Hammerhead some silken slip of evil hammerhead take food from my mouth take my sex. Biography of james reyne excerpt james reyne born james michael nugent reyne on 19 may 1957 in lagos, nigeria is an australian rock musician and singersongwriter both as a member of the iconic 1980s band australian crawl and solo work. James reyne wikimili, the free encyclopedia wikimili, the free encyclopedia. What is the meaning of the song hammerhead by james reyne. Australian rock music legend james reyne will return to the tivoli for two shows in november 2020 james and his band will be performing the iconic hit the boys light up, as well as other australian crawl classics, plus hits from his extensive solo catalogue and a few surprises across the 90minute sets james was a member of australian crawl for seven years, releasing four. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our cookie policy. James reyne anthology abc newcastle nsw australian. Hammerhead was not about me, but lets say i thought i knew what i was talking about. James reyne has an enviable career in the australian music industry first appearing on abc tvs countdown in 1979 with both of his arms in. Hammerhead is the second single from australian rock musician james reynes debut selftitled solo studio album, released in 1987. Create an account with songmeanings to post comments, submit lyrics, and more. Reyne cowrote tracks with producer scott kingman and tim henwood from the androids.
James reyne is an extremely popular musical artist in australia, both as a top performing solo artist and as the brilliant frontman for the band australian crawl. Vinyl 7 james reyne hammerhead 1987, vinyl discogs. James reyne is probably one artist who year after year, gets the best covers in the specialized media on a side note, did you know that was born as james michael nugent reyne. James reyne entertainment international speakers group. James reyne hammerhead rhinestones castle, where shit. Stream james reyne by james reyne and tens of millions of other songs on all your.
Following the demise of the seminal australian crawl, lead singer james reyne continued to chart the musical path he. James reynes hammerhead explained post by foolhardycousingeorge. Never really got into this song till i heard this version. Hammerhead was not necessarily about me, but lets say i thought i knew what i was talking about. His musical career skyrocketed when he formed australian crawl in the 80s. Gm fg x x 3 1 3 2 0 3 1 x x 3 i think it still sounds alright if you cant reach the bottom g note intro dm c dm c bb am dm c dm c bb am verse 1 gm fg be my ritual. James reyne singer songwriter corporate entertainer. The track featured uncredited backing vocals by olivia newtonjohn. Toon town lullaby, fearless, brand new emperors clothes ep, top tracks.
The anthology, an album by james reyne on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Live 99, all the hits live, thirteen, ghost ships, every man a king, singles. Former australian crawl frontman unflinchingly stakes out his claim, producing one of the most striking albums of the lateeighties. The line some silken slip of evil sounds more like some soup gets left by the weevil lol. Hammerhead is the second single from australian rock musician james reyne s debut self titled solo studio album in. James reyne has enjoyed a distinguished solo career, releasing ten solo albums from his 1987 selftitled debut through to his most recent offering, 2012s thirteen. Check out hammerhead by james reyne on amazon music.
Lyrics to hammerhead by james reyne from the james reyne album including song video, artist biography, translations and more. Be my ritual be my one desire be my light be my pure delight be my purifier youll never know what y. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. James reyne was a natural for a solo career in the wake of australian crawls demise. Having been the handsome face of one of australias best loved groups through the late 70s and early 80s, reyne stepped into a solo career with the elan of a supermodel stepping into a. New collection the anthology is a salute to an artist who has long earned the respect of music critics and the admiration of fans for his unique lyrics, trademark vocal. James reyne is probably one artist who year after year, gets the best covers in the specialized media on a side note, did you know that was born as james michael nugent reyne james reyne s popularity has been increasing in recent years and during 2020, can be said to have fully consolidated.
