Gypsy
Very 'Eavy ... Very 'Umble ... (June 1970)
Mick Box /David Byron

Mick Box - Guitar
David Byron - Lead Vocals
Ken Hensley - Keyboards
Paul Newton - Bass
Alex Napier - Drums

I was only seventeen
I fell in love with a gypsy queen
She told me: "Hold on"
Her father was the leading man
He said: "You're not welcome on our land"
And then as a foe
He told me to go

He took me to a little shack
And put a whip across my back
Then told her leave me
I was out for quite a time
Came back with her on my mind
Sweet little girl
She means all the world

Oh, I want my gypsy queen
Will she still be torn between
Her father and lover
One day I will go to him
Strong enough to fight and win
The kind of a man
That he'll understand ...


Come Away Melinda
Very 'Eavy ... Very 'Umble ... (June 1970)
Fred Hellerman /Fran Minkoff

covers of Come Away Melinda:
Hary Belafonte (1963), Judy Collins (1963), The Weavers (1963), Barry St. John (1965),
Kenny Rankin (1967), Tim Rose (1967), Bobbie Gentry (1968), Velvet Fogg (1969), UFO (1970)

David Byron - Lead Vocals
Mick Box - Guitar
Colin Wood - Keyboards
Paul Newton - Bass
Alex Napier - Drums

Daddy, daddy, come and look
See what I have found
A little ways away from here
While digging in the ground

Come away Melinda
Come in and close the door
It's nothing, just a picture-book
They had before the war

Daddy, daddy, come and see
Daddy, come and look
Why, there's four or five
Little Melinda girls
Inside my picture book

Come away Melinda
Come in and close the door
There were lots of little girls like you
Before they had the war

Oh Daddy, daddy, come and see
Daddy, hurry do
Why, there's someone
In a pretty dress
She's all grown up like you
Won't you tell me why 

Come away Melinda
Come in and close the door
That someone is your Mummy
You had before the war

Daddy, daddy, tell me if you can
Why can't things be
The way they were
Before the war began

Come away Melinda
Come in and close the door
The answer lies in yesterday
Before they had the war


Bird Of Prey
Salisbury (February 1971)
Mick Box /David Byron /Ken Hensley /Paul Newton

David Byron - Lead Vocals
Mick Box - Guitar
Ken Hensley - Keyboards
Keith Baker - Bass
Alex Napier - Drums

I can see that look that says beware
try to move in closer if you dare
So I must sit and play
My waiting game
And for a while I know
She'll do the same
Fly away

Watches like an eagle from its eerie
And like a bird of prey
She captures me
But I am older and
More wise than you
Bird of prey
Straight into me you flew
Fly away

Now every time I tried to set her free
I'm glad to say she comes
Right back to me
But if I knew she didn't want to stay
I wouldn't try to keep that
Lovely bird of prey


Lady In Black
Salisbury (February 1971)
Ken Hensley

Mick Box - Guitar
Ken Hensley - Lead Vocals/Guitar
Paul Newton - Bass
Keith Baker - Drums

She came to me one morning
One lonely Sunday morning
Her long hair flowing
In the midwinter wind
I know not how she found me
For in darkness I was walking
And destruction lay around me
From a fight I could not win
Ah ah ah ...

She asked me name my foe then
I said the need within some men
To fight and kill their brothers
Without thought of love or God
And I begged her give me horses
To trample down my enemies
So eager was my passion
To devour this waste of life
Ah ah ah ...

But she wouldn't think of battle that
Reduces men to animals
So easy to begin
And yet impossible to end
For she's the mother of our men
Who counselled me so wisely then
I feared to walk alone again
And asked if she would stay 
Ah ah ah ...

Oh lady lend your hand outright
And let me rest here at your side
Have faith and trust
In peace she said
And filled my heart with life
There is no strength in numbers
Have no such misconception
But when you need me
Be assured I won't be far away
Ah ah ah ...

Thus having spoke she turned away
And though I found no words to say
I stood and watched until I saw 
Her black coat disappear
My labour is no easier
But now I know I'm not alone
I find new heart each time
I think upon that windy day
And if one day she comes to you
Drink deeply from her words so wise
Take courage from her
As your prize
And say hello from me
Ah ah ah ...


