EUROPEAN SUMMER - President - First Single 1987
Written by Tony and Geoff  Wright


EUROPEAN SUMMER

I walk in the streets, hoping that I’ll find it
I reason with myself, knowing that it feels me
And I’ve seen the faces I’m used to seeing in dreams
Frightened to the point, knowing that it needs me
And love has me wrapped around its finger
And I’m not used to seeing, seeing love

European Summer, this time it’s not over
European Summer, I hope it never ends
European Summer, living like no other
European Summer, I hope it never ends

A long time ago, when people were believers
And customs were so sure and the times were full of hope
The screaming little children, crying to the people
So frightened and unsure, their fears on the rise
But God has hung their faces on the table
‘Cos they’re not used to seeing, seeing love

European Summer, this time it’s not over
European Summer, I hope it never ends
European Summer, living like no other
European Summer, I hope it never ends

I walk in the streets knowing that I’ll find it
Knowing to myself, my life will never end
Tired and bewildered, I stumble to the ground
And find myself upon the place I know
Remembering the reasons for leaving years ago
My mind begins to consciously return

My European summer, this time it’s not over
European Summer, I hope it never ends
European Summer, living like no other
European Summer, I hope it never ends


EUROPEAN SUMMER ( DANCE IT UP ) [ CLUB MIX ].

This track was one of a few demo's we recorded in the early eighties for by Island Records.
SO HARD
I lay alone in bed at night, I think of all the past
I fall asleep and wake with cold sweat dripping down my face
Feelings fade along with echoes, dying to the past
I can’t control the feelings lately, this could never last
Eye to eye in facial contact, memories die so hard
I find that I can’t cope with life without a drink inside
So hard now you’re leaving me
So hard though it’s beating me
Within my dream I thought I saw you walking in the rain
I called you twice our loves drowned out, like water down the drain
Of all the things I thought I had, when found them buried deep
With hate so much and tempers high you try but then you fail
When aimed so high and aimed so near, I thought you’d understand
That fundamental virtues they lie dying in the sand
So hard now you’re leaving me
So hard though it’s beating me
So hard now you’re leaving me
So hard though it’s beating me
So hard now you’re leaving me
So hard though it’s beating me
So hard now you’re leaving me
So hard though it’s beating me
Don’t say it’s too late now
Don’t say it’s too late now
Don’t say it’s too late now
Don’t say it’s too late now
Don’t say it’s too late now
Don’t say it’s too late now



SO HARD -PRESIDENT

This track was recorded as part of a demo collection, it features Geoff Wright, Tony Wright, Craig Huskinson and Andy Power.

PRESIDENT - SUSPICION -  Demo 1990's

This track was one of Island Records  favs, it was one of our first ever pro studio ventures, daunting for 20 year olds but we loved it.

PRESIDENT - IT REALLY DOESN`T MATTER (Island Records Demo's 1986)

This song is taken from the 2007 President Album ...a picture of you, its a song about a song writer trying to make ends meet by song writing.


RESCUE ME

I get my pen out, I’m writing what I think is a great song
As I’m strumming along
I plan the story and the perils and plots that I’ll live through
As I sing it to you
Don’t worry it’ll all pan out in the last verse, wait and see
And every song that I hear on the radio don’t thrill me it
Doesn’t do it for me

I’ve wrote so many songs this maybe the last for me
Come on and rescue me.

The second verse is the place that I’m suppose to put substance
But I’m blank in my mind
Cos all I’m thinking about is making ends maybe this month
And I’m running aground
Don’t worry they told me I would gain in the long run
And I’m loving this song
I can’t continue on a promise if I’m not making income
But I’m loving this song.

I’ve tried so many times to write the perfect song
Come on and rescue me.

It’s just a feeling in my bones
It’s just a feeling its coming home
I’ve taken time now I’m on my knees
So rescue me

The last verse is upon us I suppose you want answers
Well leave it to me
And if you look very closely at the words on the paper
They’re faded like me
Don’t worry they told me everything would be ok
They ain’t living like me
And it’s hard to keep the focus when nobody knows me
C’mon and sing it with me

I’ve wrote so many songs this maybe the last for me
Come on and rescue me.
I said now, come on (come on) and rescue me.
Oh yeah now, come on (come on) and rescue me.


Rescue Me - President

Taken from the 2008 album More than your Superman by President.

