A couple of years later, when there was only house music being played in clubs, Mo & Benoelie were being seen as the 'outsiders' in the Belgian club scene. They played 'other' stuff inbetween. They were not afraid of mixing stuff like The Residents, or The Cramps, or even campy disco inbetween the 'popular' 4/4 house & techno music. Soon they started to develop a loyal following, which would later result in a new scene in Ghent's diverse but booming nightlife.
New parties were being thrown at different locations, and all promoters were trying to find the most original one, because in Ghent there were no Clubs at all. You had 'Free The Funk' in an old glass factory, 'Pablo Eskimo Bar' in an old underwear factory, 'Belmondo' in a contemporary arts museum, 'PopLife' in one of the city's oldest concerthall..
The legendary R & S Records (that was also based in Gent) released "Free The Funk Compilation 1" back in 1995, which was an unmixed compilation with mostly instrumental, mid tempo electronic funk. Four follow ups and a lot of parties later, Mo & Benoelie programmed the first Eskimo compilation: "The Past Presents The Future, The Future Presents The Past" (2000). Their amalgamation of new beat, funk, dub, house, techno, party hip hop, new wave, edgy post-punk disco and more was a revelation to those bored of linear mix albums.
Several follow ups and a Sidetracks later, in January 2003, Johnno Burgess (Bugged Out!, Jockey Slut) decided to give the guys a break and invited them for a DJ slot at one of his Bugged Out! parties @ The End in London. Since then, they were being seen all over the world as the Glimmer Twins..
In 2004 they shortened their name into 'The Glimmers' for obvious reasons and released their highly acclaimed 'Remixed, Re-edited and F*cked Up' album for Eskimo Recordings (The White Box). A DJ Kicks in the famous series for !K7 Records followed (2005) and more recently they mixed their 'journey' in the amazing FabricLive series runned by top night club Fabric in London.
Meanwhile remixes have been done for Bloc Party, The Killers, New Order, Roxy Music, Isolee, Phoenix, Pop Del Arte, Snow Patrol, Calvin Harris, Shirley Bassey and The Chemical Brothers.
I'M A MAN
The Glimmers Lyrics
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Never had no problems 'cause I've always paid the rent
I got no time for lovin'
Cause my time is all used up
I stand outside creatin'
All the groovy kinds of love
I'm a man, yes I am and I can't help but love you so
If I had my choice of matter
I'd would rather be with cats
All engrossed in mental chatter
Showing where your mind is at
While relating to each other
How strong the love can be
By resisting all the good times with each groovy chick we see
I'm a man yes I am and I can't help but love you so
I'm a man yes I am and I can't help but love you so
I've got to keep my image
While I'm standing on the floor
If I drop upon my knees
It's just to keep them on my nose
You think that I'm not human
And my heart is made of stone
But I've never had no problems
'Cause my body's pretty strong
I'm a man yes I am and I can't help but love you so
I'm a man yes I am and I can't help but love you so
I'm a man yes I am and I can't help but love you so
If I had my choice of matter
I would rather be with cats
All engrossed in mental chatter
Showin' where your mind is at
While relating to each other
How strong your love can be
By resisting all the good times with each groovy chick we see
I'm a man yes I am and I can't help but love you so
I'm a man yes I am and I can't help but love you so
I'm a man yes I am and I can't help but love you so
I gotta keep my image
While I'm standin' on the floor
If I drop upon my knees
It's just to keep them on my nose
You think that I'm not human
And my heart is made of stone
But I never had no problems
'Cause my body's pretty strong
I'm a man, yes I am, and I can't help but love you so
Man, yes I am, and I can't help but love you so
Man, yes I am, and I can't help but love you so
Man, yes I am, and I can't help but love you so
The lyrics to The Glimmers' song "I'm a Man" speak to the singer's sense of identity and his internal struggles with maintaining his masculine image, while at the same time desiring emotional connection and love. The singer describes his messy living space and "whiskers on [his] chin," which speaks to his rough and rugged exterior. He also alludes to his lack of interest in love, as his time is consumed with creative pursuits instead. However, he cannot help but feel love and desire for someone, expressed in the repeated refrain, "I can't help but love you so."