Look At Yourself
Look At Yourself (October 1971)
Ken Hensley

Mick Box - Lead Guitar
Ken Hensley - Lead Vocals/Keyboards
Paul Newton - Bass
Ian Clarke - Drums
Teddy Osei/Mack Tontoh/Loughty Amao - Percussion

I see you running
Don't know what
You're running from
Nobody's coming
What'd you do that was so wrong

Look back and turn back
Look at yourself
Don't be afraid, just
Look at yourself

If you need assistance
Or if all you need is love
There's no point in hiding
Tell me what you're frightened of

You've got a friend, just
Look at yourself
Don't be afraid, just
Look at yourself


July Morning
Look At Yourself (October 1971)
David Byron /Ken Hensley

David Byron - Lead Vocals
Mick Box - Lead Guitar
Ken Hensley - Keyboards
Paul Newton - Bass
Ian Clarke - Drums
Manfred Mann - Moog Synthesizer

There I was on a July morning
Looking for love
With the strength
Of a new day dawning
And the beautiful sun

At the sound
Of the first bird singing
I was leaving for home
With the storm
And the night behind me
And a road of my own

With the day came the resolution
I'll be looking for you
La la la la ...

I was looking for love
In the strangest places
Wasn't a stone
That I left unturned
Must have tried more
Than a thousand faces
But not one was aware
Of the fire that burned

In my heart, in my mind, in my soul
La la la la ...

In my heart, in my mind, in my soul
La la la la ...

There I was on a July morning
I was looking for love
With the strength
Of a new day dawning
And the beautiful sun

And at the sound
Of the first bird singing
I was leaving for home
With the storm
And the night behind me
Yeah, and a road of my own

With the day came the resolution
I'll be looking for you
La la la la ...


The Wizard
Demons And Wizards (May 1972)
Mark Clarke /Ken Hensley

David Byron - Lead Vocals
Mick Box - Lead Guitar
Ken Hensley - Keyboards
Mark Clarke - Bass
Lee Kerslake - Drums

He was the wizard
Of a thousand kings
And I chanced to meet him
One night wandering
He told me tales
And he drank my wine
Me and my magic man
Kinda feeling fine 

He had a cloak of gold
And eyes of fire
And as he spoke
I felt a deep desire
To free the world
Of its fear and pain
And help the people
To feel free again

Why don't we listen to
The voices in our hearts
'Cause then I know we'd find
We're not so far apart
Everybody's got to be happy
Everyone should sing
For we know the joy of life
The peace that love can bring 

So spoke the wizard
In his mountain home
The vision of his wisdom
Means we'll never be alone
And I will dream of my magic night
And a million silver stars
That guide me with their light


Easy Livin'
Demons And Wizards (May 1972)
Ken Hensley

David Byron - Lead Vocals
Mick Box - Lead Guitar
Ken Hensley - Keyboards
Gary Thain - Bass
Lee Kerslake - Drums

This is a thing I have
Never known before
It's called easy livin'
This is a place I've
Never seen before
And I've been forgiven

Easy livin' and I've been forgiven
Since you've taken
Your place in my heart

Somewhere along the lonely road
I had tried to find you
Day after day on that windy road
I had walked behind you

Easy livin' and I've been forgiven
Since you've taken
Your place in my heart

Waiting, watching
Wishing my whole life away
Dreaming, thinking
Ready for my happy day
And some easy livin'


Sunrise
The Magician's Birthday (November 1972)
Ken Hensley

David Byron - Lead Vocals
Mick Box - Lead Guitar
Ken Hensley - Keyboards
Gary Thain - Bass
Lee Kerslake - Drums

Sunrise
And the new day's breakin' through
The morning
Of another day without you
And as the hours roll by
No-one's there to see me cry
Except the sunrise
The sunrise and you

Tired eyes drift across the shore
Looking for love and nothing more
But as the sea rolls by
No-one's there to see me cry
Excep the sunrise
The sunrise and you

Sunrise
Bless my eyes
Catch my soul
Make me whole again

Sunrise, new day
Hear my song
I'm tired of fightin'
And foolin' around
But from now on
Till who knows when
My sword will be my pen
And I'll love you, love you
For all of my time

Sunrise
Bless my eyes
Catch my soul
Make me whole again

Sunrise ...


