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/
One Look Up
The Fixx Lyrics
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All the more to see with
It's an overview with space in mind
I can watch myself and bring my faults in line
With one look up oh yes I'm trying
The spirit's up I'm almost there
With mental wings I'm nearly flying
One look up I can see down
All you have to do is stand well clear
The things we need aren't always here
So if you feel the need to travel fly over the wall
With one look up oh yes I'm trying
The spirit's up I'm almost there
With mental wings I'm needy flying
One look up I can see down
If you really want to hope accept despair
We can all find the way to make love in the air
This overview may help our extinct
We can kick off the flesh there'll be more to share
With one look up...
In The Fixx's song One Look Up, the singer speaks of having a "rover's eye," which allows them to see the bigger picture of their life and bring their faults in line. By taking one look up, the singer gains an overview with space in mind, and is able to almost fly with mental wings, indicative of a sense of freedom and liberation. The song suggests that gaining a new perspective can help one overcome challenges and find a path forward.
The lyrics also suggest that sometimes the things we need aren't always within reach, but by standing well clear and looking up with an open mind, we can find new solutions and ways to move forward. The song speaks to the power of hope and love, encouraging the listener to accept despair and find new ways to create love in the air. Ultimately, the song celebrates the power of gaining a new perspective and seeing the world from a different angle.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got a rover's eye
I have a curious and adventurous mindset
All the more to see with
This mindset expands my perspective and awareness.
It's an overview with space in mind
My mindset allows me to step back and gain a wider perspective.
I can watch myself and bring my faults in line
My wider perspective allows me to gain insight into my own flaws and work on them.
With one look up oh yes I'm trying
I am using my mindset to strive towards improvement and growth.
The spirit's up I'm almost there
My positive attitude is helping me progress towards my goals.
With mental wings I'm nearly flying
My mindset and attitude are almost transcending me to new heights.
One look up I can see down
By gaining a wider perspective, I can see the bigger picture and understand the details better.
If you want to breathe fresh air
If you want a change of perspective, step away from your current situation.
All you have to do is stand well clear
Distance yourself from your current mindset and circumstances to gain clarity.
The things we need aren't always here
Sometimes, what we are looking for is not within our current situation or mindset.
So if you feel the need to travel fly over the wall
If you feel the need to gain a new perspective, explore beyond your current limits.
If you really want to hope accept despair
To truly hope for something, you must acknowledge and accept the possibility of failure.
We can all find the way to make love in the air
We can all find ways to love and appreciate our surroundings, regardless of our circumstances.
This overview may help our extinct
Gaining a wider perspective may help prevent our downfall as a society.
We can kick off the flesh there'll be more to share
If we detach ourselves from material possessions, we can find greater abundance and share it with others.
With one look up...
By gaining a new perspective and mindset, we can make positive changes in our lives and society as a whole.
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Paul Purcell
A great original album by the Fixx, very 'spiritual' - glad they are still going strong with original members.......
Stacey Carmody
Yes I said the same thing: the album is spiritual from start to finish: from Secret Separation to Camphor (and Do What You Can). I feel a special connection with The Fixx since I'm 15.
Victor Spoils
Such an intelligent band, musically, lyrically, plus they rock!
carriersignal
Christ!! I'll never get tired of The Fixx. Their style and sound was unlike anything I've heard to date.
Quack Smack
7 years late...but, fuck yes:) This song brings me back to late nights rides home on beautiful rural roads, in audio ecstasy...that bass tearing apart my factory car woofers. :) Delicious
Andrew Clarke
This is one of my favorite Fixx songs and alboms. This song has been a favorite of mine for 26 years! Just heard of Beautiful Friction, cant wait to get my hands on it!
Esau Donline
I know your comment is 2 yrs old as of this this moment, but Beautiful Friction may be their best album, in my opinion. 'Follow That Cab'...
Paul Purcell
Saw the Fixx last week in outdoor concert, it was awesome! They sound better than ever...check out their NEW album!
artistinstinct
it is great to find a rythmic ballad that can sustain a moment and imply itself to be valid by it's words and timing! Ahhhh THE FIXX!
2WingCZ
Well, it is to be said it´s one of the most original bands of 80´s ever...and of course one of the most underrated - similar to Japan, Bauhaus or Psychedelic Furs... ....just with one look up...Oh yes, I´m tryin... if we can kick off the flesh there´ll be more to share..:-) Thank you guys!