1980
Vocalist Alides Hidding scores a solo hit with the … Read Full Bio ↴Timeline
1980
Vocalist Alides Hidding scores a solo hit with the single Hollywood Seven and forms Time Bandits with bassist Peter Smid, session drummer Tommy Bachman, keyboard player Otto Cooymans and Carl Carlton on guitar.
1981
Swedish keyboard player Åke Danielson and drummer Joris Alberda Cooymans join the group. In December the band has a hit with Live It Up, which also hits the number one spot in de US Dance Charts.
1982
The single Sister Paradise fails to enter the charts and the titleless debut album lacks commercial success.
1983
I'm Specialized In You reaches number two in the Dutch Top 40 and also becomes a big hit in France. Listen To The Man With The Golden Voice enters the Top 10 in April. The second album, Tracks, is released. I'm Only Shooting Love, the first single to be taken from this album, enters the Top 10 in October. The single does well in France, the US and Australia and the band tours in Australia and New Zealand.
1984
Reach Out enters the Top 40 in May. Bassist Smid and drummer Alberda leave the band and are being replaced by Dick Schulte Nordholt (bass) and Kim Haworth (drums). Hugo de Bruin is the band's new guitarist.
1985
Time Bandits hit the charts with Endless Road and Hidding goes to the US to work with Dan Hartman. The album Fiction is released in the autumn. The single Dancing On A String enters the charts in October.
1986
I Won't Steal Away, co-written by Hidding and Hartman becomes a hit and the band tours Europe.
1987
In February Hidding again leaves for the US to work with Dan Hartman on some new Time Bandits material. The singles We'll Be Dancing and Wildfire fail to enter the charts, however, and the album Can't Wait For Another World isn't a breakout success. Following this, Alides Hidding decides to put an end to Time Bandits and moves to Los Angeles where he starts composing songs for the likes of Jennifer Rush, Helen Schneider, Trini Lopez and The Nylons. He also co-writes with people like Dan Hartman, Charlie Mitnight and Dwayne Hitchings and writes the music for the cartoon series Star Street.
1990
Danielson writes the score for the film Let The Music Dance.
1996
Under the name Blueville Danielson releases the album Blueville Serenade.
1997
Since 1994 Alides Hidding has been performing with a new line-up of Time Bandits. The set list mainly consists of old rock, soul and pop tunes and of course all of Time Bandits greatest hits.
2001
Hidding is working on a new Time Bandits album.
2002
At the The Reflex Of The 80's, an evening in the Rotterdam Ahoy' arena staged by pubcaster BNN, the Time Bandits sing some of their hits.
2003
The album As Life? contains new recordings of the Time Bandits hit singles, supplemented with cover versions from songs like Hey Jude, Papa Was A Rolling Stone and Purple Rain.
Source: Dutch Pop & Rock Institute (http://www.hollandrocks.com)
Endless Road
Time Bandits Lyrics
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All the answers I can find, I put my trust
In a never ending road that leads to my door
I don't want you to go, my love
That's all you have to know
And I want you to help my soul
Somebody show me the way
And I want you to know, my love
It's an endless road till love finally comes our way
My love, uuhhh
My love
It's an endless road till love finally comes our way
My love, uuhhh
Now, we fought against the wall where love was back before
We tried to make it flow but love wouldn't let us go
Crazy us, for all those wasted words
I don't want you to go my love
That's all you have to know
And I want you to heal my soul
Somebody show me the way
And I want you to know, my love
It's an endless road till love finally comes our way
My love, uuhhh
My love
It's an endless road till love finally comes our way
My love, uuhhh
The lyrics to Time Bandits' "Endless Road" describe the desires and struggles of two people in a relationship seeking love and understanding. The first verse expresses the singer's reliance on time to reveal the truth to both themselves and their partner. The second verse describes the couple's attempts to overcome obstacles in their love but finding themselves unsuccessful. Ultimately, they plead for help and guidance in finding the way to love.
Throughout the song, the singer expresses their personal emotions and desires, but also acknowledges their partner's role in their journey. The repetition of "my love" emphasizes the importance of their relationship and the lengths they are willing to go to achieve love.
The metaphor of the "endless road" adds another layer to the song's meaning. The road represents the journey towards love; it is never-ending because true love is something that cannot be rushed or forced. The lyrics suggest that only through perseverance and trust can love finally come their way.
Overall, "Endless Road" is a plea for love that encapsulates the struggles and emotions of a relationship. With its relatable lyrics and catchy melody, it has become a beloved classic of the 80s.