The Magician's Birthday
The Magician's Birthday (November 1972)
Mick Box /Ken Hensley /Lee Kerslake

David Byron - Lead Vocals
Mick Box - Lead Guitar
Ken Hensley - Keyboard
Gary Thain - Bass
Lee Kerslake - Drums

In the magic garden
Some were singing
Some were dancing
While the midnight moon
Shone brightly overhead

The stars so gaily glistened
And the sphinx in silence listened to
The magician tell of 
Lives that he had led

Let the bells of freedom ring
Songs of love to Friday's king

Let's all go to
The magician's birthday
It's in a forest
But not so far away
Much to do
And so much to say
While we listened to
The orchid orchestra play

Happy Birthay to you ...
Happy Birthday to magician 
Happy Birthday to you ...

Then at the dead of midnight
As we watched the dancing firelight
The air grew cold
And seemed to dull the flame
The fire died
The music faded
Filled with fear of death we waited
For now we knew
Some evil was to blame

I challenge you
I challenge you all
For all you own
And all you know
And by all the powers of darkness 
I will steal what is mine

Surrender now or face my spite
I grant you it may be Friday night
But did you know this day
Also numbers thirteen

First I'll give you fire
I turn your fire into a sleepy stream
Yes, now I give you nightmares
From your horror I'll create a dream

You cannot fight me
For I have the sword of hate
But one thing you can't see
My answer is simply
An impenetrable fortress
Of love ... love ... love ...

The fear went as quickly as it came
The air was clear
The fire burned again
The flames leapt
The organ played
The swans sang
To greet the day
And then we knew that
Love will find love will find love ...


Sweet Lorraine
The Magician's Birthday (November 1972)
Mick Box /David Byron /GaryThain

David Byron - Lead Vocals
Mick Box - Lead Guitar
Ken Hensley - Keyboards/Lead Vocals
Gary Thain - Bass
Lee Kerslake - Drums

Would you like to take
This magic potion with me
On a trip to a cosmic
Playground far beyond
She understands
She's been before
It's in her hands
To find the door

Sweet Lorraine
Let the party carry on
You and I will swim the sea
Sweet Lorraine
Let the party carry on
You and I can feel the breeze

There is no time, no wealth
Only I surround you
The fortune of this guide
Is simply sincerity
She understands
'Cos she's been before
It's in her hands
To find the door, so


Stealin'
Sweet Freedom (September 1973)
Ken Hensley

David Byron - Lead Vocals
Mick Box - Lead Guitar
Ken Hensley - Keyboard
Gary Thain - Bass
Lee Kerslake - Drums

Take me across the water
'Cause I need some place to hide
I done the rancher's daughter
And I sure did hurt his pride

Well, there's a
Hundred miles of desert
Lies between his hide and mine
I don't need no food
And no water, Lord
'Cos I'm running out of time

Fightin', killin', wine and women
Gonna put me to my grave
Runnin', hidin', losin', cryin'
Nothing left to save but my life

Stood on a ridge
And shunned religion
Thinking the world was mine
I made my break and a big mistake
Stealin', when I
Should've been buyin'

All that fightin', killin'
Wine and those women
Gonna put me to an early grave
Runnin', hidin', losin', cryin'
Nothing left to save but my life, life ...

So I stood on a ridge
And shunned religion
Thinking the world was mine
I made my break and a big mistake
Stealin', when I should've been buyin'
I was stealin'
When I should've been buyin'
I was stealin'
When I should've been buyin'
Stealin', when I should've been buyin'
I was stealin' ...


Sweet Freedom
Sweet Freedom (September 1973)
Ken Hensley

David Byron - Lead Vocals
Mick Box - Lead Guitar
Ken Hensley - Keyboard
Gary Thain - Bass
Lee Kerslake - Drums

As you look around you
Do you like what you see?
Though it sometimes
Makes you lonely
Do you like being free?
And are you sure you'll be okay
Without my company?
I just want you to be happy
Even if it's not with me

Sweet sweet freedom
Sweet sweet sweet
Will the line between all this
And my love ever meet
Sweet sweet Freedom
Sweet sweet sweet

What I'm really tryin' to say
Is that I will be around
Should you find that after all
You can't get by
With what you found

Oh, it wasn't just my heart you took
And gently tossed into the sea
Though it's hard to find
The words I need -
I guess it was me

Will the line between all this
And my love ever gonna meet
Sweet sweet Freedom
Sweet sweet sweet

Oh sweet, oh sweet sweet freedom
So sweet, so sweet


Wonderworld
Wonderworld (June 1974)
Ken Hensley

David Byron - Lead Vocals
Mick Box - Lead Guitar
Ken Hensley - Keyboard
Gary Thain - Bass
Lee Kerslake - Drums

