Boy & Bear are an Australian folk rock band, based out of Sydney, New South Wales. The band began as a solo project for singer-songwriter Dave Hosking in 2009) before quickly expanding into a full band. In February 2009, Hosking uploaded a track, "The Storm", to the Unearthed program on radio station Triple J, it became a featured song at the station. Hosking had met Killian Gavin who was a singer-songwriter and guitarist in Ovell, and the pair started jamming together. Read Full BioBoy & Bear are an Australian folk rock band, based out of Sydney, New South Wales. The band began as a solo project for singer-songwriter Dave Hosking in 2009) before quickly expanding into a full band. In February 2009, Hosking uploaded a track, "The Storm", to the Unearthed program on radio station Triple J, it became a featured song at the station. Hosking had met Killian Gavin who was a singer-songwriter and guitarist in Ovell, and the pair started jamming together. Tim Hart, from another university band Wintersound, joined as a drummer and singer-songwriter. Then they expanded with Jake Tarasenko (ex-Tripartisan Approach) on bass guitar. All four had fronted their own groups and became friends after regularly sharing the stage at gigs.
After winning the 2009 Unearthed competition, they gained a performance spot at the Australasian music festival Homebake. In 2010, Tim's brother Jon Hart joined the band as an official member; contributing vocals, mandolin, banjo and keyboards. They toured Australia opening for Angus and Julia Stone as a three-piece, with Tarasenko and Hart in London playing in Laura Marling's backing band. In May 2010, Boy & Bear released their debut extended play, With Emperor Antarctica. They then recorded the song "Fall at Your Feet" for He Will Have His Way, a tribute album to singer-songwriter brothers, Tim and Neil Finn. Boy & Bear's version of "Fall at Your Feet" was listed at No. 5 on the Triple J Hottest 100, 2010. Another of their tracks, "Rabbit Song" was placed at No. 45.
In November 2010, their cover of "Fall at Your Feet" peaked at No. 34 on the ARIA Singles Chart. On 5 August 2011, Boy & Bear released their debut album Moonfire. It was recorded in Nashville, Tennessee with producer, Joe Chiccarelli and reached No. 2 on the ARIA Albums Chart. In December, it had finished third in the Triple J album poll of 2011. On the Triple J Hottest 100, 2011 Boy & Bear were listed three times, "Part Time Believer" and "Milk & Sticks" at No. 50 and No. 49, respectively. While "Feeding Line" reached No. 4. At the ARIA Music Awards of 2011 Boy & Bear won in five categories: Breakthrough Artist – Single for "Feeding Line"; and Album of the Year, Best Group, Breakthrough Artist – Album and Best Adult Alternative Release for Moonfire.
In late 2012, the band announced that they had parted ways with Tarasenko. His replacement was Dave Symes, formerly of Seeker Lover Keeper and of Sarah Blasko's live backing band.
Boy & Bear released their second album on 16 August 2013, titled Harlequin Dream. It debuted at #1 on the ARIA charts. Two singles were released from the album - "Southern Sun" and "Three-Headed Woman."
After winning the 2009 Unearthed competition, they gained a performance spot at the Australasian music festival Homebake. In 2010, Tim's brother Jon Hart joined the band as an official member; contributing vocals, mandolin, banjo and keyboards. They toured Australia opening for Angus and Julia Stone as a three-piece, with Tarasenko and Hart in London playing in Laura Marling's backing band. In May 2010, Boy & Bear released their debut extended play, With Emperor Antarctica. They then recorded the song "Fall at Your Feet" for He Will Have His Way, a tribute album to singer-songwriter brothers, Tim and Neil Finn. Boy & Bear's version of "Fall at Your Feet" was listed at No. 5 on the Triple J Hottest 100, 2010. Another of their tracks, "Rabbit Song" was placed at No. 45.
In November 2010, their cover of "Fall at Your Feet" peaked at No. 34 on the ARIA Singles Chart. On 5 August 2011, Boy & Bear released their debut album Moonfire. It was recorded in Nashville, Tennessee with producer, Joe Chiccarelli and reached No. 2 on the ARIA Albums Chart. In December, it had finished third in the Triple J album poll of 2011. On the Triple J Hottest 100, 2011 Boy & Bear were listed three times, "Part Time Believer" and "Milk & Sticks" at No. 50 and No. 49, respectively. While "Feeding Line" reached No. 4. At the ARIA Music Awards of 2011 Boy & Bear won in five categories: Breakthrough Artist – Single for "Feeding Line"; and Album of the Year, Best Group, Breakthrough Artist – Album and Best Adult Alternative Release for Moonfire.
In late 2012, the band announced that they had parted ways with Tarasenko. His replacement was Dave Symes, formerly of Seeker Lover Keeper and of Sarah Blasko's live backing band.
Boy & Bear released their second album on 16 August 2013, titled Harlequin Dream. It debuted at #1 on the ARIA charts. Two singles were released from the album - "Southern Sun" and "Three-Headed Woman."
