His musical career began in the early 80’s playing drums and bass for two bands, The Mob and Zounds, on the anarchist punk label Crass Records, and touring Europe and UK several times over.
A burgeoning fascination for funk led to him striking out on his own, which led to signing to EMI and recording an album as The Neighbourhood, which was a seven piece band (including Dexy’s original horn section) he subsequently put together. More touring followed, and a spot featuring as a singer on Afrika Bambaataa’s album The Light.
Two more solo albums followed, and stints working with the Horny Horns, Lee Perry and reggae singer Bob Andy amongst others, before the Acid House boom took him, along with many others, in a different musical direction.
What followed was several albums, twelves and ep’s, under various guises on labels such as Reflex, Germany’s Source and San Francisco’s Reflective. This was purely electronic music, with no involvement of any instrumental playing or singing; as a long time singer and player of guitar, bass, drums, brass and keyboards, this was a period of stripping back, influenced by the “faceless techno bollocks” represented by artists and labels such as Aphex Twin and Basic Channel.
It was followed after a while by two albums of more pronounced musicality welded to the electronic and dance music values he had explored in the previous few years. These were his solo album Everything on PIAS Recordings (an album of songs taking in lo-fi, jazz standard and electronic-tinged folk influences) and Variations under the moniker Soul Ascendants (along with DJ Nick the Record) on Nuphonic. The latter was a mixture of house, jazz and afro-beat, featuring collaborations with Fela Kuti’s bandleader and drummer from the Africa 70, Tony Allen.
Both these albums were released in 2000, and it was at this time that he was asked to contribute as writer and vocalist to Groove Armada’s third album Goodbye Country (Hello Nightclub). This preceded a period of touring with the band during 2001 – 2002 as vocalist, also helping on trumpet, guitar and keyboard duties, and featuring as vocalist on their next album Lovebox.
Moving on once again, at the end of 2002 he toured with Paul Oakenfold in the States as lead and bass guitarist and vocalist to promote the Oakenfold's album Bunkka, and then as bass player with the breaks-based outfit Hybrid, providing live the bass parts Peter Hook had played on record.
In late 2003 he started working with Tom Findlay from Groove Armada, leading to a remix album Launchpad Remixes.
In 2004 Tim provided horns on several songs on Ian Brown’s album Solarized. He also co-wrote and played guitars and bass on song Time Is My Everything.
Everything
Tim Hutton Lyrics
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With the things that you do
You're Mrs Me and I'm Mr You
My all important everything
When nature has a way
In a way that we do
I know that you feel close to me too
Everything.. Everything..
Your looks are laughable
Unphotographable
But you're my favourite work of art
Oh baby
I knew it right away
Looking over at you
You're Mrs Me and I'm Mr You
My all important everything
Everything.. Everything..
Everything.. Everything..
You're my all important everything..
Everything.. My all important everything..
Everything.. Everything..
The lyrics to Tim Hutton's "Everything" are a sweet and straightforward declaration of love for someone special. The song opens with the lines "You blow me right away with the things that you do. You're Mrs. Me, and I'm Mr. You. My all-important everything." Here, the singer immediately establishes the importance of the person he's addressing, highlighting how they captivate him and have become the center of his world.
The second verse adds another layer to the song's message, with the line "When nature has a way in a way that we do". This may possibly be a reference to how the two of them relate or interconnect with each other in a natural way that is beyond their understanding. The line emphasizes the feeling of closeness and connection they share, further underscoring the significance of this person in his life.
The chorus is simply a repetition of the words "Everything", but it somehow easily gets stuck in one's head and adds an overall emotional touch to the song. The song's bridge also creates a romantic and poetic moment, declaring the subject of the song as the singer's "favorite work of art".
In summary, the song is a declaration of deep love and affection for someone special who has become everything to the singer. The lyrics are simple and straightforward, but their message is heartfelt and genuine.
Line by Line Meaning
You blow me right away
You amaze and astound me with your actions and words.
With the things that you do
It is your actions that impress me and show me how much you care.
You're Mrs Me and I'm Mr You
We are meant for each other, representing two halves of an unbeatable couple.
My all important everything
You are the most important thing in my life and I cherish every moment we spend together.
When nature has a way
Sometimes the universe has its own ways of bringing two people together and I feel that this is one of them.
In a way that we do
Our connection is unique and special, which is something we both feel.
I know that you feel close to me too
I feel that you share the same deep connection and love that I do.
Your looks are laughable
Your appearance may not be conventionally attractive, but that doesn't matter to me as I love all of you.
Unphotographable
Even a picture could not do justice to how beautiful you are to me.
But you're my favourite work of art
To me, you are the most beautiful and special person in the world, and always will be.
I knew it right away
From the moment I met you, I knew that you were the one for me.
Looking over at you
Every time I see you, I am reminded of how lucky I am to have you in my life.
Everything.. Everything..
You are everything to me, and our love is the most important thing in my life.
You're my all important everything..
You are not just important, but you are my everything and without you I am incomplete.
Everything.. My all important everything..
Our relationship is what really matters to me, and you are my all important everything.
Everything.. Everything..
Our love is all that matters, and nothing else comes close.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: TIM HUTTON
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Mildred Montag
such a great artist. i love this whole album.
Simon Storms
what an album, it's just astonishing
urbanbio
Great.
kevin butler
saw him as this album was released at manchester supporting goldfrapp on the felt mountain tour for five pounds.carlsberg gig if ever.
SPSMUSIC TV
Sweet