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
Weights Made Of Lead
The Sensational Alex Harvey Band Lyrics
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And they're hangin' 'round my heart
Goin' tick tock
I got things on my mind
Make me feel I'm goin' blind
Goin' blick block
I got
Weights made of lead
Weights made of lead
Weights made of lead
I got brains made of wool
And they're getting in my way
Goin' woo woo
I got snakes in my guts
And they're gonna drive me nuts
Goin' zoo zoo
I got
Weights made of lead
Weights made of lead
Weights made of lead
Weights made of lead
And they're hangin' 'round my heart
Like the steeple
And the tower
Just reachin' for the power
I got weights made of lead
And they're hangin' round my heart
Goin' tick tock
I got things on my mind
Make me feel I'm goin' blind
Goin' blick block
I got
Weights made of lead
Weights made of lead
Weights made of lead
And they're hangin' round my heart
Weights made of lead
Goin' blick block woo woo
Zoo zoo
Woo woo
Weights
Made of lead
Hangin'
Hangin' 'round my heart
Goin' tick tock blick block woo woo
Zoo zoo
The song "Weights Made of Lead" by The Sensational Alex Harvey Band is a powerful and emotional piece that talks about the burden of carrying heavy weights and feeling trapped in one's own thoughts. The metaphorical weights made of lead represent the mental and emotional baggage that the songwriter is carrying around. These weights are hanging around the heart, symbolizing the heavy burden that's weighing him down.
The song's lyrics also talk about the mental struggles the songwriter is going through. He feels like he's going blind, which shows how he's unable to see things clearly because of his emotions. Furthermore, he talks about having snakes in his gut that are going to drive him nuts. This metaphor represents the anxiety and stress that's eating him up from the inside. The phrase "I got brains made of wool" indicates that he's mentally foggy and unable to think clearly.
Throughout the song, the songwriter expresses his frustration and helplessness, which is evident in the repetition of the phrase "Weights made of lead." The steeple and tower refer to the power and control that he feels trapped under, unable to break free from his thoughts and feelings.
Overall, "Weights Made of Lead" is a powerful song that conveys the message of the emotional burden that weighs us down, making us feel trapped and helpless.
Line by Line Meaning
I got weights made of lead
I am burdened with heavy emotions that are weighing me down.
And they're hangin' 'round my heart
These emotions are centered around matters of the heart and are becoming difficult to shake off.
Goin' tick tock
The weight of these emotions feels like a ticking time bomb ready to explode.
I got things on my mind
My thoughts are consumed by these overwhelming emotions.
Make me feel I'm goin' blind
These emotions are blinding me from seeing things clearly and making rational decisions.
Goin' blick block
The weight of these emotions is causing mental obstruction and confusion.
I got brains made of wool
My mind is being clouded by these emotions, causing me to feel fuzzy and unclear.
And they're getting in my way
These emotions are obstructing my path and hindering my progress in life.
Goin' woo woo
The wooly feeling in my brain is causing me to feel dizzy and unstable.
I got snakes in my guts
I am experiencing gut-wrenching anxiety and fear due to these overwhelming emotions.
And they're gonna drive me nuts
These emotions are pushing me towards the edge of my sanity.
Goin' zoo zoo
The feeling of snakes wriggling in my stomach is causing me to feel like I'm going insane.
Like the steeple
Similar to the religious building's spire,
And the tower
And the tall, imposing building structure,
Just reachin' for the power
I am struggling to overcome these emotions and regain control over my life.
Weights made of lead
These emotions are comparable to the heaviness of a dense metal.
Hangin'
These emotions relentlessly cling onto me.
Goin' tick tock blick block woo woo
The pressure of these emotions is causing a cacophony of noise in my head and heart, making it difficult to focus and think clearly.
Zoo zoo
I feel like I'm being driven to madness by these emotions.
Contributed by Harper P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.