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/
One Of These Days
Whitesnake Lyrics
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Gathering souvenirs
Of the days when we were one
Before the love was gone
Those uncomfortable compromises
Always ending in bitter tears
Taking the love away
Leaving nothing more to say
But, it's alright
I'll be there one of these days
And leave it all behind me
One of these days
A string of broken promises
An eternity of pain
Making enemies of desire
Suffocating all the fire
But, still I miss your sweet breath
Your kisses on my face
And though the love is gone
The memory lingers on
But, it's alright
I'll be there one of these days
And leave it all behind me
One of these days
But, it's alright
I'll be there one of these days
And leave the past behind me
One of these days
You know love has always been
The queen of Mystery
Broken hearts and bitter tears
Will be the death of me
One of these days
But, it's alright
I'll be there one of these days
And leave it all behind me
One of these days
But, it's alright
I'll be there one of these days
And leave the past behind me
One of these days
But, it's alright
I'll be there one of these days
And leave it all behind me
One of these days
But, it's alright
I'll be there one of these days
And leave it all behind me
Leave it all behind me, leave the past behind me
One of these days
In Whitesnake's song "One of These Days," the singer reflects on a past relationship that has ended badly, leaving him with a string of broken promises and bitter tears. He remembers the good times they shared, and the souvenirs he gathered from those happy days. However, the relationship was strained by uncomfortable compromises that ended in tears, ultimately taking away the love they once shared. Despite the pain, the singer still longs for their sweet breath and kisses on his face. The memory of their love lingers on, even though the love itself is gone.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "But it's alright, I'll be there one of these days," suggesting that the singer is ready to move on from the pain of his past relationship. He wants to leave it all behind, and he believes that one day he will be able to do so. He is optimistic that he can leave the past behind him, even though he knows that love can be the queen of mystery, and broken hearts and bitter tears can be the death of him.
Whitesnake's "One of These Days" is a classic rock ballad about lost love and the hope of moving on. It is a powerful and emotional reflection on the pain of heartbreak, as well as the optimism that can come from letting go of the past. The song is a testament to the power of love to leave a lasting impression on our lives, even when it has ended.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been thinking about the good times
Reflecting on a time when things were good and happy memories were made.
Gathering souvenirs
Holding onto memories and mementos of the past.
Of the days when we were one
Recalling a time when the two were united and inseparable.
Before the love was gone
Remembering a time when the love was strong and present.
Those uncomfortable compromises
Recalling times when sacrifices were made for the sake of the relationship, despite being uncomfortable.
Always ending in bitter tears
Despite the efforts to make things work, the relationship always ended in sadness and tears.
Taking the love away
The compromises and struggles ultimately took away the love that was once there.
Leaving nothing more to say
After everything that happened, there was nothing left to be said or done.
But, it's alright
Despite the hardships, everything will eventually be okay.
I'll be there one of these days
One day, the singer will be able to move on from the past and be at peace.
And leave it all behind me
Leaving behind the pain and struggles of the past.
A string of broken promises
A series of unkept promises that added to the pain and heartbreak.
An eternity of pain
The pain and hurt seemed to never end.
Making enemies of desire
The desire and love turned into negative feelings and hostility towards each other.
Suffocating all the fire
The passion and love that was once there was snuffed out by the struggles and pain.
But, still I miss your sweet breath
Despite everything, the singer still remembers the good times and misses the love that was once there.
Your kisses on my face
Recalling physical moments of intimacy and love shared between the two.
And though the love is gone
Acknowledging that the love between them is no longer present.
The memory lingers on
Despite the love being gone, the memories and feelings still remain.
You know love has always been
Love has always been a complicated and mysterious concept.
The queen of Mystery
Love is often a mystery that cannot be fully understood or explained.
Broken hearts and bitter tears
The pain and heartbreak that often come with love and relationships.
Will be the death of me
The struggles and pain of love could be too much to bear.
And leave the past behind me
Moving on from the past and leaving it all behind.
Leave it all behind me, leave the past behind me
The singer is determined to move on from the past and start anew.
One of these days
Someday in the future, the singer will be able to move on and leave the past behind.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DOUG ALDRICH, DAVID COVERDALE
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@zeburatokumei5685
I've been thinking about the good times
Gathering souvenirs
Of the days when we were on
Before the love was gone
Those incorfortable compromises
Almost ended in bitter tears
Taking the love away
Leaving nothing more to say
But it's alright
I'll be there one of these days
And leave it all behind, in one of these days
String of broken promises
An eternity of pain
Making enemies of desire
Sufocated all the fire
But still I miss your sweet breathe
Your kisses on my face
And all the love is gone
The memory lingers on
But it's alright
I'll be there one of these days
And leave it all behind, in one of these days
But it's alright
I'll be there one of these days
And leave the past behind, in one of these days
You know love is always been
The queen of mistery
Broken hearts and bitter tears
Will be the death for me
One of these days
But it's alright
I'll be there one of these days
And leave it all behind, in one of these days
But it's alright
I'll be there one of these days
And leave the past behind, in one of these days
But it's alright
I'll be there one of these days
And leave it all behind, in one of these days
(repeat)
@aitechnasus1041
One Of These Days Is A Great Rock Song And Fantastic Wonderful Masterpiece By Whitesnake.
@cbh440
Wow! Talk about an absolute corker. David and the boys shine on this one. And just when you thought it was over. Gorgeous.
@sonianagaoka9936
Love Whitesnake !
@ljukyguitar
thank you, Mr. Coverdale :)
@orejotus
great song and good album
@Kramermanhimself
Monster's of Rock!
@giovanniruizramirez987
Dicen que la música toca el alma....una prueba de ello , este tema . Gracias David Coverdale (Grande).
@leopoldoramirezangeles7671
Soy un hombre de 58 años de juventud ochentera... Este tipo de música fue la que me enamoro de esta banda y hoy que he escuchado por primera vez esta bella canción he llorado de comprobar que la calidad es atemporal... Gracias.
@maytegarciarodriguez639
I adore David Coverdale. Mayte from Madrid
@zeburatokumei5685
I've been thinking about the good times
Gathering souvenirs
Of the days when we were on
Before the love was gone
Those incorfortable compromises
Almost ended in bitter tears
Taking the love away
Leaving nothing more to say
But it's alright
I'll be there one of these days
And leave it all behind, in one of these days
String of broken promises
An eternity of pain
Making enemies of desire
Sufocated all the fire
But still I miss your sweet breathe
Your kisses on my face
And all the love is gone
The memory lingers on
But it's alright
I'll be there one of these days
And leave it all behind, in one of these days
But it's alright
I'll be there one of these days
And leave the past behind, in one of these days
You know love is always been
The queen of mistery
Broken hearts and bitter tears
Will be the death for me
One of these days
But it's alright
I'll be there one of these days
And leave it all behind, in one of these days
But it's alright
I'll be there one of these days
And leave the past behind, in one of these days
But it's alright
I'll be there one of these days
And leave it all behind, in one of these days
(repeat)