In their early years, Whitesnake played in a hard-edged blues rock and heavy metal influenced style. By the mid-80s, the band had moved towards a more commercially friendly arena rock and pop metal ethos, garnering them major hits such as "Love Ain't No Stranger", "Now You're Gone", "Slide It In", "Still of the Night", and the iconic tune "Here I Go Again" (arguably their 'signature song'). They were named the 85th greatest hard rock band of all time by VH1.
Whitesnake were active primarily in the 80s, but they still tour, albeit with an entirely new line-up (bar Coverdale), to this day. Some of the most famous musicians who have joined the band for a time include Jon Lord, Ian Paice, Cozy Powell, Neil Murray, Bernie Marsden, Micky Moody, Rudy Sarzo, John Sykes, Adrian Vandenberg, Vivian Campbell, Tommy Aldridge, and Steve Vai.
The band's early material has been compared by critics to Deep Purple. This is not only because three past members of the band were once in Deep Purple but also because of their sound and influences. Later, the band took on a sound more in line with the hair metal style popular in the mid to late 80s, but they never truly left their heavy, blues rock roots behind
Formed in 1978 by David Coverdale after leaving Deep Purple, Whitesnake were originally a straightforwards heavy rock group with Jon Lord and Ian Paice from Deep Purple in the band. Despite a few album releases and constant touring, Whitesnake was unable to attain any significant commercial success in America, though becoming popular in the U.K., Europe, and Japan. Their critical reviews as well for their albums were somewhat mixed.
After acquaintance with Chris Cuttler, Fred Frith and most importantly, young guitarist John Sykes, David Coverdale decided to turn to a slicker, more commercially viable sound. Whitesnake made their first major splash in the States in 1984 with the album 'Slide It In', featuring the self-titled single as well as rock tracks "Slow An' Easy" and "Love Ain't No Stranger". All three of them gained major airplay and were eaten up by fans. Sykes was not involved in any of the song writing for 'Slide It In', though re-did some of Micky Moody's guitar work in the American remastering of the U.K. version of the album.
Three years later, thanks to radio-friendly, Zeppelin-ish songwriting and MTV friendly Tawny Kitaen's automobile acrobatics, Whitesnake became superstars with the album 'Whitesnake' (titled '1987' in Europe, and 'Serpens Albus' in Japan). Containing the U.S. smash hits "Here I Go Again", "Is This Love", "Still of the Night" and others, the album eventually sold over 10 million copies. Coverdale replaced the entire band for the subsequent tour, ditching Sykes for guitarists Adrian Vandenberg and Vivian Campbell. Also joining the band at this point were bassist Rudy Sarzo and drummer Tommy Aldridge.
Campbell left shortly after the tour (going on to replace Steve Clark in Def Leppard. Vandenberg, despite penning most of the material on the follow-up album, was unable to record due to a freak wrist injury. Guitar virtuoso Steve Vai was brought in to record all of the guitar parts for Slip of the Tongue, which was released in the spring of 1989. Despite going platinum, the album did not reach the stratospheric heights of Whitesnake (entitled 1987 in Europe, and Serpens Albus in Japan). With a divorce looming, and the alternative 'grunge' movement threatening to destroy the melodic rock movement, Coverdale dissolved Whitesnake.
In the late 90s, David Coverdale and Adrian Vandenberg finally recorded together again. Initially intended to be a Coverdale solo effort, the Whitesnake name was eventually attached (much like the Tony Iommi/Black Sabbath projects of the late 80s). The resulting products were a new studio album entitled Restless Heart, and the live acoustic set, Starkers In Tokyo.
In the early 2000's Coverdale relaunched Whitesnake fully with an entirely new lineup centred around guitarists Reb Beach and Doug Aldrich (previously of Winger and Lion/Dio). This Whitesnake embarked on tours across the globe, releasing the "Live In the Still of the Night" DVD and "Live... In the Shadow of the Blues" on CD in 2006. A new studio album, "Good to be Bad", was released in 2008 reaching the top 10 in the UK album charts.
Over the last few years Coverdale has been involved in a remastering project which has seen all albums from 1978's Trouble, to 1989's Slip of the Tongue reissued with bonus material.
Whitesnake released Forevermore, on March 25, 2011 in Europe, and on the 29th in North America. They have released a number of scheduled 2011 tour dates on their website, with six scheduled UK tour dates and other European dates. In February 2011, Whitesnake was announced as one of the headliners to play the annual Rocklahoma festival in Pryor, Oklahoma, on Memorial Day weekend. A digital single for the song 'Love Will Set You Free' was released, along with a video for the song, on February 21.
The album Forevermore was released as a special edition 'Snakepack' through Classic Rock magazine on 25 March, a full 3 weeks before its commercial release. The fan pack includes the full, official new album Forevermore, a 132-page magazine, poster and pin badge. On 20 March 2011, Whitesnake announced that Brian Ruedy would play keyboards on the Forevermore World Tour.
The album did not chart highly upon its official release in the UK (number 33, possibly due to the copies released as part of the aforementioned Classic Rock Snakepack, which are not eligible for the charts). It did, however, show signs of Whitesnake's slow rebuild of support in the US with the album charting at number 49 - the band's highest charting album since the 80s.
Doug Aldrich and Reb Beach are Whitesnake longest standing guitar players, both being in the band 10 years by 2012.
