After the Fire
After The Fire were formed in the UK in 1972 by keyboard player Peter Banks, Andy Piercy (guitar, bass), Ivor Twidell (drums) and John Russell (guitar). The market was responsive to UK adult-orientated rock during the early 70s but the band's mixture of "pomp Christian pop" was slow to break through. They eventually secured a contract following the release of their debut album on their own label. CBS Records invested in them and they were rewarded with a UK Top 40 hit, "One Rule For You", in 1979. The accompanying album, although polished, sold only to the converted. The band's subsequent recordings were minor hits until the unexpected major success of "Der Kommissar". Originally recorded by Falco in his native Germany, After The Fire's version went on to sell over a million copies worldwide, and made the US Top 5. However, by the time it charted, the group had already broken up, frustrated by record company indecision and the Christian ethos that "made things worse, as we couldn't have a good old swearing and slanging match." Banks built his own studio before becoming managing director of Maldon Computer Company, a software and networking enterprise. Twidell released three Christian rock solo albums, Waiting For The Sun (1981), Secret Service (1981) and Duel (1983), after leaving the group following the debut album. He then became a member of the Bedfordshire police force. Russell was last sighted working in a hi-fi shop. Piercy retained the rights to the name, although it was now abbreviated to ATF. Still a practising Christian, after submitting an unreleased solo album for CBS he went on to do production work for the Truth, T'Pau (when they were known as Talking America) and Gary Numan. (Source : VH1)
Now That I've Found (Released 1978)
Lord now I feel that there's something I'm wanting to say
A feeling that's real, don't know why that I'm thinking this way
But now that I've found this is right
I guess that I'd better give up this fight
Lord now I feel that there's something I'm wanting to say
Well what are the words you want me to speak
Come teach me some holy line
One thing I've learned is blind eyes can see
Oh open my eyes
You're wanting my life, I'm here on my knees
Please set my heart on fire
Ok, I, I'll live my life
And I will learn to do what's right
My eyes accustom to new light
My past behind me out of sight
Now I'm talking to you of a love to cling to
Just believe this story true
Yes I'm talking to you of a love to cling to
Just believe this story true
This love is the greatest thing
This love is the greatest thing
This love is the greatest thing
Lord now I feel that there's something I'm wanting to say
A feeling that's real and I'm glad that I'm thinking this way
Now that I've found this is right
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