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
Love Story
The Sensational Alex Harvey Band Lyrics
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Going back into my heart in time to see if my love comes around
I know that I will find she has been wasting time
She could be making a rose
Going back into my heart in time to see if my love changes her mind
Going back into my heart in time to see if my love changes her mind
She never made a sound. Her head is in the clouds
She could be painting her rose
Going back into my heart in time to see if my love has seen the light
I'm going back into my heart in time to see if my love has seen the light
I saw her last night. She couldn't prove her sight
Ah...she could be coming...
Going back into my heart in time to see if my love comes around
Going back into my heart in time to see if my love comes around
I know that I will fin dshe has been wasting time
She could be making a rose
She could be making a rose
The lyrics of The Sensational Alex Harvey Band's Love Story seem to be about a man who is searching for his lost love. He goes back in time, into his heart, to see if he can find her. He believes that she has been wasting her time and could be doing something better with her life, like making a rose. He hopes that by going back into his heart he will be able to find her and that she will change her mind and see the error of her ways.
He then sees her, and although she's physically present, she seems to be lost in thought and not all there. He hopes that she has seen the light and will come back to him. He repeats the chorus, hoping that he will find her making a rose, and that he can once again experience the love that they shared.
The song could be interpreted in a number of ways - as a reflection on lost love, as a search for redemption, or as a hopeful prayer for a better future. Regardless of what it means to individual listeners, it is a beautifully written and hauntingly sung song that has captured the hearts of millions of fans around the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Going back into my heart in time to see if my love comes around
Reflecting on my past to determine if my love will return
I know that I will find she has been wasting time
I am certain that my love has been wasting time
She could be making a rose
She has the potential to create beauty
Going back into my heart in time to see if my love changes her mind
Reflecting on my past to determine if my love's feelings have changed
She never made a sound. Her head is in the clouds
My love is quiet and may not see reality for what it is
She could be painting her rose
She may be creating beauty in her own way
Going back into my heart in time to see if my love has seen the light
Reflecting on my past to determine if my love has gained understanding
I saw her last night. She couldn't prove her sight
I saw my love recently, but she seemed unsure or confused
Ah...she could be coming...
Perhaps my love is on her way
Going back into my heart in time to see if my love comes around
Reflecting on my past to determine if my love will return
I know that I will find she has been wasting time
I am certain that my love has been wasting time
She could be making a rose
She has the potential to create beauty
Contributed by Asher E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.