Line by Line Meaning
Time can only whisper truth for both of us
The truth about love takes time to uncover and understand, and it's something that both parties in the relationship must be patient with.
All the answers I can find, I put my trust
The singer has faith that they will eventually find the answers they seek about love, even if it takes a lot of searching and patience.
In a never ending road that leads to my door
The journey to find true love feels endless, with many twists and turns that ultimately bring the singer closer to it.
I don't want you to go, my love
The artist wants their partner to stay with them, showing that they are committed to making the relationship work, no matter how challenging it may be.
That's all you have to know
The artist wants to make it clear to their partner that their love is strong and sincere, and that they will do anything to keep the relationship going.
And I want you to help my soul
The singer is looking for their partner to help them find peace and fulfillment in their romantic relationship.
Somebody show me the way
The singer is seeking guidance and support in their journey to find love, recognizing that it's not something they can accomplish alone.
And I want you to know, my love
The artist wants their partner to understand the depth of their feelings and the commitment they have to making their relationship work.
It's an endless road till love finally comes our way
The journey to find true love can feel never-ending and difficult, but the artist is hopeful that they will eventually find it.
Now, we fought against the wall where love was back before
The artist and their partner have had struggles in the past related to love, and this has made their current journey to find love even more challenging.
We tried to make it flow but love wouldn't let us go
Despite their challenges, the singer and their partner have not given up on their quest for love, recognizing that it takes time and patience to find the right connection.
Crazy us, for all those wasted words
The artist and their partner may have made mistakes in the past related to their relationship, but they continue to learn and grow from those experiences in order to find love.
Contributed by Emma L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@marcelorojas7484
El tiempo solo puede susurrar verdad para los dos.
Todas las respuestas que no puedo encontrar, pongo mi confianza.
En un camino sin fin que conduce a mi puerta.
No quiero que te vayas mi amor
Eso es todo lo que tienes que saber
Y quiero que tengas mi alma.
Que alguien me muestre el camino
Y quiero que sepas, mi amor.
Es un camino sin fin hasta que el amor finalmente llega a nuestro camino.
mi amor ooooh mi amor
Es un camino sin fin hasta que el amor finalmente llega a nuestro camino.
Mi amor
Ahora luchamos contra una pared cuando el amor estaba por caer.
Tratamos de hacer que fluya, pero el amor no nos dejaría ir.
Locos nosotros, por todas esas palabras desperdiciadas.
No quiero que te vayas mi amor
Eso es todo lo que tienes que saber
Y quiero que tengas mi alma.
Que alguien me muestre el camino
Y quiero que sepas, mi amor.
Es un camino sin fin hasta que el amor finalmente llega a nuestro camino.
mi amor ooooh mi amor
Es un camino sin fin hasta que el amor finalmente llega a nuestro camino.
Mi amor
@makkie211175
i never knew they were from my own country, i always thought it was an american band.. weird thing is you never hear anything from them, like golden earring or shocking blue.
@xXTheoLinuxXx
Voor de Covid gedoe traden ze nog gewoon op hoor, overal in het land :) Maar ik begrijp je wel, de sound was ook onnederlands goed.
@makkie211175
@@xXTheoLinuxXx Nee ik bedoel op de media, in talkshows of op de radio, Golden earring, Shocking Blue of George Baker hebben altijd veel meer aandacht gekregen als wereld act. Met de Time bandits heb ik dat niet. Letterlijk moest ik uit pure toeval achter komen dat Time Bandits Nederlands is. Ik zag ze namelijk op een interview bij 538 niet zo lang geleden.
@frankdenhartog5723
Or Floor Jansen (Nightwish), Anneke van Giersbergen (The Gathering and solo), Charlotte Wessels (Delain and solo), Sharon den Adel (Within Temptation) and many more metal vocalists from my own country! 😉
@iceFisher101
@@frankdenhartog5723 vocaal royalty helemaal met je eens
@genls
Nothing here sounds like American and Dutch bands make it rarely, but neatly!
@AlidesHidding54
Dear Time Bandits fans. Thanks 4 all the great comments! I really appreciate it. Greetz Alides
@jwhvha
Was toen nog iets te jong, maar dankzij je optreden bij beste zangers dit toch nog ontdekt. Heerlijke muziek.
@henryyoder3579
No thank you for having this great music
@jasonszabo9203
This song is one of my favorite 80s songs. Epitomizes the 80s sound in my opinion. Plus the video was shot here in Australia, always made it feel like you guys were "honorary Aussies".