We freely speak of dreams
We marvel at what they conceal
But in my wonderworld
Each sleeping vision is so real
So I believe and hope
That all the things I see
May one day bring
Such truth and peace
As we can feel

Free from this waking world
Deep in sleep's mystery
My will is free to wander
Free to wander carelessly
At times it's not so far
From what we call reality
And at times I know I wonder
If it all could come true

Oh, Mr. Wonderworld
Don't be afraid
'Cause dreams were made
Were made to dim the light
The torment day can bring
And leave you free
To laugh aloud and hear
Your heart bells ring
Oh, oh, Mr. Wonderworld
Wonderworld

Oh, Mr. Wonderworld
Don't be afraid
'Cause your dreams were made
They were made to dim the light
The torment day can bring
And leave you free
To laugh aloud and hear
Your heart bells ring
Oh, oh, Mr. Wonderworld
Mr. Wonderworld
Mr. Wonderworld


Something Or Nothing
Wonderworld (June 1974)
Mick Box /Ken Hensley /Gary Thain

David Byron - Lead Vocals
Mick Box - Lead Guitar
Ken Hensley - Keyboard
Gary Thain - Bass
Lee Kerslake - Drums

There's never a day
When I've got nothing to do
Something to me
Might mean nothing to you

So don't don't don't don't
Look at me strangely now
We'll find the line
That's in the middle and run

Something, something or nothing

You say you love to spend days
But I will save mine
Waiting for the sun in your eyes
To turn the river to wine

But don't don't don't don't 
Look at me strangely now
We're gonna find the line
That's in the middle and run


Return To Fantasy
Return To Fantasy (May 1975)
Ken Hensley /David Byron

David Byron - Lead Vocals
Mick Box - Lead Guitar
Ken Hensley - Keyboard
John Wetton - Bass
Lee Kerslake - Drums

Searching every day
Looking every way
trying to make a connection
To find a piece of the action
Like a hungry poet
Who doesn't know
He is close to perfection
Choice is the question

Moonlight night
After moonlight night
Side by side
They will see us ride
But if they cared to look
Then they would see
It's our return to fantasy
Fantasy, fantasy …

Can you understand
That in every man
There's a need to unwind
That's never been defined
Somewhere deep within
There's another being
You are somehow abusing
By the person you're using

Moonlight night
After moonlight night
Side by side
They will see us ride
But if they cared to look
Then they would see
It's just our return to fantasy
Fantasy ... Fantasy …

Travelling faster than lightening
Closer than ever before
We can go on for you
And take you nearer to
The legend of mystery
From the beginning of time
Dreaming ... time ... dreaming
We can return to
The land of the good and the kind
Time ... dreaming ... time ... dreaming
Why don't you come to our party
And open your minds

In another place
There's a newer face
Like an unfinished painting
Your creator is waiting
The brush and pen describe
What it is inside
That will set your mind thinking
While the others are sinking


Prima Donna
Return To Fantasy (May 1975)
David Byron /Mick Box /Lee Kerslake /Ken Hensley

David Byron - Lead Vocals
Mick Box - Lead Guitar
Ken Hensley - Keyboard
John Wetton - Bass
Lee Kerslake - Drums
Mel Collins - saxophone

I'll go down fightin'
But rather be delightin'
All the people that come to see
The Devil's from Chicago
Nnow where the hell do they go
When we get in our limousines

'Cause we just want to be
Where it's all going on
But tell me what do you do
When it's over
And everyone who
Loved you is gone
They're gone
I said they're gone

You're our kind of people
You're the church
And we're the steeple
But we're all inside the hall
If we've got what you need
Then we'll give you the speed
To get up and have a ball

'Cause we just want to be
Where it's all going on
But tell me what do you do
When it's over
And everyone who
Loved you is gone

You're just another
Prima Donna of rock'n roll
So please let me know
When you want me to go


One Way Or Another
High And Mighty (June 1976)
Ken Hensley

Mick Box - Lead Guitar
Ken Hensley - Keyboard/Leaad Vocals
John Wetton - Bass/Lead Vocals
Lee Kerslake - Drums


There's been some
Changes in my time
But this one's playing
Games with my mind
Stopped in my tracks
No thought of looking back
The lady's got me tied up
But I've already made my mind up
One way or another
She'll be mine

It wasn't anything I could define
None of those ringing bells
Giving me a sign
I just took a look
But I was on the hook
The lady's got me tied up
Don't know how it's gonna wind up
One way or another
Gonna be all right

