With the band Rainbow, Carey appeared on the studio album Rainbow Rising (1976) and on the live albums On Stage (1977) and Live in Germany (1994). Carey performed the keyboard introduction to "Tarot Woman", the first track on the Rainbow Rising album and the keyboard solo on "A Light in the Black", the last cut on the album.
He had a minor hit in the early 1980s with "I Won't Be Home Tonight", and then a bigger hit in 1984 with "A Fine, Fine Day", which reached #22 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart and #1 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks charts. A follow-up single, "The First Day of Summer", reached #33 on the Hot 100 in July 1984. Both songs are featured on the album, Some Tough City, which hit #60 on the Billboard 200 album chart. Carey opened for Night Ranger on many dates of their 1984 tour in support of this album. His 1985 follow-up album, Blue Highway, did not score a hit.
He also fronted the science-fiction-themed group Planet P Project (initially called just Planet P), which he used as a vehicle for his solo work. Planet P Project released two albums, Planet P (on Geffen Records) in 1983 and Pink World (on MCA Records) in 1984, for which he wrote the lyrics and music, sang the lead vocals, and played most of the instruments. Session performers on lead guitar, saxophones, programming, and drums on some tracks made up the rest of the group. The first album was released on CD in 1992, retitled Planet P Project.
No Man's Land
Tony Carey Lyrics
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He took the mother lode and I took the rest
He was a fighter, he was always in control
He kept a candle burning way down in his soul
shots fired in anger and a widow cries alone
Just one more mother's son who won't be coming home
They speak in whispers there are riders to the east
that's the way it always goes
That's the way it's always been
Who you are or what you know
You're like a feather in the wind
Let the river wash you away
Reach the river if you can
Past the blue and past the grey
All the way, all the way
All the way to no man's land
there was no shelter there was nowhere left to run
They came like eagles screaming down out of the sun
I heard the whistle sound the engine pulled away
I saw my brother down and I left him where he lay
some fight for honor there are those that fight for gold
Some die believing all the fairy tales they're told
There are no heroes and there is no marching bang
There are no miracles down here in no man's land
that's the way it always goes
That's the way it's always been
Who you are or what you know
You're like a feather in the wind
Let the river wash you away
Reach the river if you can
Past the blue and past the grey
All the way, all the way
All the way to no man's land
(let the river wash away)
(let the river wash away)
that's the way it always goes
That's the way it's always been
Who you are or what you know
You're like a feather in the wind
Let the river wash you away
Reach the river if you can
Past the blue and past the grey
All the way, all the way
All the way to no man's land
(let the river wash away) let the river wash away
(let the river wash away) let the river wash away
(let the river wash away) let the river wash away
Let the river wash away
Let the river wash away
The song "No Man's Land" by Tony Carey tells the story of two brothers born on the same day. One brother left their hometown seeking adventure, while the other inherited the family's wealth and lived a more settled life in their hometown. The lyrics suggest that the brother who stayed behind may have been more successful financially, but the one who left had a more fulfilling and exciting life. The song deals with themes of fate, sacrifice, and the vanity of material wealth.
The second verse of the song takes a darker turn as it describes a war zone where soldiers are killed while their families mourn their loss. The lyrics suggest that war is often fought for shallow reasons such as money and not for honor. The last verse of the song returns to the theme of fate, suggesting that one's destiny is often out of their control, and that sometimes the only way to make peace with one's life is to let the river wash everything away.
Overall, "No Man's Land" tells a powerful and poignant story about the human experience, suggesting that it's not wealth or success that brings true fulfillment, but rather the experiences we have and the relationships we make along the way.
Line by Line Meaning
He was my brother born the day I left
The singer's brother was born on the same day he left home.
He took the mother lode and I took the rest
The brother got the best part of whatever they both had to share.
He was a fighter, he was always in control
The brother was tough and always had things under control.
He kept a candle burning way down in his soul
The brother had a deep inner strength that kept him going.
Shots fired in anger and a widow cries alone
Someone died due to violent shooting and now his wife is left to mourn him alone.
Just one more mother's son who won't be coming home
Another mother loses her son to war, and he can never come back.
They speak in whispers there are riders to the east
There are strange men coming from the east, and people are talking about it quietly.
The blind man says mister bring a bottle and a priest
A blind man asks someone to bring him a bottle of something strong and a priest, indicating that something serious is about to happen.
That's the way it always goes
Things happen the way they always do, without any change.
That's the way it's always been
Things have happened the same way throughout history.
Who you are or what you know
Your identity or knowledge doesn't matter, as events will unfold the same way anyway.
You're like a feather in the wind
You have no control over how things will happen; you are at the mercy of the situation.
Let the river wash you away
Allow the current to take you wherever it flows.
Reach the river if you can
Try to find the river, as it might offer a way out.
Past the blue and past the grey
Go beyond the good and bad moments of life.
All the way, all the way
Keep going until the end.
All the way to no man's land
Go to a place where nobody wins, and things are always uncertain.
There was no shelter there was nowhere left to run
There was no place to hide or escape from danger.
They came like eagles screaming down out of the sun
The attackers came quickly and with great force, like eagles swooping down from the sky.
I heard the whistle sound the engine pulled away
A train left the scene, and the singer was forced to leave his brother behind.
I saw my brother down and I left him where he lay
The singer saw that his brother was injured or dead and couldn't do anything to help him.
Some fight for honor there are those that fight for gold
People fight for various reasons, whether it is for a noble cause or for greedy reasons.
Some die believing all the fairy tales they're told
People have faith in stories and myths that may not be true or relevant to their situation.
There are no heroes and there is no marching band
Nobody is coming to save you, and there are no heroes to be celebrated in this situation.
There are no miracles down here in no man's land
There is no magical or divine intervention that can help in this place of chaos and uncertainty.
(let the river wash away)
Repeat of the earlier line, encouraging to let the current take you.
(let the river wash away)
Repeat of the earlier line, encouraging to let the current take you.
(let the river wash away)
Repeat of the earlier line, encouraging to let the current take you.
Let the river wash away
Allow the current to take you wherever it flows.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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@Der_Ingoist
another thump up from the western side of this world 👍😁
@user-gm5nz6so6x
Thank you very much my friend for your comment!!!
@frolkozlov8299
What a perfection! Besides awesome vocals the sound of Tony's keyboards is absolutely unique!
@user-gm5nz6so6x
The wonderful feeling of Music!!! Thank you very much for your comment my friend!!!
@raymondbrush6442
Kick'n tune
@alexmemling6870
Мой бесспорный фаворит! Шедевр! Великолепное место, когда во втором куплете вступает Anne Haigis! Голос с «хрипцой»! В ряду голосов SLADE and Nazareth - Hoddy and Dan!
@user-gm5nz6so6x
Отличные моменты Музыки мой друг!!! Большое спасибо за ваш комментарий!!
@jorgmuller7199
👍👍👍🎸🤠 Jörg
@user-gm5nz6so6x
Thank you very much for your comment my friend !!!
@toninikas2168
Από το '90 έχω να το ακούσω, εχθές μου ήρθε στο μυαλό μου, το έψαξα και το βρήκα, από τα καλύτερα τραγούδια της Country musik 🎶