Turin Brakes has been compared to many of the New Acoustic Movement's bands spawned in the late 90s such as Elbow, Starsailor, I Am Kloot (who were a support band for Turin Brakes on their Ether Song tour) and the Norwegian band the Kings of Convenience.
Their debut album "The Optimist LP" (2001) was nominated for the Mercury Prize that same year. In 2003 "Ether Song" got to #3 in the UK album charts and spawned a Top 5 single "Pain Killer". Further commercial success was not achieved. In 2005 "JackInABox" meant some sort of return to the first album, but this time with more production and a more diverse sound. Again the critics loved it, but the buying public seemed not to. It got to no. 9 in its first week (without a hit single - "Fishing For A Dream" got to #35), but had no further commercial success. This might have been the effect of the decision by the band and the record company to take the slow path (doing just a short UK tour and not doing as much promotion as they used to), so that Olly Knights (the singer) could also focus on his new family life.
In the summer of 2005 the boys toured the USA and Canada, followed by an acoustic tour taking the band to Germany, The Netherlands and Italy. 2005 ended with a longer acoustic UK tour, of which the closing night in the Palladium in London was recorded and released as a download only live album the day after. The album sold quite well on iTunes, riding the top of the download charts in several countries.
The band spent the first half of 2006 writing new songs, occasionally performing both new and old work at small gigs across the UK. The band did an intimate tour in November 2006 to try out new material. In January 2007 the band entered a small studio in London to record their 4th album with producer Ethan Johns. After three weeks the band took a break (on January 29th Gale's wife gave birth to a daughter), but the sessions were resumed several weeks later in a bigger studio (also in London). On the last day of March 2007 the band announced that they had finished the recording sessions, and recorded 17 songs.
Their 2007 album, "Dark on Fire", was preceded by a download-only single "Stalker".
The band released their 5th studio album in March 2010 titled "Outbursts".
Their sixth album, We Were Here, was released 30 September 2013, and their seventh album Lost Property (recorded at Rockfield Studios with producer Ali Staton) was released on 29 January 2016.
On 26 January 2018 the band released their eighth album Invisible Storm.
Magnolia
Turin Brakes Lyrics
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Soft summer breeze
Makes me think of my baby
I left down in New Orleans
I left down in New Orleans
Magnolia, you sweet thing
You're driving me mad
Got to get back to you, babe
You're the best I ever had
You whisper "Good morning"
So gently in my ear
I'm coming home to you, babe
I'll soon be there
I'll soon be there
The song Magnolia by Turin Brakes is a beautiful and soulful ballad that revolves around the theme of nostalgia for a lost love. The lyrics describe the singer's longing for his lover who he left behind in New Orleans. The opening lines of the song, "Whippoorwill's singing, Soft summer breeze, Makes me think of my baby, I left down in New Orleans," immediately transport the listener to a warm summer night in the South, setting the stage for a sentimental journey through memories and emotions.
The singer then directly addresses his lover, the Magnolia flower, which is a symbol of the South and Southern charm. Her sweet presence drives the singer mad with desire, and he yearns to be with her again. The simple and repetitive chorus drives home this point, with the singer declaring that his lover is the best he ever had, and that he has to get back to her. In the bridge, the singer imagines his lover whispering "Good morning" softly in his ear, cementing the intimacy and tenderness of their relationship. The song ends with a promise to return soon, echoing the sentiment of the chorus, "I'm coming home to you, babe, I'll soon be there."
Overall, Magnolia is a poignant and heartfelt ode to the power of love and the longing for connection. With simple and evocative lyrics and a beautiful melody, it captures the essence of yearning and the emotional journey of seeking to reconnect with a lost love.
Line by Line Meaning
Whippoorwill's singing
The sound of a bird singing reminds me of my past memories.
Soft summer breeze
The gentle wind and the cool breeze during summer give me a feeling of freedom.
Makes me think of my baby
The pleasant surroundings remind me of my beloved partner.
I left down in New Orleans
I am away from my beloved partner who is currently in New Orleans.
Magnolia, you sweet thing
Referring to his partner as a magnolia, a beautiful and fragrant flower that is unique to the Southern part of the United States.
You're driving me mad
His longing for his partner is becoming unbearable.
Got to get back to you, babe
He wants to go back to New Orleans to reunite with his beloved partner.
You're the best I ever had
His partner is the best thing that ever happened to him.
You whisper "Good morning"
His partner greets him gently every morning.
So gently in my ear
She whispers in his ear softly.
I'm coming home to you, babe
He is finally going back home to be with his partner.
I'll soon be there
He is in a hurry to reunite with his partner.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John J Cale
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@ERINDILLON99
I listen to this somg every night as i fall asleep..
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same bra