I'm beginning to think
That a forever kind of love
Is the kind of love
I'll look for forever
But still I'll love and love again
One way or another
I will find my friend

I knew some day my heart
Would lead my head
Beyond the path
My chosen life had led
I'd been so sure
But where is the cure
The lady's got me real good
But you can't say
What I should do
One way or another
It's all over now

One way or another


Wise Man
Firefly (February 1977)
Ken Hensley

John Lawton - Lead Vocals
Mick Box - Lead Guitar
Ken Hensley - Keyboard
Trevor Bolder - Bass
Lee Kerslake - Drums

I sat before the wise man
In the autumn of my youth
And I told him all
The things I had to know
He said you have the future
If you need to find the truth
And in his eyes
I saw that it was so

So I came right out
And asked him
The meaning of life
And as he smiled
I saw a twinkle in his eye
He said with all his years
There's still so much
He has to learn
And once again
I saw that it was so

Keep on living, loving
Waiting your turn
It's the only way to
Ease your concern
If you want to find
Your dream, be sure
You donÍt wake up too soon
Or you'll find it easier
Shooting for the moon

Wise man, wise man
Which way shall I run
There's so many roads
So many ways to turn
I am like a blind man
Lost in the sun
I wanna be like you
And be a wise man too
But I'm looking for
An easy way to learn
And be a wise man too


Free Me
Innocent Victim (November 1977)
Ken Hensley

John Lawton - Lead Vocals
Mick Box - Lead Guitar
Ken Hensley - Keyboard
Trevor Bolder - Bass
Lee Kerslake - Drums

Free me, free me
Why won't you free me
Free me from your spell
Come on and free me
Why won't you free me
Come on and free me
Free me from your spell

Why should I worry
That you might not love me
You're not the only love 
That I've ever had
Your sweet memory
Will always comfort me
So why should I be feeling sad

As far as I can tell
You knew so well
I was always
At the end of the line
I've loved you as much
As any man can
But not enough
To make you mine

So long, easy rider
I know I'll miss you for awhile
But sooner or later
I know that I'll forget you
And I tell you babe

Free me
Come on and free me
Why won't you free me
Free me from your spell
Oh babe, free me
Why won't you free me
Come on and free me
Free me from your spell

We let a good love die
We let it pass us by
Though you tried to
Keep me hangin' on
But with all this doubt
It'll never work out
So tomorrow I'll be travellin' on
And saying:

So long, easy rider
I know I'll miss you for awhile
But sooner or later
I know that I'll forget you
And I beg it babe

Free me
Come on and free me
Why won't you free me
Free me from your spell
Come on and free me
I'm on my knees, babe
Free me
Why won't you free me
Free me from your spell

Oh babe, come on
Come on and free me
Why won't you free me
Free me from this spell


Free 'N' Easy
Innocent Victim (November 1977)
Mick Box /John Lawton

John Lawton - Lead Vocals
Mick Box - Lead Guitar
Ken Hensley - Keyboard
Trevor Bolder - Bass
Lee Kerslake - Drums

Ain't it strange
That when you're onely
And your friends they're not around
So you make your big decision
Get your feet back on the ground

When you're down
And no one wants you
And you wonder who you are
When your friends
They don't desert you
When you make it you're a star

But I'm gonna stay
Free and easy
I know just what I am
I'm gonna be free and easy

Well, I've been through
All the heartaches
And I've been through all the pain
But when you're up and riding high
Everybody stakes their claim

I'm gonna be free and easy
I know just what I am
I'm gonna be free and easy

I'm gonna be free and easy
I know just who I am
I'm gonna be free and easy


Come Back To Me
Fallen Angel (September 1978)
Lee Kerslake / Ken Hensley

John Lawton - Lead Vocals
Mick Box - Lead Guitar
Ken Hensley - Keyboard
Trevor Bolder - Bass
Lee Kerslake - Drums

Alone again, I feel so alone again
With this emptiness I just can't hide
Picture me with a broken heart
See the tears run down my face

Everything I had has gone
Everything is gone
Loneliness still lingering on
Everything I thought was mine
Come back to me
Can't we try it one more time
Come back to me

I know I'll find another love in time
But you'll always be there
In the back of my mind
The power of love
Can bring such pain
I still love you, I just love you

Alone again, I'm so alone again
With nothing but you on my mind
Can't you see
What you've done to my life
What can I do to
To win you back again

Everything I had has gone
Everything is gone
Loneliness still lingering on
Everything I thought was mine
Come back to me
Can't we try it one more time
Come back to me
Come back to me

Take a piece of my heart
Baby come back to me
Come back to me
Don't you know that I love you
Come back to me
Baby come back to me
Don't you know that I love you
Come back to me


Fallen Angel
Fallen Angel (September 1978)
Ken Hensley

John Lawton - Lead Vocals
Mick Box - Lead Guitar
Ken Hensley - Keyboard
Trevor Bolder - Bass
Lee Kerslake - Drums

Fallen angel ...

