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Born: 9th October 1951, Scotland, UK.
Died: 25th March 2004, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
Tom Wilson died on Thursday 25th March 2004 from a heart attack after a short illness. He will best be remembered for his long time contribution to the Scottish dance music scene. His web site book of condolences was signed by literally many hundreds of messages from family, friends, fans and music artists from across the world. As well as conversing with fans on his own site, Tom Wilson was also a member of the Discogs community.
His legendary multi-award winning dance music show - Steppin' Out - started in 1985 and ran for 14 years on Forth FM radio. Since the show was only broadcast to East and Central Scotland, long before the Internet boom, dance music fans would go to extraordinary lengths to hear it. It’s a fact that 5 men from Newcastle, England would all pile into an old Ford Transit van every Saturday and drive up to an area in Scotland just so they could hear it! Tapes of the show were sent all over the world, hence the reason there was requests for listeners in Australia, Canada and Hong Kong. Due to the success of his show and the Scottish dance music boom, Tom Wilson's Bonus Beats programme aired on Forth FM during the mid 1990's. This allowed many local DJ's the opportunity to provide one hour mixes on a weekday evening time basis.
Away from the radio, Tom would be soon in demand as a club DJ too, appearing across the country at numerous clubs and events such as Awesome 101, Fantazia, Rezerection and The Fubar. He also became a highly respected music producer, including the classic Techno Cat track that gave him a Top 40 UK hit, charted in several European countries and still finds its way on to many new compilation releases. Tom also compiled several compilation releases of his own, namely the Bouncin' Back and Bouncin' Beats series. After a brief spell working at several other Scottish radio stations, including Beat 106 and Real Radio, Tom rejoined Radio Forth in 2003 as head of music for both Forth One and Forth 2 and hosted two weekly shows including the ever popular Tom Wilson's Old Skool on a Sunday evening.
He was managed by Ian Robertson who was also the producer on his Steppin' Out record show.
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Profile: April 15, 1959 (age 63)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,
Most well-known for playing the character Biff Tannen in the "Back to the Future" series.
He has three albums:
2000: "In the Name of the Father" (contemporary Christian)
2005: "Tom Wilson is Funny!" (stand-up / comedy songs)
2009: "Tom Wilson: Bigger Than You." (stand-up)
He is also a painter.
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Thomas Lazare Wilson CM (born 1959) is a Canadian rock musician from Hamilton, Ontario. A veteran of the Canadian music scene, Wilson has been a writer and performer for many years. Wilson's eclectic musical style has ranged from the psychobilly / R&B sounds of the Florida Razors, to the western/roots style of Blackie and the Rodeo Kings and the funk/blues-inspired rock of Junkhouse.
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Tom Wilson Lyrics
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It's something I can't live through
I'm starting my car and I'm driving it right back to you
It's been such a long time
Strangers passing me by
Each face looking in at me
They don't ask me why
It freaks me out the thought of going through this life without you
I need you to help me make it through the night
The truth hurts more than the lie
Maybe things will get better
Before we drift away
I save whatever's left behind for another day
It freaks me out the thought of going through this life without you
I need you to help me make it through the night
The truth hurts more than the lie...
Now the snow is falling all around my car
Covering up the streets and the downtown bars
It freaks me out the thought of going through this life without you
I need you to help me make it through the night
The truth hurts more than the lie...
Wake me up when it's over
In Tom Wilson's song "Truth," the lyrics express a deeply emotional longing for a lost lover. The song begins with a plea to be woken up when it's all over, as if the pain of losing someone is too great to bear. The singer then admits that they can't live without the other person and is driving back to them. It's clear that this is something that has been going on for a long time, as strangers pass them by and don't ask questions. However, the thought of going through life without the person they love freaks them out. They need them to make it through the night.
The second verse brings a glimmer of hope, that things might get better before they drift away completely. The singer saves whatever is left for another day, hoping that they'll have a chance to reconcile. However, the truth is painful, more so than a lie, and it seems as though the singer is coming to terms with the reality that their relationship may be over. The final verse brings a stark image of a snow-covered car, emphasizing the sense of isolation and loneliness that the singer feels. In the end, the longing for the lost love is still present, and the plea to be woken up when it's all over is repeated.