MORE THAN YOUR SUPERMAN

It’s time to share, it’s time you know
I hold you tight, where does time go
If we could freeze this moments light

And if this world should call our time
I would gaze into your eyes, that would draw me to your heart
Cos every man needs a girl, a girl who’s kind a girl who’s there
To share your love till ends of time

If I was to say to you my friend, it’s more than I ever could
If I was to say to you my love, it’s more than I ever should
If I was to hold you close and dance, I’d whisper the words to you
If I was to take you as my wife, the dream could start tonight

It’s you and me and you alone
We’re dancing here in this crowded room
There’s no one here but me and you

And if this world would stand here still
 I would love you with all my will, I would take you to the stars
Cos every girl needs a man, a man who’s strong a man who can
A man that’s there a man that cares

If I was to say to you I am more than you ever thought
If I was to live my life again, I’d find you sooner than
If I was to show you who I am, you wouldn’t believe it babe
If I could just show you who I am, I’m more than your superman
More than your superman

And if this world stops turning and we stop learning of love
And if our hearts stop feeling the very meaning of love, 

More than your superman, more than you think I am
More than your average man, and I’m more than your superman
I’m just a mortal man, sometimes I do all I can
Sometimes you don’t give a dam, but I’m more than your superman

And if this world stops turning and we stop learning of love
And if our hearts stop feeling the very meaning of love, 

More than your superman, more than you think I am
More than your average man, and I’m more than your superman
And if this world stops turning
Sometimes you don’t give a dam, but I’m more than your superman
And if this world stops turning and we stop learning of love
And if our hearts stop feeling the very meaning of love
More than your superman, more than you think I am
More than your average man, and I’m more than your superman





More Than Your Superman - President

This track is taken from the 2007 President Album ...a picture of you.


THE BIG DIVIDE

Will I see here in the morning
To touch her face and feel her skin
Someone told me if you love her
 She will love you back the same

I went walking down the river
 I thought about a million things
But the only thought I could deliver
 Was the thought of tears in vain

And I don't know what he has got but baby I’m the same
Your talk of finding new love is a dream
You know I’d move my heaven and earth 
For you to feel the same
Your thoughts of nights in passion are a dream
Just a dream 
Only just a dream
 Just a dream

Every time I call for help, you hide from me
Every time I’m scared you run from me
Everyday that passes by, you're leaving me
Every single time I plead don't leave me

Our love is up, our love is down 
You’re always your ways
Were sinking fast and the oceans cold
Like your ways, these days

Will she leave me in the morning
To touch her face just one more time
She’d crush my heart if she betrayed me
The big divide would break me hard

Our love dried up, you’ve made it clear
Go your way today
You murdered love, you stabbed my heart 
It’s mourning, this morning

I can’t believe we are no more
The real thing, will time bring
The love that's lost but life moves on
I craved it, mislaid it

 Mislaid it
 Mislaid it
 Mislaid it
 Mislaid it


The Big Divide - President

This song was sung by our late father, he was always one to have a good old sing along at parties, it's probably where we get our confidence and voices from. He loved the rat pack with a passion and loved to sing those songs. This really old recording I have come across was recorded on a tape deck at Christmas in the late 90’s.

When I started to listen to this track it just brought back such wonderful memories of this legend of a man we called Dad. This track is dedicated to our mam and all the grand kids that miss him dearly.

Love and miss you big man, Merry Christmas.

Your legend continues
The Lads.


Three coins in a fountain - Gordon Wright

European Summer (Alternative Version - None Released Version)

This version was recorded for BBC Radio One in 1987, they felt that they needed a version that would separate them from other radio stations. Being that at the time they were the largest radio station in the country the record company at the time obliged.

European Summer (Alternative Version - None Released Version)

European Summer (Tommy Vance Video Outline)

This was the video outline for the European Summer song, it was recorded by the late and great Tommy Vance, this velvet tones are instantly recognizable in this. 

Tommy loved the song so much that he even agreed for the band to shoot the video at his personal villa in Ibiza. Such a true gentleman and a great sport.

Hope you enjoy this and remember its all int he final mix.

European Summer (Tommy Vance Video Outline)

This track was a contender for the album breather but it was decided to drop the track at the demo stages. You may like this track and think were crazy but when you hear the album when its complete you will understand.

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