Everyone I see reminds me of you
I keep turnin' round
Expectin' you to be there
I keep seein' our past
Through my looking glass
But fallen angel
Where are you now

After all these years
I remember the tears
When we parted you said
Don't forget me
You were ridin' so high
Now they're passin' you by
Girl I've never forgot you
Please come and get me

Livin' without you is
Hard enough anyway
But knowin' you're hurtin'
Makes it so much worse every day

I just wanna love you
Any way that I can
And watching you cry wasn't
Part of my plan

Tell me how did it feel
In your promised land
That you chose as
Your pain and your pleasure
A temporary sanctuary
Oh fallen angel
I'm your real treasure


Feelings
Conquest (February 1980)
Ken Hensley

John Sloman - Lead Vocals
Mick Box - Lead Guitars
Ken Hensley - Keyboards
Trevor Bolder - Bass
Chris Slade - Drums

Feelings, empty feelings
Prayin', hopin', needin'
Just when I wanted to hold you
You're leavin', you're leavin'
Leavin', you're leavin'

I remember those magic nights
Those nights when it
All seemed right
But I knew that by mornin'
You'd be gone
And though you tell me
That it's not for long
It ain't easy here holdin' on
You gotta tell me where I stand

'Cause either you don't give a damn
Or you don't even care to pretend
Or you won't spare a thought
Though you know
It must come to an end

Feelings, empty feelings
Prayin', hopin', needin'
Just when I wanted to hold you
You're leavin', you're leavin'
Leavin', you're leavin'

You'd better know that
I've made up my mind
I gotta high of a different kind
And it's gonna take me
Where I wanna be

Sure I'll miss ya but I gotta choose
You can't believe that
I came here to lose
And you ain't a winner
That's easy to see

So I'll see you around or I'll write
And I'll send you some love
'Cause where I wanna go
There ain't nothing to do but move

Feelings, empty feelings
Prayin', hopin', needin'
Just when I wanted to hold you
You're leavin', you're leavin'
Leavin', you're leavin'

Feelings, empty feelings
Prayin', hopin', needin'
Just when I wanted to hold you
You're leavin', you're leavin'
Leavin', you're leavin'


Too Scared to Run
Album: Abominog (March 1982)
Mick Box /Bob Daisley /Peter Goalby /Lee Kerslake /John Sinclair

Peter Goalby - Lead Vocals
Mick Box - Lead Guitars
John Sinclair - Keyboards
Bob Daisley - Bass
Lee Kerslake - Drums

Too scared I could not run
I could not make a sound
Lights were flashing
My whole life passing
My feet were stuck to the ground

Too light to call it night
Too dark to call it day
Too scared to stay and fight
Too scared to run away

So scared I could not move
I could not make a sound
There were people running
People shouting
Flashes all around

Too scared to run
Too scared to run away

Too scared I could not think
My eyes could not scarcely see
My heart was racing
My legs were shaking
They would not carry me

Lights were flashing
My whole life passing
My heart, my heart
My heart was racing
My legs were shaking
Could not see, I could not see


On The Rebound
Album: Abominog (March 1982)
Cover of Russ Ballard 1979
Russ Ballard

Peter Goalby - Lead Vocals
Mick Box - Lead Guitars
John Sinclair - Keyboards
Bob Daisley - Bass
Lee Kerslake - Drums

On the rebound, on the rebound 
That's how you fell for me
That's how you changed my life
You cut me like a knife

On the rebound, on the rebound 
You came, you saw, you took
It only took one look 
And lady, I was hooked

On the rebound - it's a replay ...

