1) Wild Strawberries i… Read Full Bio ↴There are two bands called Wild Strawberries:
1) Wild Strawberries is a Canadian pop band made up of married couple Roberta Carter Harrison (vocals) and Ken Harrison. Interestingly, the former is a physiotherapist and the latter is a doctor. They have released a number of albums, their latest being Deformative Years in 2005.
The band's early releases were produced independently, leading to the creation of the Strawberry Records label. After the successful Bet You Think I'm Lonely album, the band partnered with Nettwerk for the production of their albums. Two albums were released under that label; a third album, Twist, was initially sponsored by Nettwerk, but creative differences resulted in the dissolution of the partnership.
The band has since eliminated all dependence on record labels, preferring instead independent production and promotion; the band has adopted a strategy to promote themselves directly to fans. With the release of the album Deformative Years, the band simultaneously released a web film, essentially a music video for the internet. The costs of producing this video were substantially lower than a music video production for television music stations, such as MTV or MuchMusic.
The success of Bet You Think I'm Lonely also earned the band a Juno Award nomination for Best New Band.
2) Popular Bosnian hard rock/heavy metal band originally known as Divlje Jagode (which means Wild Strawberries in Bosnian). They have recorded several albums in Bosnian and one in English by this name.
After a sold-out concert in the "OTV Dom" in Zagreb, they have signed the exclusive contract with Goeff Hunnington, owner of the "Logo Records" (most famous by the launching of the career of "Eurythmics"). They got an additional member on keyboards, Don Airey, who was in bands like "Rainbow", "Whitesnake", "Coloseum II", "The Cozy POwell Band" and more recently "Deep Purple". The producer of the album, the album that was recorded in famous London studio "Matrix", was Keith Woolvin; who also produced "Thin Lizzy" at that time. Their tour mananger was Rayner Jason; Nick Cave's manager. The album was released in 1986. It was sold in Great Britain, Italy, Germany and Holland.
Their final concert in England was held at the famous "Marquee" club.
Debutante
Wild Strawberries Lyrics
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I loved him in the fall
He thought we had it made
I left him at the picture show
I loved him after all
Oh mister junior
I always miss the curtain call
If it's trust that you need
Pick up your boots and stay
If it's love that you want
It's my favourite haunt
Three steps forward
Dance the debutante
Jacob used to call me Temple
For that was all he saw
He left his only cane
Seventeen hats from Italy
Are hanging on my wall
Oh mister junior
I guess that they're above it all
Some of them smile in sympathy
And some don't smile at all
Some kill the time with change
Yesterday his name was Threnody
Today his name is Fame
Oh mister junior
I reserve the right to rearrange
The lyrics of Wild Strawberries's song Debutante tell the story of a woman who has been with different men, but none seem to fit her needs. The first verse introduces us to Casey, who brought his own confetti and was loved by the singer in the fall. He thought they had it made, but she left him at the picture show. However, she ended up loving him after all. The line "Oh mister junior, I always miss the curtain call" suggests that the singer tends to miss out on opportunities or relationships because of timing.
The second verse introduces another man named Jacob, who used to call her Temple because that was all he saw. He left his only cane, and now seventeen hats from Italy hang on the singer's wall. The lines "Oh mister junior, I guess that they're above it all" and "some of them smile in sympathy, and some don't smile at all" suggest that the women around her judge her for her relationships or lifestyle. Some of them are sympathetic, while others are judgmental.
The chorus of the song offers the singer's help to whoever needs it. If someone needs trust, she can do the deed. If someone wants love, it's her favorite haunt. She can dance the debutante, which could mean she's an expert in social situations or the debutante could represent a new relationship, something she's well versed in.
Overall, Debutante's lyrics are filled with symbolism, and the singer's relationships are a representation of her trying to find her place in society. She's offering her help and companionship, but she's also aware that people judge her. The song's message is that even though life may seem like a revolving door of relationships, there's always another opportunity around the corner, and you reserve the right to rearrange your life to suit your needs.
Line by Line Meaning
Casey brought his own confetti
Casey brought his own celebration, as he was enthusiastic and hopeful
I loved him in the fall
I loved him during the autumn of our relationship, when everything felt new and fresh
He thought we had it made
He believed that our relationship was doing well and that we were in a good place
I left him at the picture show
I left him at the movies, where we were supposed to be enjoying each other's company
I loved him after all
Despite what happened at the picture show, I still loved him in the end
Oh mister junior
A term of endearment, possibly directed towards a younger man
I always miss the curtain call
I consistently miss the moment of greatest excitement or opportunity
If it's trust that you need
If you require someone to confide in or rely on
I can do the deed
I can be the one to provide trust and stability for you
Pick up your boots and stay
Stay with me and make yourself comfortable
If it's love that you want
If you are searching for a deep emotional connection
It's my favourite haunt
I enjoy being in love and it is a familiar and comforting feeling for me
Three steps forward
Moving ahead, making progress
Dance the debutante
Embrace a new beginning, like a debutante's first ball
Jacob used to call me Temple
My previous partner Jacob had a nickname for me, as that was all he really knew of me
For that was all he saw
Jacob never made an effort to get to know the real me beyond my temple-like exterior
He left his only cane
Jacob left behind his only support and strength in our relationship
Seventeen hats from Italy
I have acquired many possessions from around the world
Are hanging on my wall
They are displayed proudly within my home
Oh mister junior
A term of endearment, possibly directed towards a younger man
I guess that they're above it all
I assume that some people feel that they're too good for my possessions
Some of them smile in sympathy
Some people pity me and my possessions
And some don't smile at all
Others are indifferent to my possessions and don't express any particular emotion about them
Some kill the time with change
Some people distract themselves with change or variety
Yesterday his name was Threnody
In the past, he was sorrowful or saddened, as indicated by his name Threnody
Today his name is Fame
Now, he is more concerned with recognition and success than with sadness
Oh mister junior
A term of endearment, possibly directed towards a younger man
I reserve the right to rearrange
I maintain the power to change my life and move forward in new directions
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: KEN HARRISON
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Wild Strawberries
Yes! Sorry it's taken us a while to get our Youtube house in order...we hope to keep uploading new material from our monthly song release cycles.
Alex Fortuna
Roberta and Ken, is this really your channel?