Band leader Harvey was born in Glasgow, Scotland 1935. During the fifties he played in many different Jazz bands playing Dixieland Jazz and later skiffle.
In 1959 he formed the Alex Harvey Soul Band playing Blues and rock n Roll music. Although a successful stint in Hamburg completed, Harvey found it difficult finding recognition with the ‘Soul Band’ and through the second half of the sixties Alex with his brother Les Harvey moved from one group to another until 1969 when he took up as a resident musician in the stage show of ‘Hair’.
In 1972 Alex joined forces with Scottish up and coming rockers ‘Tear Gas’. The band with Alex at the helm changed names to “The Sensational Alex Harvey Band”. The Sensational Alex Harvey Shows were noted for their theatrical content and idiosyncratic style of delivery. The music influences varied greatly. From blues to music hall stage shows.
After years of a punishing stage show and never ending Gig schedules, Alex announced in 1977 that due to back problems he was to retire from the music business.
Following a rare come back tour in Europe Alex died of a heart attack in 1982.
In 1977 after the Band and Alex Harvey parted company with Alex recording the solo Album ‘Loch Ness Monster’ (NB: Not a music album, but a recorded documentary about the fabled monster !), while the band without Alex, recorded ‘Four Play’. Alex and the band came together again in 1978 for a final album 'Rock Drill'. The Band and Alex then parted company again. Alex put together a new band in 1979 to record the album ‘The Mafia Stole My Guitar’. In 1983 Alex's final recording ‘Soldier On The Wall’ (comprised mainly of recordings made pre-SAHB), was posthumously issued. The Band having separated and playing in different Bands re-united in 2004 for a final tour with spot. The band released a live recording 'Zalvation'. Through 2006 the band has continued to play live in Britain with some new dates for 2007. 2006 band members are Max Maxwell filling the vocal spot with original members Zal Cleminson; Guitar, Chris Glen; Bass, Hugh McKenna; Keyboards, and Ted McKenna; Drums
Alex Harvey and The Sensational Alex Harvey Band releases include
• 1972 Framed
• 1973 Next
• 1974 The Impossible Dream
• 1975 Tomorrow Belongs To Me
• 1976 Penthouse Tapes
• 1976 SAHB Stories
• 1978 Rock Drill
Alex Harvey Solo Releases include
• 1977 Alex Harvey Presents The Loch Ness Monster
• 1979 The Mafia Stole My Guitar
• 1983 Soldier On The Wall
Sensational Alex Harvey Band (without Alex Harvey) Include
• 1977 Four play
. 1993 Live in Glasgow (Stevie Doherty vocals)
• 2005 Zalvation
Crazy Horses
The Sensational Alex Harvey Band Lyrics
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Crazy Horses! Crazy Horses!
Crazy Horses! Crazy Horses!
There's a message going through the air
'Bout crazy horses flying everywhere
It's a warning that's on every tongue
Gotta stop those crazy horses on the run
Crazy horse got their bridles on. They're you and I!
Crazy Horses! Crazy Horses!
They never stop. They never die.
they keep on going; how they multiply
Crazy horses, they never halt
They just keep on going and it's all our fault
There they go. What a show. Smokin' up the sky!
Crazy horse got their bridles on. They're you and I!
There they go. What a show. Smokin' up the sky!
Crazy horse got their bridles on. They're you and I!
Cr..! Cr..! Cr..!
Crrrrrrazy!
Crazy Horses! Crazy Horses!
Crazy Horses! Crazy Horses!
Crazy Horses! Crazy Horses!
Craaaaaaaaaazy! Horrrrrrrrr...seeeeeeeees!
Crazy Horses! Crazy Hors..eeees!
The Sensational Alex Harvey Band's song Crazy Horses is a warning about the destruction of the environment caused by human activity. The "crazy horses" represent our reckless and uncontrolled exploitation of natural resources, leading to disastrous consequences for the planet. The repeated refrain of "Crazy Horses!" emphasizes the urgency of the message and the need to act quickly to prevent further damage.
The first verse sets the scene for the song, with the message of the crazy horses flying through the air as a warning that is on every tongue. The second verse explains that the crazy horses keep on going and multiplying, and it's all our fault that they never stop. The chorus repeats the refrain, emphasizing the urgency of the warning.
The verses and chorus are punctuated by the emphatic shouts of "Cr..! Cr..! Cr..!" and "Craaaaaaaaaazy! Horrrrrrrrr...seeeeeeeees!" conveying the urgency of the message and the danger of the situation. The imagery of "smokin' up the sky" suggests the pollution caused by human activity.
Overall, the song is a powerful call to action, urging listeners to take responsibility for the environmental crisis and to work to prevent further damage.
Line by Line Meaning
Crazy Horses! Crazy Horses!
The repeated phrase highlights the importance of the topic, namely the 'Crazy Horses,' which refers to a warning message that is spreading.
There's a message going through the air
There is a warning message spreading quickly.
'Bout crazy horses flying everywhere
The warning is about these crazy horses that are spreading rapidly and becoming more numerous.
It's a warning that's on every tongue
The message is something that everyone is talking about and spreading.
Gotta stop those crazy horses on the run
People need to take action to stop these crazy horses before they cause problems.
They never stop. They never die.
These crazy horses are relentless, they just keep going.
They keep on going; how they multiply
Not only do they never stop, but they also keep increasing quickly in number.
Crazy horses, they never halt
These horses never stop, causing fear and concern.
They just keep on going and it's all our fault
The implication is that humans are at fault for creating and spreading these problems.
There they go. What a show. Smokin' up the sky!
The sight of these horses is quite impressive and they take up considerable space in the sky.
Crazy horse got their bridles on. They're you and I!
The bridles symbolize control over oneself, the suggestion being that individuals must control their own behavior to avoid creating more of these problems.
Cr..! Cr..! Cr..!
A quick, staccato sound that adds to the excitement and sensation of it all.
Craaaaaaaaaazy! Horrrrrrrrr...seeeeeeeees!
A musical emphasis on the craziness and horribleness of the situation.
Crazy Horses! Crazy Hors..eeees!
A final repetition of the warning message, urging people to take notice and take action.
Contributed by Makayla T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.