(1) Roy Wood’s post- ELO proj… Read Full Bio ↴There are several artists under this name:
(1) Roy Wood’s post- ELO project.
(2) A 'blackened' heavy metal band from Finland.
(3) A heavy metal band from Belgium
(4) A heavy metal band from Hoting, Sweden
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(1) Wizzard was Roy Wood’s post- ELO project. Formed in Wood's hometown of Birmingham, Warwickshire in 1972, they made catchy, jazzy glam-rock hit singles like "Angel Fingers" and "See My Baby Jive" with a retro, Phil Spector-style "wall of sound" production. At the same time, they produced decidedly odd, almost avant-garde albums like Wizzard Brew. They remained active until around 1975.
(2) One of them is a 'blackened' heavy metal band from Finland. It enjoyed some success in Finland and Germany though even some fans wondered why they had taken the name of Roy Wood's famous band – the other z was actually added because the band didn't want to be confused with the German band Wizard. The band was founded by Teemu Kautonen as his solo-project in August 1995, and he handled all the instruments on the first demo, Teemu moved the band to Germany in April 1997 adding new local musicians CY and Daniel to the line-up. In August Teemu returned to Finland, but moved back to Germany in January 2001, and CY and Daniel came along again. Also a new guitarist Johnny joined the band.
Last known lineup:
Teemu Kautonen aka Hexenmeister - Vocals, originally also Bass & Guitars
CY aka Grobi - Drums
Daniel - Lead Guitars, Bass
Johnny - Rhythm Guitars
Discography;
I am the King, Demo, 1997
Children of Bodom, Split, 1997
Devilmusick, Full-length, 1998
Wizzard, Full-length, 1999
Songs of Sins & Decadence, Full-length, 2000
Tormentor, EP, 2000
Black Heavy Metal. Full-length, 2001
Metal Forever Vol. 1, Split, 2003
(3) Wizzard is a local Heavy Metal band from Belgium
(4) Wizzard were formed as a band in the early 1980s in Hoting, Sweden
They released the single Ninya Warrior 1986
The band split up after that record and reunited in 2023 when they played in Germany
Ball Park Incident
Wizzard Lyrics
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Have you long forgotten all the things we'd said
And how many times must I let the phone ring, just to get to you
Could it be that now this love is long gone dead
Oh, no, no, the way hasn't been so long
No, I'm sure your feelin's gone and then
(Love, love feels like a ball and chain)
What a fool I've been to fall in love again (Love, love, when will it ever end?)
And I don't think that I can ever love again
Well, how many nights, have I stayed by the phone?
Just to hear from you, could it be that I just wanna hear you say
That all of this time, you'd been thinkin' alone
Wonderin' what to do and that "I love you" is all you wanna say
No, the way, it hasn't been so long
No, I'm sure your feelin's gone and then
(Love, love feels like a ball and chain)
What a fool I've been to fall in love again!
(Love, love, when will it ever end?)
Well, I don't think that I can ever love again
No, no, I'm sure your feelin's gone and then
(Love, love feels like a ball and chain)
What a fool I've been to fall in love again
(Love, love, when will it ever end?)
And I don't think that I can ever love again
I don't think that I can ever love again
'Cuz your love feels like a ball and chain
The lyrics of Wizzard's song "Ball Park Incident" delve into the complexities and pains of love. The singer laments the ending of a relationship and questions how long they must wait for their former lover to return. The repetition of "how many nights, how many days" underscores the singer's sense of longing and uncertainty. They wonder if their lover has forgotten the promises they made, and the singer's repeated attempt to reach them by phone suggests their desperation.
The chorus of "Love, love feels like a ball and chain" highlights the emotional weight and burden of love that the singer has experienced. They feel foolish for falling in love again and are left wondering when it will ever end. The song is a poignant reminder of the difficulties of relationships and the pain of losing someone you love.
Overall, the lyrics of "Ball Park Incident" are a powerful expression of heartbreak and the emotional struggles that come with love. They capture a universal experience that many listeners can relate to and evoke a sense of empathy and understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
How many nights, how many days, do I wait here for you?
The singer is waiting for their lover and wonders how long they must continue to do so.
Have you long forgotten all the things we'd said
The singer questions if their lover has forgotten the promises they made to each other.
And how many times must I let the phone ring, just to get to you
The singer is frustrated with their attempts to reach their lover and wonders how many times they must try.
Could it be that now this love is long gone dead
The artist wonders if their love has died due to their partner's lack of response.
Oh, no, no, the way hasn't been so long
The artist denies that they have been waiting too long.
No, I'm sure your feelin's gone and then
The singer is convinced that their lover no longer has feelings for them.
(Love, love feels like a ball and chain)
The singer feels trapped by the weight of their love and the pain that it brings.
What a fool I've been to fall in love again
The artist regrets falling in love with their partner again, knowing the pain it brings.
(Love, love, when will it ever end?)
The artist questions when their love and the pain it brings will finally come to an end.
And I don't think that I can ever love again
The artist believes that the pain of their current love has turned them off of love entirely.
Well, how many nights, have I stayed by the phone?
The singer reflects on the numerous nights they have spent waiting for their lover's call.
Just to hear from you, could it be that I just wanna hear you say
The artist wonders if they are holding on just to hear their partner say 'I love you'.
That all of this time, you'd been thinkin' alone
The singer believes that their partner has been considering their relationship alone, without them.
Wonderin' what to do and that "I love you" is all you wanna say
The singer suspects that their lover is unsure of their feelings and is only saying 'I love you' to appease them.
No, no, I'm sure your feelin's gone and then
The singer is even more certain than before that their lover's feelings for them have faded away.
(Love, love feels like a ball and chain)
The weight of their love is still bearing down on them.
What a fool I've been to fall in love again!
The artist is berating themselves for falling in love with their lover again despite the pain it brings.
(Love, love, when will it ever end?)
The singer repeats their question, wondering when their love will finally end.
And I don't think that I can ever love again
The pain of their current love has convinced the singer that they will never love again.
I don't think that I can ever love again
The artist repeats their belief with certainty.
'Cuz your love feels like a ball and chain
The artist is certain that their lover's love has a heavy weight that is hard to bear.
Writer(s): Roy Wood Copyright: Roy Wood Music Ltd.
Contributed by Lincoln B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
jeff
These are not the lyrics to ball park incident
@paulmiller7732
Sounds as good today as it did back in 72/73 Rock on Roy
@ian38018a
So it should - a 50s pastiche. Love it !
@raymondbonington9355
I saw wizzard just before this came out at Kingston college ,December 1972 , when this hit the charts late 1972 early 73 I started work , just retired that was a quick 50 years ,
@eddybetanya
Such a talent, in the 70's I was too young to appreciate his complete works.
@kevinbeck6785
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
@marklemon9446
I was 13 dude and Roy was my no 1 while Slade was the popular choice. Go your own way through your life cos it matters 😎👍
@mikephillips8810
Growing up in the early '70s music scene was great fun!
@kevinbeck6785
OH YEAH
@lorisarvendu
@@kevinbeck6785 DOUBLE YEAH!!