In their initial phase in late '74, The Quick proudly wore on their musical sleeves inspirations drawn from 1960s British Invasion bands: (The Beatles, The Who, The Kinks, The Move, Love Sculpture); and were modeled heavily on the Angelenos-cum-British expatriots, Sparks (formerly Halfnelson and their later offshoot band Jet UK).
Over the course of its 3-year existence, the band rapidly evolved a sound of its own, noteworthy for cleverly arranged three-part vocal harmonies, guitar solos frequently inspired by classical or film score music.
During its brief career, The Quick succeeded in releasing only one full-length record and never toured outside of California.
In Los Angeles, in between the glam and punk eras in the mid-1970s, there were few clubs for local bands to play original music. That changed when The Quick began playing the The Starwood Club in April 1976 and revived the The Whisky A Go Go in November 1976. During its career, The Quick played various club shows supporting such bands as Van Halen, Ramones, The Runaways and Crack The Sky, in addition to headlining slots. The Quick's most-attended show was an opening slot for Starz at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium in 1977.
The Quick released one full-length album, 1976's Mondo Deco on Mercury Records, produced by Earle Mankey, the original guitarist of Sparks (formerly Halfnelson), one of the band's key influences. In 2003, various demo recordings were included on the 2003 Untold Rock Stories on Rev-Ola Records in the UK.
From September 1977 through March 1978, the band recorded demos produced by established Elektra Records staff arranger David Campbell. Referred to as The Elektra Demos, (though the band never signed with Elektra Records) the songs displayed a shift in the band's sound to, generally, a more contemporary, harder-rock approach. A few of the songs were released on 10" and 7" limited edition vinyl via the band's fan club, and all nine tracks were eventually released on Untold Rock Stories.
One of those tracks, "Pretty Please Me", was played frequently by local KROQ DJ Rodney Bingenheimer on his weekly "Rodney On the ROQ" radio show in 1978, but there were no records available to sell. The song was later covered and officially released by both Redd Kross and The Dickies.
In April 1978, the band invited fans to attend its 3rd anniversary show (and vote on the set list) at its Hollywood rehearsal space. It was The Quick's final show, as the group disbanded shortly afterwards.
* Most of The Quick's material was written by guitarist Steven Hufsteter, who later played in The Falcons (with Danny Benair and Marty Zucker), The Cruzados, and Tito & Tarantula. Wilde, Ainsworth and Bizeau also contributed songs.
* Lead vocalist Danny Wilde and bassist Ian (Grey) Ainsworth formed Great Buildings and released one LP on a sub-label of CBS Records. Wilde later partnered with Phil Solem as The Rembrandts [1]. They found success with their recording of the Michael Skloff/Allee Willis-written song "I'll Be There For You," which was used as the theme song for the TV show Friends
* Keyboardist Billy Bizeau would go on to collaborate on writing songs with Kim Fowley (the band's initial manager) for The Runaways.
* Drummer Danny Benair played with several other Los Angeles bands, including Flyboys, Choir Invisible, The Falcons, The Weirdos, and The Three O'Clock (formerly Salvation Army) before switching to the behind-the-scenes licensing business and founding a film soundtrack song placement agency, Natural Energy Lab [2].
* Original lead vocalist Marty Zucker was a member during the recording of early demos. One of those songs, "Guardian Angel" appeared in 1978 on Rhino Records' "Saturday Night Pogo" new wave compilation LP. To avoid copyright problems (see trivia) this early recording was credited to "The Young Republicans".
* During 1979-1981, Zucker rejoined Hufsteter and Benair as lead vocalist and saxophonist (using the stage name "Marty Martino") playing mostly original material in the blue-eyed soul and R&B-influenced The Falcons. They played frequent club and college campus shows and were recruited as the local back-up band for Chuck Berry at The Hollywood Palladium.
* "The Quick" was previously the name of a band that evolved into The Raspberries.
* Producer David Campbell is the father of musician Beck Hansen.
* Danny Benair's girlfriend, Lisa Fancher, went on to found the influential independent record label, Frontier Records.
Danny Wilde - lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist
Steven Hufsteter - lead guitarist, primary songwriter
Billy Bizeau - keyboardist, backing vocalist
Ian Ainsworth bassist, backing vocalist
Danny Benair - drummer
Marty Zucker - original lead vocalist (on early demos)+
* "Saturday Night Pogo" A Collection of Los Angeles New Wave Bands. Rhino Records RNLP 003 USA 1978+
* Mondo Deco, Mercury Records, USA, 1976 (vinyl LP only)
* Untold Rock Stories, Rev-Ola Records CR-REV-30, UK, 2003, 22 tracks (CD only) UPC: 5013929433021
* "Pretty Please Me" on D.I.Y.: We're Desperate: The L.A. Scene (1976-79), Rhino Records 71176, USA, 1993, 21 tracks (CD only)
There is another band with the same name:
2) The Quick were a UK new wave duo, consisting of Colin Campsie and George McFarlane. They released four albums under this name: "On The Uptake" (1980, Australia only), "Fascinating Rhythm" (1982), "International Thing" (1984) and "Wah Wah" (1986). Over the years they scored several hits around the world, including "Hip Shake Jerk" (1980, #12 Australia), "Zulu" (1981, #1 US Billboard Dance) and "Rhythm of the Jungle" (1982).
