For My Sunday Song #429, we are rocking out to “Echoes From The Past” by the Swedish band The Poodles. It is the opening track to their 2006 debut album ‘Metal Will Stand Tall’. And it does that throughout the album. This is one of the standout tracks on the album (which might be why it is first) and was written by Jakob Samuel, Pontus Norgren, and Chris Goldsmith. And fun fact, both Jakob and Pontus were members of the band Talisman which was fronted by Jeff Scott Soto and Marcel Jacobs. Jakob was actually the drummer and here he is the singer.
The song talks about failing whether it is from a success or a relationship. Apparently the failure is frequent with the person in this song as God is laughing at him wondering if he’ll ever learn. It seems to be about how fame is so fleeting and can disappear as quickly and easily as it was obtained. The echoes of that fame keep coming back to haunt him. But it could be a doomed relationship. It failed and they both ran. He calls out to her and if she were to call out to him, he would be there. Either interpretation works as once the song is out there, the interpretation is in the ears of the listener and what it means to them.
When you hear The Poodles, you are immediately transferred back to a time when the Glam and Melodic rock scene was at its peak around the world with acts like Bon Jovi and that ilk…well in Sweden that genre never has seemed to die out as they are putting out some great bands with The Poodles leading the charge. The opening track of the album, “Echoes From The Past” comes roaring out of the gate with its pounding drums and gritty guitar riffs. Jakob’s vocals have a grit to them and yet sound so silky smooth and his vocals can soar to the heaven’s. It is full of hooks and harmonies and everything you want in a great rock song. The first time I heard this song, I was hooked and a massive fan.
Give the song a listen and let me know what you think. It is a more modern rock song, but all the elements of the old 80’s rock scene are there, agree or not? One of the great Swedish bands out there, too bad they are over. At least Jakob still puts out some solo material from time to time. Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful and happy Sunday!!
“ECHOES FROM THE PAST”
Do you remember, do you recall
Oh, that moment we lost it all
Everything, I’d die, if you choose not to fight
On and on, the same old story
Another night we fall from glory
When will we ever learn
Forever, and ever hear me calling you
The echoes from the past, oh
Wherever, whenever you should call my name
I swear, I will be there, don’t you know
To cut the rope, I am still afraid
‘Cause I know, nothings left to say
Because we ran, I can never return
I lose my mind, inside I’m craving
I turn to God, he laughs, he’s saying
When will you ever learn
Forever, and ever hear me calling you
The echoes from the past, oh
Wherever, whenever you should call my name
I swear, I will be there, don’t you know
Forever, and ever hear me calling you
The echoes from the past, oh
Wherever, whenever you should call my name
I swear, I will be there, don’t you know. (I will be there for you.)
Forever, and ever hear me calling you
The echoes from the past, oh. (Yeah, the echoes from the past.)
Wherever, whenever you should call my name
I swear, I will be there, don’t you know
Written by Jakob Samuel, Pontus Norgren, and Chris Goldsmith
