The RPO was founded in 1946 by Thomas Beecham and played its first concert in Croydon on September 15, 1946. Beecham was principal conductor until his death in 1961. He was followed by then assistant conductor Rudolf Kempe, who was given the title of Conductor for Life in 1970. Subsequent musical directors and principal conductors have been Antal Doráti (1975-78), Walter Weller (1980-85), André Previn (1985-92), Vladimir Ashkenazy (1987-94). Yuri Temirkanov was appointed principal conductor in 1992, and Daniele Gatti music director in 1996.
The orchestra toured the United States in 1950, thus becoming the first British orchestra to visit America since the London Symphony Orchestra in 1912.
As well as performing works from the classical repertoire, the RPO has recorded a number of film scores, including those for Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger's The Red Shoes.
Associated with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra is the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, which is devoted to playing lighter classics. It was formed in 1987.
They had a single in the summer of 1981 called Hooked On Classics and also another single which was the BBC Grandstand Theme in 1982.
Play the Game
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Lyrics
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Rest your weary head and let your heart decide
It's so easy when you know the rules
It's so easy all you have to do
Is fall in love
Play the game
Everybody play the game of love
Ooh yeah
When you're feeling down and your resistance is low
Light another cigarette and let yourself go
This is your life
Don't play hard to get
It's a free world
All you have to do is fall in love
Play the game - yeah
Everybody play the game of love
Ooh yeah
My game of love has just begun
Love runs from my head down to my toes
My love is pumping through my veins
Play the game
Driving me insane
Come come come come come play the game
Play the game play the game play the game
Play the game
Everybody play the game of love
This is your life - don't play hard to get
It's a free free world
All you have to do is fall in love
Play the game
Yeah play the game of love
Your life - don't play hard to get
It's a free free world
All you have to do is fall in love
Play the game yeah everybody play the game of love
The lyrics to The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra's song "Play the Game" encourage the listener to let go of their inhibitions and open themselves up to love. The opening lines, "Open up your mind and let me step inside / Rest your weary head and let your heart decide," suggest that the singer is urging the listener to be vulnerable and allow themselves to feel emotions. They go on to explain that love is easy if you know the rules and all you have to do is "fall in love" and "play the game."
The second verse presents a scenario where the listener is feeling down and struggling to resist temptation. The singer suggests that the listener should not "play hard to get" because life is short and they should not deny themselves the opportunity to love. The chorus repeats the idea that everyone should play the game of love and not be afraid to fall in love. The second half of the song describes the singer's own experience with falling in love and how it has affected them physically and emotionally.
Overall, the lyrics to "Play the Game" are a call to action for the listener to let go of fear and embrace the possibility of love. The message is delivered in a positive and upbeat tone, with a catchy melody and orchestral arrangements that provide a symphonic backdrop to the sentiment of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Open up your mind and let me step inside
Allow yourself to be vulnerable and open to new experiences
Rest your weary head and let your heart decide
Take a break from overthinking and trust your instincts
It's so easy when you know the rules
Love can be simple if you understand the expectations and boundaries
It's so easy all you have to do
Is fall in love
The key to finding love is to simply let it happen naturally
Play the game
Everybody play the game of love
Ooh yeah
Love is a universal experience that everyone should embrace
When you're feeling down and your resistance is low
Light another cigarette and let yourself go
Sometimes when you feel overwhelmed or down, it's okay to take a break and release your tension through a small indulgence
This is your life
Don't play hard to get
It's a free world
Life is short, so don't hold back from pursuing love and living fully
My game of love has just begun
Love runs from my head down to my toes
My love is pumping through my veins
Play the game
Driving me insane
Being in love can be an overwhelming and all-consuming experience
Come come come come come play the game
Play the game play the game play the game
Encouragement to embrace love and all the experiences that come with it
Your life - don't play hard to get
It's a free free world
All you have to do is fall in love
Love is there for those who are open to it and willing to take a chance
Play the game yeah everybody play the game of love
Final encouragement to experience love in all its forms
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing
Written by: FREDDIE MERCURY
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