Campsie and McFarlane continued making music together, under the name Giant Steps.
Zulu
The Quick Lyrics
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Who will know the doubt that plays
Jungle law will raise its head
Sargent majors here they are
Pumpin english up come stands
Morning bugles here they come
London bridge is falling down
As the drums begin to dance
Pick up that spear and fight
Now that the time is right
Zulu man
Sound of the burning flight
Run like the wind tonight
Zulu man
The lyrics to the Quick's song Zulu talk about several possible things but there's no set storyline or interpretation, so different people may see it in different ways. However, some possible interpretations are as follows; the first line "Sailors drunk in dining cars" talks about sailors drinking recklessly in a place where they shouldn't, which isn't as safe as it should be. The next line "Who will know the doubt that plays" is a little unclear but it could mean that someone is having doubts about what's happening in their environment but they're not sure who they can trust to confide in.
The next two lines "Jungle law will raise its head, Sargent majors here they are" talk about chaos and possibly violence breaking out as leaders or authority figures appear, for example, sargent majors. The next line "Pumpin’ English up come stands, Morning bugles here they come" could mean that people are getting riled up and worked up about something, talking themselves into a frenzy, but the morning bugle could signify that it's too late to turn back or defuse the situation now. The final lines "London bridge is falling down, As the drums begin to dance" could symbolize chaos and destruction, the drums signifying war, while London Bridge could signify the collapse of a stable, civilized world.
In conclusion, the lyrics to The Quick's song Zulu could mean different things to different people, but they touch on themes of chaos, uncertainty, and destruction. In any case, it's a powerful song that showcases some of the best elements of rock music.
Line by Line Meaning
Sailors drunk in dining cars
In our society, people often indulge in reckless behavior and often forget the consequences.
Who will know the doubt that plays
Uncertainty is a common occurrence in life, and there is no way to predict what the future holds.
Jungle law will raise its head
As humans, we have a natural instinct to survive and thrive, and sometimes this requires us to resort to less civilized means.
Sargent majors here they are
In times of trouble, people often look to those in positions of authority for guidance and support.
Pumpin english up come stands
During times of conflict or tension, communication becomes increasingly important and can mean the difference between success and failure.
Morning bugles here they come
Sounds and signals play an important role in our lives, and can often be used to rally or motivate people during trying times.
London bridge is falling down
Even our most fundamental and cherished institutions can crumble and fall if we do not work to maintain and strengthen them.
As the drums begin to dance
Music and rhythm have long been used as a means of bringing people together and creating a sense of community.
Pick up that spear and fight
Sometimes, in order to overcome obstacles and challenges, we must take a proactive and forceful approach.
Now that the time is right
Timing is often crucial when navigating through life's challenges, and we must be prepared to take advantage of favorable circumstances when they arise.
Zulu man
This phrase is perhaps a reference to a particular cultural group, and could be interpreted as a nod to the strength and resilience of that community.
Sound of the burning flight
Destruction and devastation can often be heard and felt, and the impact of these events can be felt long after they have occurred.
Run like the wind tonight
In times of danger or distress, it is often necessary to move quickly and decisively in order to stay safe and protect oneself and others.
Zulu man
This phrase is repeated to emphasize the central message and theme of the song.
Contributed by Claire R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
JESSE (3RJ)
They gotta get these lyrics right. This was during the 80s Newave. The Clash, Tears for Fears and The Protests movement of the Apartheid Regime in South Africa.
JESSE (3RJ)
I have it on my wall..
It's 7:42 long. On back Instrumental.
@thegrandhouseofamen7
Nyc vibe back in the days.
@couphox
IN - CRE - DI - BLE!!!!!! Another classic that can't simply sleep!!!!!! Don't forget to listen to ''Just a little bit of jazz tonight'' (Nick Straker band) and ''Get a little'' (Patrick Cowley), without forgetting, or course, ''Body Music'' (The Strickers) !!!! All for us, fans of classic disco songs!.. These songs were playing at CKMF, 94,3 (Montreal) - Cheers from Montreal - Canada! Take care to all of you!
@lizettemercado8521
oh yes thank you
@1995RangeRover
Fall 1981 is when I heard this. Still sounds good as it did then❤
@mkonco
Agreed 100%
@3912James
Late August 1981 for me.
@swjhen88
Naah sons!!! THIS SONG WAS ROCKING THE WHOLE SUMMER OF 81!!!! I had a huge boom box that summer!!! I had just made 17
@rickkstir
Sounds dated but wth