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.
Take Me Home
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Lyrics
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I'm an ordinary man
They don't tell me nothing
So I find out what I can
There's a fire that's been burning
Right outside my door
I can't see but I feel it
And it helps to keep me warm
No I, I don't mind
Seems so long I've been waiting
Still don't know what for
There's no point escaping
I don't worry anymore
I can't come out to find you
I don't like to go outside
They can't turn off my feelings
Like they're turning off a light
But I, I don't mind
No I, I don't mind
Oh I, I don't mind
No I, I don't mind
So take, take me home
Cos I don't remember
Take, take me home
'Cause I don't remember
Take, take me home
'Cause I don't remember
Take, take me home, oh lord
'Cause I've been a prisoner all my life
And I can say to you
Take that look of worry, mine's an ordinary life
Working when it's daylight
And sleeping when it's night
I've got no far horizons
I don't wish upon a star
They don't think that I listen
Oh but I know who they are
And I, I don't mind
No I, I don't mind
Oh I, I don't mind
No I, I don't mind
So take, take me home
'Cause I don't remember
Take, take me home
'Cause I don't remember
Take, take me home
'Cause I don't remember
Take, take me home, oh lord
Well I've been a prisoner all my life
And I can say to you
But I don't remember
Take, take me home.
The Royal Philharmonic's Orchestra's song "Take Me Home" is about an ordinary person living an ordinary life. The singer is someone who doesn't have any inside information about what is going on in the world but relies on other ways of finding the truth. They live in a world where there is a fire burning just outside their door, they can't see it, but they feel it. The heat from the fire keeps them warm in the cold of the night. Despite not knowing what is going on in the world, the singer doesn't mind. They are content with their life and what they have.
The singer seems to be waiting for something, but they don't know what it is. They are not trying to escape their life or worry about things that are outside of their control. The singer knows that they cannot change the world, so why worry about it? They live in a confined world where they do not like to go outside, but their feelings cannot be turned off like a light switch. Even though they are content with their life, they have been a prisoner all their life. Finally, the singer is asking to be taken home because they don't remember what it is like to be free.
Line by Line Meaning
Take that look of worry
Disregard the worries reflected in my facial expression
I'm an ordinary man
I am just a regular person
They don't tell me nothing
No one keeps me informed
So I find out what I can
Thus, I try to gather information on my own as much as possible
There's a fire that's been burning
There is a constant passion in my life
Right outside my door
That is located nearby to me
I can't see but I feel it
Even though I cannot see it, I sense it with inner feelings
And it helps to keep me warm
This constant passion helps me to stay motivated
So I, I don't mind
Therefore, I am not bothered by it
Seems so long I've been waiting
I have been waiting for something for a very long time
Still don't know what for
Though I don't exactly know what it is
There's no point escaping
Running away from this wait would be unnecessary
I don't worry anymore
Thus, I have stopped worrying about it
I can't come out to find you
I cannot come out of my current situation to meet someone else
I don't like to go outside
I wouldn't prefer stepping out of my comfort zone
They can't turn off my feelings
No one can control my emotions
Like they're turning off a light
As if they are switching off an electronic gadget
But I, I don't mind
I am still not worried about it
Oh I, I don't mind
I feel okay about this
So take, take me home
Please take me to my safe zone
'Cause I don't remember
I don't remember or don't know my way back home
Well I've been a prisoner all my life
I have been confined to something all along
And I can say to you
And I can tell you that
But I don't remember
But unfortunately, I still don't recall the way back home
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Phil Collins
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
walkingreader
Didn't know they had this on youtube. One of the PBS stations played this version, and I've been looking to hear it again for years.
rk41gator
This actually captures some of the kinetic drama of the original.
walkingreader
The first time I heard this song, I was in Marine Corps boot camp at MCRD in San Diego. Our senior drill instructor used to play the heck out of it. I don't if he actually thought he was being cute or he actually liked it, but it stuck in my head for 30 yearsl
Justin Burton
Loveeeeee it thanks for the upload going to try to find the cd online for purchase.
S Yuo
9 years later, still listening :D
S Yuo
You are not alone, Justin Richey.
Justin Burton
4 years later, I seem I'm still the only one to comment on this video. :P LOL