In 1997, Lucca took to the internet with his independent debut, So Satisfied. Having sold 2000 copies within a year, he then followed that up with the 1999 release, Strong Words, Softly Spoken. With only the internet and constant touring, Lucca went on to sell a total of 10,000 records in just a few short years. After garnering the 2001 LA Music Award for best male singer/songwriter, Tony Lucca had created quite a buzz with industry insiders and managed to take to the road opening for recording mega stars like *NSync and Marc Anthony, sharing the stage with a diverse array of artists such as Macy Gray, Johnny Lang, and the late great Chris Whitley.
After several years of indy perseverance, Lucca released his first commercially distributed album in 2004. Shotgun, the consummate road trip record, takes the listener for a ride.
In 2005, Lucca released Anatomy of a Blackbird, a live concert dvd with a close-up, behind the scenes look at life on the road during his 2004 California tour. The documentary and 12 song set give an honest glimpse into the world of an artist hard at work and enjoying every minute of it.
August of 2006 ushered in the release of Lucca's 4th full length studio effort, Canyon Songs. This collection of songs was written and recorded entirely up in the canyons of Los Angeles. Canyon Songs is an homage to the thriving singer/songwriter spirit of the late 60's and early 70's that took Laurel Cayon out of it's mystical obscurity and placed it right dead smack in the middle of mainstream poular music. From the Joni Mitchell-laced "Songbird" to the Eagles-like "Darlin' I" Lucca reveals his earliest influences with the kind of maturity and respect that only comes with time. It's here that Lucca expresses his appreciation for song in a way that seems to be absent in so much of today's contemporary music.
The consummate live performer, Lucca has etched out an extensive national following. From the folk-friendly venues of the lower East side, to the hype-crazed clubs on the Sunset Strip, and with the help of a national street team of close to 1000 devoted listeners, Tony Lucca has made a rather impressive name for himself as an artist not to be missed
True Story
Tony Lucca Lyrics
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Left them bitter winters for the Florida summer sun
Breakin' hearts in theme parks
Smiled for anyone for anyone who held a camera to my face and said "Say cheese!"
Wound up on the telly
With a twinkle in my eye
Twinkle disappeared the night I started gettin' high
Until the night I finally heard the sound of Coltrane
It brought me to my knees
There's a long drive straight through the night
Starin' out the window
Lookin' for the first signs of daylight
Just hold on tight
With all of your might
See it takes the time it takes to get it right
So I peddled across the country
Wound up here in Hollywood
Left my high school sweetheart when I realized I could
She became a movie star
I've took to sleepin' in my car
Still singin' songs about her to this day
Drove myself to New York City
Chasin' love again
She moved me to tears and then I wound up movin' in
That Apple got the best of me
So I packed up the rest of me
And I grabbed a cab, said "Straight to JFK!"
There's a long drive straight through the night
Starin' out the window
Lookin' for the first signs of daylight
Just hold on tight
With all of your might
See it takes the time it takes to get it right
Now I'm back in Hollywood
This guitar in my hand
These days I'm only using words that I can understand
Singin' songs, I'll carry on
Keep at it until I'm dead and gone
Then maybe my gravestone will say
There's a long drive straight through the night
Starin' out the window
Lookin' for the first signs of daylight
Just hold on tight
With all of your might
See it takes the time it takes to get it right
They say it takes the time it takes to get it right
Third time's the charm
You see, it take the time it take to get it right
The lyrics to Tony Lucca's song "True Story" tell the story of his journey as a musician from leaving Motown in 1991 to ending up in Hollywood with a guitar in his hand. He talks about how he left behind bitter winters and embraced the Florida summer sun. He sang and posed for anyone holding a camera, but his happy-go-lucky attitude disappeared when he started getting high. However, he found solace in Coltrane's music, which moved him to his knees. He took a long drive through the night, looking for the first signs of daylight, holding on tight with all his might.
Tony then went to Hollywood and left his high school sweetheart, who became a movie star. He ended up sleeping in his car, still singing songs about her. He then traveled to New York City, chasing love again, which moved him to tears, but he packed up his things and left, saying straight to JFK. Tony then returned to Hollywood, where he continued playing his guitar and singing songs about his journey as a musician.
The lyrics of "True Story" tell the tale of someone who had to struggle to chase their dream. Tony's story depicts the reality of the music industry, where success does not come easy, and one has to endure hardships before they reach their destination. The song is a dedication to anyone chasing their dream of becoming a musician and the struggles they might face along the way.
Line by Line Meaning
Rolled on out of Motown back in '91
I left Detroit in 1991.
Left them bitter winters for the Florida summer sun
I left Detroit's harsh winters for sunny Florida.
Breakin' hearts in theme parks
I was a heartbreaker at theme parks.
Smiled for anyone for anyone who held a camera to my face and said "Say cheese!"
I was always ready to smile for a photo, no matter who asked.
Wound up on the telly
I became famous on TV.
With a twinkle in my eye
I had that special sparkle in my eyes.
Twinkle disappeared the night I started gettin' high
After I started using drugs, my sparkle faded.
And everything seemed so absurd
My life felt like a joke.
Until the night I finally heard the sound of Coltrane
After hearing Coltrane's music, everything made sense.
It brought me to my knees
The music was so powerful that it moved me to tears.
There's a long drive straight through the night
I've taken many long drives at night.
Starin' out the window
I spent many hours staring out the window while driving.
Lookin' for the first signs of daylight
I would wait for the first light of dawn to know I was almost there.
Just hold on tight
I needed to stay strong and persevere.
With all of your might
I had to give it my all.
See it takes the time it takes to get it right
I knew that achieving my goals would take as long as it needed to.
So I peddled across the country
I traveled across the US on my own.
Wound up here in Hollywood
I ended up in Hollywood.
Left my high school sweetheart when I realized I could
I broke up with my high school sweetheart when I saw other opportunities.
She became a movie star
My ex-girlfriend became a famous actress.
I've took to sleepin' in my car
I had to sleep in my car because I had nowhere else to go.
Still singin' songs about her to this day
I still write and perform songs inspired by my ex-girlfriend.
Drove myself to New York City
I traveled to NYC on my own.
Chasin' love again
I was seeking love again in NYC.
She moved me to tears
I was emotionally moved by a woman in NYC.
And then I wound up movin' in
I ended up moving in with this woman.
That Apple got the best of me
I got seduced by NYC's hustling lifestyle.
So I packed up the rest of me
I left NYC with what I had left.
And I grabbed a cab, said "Straight to JFK!"
I took a taxi to JFK airport to leave NYC.
Now I'm back in Hollywood
I've returned to Hollywood.
This guitar in my hand
I have my guitar with me again.
These days I'm only using words that I can understand
Now, I only write songs with lyrics that I can relate to.
Singin' songs, I'll carry on
I'll keep performing and writing songs.
Keep at it until I'm dead and gone
I'll never stop making music.
Then maybe my gravestone will say
Hopefully my legacy will be remembered.
They say it takes the time it takes to get it right
I've learned that success takes time and patience.
Third time's the charm
Maybe my third attempt at success will work.
You see, it take the time it take to get it right
Success takes as long as it needs to, but it's worth it in the end.
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