be challenging and require hard work and dedication. The bridge of the song talks about casting a "sexual eye" and being "undercover" in life, suggesting that the journey to find oneself can also include discovering one's sexuality and exploring new experiences.
Overall, Gypsy Feet is a song that speaks to the universal human experience of searching for one's place in the world and finding the courage to pursue one's dreams and desires. It encourages listeners to embrace the journey of personal exploration and to find joy and excitement along the way.
Line by Line Meaning
Land to land
Traveling from one place to another
From sea to shining sea
Across the entire country
A dream's a dream
A wish or desire is the same regardless of location
No matter where you stand
Your perspective or location is not relevant to your dreams
Heart to heart
Deep emotional connection
Your urge is pulling me
Feeling compelled to follow your passion or desire
Search we search
Continuously seeking for something
With your night light calling
Guided by your hopes and aspirations
Play hide and seek with me
Exploring the unknown together
Go dancing, following
Following your desires and taking risks
Go to the peak with me
Striving for greatness together
Aspiring, climbing
Working hard to achieve our dreams
To your sweet retreat
Towards a place of comfort and safety
Scene to scene
Moving from one experience to another
We cast a sexual eye
There is a mutual attraction between us
And then life unites
Our lives become connected and intertwined
We're undercover
Our feelings and intentions are kept secret
Aspiring, lying
Working towards our goals while sacrificing some truths
At your gypsy feet
Being led and inspired by someone who is adventurous and free-spirited
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAN K BROWN, CYRIL CURNIN, PETER GREENALL, JAMES WEST-ORAM, ADAM WOODS
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Russell Blanton
I NEVER get tired of this song!! Freaking awesome!!
tinfoilhatter
i know, i had a shitty little tape of it, yet it sounded so shiny, or somethin', (our friend don luck had recorded for me , i was like, 'what? calm animals?') even very lo-quality as it was: it was a weird recording, this band can record it any old way-they-choose it, that's the way they wanted it? then that's gonnabe great enough for me -- i'm totally stealin' that drum track or beat, haha, and those 'hoots' near the end! ha ha~
Ken Robinson
Always underated, the best music
Wade Holloway
Always dug this!!
TwinRavens
hard to find this CD....
Treehouse Ape Feet
Lost gem