Rhythm guitarist Dave Pritchard, bass guitarist Greg Masters and drummer Roger Spencer were the core of a band initally known as Billy King and the Nightriders, then later known as Mike Sheridan and the Nightriders and briefly as just The Nightriders.
In 1966 they advertised for a new guitarist/vocalist, Jeff Lynne applied and joined the band. After releasing one single they changed their name to Idle Race. Under Jeff Lynne's leadership they released two albums that sold poorly, despite support from John Peel and Kenny Everett.
In 1970, Jeff Lynne decided to join The Move so he and Roy Wood could work on what would eventually become Electric Light Orchestra
The remaining members of The Idle Race recruited 2 new members and released one further album. After Greg Masters left the group they became The Steve Gibbons Band.
Morning Sunshine
The Idle Race Lyrics
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Wait 'til the morning sunshine
Feels like another day, I wouldn't know
My love's away, from home today
Wait 'til the morning sunshine
Wait 'til the morning sunshine
It's just the memory, of sunshine
And it was.....
Wait 'til the morning sunshine
Wait 'til the morning sunshine
Seems like the world is late, for I can't wait
For sunshine in the morning
Wait 'til the morning sunshine
Wait 'til the morning sunshine
The Idle Race's Morning Sunshine is a vivid yet melancholic song that depicts longing and loneliness. The lyrics repeat a phrase over and over again: "Wait 'til the morning sunshine." It seems that the singer is eagerly waiting for the sunrise, hoping that it will bring some relief from the pain of being alone. The repetitive nature of the song adds to the sense of monotony that the singer is feeling. The sunrise represents a glimmer of hope to the singer, a chance to reconnect with his loved one who is away. The line "It's just the memory, of sunshine in the morning, being close to me" seems especially poignant, as it highlights the fact that the singer is living in the past, clinging to memories that have long faded away.
The song has a dream-like quality to it, with its soft melody and hypnotic rhythm. The singer's voice is tender and wistful, perfectly capturing the mood of the lyrics. The song is a perfect example of the psychedelic pop that was prevalent in the late 60s, with its hazy atmosphere and ambiguous lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Wait 'til the morning sunshine
Hold on until the sun rises in the morning
Wait 'til the morning sunshine
Keep waiting for the sun to come up
Feels like another day, I wouldn't know
It seems like any other day, but I'm unsure
My love's away, from home today
My love is not here with me today
It's just the memory, of sunshine
I only have the memory of sunshine to hold onto
In the morning, being close to me
When the sun rose, I felt close to my loved one
And it was.....
And it was a beautiful feeling
Seems like the world is late, for I can't wait
The world seems slow because I'm eager for the sun to appear
For sunshine in the morning
I long for the warmth and brightness of the morning sun
Wait 'til the morning sunshine
Keep waiting for the morning sun to arrive
Wait 'til the morning sunshine
Don't give up hope for the morning sun just yet
Contributed by Micah E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@isaacjuarez361
Such great psychedelic pop, this has become one of my favorite albums, I love exploring late 60's psychedelic rock and pop. The Move, Idle Race, Blossom Toes, Bee Gees, The Millenium, The Lemon Pipers, Blue Magoos, there is just not shortage of amazing bands that released incredible music during this period that keep blowing my mind with how good they are and yet unfortunately seemingly forgotten by most people these days unless they are a bit older or lived during that period.
@generic6489
Coisa linda, meus amigos.
@robertodavagninomoya3571
Que gran canción!!!
@meloland5649
So beautiful!
@guadalquibeat
Genial .....
@pertheander8753
Some composers and performers need only two minutes...
@skillracoonful
That was quite typical of music before the 70s. Songs were no more than 2 minutes sometimes the longest they would ever do was 3 minutes and 15 seconds.
@pumpkincarver
psychedelic af
@publicanimal
Something tells me Marc Bolan listened to this a lot.
@rtrepsas
Portends his later “Mr. Blue Sky“