1) Status Quo was fo… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two bands named Traffic Jam
1) Status Quo was formed in 1962 under the name "The Scorpions". By 1967, the group had discovered psychedelia and named themselves Traffic, but were soon forced to change it to "Traffic Jam" to avoid confusion with Steve Winwood's Traffic, following an argument over who had registered the name first.
Formed in 1962 by Francis Rossi and Alan Lancaster at Sedgehill Comprehensive School, Catford, along with classmates Alan Key (drums) and Jess Jaworski (keyboards). Rossi and Lancaster played their first gig at the Samuel Jones Sports Club in Dulwich, London. In 1963, Key was replaced by John Coghlan and the band changed name to "The Spectres". They began writing their own material and after a year met Rick Parfitt who was playing with a cabaret band called The Highlights. By the end of 1965, Rossi and Parfitt, who had become close friends, made a commitment to continue working together. On 18 July 1966, The Spectres signed a five-year deal with Piccadilly Records, releasing two singles that year, "I (Who Have Nothing)" and "Hurdy Gurdy Man" (written by Alan Lancaster), and one the next year called "(We Ain't Got) Nothin' Yet" (a song originally recorded by New York psychedelic band The Blues Magoos). All three singles failed to make an impact on the charts. Parfitt joined the band in 1967.
By 1967, the group had discovered psychedelia and named themselves Traffic, but were soon forced to change it to "Traffic Jam" to avoid confusion with Steve Winwood's Traffic, following an argument over who had registered the name first. The band, with newly-joined organist Roy Lynes, secured an appearance on BBC Radio's Saturday Club, but their next single, "Almost But Not Quite There", underperformed.
In late 1967, the group were now officially calling themselves Status Quo, and in January 1968 released the psychedelic-flavoured "Pictures of Matchstick Men". Rick Parfitt was invited to join the band just as the song hit the UK Singles Chart, reaching number seven; "Matchstick Men" additionally became the group's only Top 40 hit in the United States, peaking at number twelve on the Billboard Hot 100. Although Status Quo's albums have been released in the United States throughout their career, they never achieved the same level of success as they have in their home country.
2) Traffic Jam band exists since 1998 and was founded by two gentlemen: Karol Ptach and Wiktor Kurc (www.Graphvic.pl). They create difficult to define music, which is a good blend synth-pop, experimental electronic music, deep-house and electro. They describe their music as a fusion of voice transformation and emotional electronic musical landscapes.
They played concerts with such bands as Swayzak, Skalpel or Tworzywo Sztuczne. Quite recently their number “Montreal” was published on a notable collection of a SITE-REC netlabel, which has not go unnoticed and the number was used by dj Q-Man in his “Night Glow” set that was published in German SUBSOURCE
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Almost But Not Quite There
Traffic Jam Lyrics
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To cuddle up so near to me
And do the things
You like me to do to you
You like it when I tickle you
We start to kiss, it pleases you
It gets so hot
To take you
When you're feeling good
To love you like I know I should
It makes me feel all are ten feet tall
So I just try to give to you
All that I can to satisfy you
I don't like to leave you girl
Almost but not quite there
So I just try to give to you
All that I can to satisfy you
I don't like to leave you girl
Almost but not quite there
Now when I finally get to you
I'm gonna put my love to you
And then I'll see
Just how good you are
So I've got to have you here with me
To cuddle up so near to me
And do the things
You like me to do to you
'Cause I just try to give to you
All that I can to satisfy you
I don't like to leave you girl
Almost but not quite there
The song "Almost But Not Quite There" by Traffic Jam is a love song that expresses the desire and longing of the singer to have his lover by his side. The lyrics express a desire to be physically intimate with the person he is addressing; he wants to cuddle up with them, tickle them, kiss them, and ultimately make love to them. He acknowledges that he wants to please them and satisfy their desires, and he is willing to do whatever it takes to make that happen.
However, despite his longing and efforts, he feels like he's always falling just short of his goal. The repetition of the line "Almost but not quite there" is a nod to this feeling, as he tries to give his lover everything they want but can never quite fully satisfy them. The singer wants to be with his lover and make them happy, but there's always something missing or not quite right.
Overall, the song is a poignant expression of love and desire, as well as a recognition of the sometimes-frustrating nature of relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to have you here with me
I desire your presence next to mine
To cuddle up so near to me
To snuggle closely with you
And do the things
And perform specific actions
You like me to do to you
That bring you pleasure and satisfaction
You like it when I tickle you
You enjoy being tickled by me
We start to kiss, it pleases you
Kissing me makes you happy
It gets so hot
The passion and intensity increase
I just don't know what to do
I am overwhelmed with emotion
To take you
To be with you intimately
When you're feeling good
When you are experiencing pleasure
To love you like I know I should
To express my love for you properly
It makes me feel all are ten feet tall
It boosts my confidence and self-esteem
So I just try to give to you
I make an effort to satisfy you
All that I can to satisfy you
Everything within my power to please you
I don't like to leave you girl
I dislike parting with you
Almost but not quite there
Close, but not entirely successful
Now when I finally get to you
When I am able to be with you
I'm gonna put my love to you
I will express my love physically
And then I'll see
And gauge your response
Just how good you are
How well you reciprocate my affections
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MICHAEL (GB) ROSSI, PATRICK BARLOW
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@pilninggas
RIP Rick Parfitt
@BrothersOFMine
rick parfitt was not in the band when this come out
@robinwilson1433
I am sure you are right but is that not RP in the photo of the band? Or have they adopted the annoying practice of using pictures that do not relate to the band at the time?
@colincarroll7954
@@robinwilson1433 Parfitt joined them when pictures of matchstick men came out
@john111257
Risque classic
@MrGlitterband
Great song, what you need on here now is the b-side wait just a minute!
@colincarroll7954
Yes
@alustyape
@@colincarroll7954 Sorry, I have just seen that B-Side request..
Either way it ha already been uploaded..
@shaunhourigan8242
also known as traffic jam another good song from the pre status quo.
@colincarroll7954
This is the final a side before the name change. Roy Lynnes eventually got the chop.