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/
Yesterday Today
The Fixx Lyrics
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Another stitch in the tapestry
Any plate, any soap
Another hope, same anatomy
Any day, any job
You're still in my memory
Another note to another song
I love what you do to me
[Chorus:]
I'll jump the train to make that step
I'll make the plane to fly away
Send it high, so high
We can turn around
Yesterday, today was tomorrow
Here and now is all that I can be
We can play beg, steal or borrow
It's okay, we can find a way
Any door, a reason why
Another window to another sky
Another heart lies just the same
We are together just to ease the pain
[Chorus:]
The lyrics to The Fixx's song Yesterday Today describe the way in which memories and experiences shape who we are and connect us to those we love. The first verse speaks of the many different things that we encounter in life - beds, soap, jobs - and yet, through it all, we are still defined by the memories and experiences we share with others. The line "Another stitch in the tapestry" suggests that our lives are like a patchwork quilt, made up of many different elements, but all connected and woven together to create a cohesive whole.
The chorus speaks to the idea that the past, present, and future are all interconnected - "Yesterday, today was tomorrow" - and that we have the power to shape our lives and create our own destiny. The singer is willing to take risks and make bold choices in order to achieve this, whether it means "jumping the train" or "making the plane". At its core, the song is about the power of human connection and the way in which we are all linked together, no matter where we go or what we do.
Overall, Yesterday Today is a message of hope and optimism, celebrating the beauty of life and reminding us that we are all in this together.
Line by Line Meaning
Any road, any bed
No matter where we are or what we're doing, we're still together
Another stitch in the tapestry
Our relationship is just one of many threads that make up the fabric of our lives
Any plate, any soap
Every mundane detail of life is made better because we're together
Another hope, same anatomy
We may have different hopes and dreams, but we're still two people with shared experiences and a deep connection
Any day, any job
No matter what's going on in our individual lives, we still have memories of our time together
You're still in my memory
I can't forget you, no matter how much time has passed
Another note to another song
Every love story is a little different, but they all have a similar melody
I love what you do to me
Your presence in my life brings me joy and happiness
I'll jump the train to make that step
I'm willing to do whatever it takes to be with you
I'll make the plane to fly away
I'll leave everything behind to start a new life with you
Send it high, so high
Let's aim for the stars and see where we end up
We can turn around
No matter what happens, we can always find our way back to each other
Here and now is all that I can be
I'm fully present in this moment, and I'm committed to making the most of our time together
We can play beg, steal or borrow
Life is unpredictable, but we'll do whatever it takes to stay together
It's okay, we can find a way
We'll overcome any obstacle as long as we're together
Any door, a reason why
Every opportunity that comes our way is a chance to build a better life together
Another window to another sky
There are endless possibilities for our future, and we're excited to explore them together
Another heart lies just the same
We're not alone in our struggles and our love - there are others out there who share our experiences
We are together just to ease the pain
Sometimes life can be difficult, but having each other makes it feel a little bit easier
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ADAM TERENCE WOODS, CYRIL JOHN CURNIN, DANIEL KINGSMILL BROWN, JAMES WEST ORAM, PETER JOHN GREENALL
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