Overall, the lyrics of "Truth" are a poignant representation of the pain of lost love, the hope for reconciliation, and the need for the truth, no matter how difficult it may be. The emphasis on the singer's feelings of isolation and desperation creates a sense of urgency and longing that's palpable from beginning to end.
Line by Line Meaning
Wake me up when it's over
I'm so overwhelmed that I just want to sleep until this situation goes away
It's something I can't live through
This hardship is too much for me to handle
I'm starting my car and I'm driving it right back to you
I'm willing to go through anything if it means being with you again
It's been such a long time
I've been struggling for a while now
Strangers passing me by
People are going about their lives around me, unaffected by my troubles
Each face looking in at me
I feel like I'm being watched or judged by everyone I see
They don't ask me why
No one seems to care or want to know what's wrong with me
It freaks me out the thought of going through this life without you
The idea of living without you scares me deeply
I need you to help me make it through the night
I am relying on your support to make it through this difficult time
The truth hurts more than the lie
Facing the reality of our situation is more painful than pretending everything is okay
Maybe things will get better
I still hold onto hope that our situation will improve
Before we drift away
Before we become too distant and disconnected from each other
I save whatever's left behind for another day
I'm holding onto any bit of hope or positivity for the future
Now the snow is falling all around my car
The weather reflects the bleakness of my current situation
Covering up the streets and the downtown bars
The snow is hiding the lively, social aspect of the city that I can't enjoy right now
Contributed by Annabelle S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@SussedRage
I also think Crispin nailed the tone in his voice when he says "No Biff, you leave her alone" - as it is tired, exhausted even from all the years of bullying, but its resolute and filled with determination.
@Osprey850
Great point. It's like how they say that bravery isn't about not being scared, but about pushing through it. George is terrified of standing up to Biff, but he goes through with it, anyways. Too often, especially nowadays, characters in film and TV seemingly magically overcome their fears before they even face them. They'll then stand up to the bad guy already transformed, with total confidence and eagerness, which isn't realistic. Crispin doesn't do that. You can tell that his character really doesn't want this encounter and is wrestling with "fight or flight." Even after he knocks out Biff, he isn't fully transformed because he starts to walk away when that other kid steals Lorraine for a dance. It takes him a while to gain confidence and do the right thing and Crispin plays it very well.
@jedijones
@@Osprey850 Yes, remember in The Empire Strikes Back when Luke says he's "not afraid" and Yoda mocks him with, "You will be. You will be." That was a movie that understood human psychology. The arrogance of believing you can do anything but then the reality that you can't really just plow through challenges without it taking an emotional and physical toll on you.
@jedijones
I think Chris Lloyd and Crispin Glover gave the best performances in the movie. They feel like they transform into their characters rather than just showing up to basically read lines as themselves. Tom Wilson may be a nice guy, but he is still basically intimidating in real life with his physical bulk and deep voice.
@theboyx323
there is a certain waver in his voice that I've felt before as the adrenaline starts to take over and it's go time.
@kelleymcbride4633
Great observation 👍
@CraigKostelecky
After hearing this, it's clear how much Tom Wilson really disliked Eric Stoltz's method acting approach. Actors need to be able to flip the switch back to their real personalities, and Stoltz was unable or unwilling to do that while making BTTF.
Also, it's a shame that Crispin Glover got so upset at the ending of the movie, and I feel he totally missed the point. He thought that the McFlys were now happy because they were rich, but really it was because George had a burst of confidence at a pivotal time in his life that he was able to be more successful/happy in the new present. We don't even know if they even had any more money (since they were in the same house) but they sure were all happier.
@DeltaEcho303
I like Tom's story about how Eric was getting too physical during the cafeteria shoving scene and he was gearing up for some payback. Unfortunately, Eric was fired the next day and he missed his opportunity.
@GaryRPeters
Funny that Tom Wilson was so reluctant to play a bully, but Biff is probably the first character we think of if we're talking about cinematic bullies.
@crabbinmoose8583
Experience is the best teacher.
Everyone should have their butt kicked at least once in life, in order to experience what loss and humility is really worth to the soul.
It'll make you thankful for winning when you're in the right, and help you have mercy on the loser when you're justified.
With that said, God bless the peace makers and God bless Tom Wilson!
The greatest movies are based on life's lessons.....Thank you!
- Uncle Buck 🇺🇸