Your love was on the rebound
On the rebound 
You came and took my soul
You came and left a hole
Where your love used to be

On the rebound, on the rebound 
You like to drown in your tears
And after all these years
You give your pain to me

On the rebound - you came to me, babe
On the rebound -  to set you free
On the rebound -  too bad  for me
Your love was on the rebound

You came to me
To set you free
To pray for me
It's a replay
You came to repay
It's a replay
To set you free
Just a replay
Your love was
Just a replay


Think It Over
Album: Abominog (March 1982)
John Sloman /Trevor Bolder

Peter Goalby - Lead Vocals
Mick Box - Lead Guitars
John Sinclair - Keyboards
Bob Daisley - Bass
Lee Kerslake - Drums

I've had all I can take
I've taken just too much
I've made a big mistake
That put me out of touch
I don't think I can face
Another single day
Without a call from you
To take this pain away

So many tears ago
You turned and walked away
It could've been the end
But I knew better
I had to tell myself
There'll be another day
She wants to call it quits
But don't you let her

Can't you see
There's a chance for you and me
Think it over
Don't believe
In the things that may not be
Think it over

Why don't you think it over

Forgetting you is out
I ain't givin' in
The fuss was down to you
But it's not over
You have to face the truth
I'm still in love with you
I have to make you see
That it's not over

Why don't you think about it, babe


That's The Way That It Is
Album: Abominog (March 1982)
Cover of Neon Smiles Album 1979 (Bliss Band)
Paul Bliss

Peter Goalby - Lead Vocals
Mick Box - Lead Guitars
John Sinclair - Keyboards
Bob Daisley - Bass
Lee Kerslake - Drums

I've been thinking about
What you said last night
And for all your fine words
You still don't have it right

'Cause that's the way that it is
And you won't ever change
You can scream at me
But the powers that be
Won't ever hear your voice
'Cause they're lost
In their own importance
No, they'll never hear your voice

'Cause that's the way that it is
And you won't ever change it

I've heard all your stories
Of how the few can be strong
And how you'll fight to the end
Just to prove me wrong

'Cause that's the way that you are
And you won't ever change it
But don't come cryin' to me
If your fanciful schemes
Don't turn out like you planned
'Cause you're chasin' after something
That keeps slippin' through your hand

That's the way that it is
And you won't change it


The Other Side Of Midnight
Head First (May 1983)
Mick Box /Bob Daisley /Peter Goalby /Lee Kerslake /John Sinclair

Peter Goalby - Lead Vocals
Mick Box - Lead Guitars
John Sinclair - Keyboards
Bob Daisley - Bass
Lee Kerslake - Drums

Late at night I'll be knocking
On your door
Late tonight I'll be calling
You can be sure
I'll be waiting
Standin' in the shadows once again
Sneakin', creepin'
Howling like a tom cat once again

Oh, there'll be nowhere
You can hide
When I take you
On the other side of midnight

You know I don't love you
But I love what you can do
Some more of that hot persuasion
This time it's (?) just like you

Oh, there'll be nowhere
You can hide
When I take you
On the other side of midnight
I'll be knockin'
The other side of midnight
I'll be callin'
The other side of midnight
Knock, knockin'
The other side of midnight

I'm gonna take you
I'm gonna make you
At midnight, at midnight

Late at night
I'll be knock knock knockin'
On your door
I said late tonight I'll be callin'
You can be sure
I'm gonna take you
Oh, it's gonna hurt so good
I'm gonna make you do
What a bad girl should

Oh, there'll be nowhere to hide
When I take you
On the other side of midnight
The other side of midnight
I'll be knockin'
The other side of midnight
I'll be callin'
The other side of midnight
On the other side
I'll be waitin', I'll be callin'
The other side of midnight
I'll be knock knock
Knockin' at midnight


Stay on Top
Head First (May 1983)
T. Jackson

Peter Goalby - Lead Vocals
Mick Box - Lead Guitars
John Sinclair - Keyboards
Bob Daisley - Bass
Lee Kerslake - Drums

Everybody got somebody
trying to make you feel real bad
Ain't none of their business
Talking behind your back
Be strong in yourself
Stand up - walk away
Nobody gives a damn for a 
Single thing you say

I'm singing
Stay on top - never go under
Lightning strikes
Before you hear the thunder
Stay on top - never go under
Hold on tight
Here comes the thunder

Hide money in your pocket
Be nobody's fool
Always think of number one
That's my golden rule
Take care of business
Go for it with the best
Be strong enough to take it
Ain't no need to rest

I'm singing
Stay on top - never go under
Lightning strikes
Before you hear the thunder
Stay on top - never go under
Hold on tight
Watch out for  the thunder