The singer also alludes to his desire for intellectual companionship, stating that he would "rather be with cats all engrossed in mental chatter" than spending time with women who distract from his intellectual pursuits. This line could be interpreted as a desire for meaningful conversation and companionship that goes beyond surface-level attraction. The singer also acknowledges that he has to maintain his "image" as a man, but also recognizes that his "heart is not made of stone" and that he has "never had no problems" due to his strong physical constitution.
Line by Line Meaning
Well my pad is very messy, got whiskers on my chin
Despite the messy state of my apartment and unshaven appearance, I have never experienced any difficulties because I always make sure to pay my rent.
I got no time for lovin'
Cause my time is all used up
I stand outside creatin'
All the groovy kinds of love
I am consumed with my artistic endeavors and have no time for romantic pursuits, but express my love through creative channels.
If I had my choice of matter
I'd would rather be with cats
All engrossed in mental chatter
Showing where your mind is at
While relating to each other
How strong the love can be
By resisting all the good times with each groovy chick we see
Given the option, I would prefer the company of felines who engage in intellectual stimulation and contemplation, which reveals how deep romantic connections can be formed by avoiding shallow relationships.
I've got to keep my image
While I'm standing on the floor
If I drop upon my knees
It's just to keep them on my nose
You think that I'm not human
And my heart is made of stone
But I've never had no problems
'Cause my body's pretty strong
I must maintain a certain appearance while performing, even if it means getting down on my knees to ensure my glasses stay in place. While some may see me as unfeeling, I have never faced any significant challenges because I am physically capable.
I'm a man, yes I am and I can't help but love you so
I am confident in my masculinity and unapologetically express my love for you.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jimmy Miller, Steve Winwood
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@JohnDoeEagle1
But THE BEST guitarist that ever lived....was SRV!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evjMjpd4PNM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84_UvByGDkM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56SAxtf-RTg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFwTbsKkqxE
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@prajnachan333
Our beloved Chicago Transit Authority.
This takes me back. I'm so glad I found this; I haven't seen or heard them live form the early, Terry Kath era.
Like you below, this is the stuff!
So great: the rhythms, the horns, and the stellar lead guitar 🎸.
They take you on a trip.
To the stars 🌟✨ and back....
Thanks for this.
And thank you CTA.
@jeffkile5015
I have nothing against the power ballads in the 80s that made them all wealthy. But when I tell people that Chicago is one of my top 2 favorite bands and they start telling me about those ballads I say "wait a minute, let me show you some footage of them 15 years before those songs".
@rhetriver
Yes. I really did not like where they went in the 80s. Just a whole different band, playing music I didn't like. I know lots of people liked it, and that's fine. But not me.
@jpmccray6754
At least you know a Dom Perignon from a Mogen David! 🙂
@maximusdesmund2072
They did the power balid bullshit because the record company took them over and told them that's what they had to play.. after Terry died..musicaly the band died..so sad
@markproulx1472
I gave up on them when they went all syrupy. Their original stuff is outta sight.
@johnsurrey7426
Totally agree with you. If You Leave Me Now makes me physically ill. This song and 25 Or 6 To 4 are brilliant! Wish they’d stuck to songs like those.
@mchristr
Early Chicago was unlike anything else on the radio. And Terry Kath, what a monster talent. He was gone way too soon.
@suki44883
Terry was the soul of the band. When he died, they were never the same. Robert Lamm has always said that when Terry died, they were no longer Chicago. I agree with him.
@darylhoskins5696
Jimmy Hendrix says Terry Kath one of Best there ever was!
@PoeticPatriot
Agreed.....