They got together during the short period of time that Joe Perryand Brad Whitford left Aerosmith. This was from 1981.
In 1980, Brad Whitford left Aerosmith. He teamed up with Derek St. Holmes, who had previously played with Ted Nugent to form "Whitford/St. Holmes", together with Dave Hewitt and Steve Pace. Later replaced by bassist Chase Chitty and drummer Larue Riccio (Baby and the Pacifiers). They went on to tour the southeastern United States and performed before small audiences.
In 1981, they recorded their self-titled first and only album. The album was followed by a tour but neither the album nor the tour were any big success. In 1983, Whitford reunited with Joe Perry to play live at several shows with his band The Joe Perry Project. In 1984, both guitarists returned to Aerosmith to record Done with Mirrors, released in 1985 on Geffen Records. St. Holmes would work again with Ted Nugent sporadically in the following years.
Their second album, Reunion, was sold during their November 2015 Reunion Tour. It was officially released in 2016 by Mailboat Records
Action
Whitford/St. Holmes Lyrics
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I'll call up a friend
If you've got some action
You better let me in
If you've got a sweetheart
Keep her locked up tight
If she needs a little loving
I'll be around tonight
I'm feeling kind of lonely
I need someone to hold me
I need some action, yeah
I need some action (Action)
Oh, I need some action (Action)
Yeah, just a reaction
If you've got connections
I'll lend you a dime
I'll pull out all the stops tonight
We're gonna have a good time
I'll fire up my motor bike
I'll polish up my boots
I'm cruising up the strip tonight
Yeah, I'm feeling kind of loose
I'm feeling kind of lonely
I need someone to hold me
I need some action yeah
I need a little action (Action)
Oh, I've gotta have some action (Acton)
Yeah, just a reaction
My body's hot
I need a little satisfaction
Hope I find
A girl vith the same reaction
I can't control myself
I just need a little help
I need some action
Well, baby, I need some action
I've gotta have some action
Oh just a little reaction
My hair's slicked back
My pants stay dry
I'm feeling like a shooting star
My leather's shining in the night
I'm loading up my love gun
I'll put it right between your eyes
And if I find a little girl tonight
You know I aim to satisfy
I'm feeling kind of lonely
I need someone to hold me
I need some action, yeah, you know
I need a little action (Action)
Oh you know
I gotta have some action (Action)
Oh maybe a reaction
I need some action, yeah, you know
I need a little action (Action)
Oh you know
I gotta have some action (Action)
Oh just a reaction
Action, yeah
The lyrics to Whitford/St. Holmes's song "Action" revolve around the desire for excitement and physical pleasure. The singer is searching for someone to share these experiences with, expressing a longing for connection and intimacy. The song is constructed around the repetition of the word "action," which appears in most of the lyrics, conveying a sense of urgency and intensity. The singer offers to be there for someone else, to help them find excitement and sexual fulfillment, while also seeking it out for themselves.
The lyrics are open to interpretation, but the song seems to be about the general human desire for stimulation and pleasure, whether emotional or physical. The specific references to motorbikes, leather, and guns suggest a certain kind of masculinity, and the lyrics may be read as a celebration of this type of energy and power. At the same time, the repeated refrain of "I'm feeling kind of lonely, I need someone to hold me" speaks to a deeper emotional need for intimacy and companionship. Overall, "Action" is a catchy, energetic rock song that captures the thrill and restlessness of youth.
Line by Line Meaning
If you've got a love
I'll call up a friend
If you have a romantic interest, I will help you out by giving you access to my network.
If you've got some action
You better let me in
If you have something exciting going on, don't leave me out of it - I want in on the fun.
If you've got a sweetheart
Keep her locked up tight
If she needs a little loving
I'll be around tonight
If you are in a relationship, protect your partner from people who might try to intervene, but if they are looking for excitement, I am available.
I'm feeling kind of lonely
I need someone to hold me
I need some action, yeah
I need some action (Action)
Oh, I need some action (Action)
Yeah, just a reaction
I am feeling emotionally unfulfilled and need positive physical stimulation. I want some excitement, and I hope to get others engaging with me as well.
If you've got connections
I'll lend you a dime
I'll pull out all the stops tonight
We're gonna have a good time
If you have access to resources that I don't, I can give you some financial support in exchange for the opportunity to have a wild time with you.
I'll fire up my motor bike
I'll polish up my boots
I'm cruising up the strip tonight
Yeah, I'm feeling kind of loose
I am preparing for a night out, making sure that I look and feel good to attract attention and enhance the experience.
My body's hot
I need a little satisfaction
Hope I find
A girl vith the same reaction
I am sexually charged and want to find a partner who shares the same interest to fulfill my physical desires.
I just need a little help
I need some action
Well, baby, I need some action
I've gotta have some action
Oh just a little reaction
I need assistance in finding sexual gratification, and I am looking for a partner to join me in that pursuit.
My hair's slicked back
My pants stay dry
I'm feeling like a shooting star
My leather's shining in the night
I'm loading up my love gun
I'll put it right between your eyes
And if I find a little girl tonight
You know I aim to satisfy
I am putting effort into my appearance and feel confident in my ability to attract a partner for the evening. I am loaded up with sexual energy and am prepared to make my partner feel satisfied and pleasured.
Contributed by Charlie C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.