Bad times make you cry
But the good times get you high

I can't stand it
I can't stand it no more

Somebody, everybody
trying to make you feel real bad
Aint' nobody's business
Talking behind your back
Be strong in yourself
Stand up - walk away
Nobody's gonna listen
To a single word you say

Stay on top - never go under
Lightning strikes
Before you hear the thunder
Stay on top - never go under
Hold on tight
Look out for the thunder

Stay on top
You've got to stay on top
Stand up and sing it
Stay on top
Take care of business
Stay on top


Hold Your Head Up
Raging Silence (May 1989)
Argent /White

Bernie Shaw - Lead Vocals
Mick Box - Lead Guitars
Phil Lanzon - Keyboards
Trevor Bolder - Bass
Lee Kerslake - Drums

And if it's bad
Don't let it get you down
You can take it
And if it hurts
Don't let them see you cry
You can make it

Just hold your head up woman
Hold your head up woman
Hold your head up woman
Hold your head high

Hold your head up woman
Hold your head up woman
Hold your head up woman
Hold your head high

And if they stare, just let them
Burn their eyes on you moving
And if they shout, don't let it change
A thing that you're doing

Hold your head up ...


Blood Red Roses
Raging Silence (May 1989)
Peter Goalby

Bernie Shaw - Lead Vocals
Mick Box - Lead Guitars
Phil Lanzon - Keyboards
Trevor Bolder - Bass
Lee Kerslake - Drums

Heaven's above
What on earth has this come to
What have I done
What can I do now to show you
There's still a chance
If you're ready to make up
It's not too late
'Cause I'm not ready to break up
I try to call
But you don't hear at all

I'm sending roses
I'm sending blood red roses
This burning in my heart
Is tearing me apart
I'm sending roses
I'm sending blood red roses

You've got to understand
That's my heart in your hand

Don't walk away
We can get this heart mended
Or am I the fool
And has this love just ended
I tried to call
But you don't hear at all

I gotta keep on trying
To stop this love from dying

You've got to understand
That my heart is in your hand

Roses
I'm sending blood red roses
This burning in my heart
Is tearing me apart
I'm sending roses
I'm sending blood red roses

Roses
I'm sending blood red roses
This burning in my heart
Tears me apart
Roses - blood red roses
You've got to understand
That's my heart in your hand
Roses
I'm sending blood red roses
'Cause this burning in my heart
Tears me apart


Blood On Stone
Album: Different World (February 1991)
Trevor Bolder

Bernie Shaw - Lead Vocals
Mick Box - Lead Guitars
Phil Lanzon - Keyboards
Trevor Bolder - Bass
Lee Kerslake - Drums

His blood's on stone
It's running down the frozen wall
His hand's so cold
He's trying not to fall
Oh, will he make it now
One slip and he's lost
It's his last chance for freedom
It's all that he's got

He feels good, so right
Hot sweat on a cold night
Breaking free into the wind
He's got nothing to lose, just win

He's just a runaway
He's free now and on his way

He's almost home
Just one push and
He'll take this wall
It's blood on stone
From trying not to fall
He's made it now
Where others have not
Just one last jump to freedom
Is all that he's got


Different World
Album: Different World (February 1991)
Mick Box /Phil Lanzon

Bernie Shaw - Lead Vocals
Mick Box - Lead Guitars
Phil Lanzon - Keyboards
Trevor Bolder - Bass
Lee Kerslake - Drums

You can't stop a man from learning
I could write the book of love
Captured moments there
Between me and you
Then I had the thought of leavin'
It was a voice inside my head
Telling me I got to have the strength
To see it through

And I know it's
Gonna break your heart
And I know it's
Gonna break your heart

I'm living in a different world
And as I slip away
I see you fade to black and white
I'm living in a different world
With all my hopes and dreams
I drift off in the night

I'm alone but I'm not lonely
I found something that I never had
Laying back in the easy chair
Is not the life for me
You think I'm your one and only
But you gamble with a restless man
In the end I've found the way
That we can both be free

I'm living in a different world
And as I slip away
I see you fade to black and white
I'm living in a different world
With all my hopes and dreams
I disappear into the night

I'm living in a different world
And as I slip away
I see you fade to black and white
I'm living in a different world
With all my hopes and dreams
I'm living in a different world
And as I slip away
I'm living in a different world
With all my hopes and dreams

I disappear into the night