Whitesnake are set to embark on their farewell tour in May 2022, beginning in the UK and Ireland with Foreigner and Europe. In July 2021, the group announced the addition of multi-instrumentalist Dino Jelusick to their ranks, turning Whitesnake into a septet for the first time. Later that November, Michael Devin parted ways with the band. He was replaced by Tanya O'Callaghan, marking the first female musician to join the band.
Website: http://www.whitesnake.com/
All I Want All I Need
Whitesnake Lyrics
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I'll be there
I'll be waiting to care for you
Whatever you want
I'll try to give
No matter what I have to do
Through thick and thin
By your side 'till the very end
You're all I want, all I need
So baby flow like a river to me
'Cause you're all I ever wanted
So come on and bring it to me
[Chorus]
You're all I want, all I need
And is more that I could ask for
You're all I want, all I need
So much more that I could ask for
I remember the days
When we were young
I held your hand like a precious stone
It's still the same
Nothing is changed, baby
I'll never ever leave you alone
When I look in your eyes
I realize
All the love that I'm feeling is true
And everything that we've been through, baby
It's worth than just to being with you
'Cause you're all I ever wanted
So come on and bring it to me
[Chorus]
You're on my mind
All the time
I'm living on love
Your on my mind all the time
I'm living on love
[Chorus: Repeats Til Fade]
Whitesnake's song "All I Want All I Need" is a declaration of commitment to someone special. The lyrics convey a sense of unconditional love and support for the person, no matter the situation. The singer promises to always be there for them, to care for them, and to give them whatever they need. The phrase "through thick and thin" reinforces the idea that the singer will be a steadfast friend and partner, no matter what challenges they face.
The chorus repeats the sentiment of the verses, placing emphasis on the idea that this person is everything the singer wants and needs. The line "you're all I ever wanted, so come on and bring it to me" shows that the singer is willing to do whatever it takes to make the relationship work.
The line "I'm living on love" in the outro reinforces the idea that this love is essential to the singer's well-being, and that they cannot live without it.
Overall, the song provides a powerful testament to the strength and importance of a deep, committed love.
Line by Line Meaning
Wherever you go
I will always be there for you no matter where life takes you.
I'll be there
I will always support you when you need me the most.
I'll be waiting to care for you
I will be there to take care of you whenever you need it.
Whatever you want
I promise to give you anything that you desire.
I'll try to give
You can always count on me to give my best effort for you.
No matter what I have to do
I will do whatever it takes to make you happy and fulfilled in life.
Through thick and thin
I will always stand by your side, no matter how hard things may get.
I'll be your friend
You can trust me to always be there for you as a true friend.
By your side 'till the very end
I will always be there for you, even until the end of time.
You're all I want, all I need
You are the most important person in my life and I always want you by my side.
So baby flow like a river to me
Come to me freely and let your love for me flow like a river.
'Cause you're all I ever wanted
You are the only thing that I have ever truly wanted in life.
So come on and bring it to me
Don't hold back, give me all of your love and let us be together forever.
And is more that I could ask for
You are the best thing that has ever happened to me and I am grateful for you.
So much more that I could ask for
You have exceeded all of my expectations and I value you more than anything else.
I remember the days
I cherish the memories of the past, especially when we were young.
When we were young
I hold on to the times when we were youthful and carefree.
I held your hand like a precious stone
I saw you as a treasure and always wanted to protect you, just like a precious stone.
It's still the same
Even after all of these years, my feelings for you have not changed.
Nothing is changed, baby
Our love remains strong and we are still as close as ever.
I'll never ever leave you alone
I will always be there for you and never leave you feeling lonely or abandoned.
When I look in your eyes
When I gaze into your eyes, I am filled with love and happiness.
I realize
I am aware and fully understand the depth of love that I have for you.
All the love that I'm feeling is true
My love for you is genuine, sincere, and completely real.
And everything that we've been through, baby
Despite any obstacles that we have faced in our relationship, we have endured together.
It's worth than just to being with you
Being with you is worth more than anything else that life can offer me.
You're on my mind
I think about you constantly, you are always on my mind.
All the time
I am always thinking about you and nothing else can take your place in my thoughts.
I'm living on love
My life is filled with love and it all comes from you.
Chorus
Repeats until fade
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DOUGLAS LAYNG ALDRICH, DAVID COVERDALE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Marcia Leylanne
Eu amo Whitesnake🥰😍❤️
Vera Lucia Pinto Rios
Sensacional ❤
ireth alcarin
biały wężu, wspaniały muzyku
Michele Ballerano
80s fan now still a fan
Sons of Havoc
Jus wish my woman that I'm totally in love with would see this side of my feeling for her and it to be as true as anything else..... Breaks me down a lil bc she really is all I want and all I will ever need. Babe if u are listening to this and see my comment jus know I dedicate this song to u from the bottom of my heart and soul...
Victor Suassuna
That version is much better than the latest remix
The Fonz Sam Loomis KISS
Yeah the remixes are crap. Coverdale’s hearing is gone so they might sound better to him but they sound worse to everyone else!
Armi Olsson
Min och min mans favorit låt ,älskar denna låt
Kassidy Johnson
Damn this is a GOOD snuggles n cuddles Song. ..💓💘💜💖
RudyRosete Rudy Rosete
Is This Love