James reyne hammerhead accoustic composition chords. James reyne hammerhead australia capitol 1987 youtube. After placing seven albums on the australian top20. James released a brand new album thirteen in march 2012, containing the singles english girls, capsize and whatcha gonna do about it. Australian rock music legend james reyne will return to the tivoli for two shows in november 2020 james and his band will be performing the iconic hit the boys light up, as well as other australian crawl classics, plus hits from his extensive solo catalogue and a few surprises across the 90minute sets. The track featured uncredited backing vocals by olivia newtonjohn reyne reflected on the song saying. Listen free to james reyne james reyne fall of rome, hammerhead and more. James reynes hammerhead explained post by foolhardycousingeorge thu jun 02, 2011 10. Feb 21, 2009 hammerhead was a term used in 70s for a heroin addict. Book dancing with myself billy idol january 8, 2019. Thirteen is the thirteenth solo album by australian singersongwriter james reyne. Beee my rituaal, be my one desire be my light, be my pure delight be my purifierer youll never know what you do to me five times a dayay my selfdestruction youll oversee dont go, dont go awayay. Hammerhead by james reyne song meanings, interpretations.
James reyne premier artists band booking agents melbourne. View james reyne song lyrics by popularity along with songs featured in, albums, videos and song meanings. Daddys gonna make you a star 1992 some people 1991 slave 1991. The band broke up in 1986 after assuring themselves a place in australian music history. Hammer is a street term for the drug heroin, and hammerhead a reference to a heroin addict. Following time in the us and europe, james returned to australia to release his first solo album james reyne 1987, which went triple platinum and included three top ten singles.
Rooted in eighties rock, aussie new wave split enz a notable reference, and singersongwriter confessionals, james reyne bears only hints of the crawls breezy melodies. He is a successful singer songwriter and prolific artist. Hammerhead is the second single from australian rock musician james reyne s debut selftitled solo studio album, released in 1987. James reynes songs have provided the soundtrack to endless australian summers, including the boys light up, reckless, beautiful people, lakeside, daughters of the northern coast, fall of rome, hammerhead, motors too fast and slave. James reyne hammerhead hey hey 3rd october 1987 australian crawl.
The lyrics also show the complete power of heroin to take over the addicts life, take the food from my mouth, take my sex the last thing on a heroin addicts mind is. With 62 years old, james reyne is a leader in the field. I shouldnt make too much about the fact that its about drugs, said james reyne. Be my ritual be my one desire be my light be my pure delight be my purifier youll never know what you do to me five times a day my self destruction youll over see dont go dont go away just a touch of you just a taste like kissing god is what we do lets go to waste youll never know what you do to me so sublime youre like the devil in heaven every every time chorus youve been. We have 0 albums and 47 song lyrics in our database. If we have more information about james reyne, then we provide a link to the section where it appears the actual page whenever possible. Reyne was born in lagos, nigeria in the late 50s, and migrated to australia in the early 60s. This is the most recent information about james reyne that has been submitted to amiright. View james reynes biography, songs, contact details, photos, management and booking details. Born on a sunday 19th may 1957 as james michael nugent reyne certainly continues to be an important artist during 2020. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from james reyne. Beee my rituaal, be my one desire be my light, be my pure delight be my purifierer. I have seen james reyne performing in 70 s on to present and i dare say imho that he has tried it once or twice at a party.
James michael nugent reyne oam born 19 may 1957 is an australian rock musician and singersongwriter both in solo work and, until 1986, with the band australian crawl. Accompanied by an interviewbased text by ed nimmervoll, together with lyrics. Virgin 7807582,emi 7807582,capitol records 7807582 format. Astrology and natal chart of james reyne, born on 19570519. One night in melbourne liberation lmcd0063 december 2007 live 99 hammerhead 24 march 2015 all the hits live liberation 27 november 2015 compilations. James reyne came to recognition to the australian public as lead singer of classic australian band australian crawl in the 1970s. Hammerhead was a term used in 70s for a heroin addict. Way out west, slave, motors too fast, reckless acoustic, hammerhead, biography. Use standard barr chords for all except the following. Aug 26, 2014 james reyne has an enviable career in the australian music industry first appearing on abc tvs countdown in 1979 with both of his arms in plaster after being hit by a car in melbourne.