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/
Easier Said Than Done
Whitesnake Lyrics
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Give you shelter from the storm
Any time you need
Through the long and lonely night
You got me to hold you tight
My love is guaranteed
You're everything I'm waiting for
Now I don't have to look no more
Take me as I am
I'll do the best I can for your love
It's easier said than done
Take me by the hand
Try to understand when I say
It's easier said than done
Sometimes I swim against the tide
When I know you're by my side
There ain't nothing I can't do
Baby my heart's an open book
Anytime you wanna look
'Cause it's written just for you,oh whoa
You're everything I'm waiting for
Now I don't have to look no more
Take me as I am
I'll do the best I can for your love
It's easier said than done
Take me by the hand
Try to understand when I say
It's easier said than done
You're everything I've waited for
Now I don't have to look no more
You're everything I want you to be
Baby, baby won't you stay with me
Take me as I'm
I'll do the best I can for your love
It's easier said than done
Take me by the hand
Try to understand when I say
It's easier said than done
It's easier said than done
It's easier said than done
It's easier said than done
It's easier said than done
It's easier said than done
The lyrics to Whitesnake's Easier Said Than Done can be interpreted as a declaration of love from the singer to their significant other. They begin by assuring them that they are there to provide love and support, to keep them warm and sheltered from life's storms. The singer acknowledges that loving someone is not easy, but they are willing to do their best to make it work. They express their faith in their partner, telling them that with them by their side, there is nothing they cannot accomplish. The singer suggests that he's been searching for someone that meets his standards, and now he doesn't have to look any further; he has found the one.
The chorus reinforces the idea that loving someone and being loved is easier said than done. The singer acknowledges that even with the best of intentions, loving someone requires hard work, compromise, and dedication. He tells his partner to take him as he is, with all his flaws and strengths, and that he will always do his best for their love. However, he admits that despite his efforts, making the relationship work is easier said than done.
Overall, the message of the song is that love is worth struggling for, even if it isn't easy. It requires patience, understanding, and a willingness to work through the tough times together. Despite the difficulties, the singer declares that his love is eternal and that his dedication to his beloved is steadfast.
Line by Line Meaning
You've got my love to keep you warm
My love will provide you with comfort and warmth
Give you shelter from the storm
I will protect you from life's challenges
Any time you need
My love and support are always available to you
Through the long and lonely night
I'll be there for you even during difficult times
You got me to hold you tight
I will embrace you and comfort you when you need it most
My love is guaranteed
You can count on my love and commitment to you
You're everything I'm waiting for
You are my perfect match and fulfill all my desires
Now I don't have to look no more
I have found everything I need in you
Take me as I am
Accept me for who I am
I'll do the best I can for your love
I will always strive to be the best I can for you
It's easier said than done
It's difficult to always live up to our promises
Take me by the hand
Let me guide you through life
Try to understand when I say
Listen to what I am telling you
Sometimes I swim against the tide
Sometimes I face challenges and opposition
When I know you're by my side
But as long as I have your support, I know I can overcome them
There ain't nothing I can't do
With your love, I feel invincible
Baby my heart's an open book
My feelings for you are pure and honest
Anytime you wanna look
You can always see and feel my love for you
'Cause it's written just for you, oh whoa
My love is unique to you and no one else
You're everything I want you to be
You are perfect just the way you are
Baby, baby won't you stay with me
Please stay with me and let our love continue to grow
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DOUG ALDRICH, DAVID COVERDALE
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Lyrics:
You've got my love to keep you warm
Give you shelter from the storm
Any time you need
Through the long and lonely night
You got me to hold you tight
My love is guaranteed
You're everything I'm waiting for
Now I don't have to look no more
Take me as I am
I'll do the best I can for your love
It's easier said than done
Take me by the hand
Try to understand when I say
It's easier said than done
Sometimes I swim against the tide
When I know you're by my side
There ain't nothing I can't do
Baby my heart's an open book
Anytime you wanna look
'Cause it's written just for you, oh whoa
You're everything I'm waiting for
Now I don't have to look no more
Take me as I am
I'll do the best I can for your love
It's easier said than done
Take me by the hand
Try to understand when I say
It's easier said than done
You're everything I've waited for
Now I don't have to look no more
You're everything I want you to be
Baby, baby won't you stay with me...
@paulstone5125
One of the best vocalist of all-time!
@mariamoskova8915
❤
@julianlaramoreno7285
Yeahhhhh!
@europainvicta3907
Yes but the music is so bland and dirge.
@oliveramitrovic8252
I discovered Whitesnake as i was 12 years old...now I am 50 years old, still love your style and incredible voice!!! You are absolutely the greatest one, Mr. Coverdale!!!
❤️🐍
@ludovicahuryk8136
Me too!!!!!
@user-zy4zf1rq2x
Боже, Слава тебе!
Ты создал всему миру ,такого красивого человека,не приди Дэвид к Блекмору и не знали бы мы о самом лучшем вокалисте мира!
Даже страшно подумать...
@viatcheslavtolstoy8783
Просто потрясающе!классная музыка,великолепный голос Дейва.Радует,что рок жив и будет жить всегда!🎸🎶✌️Живи и радуй много лет,ты наш любимый человек.🙏
@user-vg3hy5in2g
Hard rock+Blues=Whitesnake!!!
@susanmoran2154
True. And its s good mix.