G-Force
Gary Moore's G-Force
℗ 1979 Roadrunner Records RR 9224
℗ 1992 SNC Records МЕ 2061-62
After cooperating with Phil Lynott on Back on the Streets, Gary Moore moved to L.A. and formed the group G-Force with Willie Dee, Tony Newton, and drummer Mark Nauseef. The group did not hold together much longer than it took to finish the first album, and on its re-release on CD, only Moore gets credit. But the album they left behind, also named G-Force, is clearly underrated. As expected, it does contain the elements that would later make Moore famous, like hard rock riffs and long instrumental solos. Looking for this, listen to "White Knuckles/Rockin' and Rollin'," which would stay in his repertoire for a long time. But the album also shows a side later hardly seen. "Hot Gossip" and "The Woman's in Love" are catchy pop tunes that, except for the guitars, have more in common with Elvis Costello than with Moore's coming albums, or with the weird boogie rock of Grinding Stone. These tracks could appeal to a pop audience if they would ever find them, which is unlikely. And surprisingly, these are two of the tracks written exclusively by Moore. Yes, one can suspect that some of the humor of the quirky choruses is unintentional, but the timing is perfect. But if underrated, the album still holds problems for the buyer. Except for the apparent difficulty of appealing to two different audiences, the album also contains a few tracks ranking among Moore's worst. So despite a number of great songs, G-Force is probably best bought by listeners who want to find a few unexpected gems. It may contain too few true Gary Moore songs for rock fans and too many guitar solos for pop fans. In 1990 the album was re-released on CD by Castle Communications. — Lars Loven. |
- 1. You (Gary Moore) [04:11]
- 2a. White Knuckles (Gary Moore — Mark Nauseef) [05:10]
- 2b. Rockin' and Rollin'
- 3. She's Got You (Gary Moore — Mark Nauseef) [04:57]
- 4. I Look at You (Gary Moore) [06:02]
- 5. Because of Your Love (Hitchings — Tony Newton — Willie D — Willie Dee) [04:00]
- 6. You Kissed Me Sweetly (Gary Moore — Tony Newton — Willie D — Willie Dee) [04:16]
- 7. Hot Gossip (Gary Moore) [03:36]
- 8. The Woman's in Love (Gary Moore) [03:56]
- 9. Dancin' (Gary Moore — Mark Nauseef — Tony Newton — Willie D — Willie Dee) [04:31]
Тексты:
You
(Gary Moore)
Sometimes when I look around at people who are lonely, I feel a sense of sadness deep inside. It makes me wonder how I got along before I found you, and what I'd do if you should turn around and say goodbye. 'Cause baby you, you're what I'm living for. I couldn't have asked for more. Right from the moment that I found you, I knew that you, you were the one for me. The one who could make me see, this world could be a brighter place. Sometimes when I think about the friends I left behind me, I feel a sense of sadness deep inside. It makes me wonder how I knew that one day you would find me, and what I'd do if you should turn around and say goodbye. 'Cause baby you, you're what I'm living for. I couldn't have asked for more. Right from the moment that I found you, I knew that you, you were my brightest star. And whether you're close or far, you're always here inside my heart. 'Cause baby you, you're what I'm living for. I couldn't have asked for more. Right from the moment that I found you, I knew that you, you were my brightest star. (you were my brightest star) And whether you're close or far, you're always here inside my heart. Yes, baby you, you're what I'm living for. I couldn't have asked for more. Right from the moment that I found you, I knew that you, you were the one for me. (you were the one for me) The one who could make me see, this world could be a brighter, this world could be a brighter, with you this world's a brighter place.
White Knuckles
(Gary Moore — Mark Nauseef)
Ooh, yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah-yeah. It's five o'clock in the mornin', but I'm not going to bed. I just wanna stay up all night, yeah, and make my eyes turn red. Now, let me tell you what I'm gonna do, I'll keep on moving till the night is through. And I'll be rockin' and rollin', rockin' and rollin', rockin' and rollin'. Rockin' and rollin', rockin' and rollin', rockin' and rollin'. About a week ago on Monday, I met this chick called Sue. She said "Come over to my place, I'll show you what to do." I ended up stayin' the night, she did some things that made me feel allright. We were rockin' and rollin', rockin' and rollin', rockin' and rollin'. Rockin' and rollin', rockin' and rollin', rockin' and rollin'. I can't wait for the weekend, there's a new girl in town. I got me plenty of money, I'm gonna spread it around. Friday, Saturday, Sunday, I tell you what I'll do. Friday, Saturday, Sunday, that's when I'm on the move. I'll go struttin' with my friends, I'll keep on movin' till the party ends. We'll be rockin' and rollin', rockin' and rollin', rockin' and rollin'. Rockin' and rollin', rockin' and rollin', rockin' and rollin'. Aah. Rockin' and rollin', rockin' and rollin', rockin' and rollin'. Rockin' and rollin', rockin' and rollin', rockin' and rollin'. Rockin' and rollin', rockin' and rollin', rockin' and rollin'. Rockin' and rollin', rockin' and rollin', rockin' and rollin'. Rockin', rockin' and rollin'. Wow.
She's Got You
(Gary Moore — Mark Nauseef)
How come, when she's cold she can melt your heart? And when she's so blond it tears you apart. She's making it clear, but you don't see through her. She's got you where she wants you now. She's got you where she needs you now. How come, when she's bad that you feel so good? You know you can head, but it's understood. You know when she's wrong, but you tell her she's right. She's got you where she wants you now. She's got you where she needs you now. Under her spell, under her thumb. No place to hide, no place to run. If she's your life, how can she take your breath away with just one look at her? And if she's your world, why can't you tell your nights from day? When she turns around, does she know when she's found her a fool. She's got you where she wants you now. She's got you where she needs you now. She's got you where she wants you now. She's got you where she needs you now.
I Look at You
(Gary Moore)
Sometimes I feel so lonely. Sometimes I feel so lost. Sometimes there seems so many bridges to be crossed. (But then I look at you,) and I realize. (But then I look at you,) that it's all worth while. Sometimes I feel I'm losin'. Sometimes I just can't win. Sometimes I feel like cryin' and I just hold it in. (But then I look at you,) look at you and I realize. (When I look at you,) that it's all worth while. When I look into your eyes, I see the signs of the love you have inside. It's hard to hide. You're my life, you're my reason for living. It's so right, all this love you've been giving. Day and night, I'm always with you. And it's all worth while. Sometimes I feel I'm losin'. Sometimes I just can't win. Sometimes I feel like cryin' and I just hold it in. (But then I look at you,) I look at you and I realize. I realize. (When I look at you,) when I look at you, that it's all worth while, all worth while. (But then I look at you,) I look at you and I realize. I realize. (When I look at you,) open my eyes, that it's all worth while.