Our managers hadn’t had that kind of success – the record company hadn’t, we hadn’t – and the feeling was that the next record had to be even bigger, and if it wasn’t it would be some kind of failure.
Meaning of the quote
The quote suggests that the people involved in making the music (the managers, the record company, and the artists) had not experienced much success before. They felt pressure to create an even bigger and more successful record next time. If the new record did not do better than the previous one, they would see it as a failure.
About Roland Gift
Roland Gift is a British musician and former lead vocalist of the pop rock band Fine Young Cannibals. He was born on May 28, 1961 and is known for his musical talents and acting skills.
More quotes from Roland Gift
I think I’m actually quite a materialistic person, I value what it takes to make a car or build a nice house. Money does change things, but how it changes people depends on how they react to it.
British musician
While growing up in Birmingham around a lot of West Indian people, reggae and calypso were big influences early on but Otis Redding was the one person who made me wanna sing myself.
British musician
Our managers hadn’t had that kind of success – the record company hadn’t, we hadn’t – and the feeling was that the next record had to be even bigger, and if it wasn’t it would be some kind of failure.
British musician
I jumped off the wheel of fortune because I wanted to simplify things. Now I’ve fulfilled my obligations to myself by making my new record. I’d like it to sell millions of copies, but my self – worth is not based on chart positions.
British musician
It’s better to burn brightly for half as long than to be a dim lingering light.
British musician