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Boy & Bear Lyrics
We have lyrics for these tracks by Boy & Bear:
A Moment's Grace I wasn't born this way I've been living a lie they…
Arrow Flight I've done all my thinking You got me in a spin Rolled…
Back Down the Black 'Cause you hurting I can tell it by the way…
Beach Take my eyes, my melody For I choose not to say Mix…
Big Man Well I bit on my lip, and I kicked at…
Blood To Gold Won't you run underneath the door. Take my home, treat it…
Bridges Get up and dance girl I'm in a rock and roll…
End of the Line The end of the line Calamity at first sight Now the man…
Fall At Your Feet I'm really close tonight And I feel like I'm moving…
Feeding Line My body moves in time We're begging on the feeding line We…
Golden Jubilee Come dancing in my garden In my haven, won't you dear? We'…
Harlequin Dream And I've been worried for a while now Cos' you don't…
House & Farm I built my home in a day Come and see if…
Lordy May Oh my God we are done So come take my daughter,…
Mexican Mavis 'Cause they came out of the sunshine Flowers nestled in the…
Milk & Sticks Born from the Soldiers Arms But our spirit keeps a moving…
My Only One You found me deep beneath the water This time it looked…
Old Town Blues To my aching glow You got a hold of me now How…
Part Time Believer We've run out of reasons Losing sight of what it's supposed…
Rabbit Song Paged upon the way, as he held his head straight. Making…
Real Estate Such a fool, I've been only running scared. I use my…
Southern Sun In all you'll see What was it that came down on…
The Rain Home to the rain, deep in the bay, Will of the…
The Storm Cause my friend, how do you roll? Where do you come…
The Village Where did I go, how did I come to reach…
Three Headed Woman And I had one of those dreams You were a three…
Walk the Wire It was the strangest thing The kind of scene I don't…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Boy:
Army You should see my favorite people You catch a glimpse of…
Boris He said baby, Come up to the office You sang at my…
Come Again Doin' it big I'm the lyrical mathematical, genius Splash…
Drive Darling You close the door and start the motor I roll the…
Fear Your fear came from a place unknown Sat down, made itself…
Hit My Heart These machines are always running Like the rivers and the c…
Hollywood I'm calling up my Cheri Tell her that I'm gonna…
Hotel 5:04 no morning's broken The minibar is always open She la…
July Take off your shoes now You've come a long way You walked…
Little Numbers Waited for your call, for the moon To release me from…
New York Come, my wild horse, come, come pick me up Let's go…
Next Time Next time I sing a ballad And they say that I'm…
No Sleep For The Dreamer I'm driving home from your house Fireworks underneath my sk…
Oh Boy She's so easy to fall for But boy, she's so hard…
Railway Railway tracks Mountain tops Frozen fields A church a dog…
ROCK PARTY To the L, to the Y and the T to…
Seven Little Numbers Waited for your call, for the moon To release me from…
Silver Streets Dear city I live in I want to be your friend Will…
Skin Come closer to me, brother Show me where it hurts 'Cause you…
Superstar I'd like to turn the whole world on, just for…
SURE 'Cause you can't, you won't, and you don't stop 'Cause you…
The Tomb I was strolling one day in a lonely graveyard When a…
This Is the Beginning Open the boxes, unpack what you own Hang up some posters…
To The Sea Lady harmonizing) Sea's bed Sea's bed Sea's bed Sea's bed Se…
Waitress They walk in and sit down With their mood of the…
Waltz for Pony Time is such a hungry beast It swallows all my memories It…
War Is Over So this is Christmas and what have you done, Another year…
We Were Here We walked these streets like kings, our faces in the…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Bear:
Don It's a call I fell into your arms that night Don't ask It…
Mirrors They got a mirror full of 'caine in the bathroom Because…
Rain Home to the rain, deep in the bay, Will of the…
White Left her at home in the cold London night She had…
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Callista Vrzic
Been listening to boy and bear since 2011, so incredibly happy that they are still together and releasing new music❤️
mark rigg
Is that Michael Hutchence ? On a more serious note for those that dont know this bands absence from recording for 4 or so years was a result of Dave being severely ill. This song tells the story of what he's been through. This clip starts off black and white - representing his illness and then colour is progressively added in the subsequent verses symbolising his slow return to some sort of normality. This isnt just any ordinary illness that hes been suffering and its taken a fair deal of courage and humility to publicly explain whats been happening to him and in particular the way he found to deal without it. If youre into this band take a look at the 2 recent interviews with him on youtube and prepare to be amazed. He has a great gift for melody but also deserves much admiration and respect for his qualities as a human being in general. Cant wait for the album.
Brett Clarke
Agree the man deserves a medal for standing up very humble to speak out with what he has endured. A great Aussie band and hope they continue their push with the talent they all have. Well done lads.
P.G. Reitsma
Hey Guys...I love your sound so much! I just hit the pillow after a long physically and mentally challenging day of work and thought there wasn't much to feel good about.
Then I saw the notification of your release! Gonna fall asleep to this tune played over and over.
Thanks so much! Love from Alberta Canada!
Marie Griffin
Epic song... what a long road back boys! Well worth the wait ❤
JJ
So excited to see you guys again in Glasgow. Excellent new track. Can't wait to delve into the lyrics.
Lyn Bush
So glad you are back! Boy and Bear has been missed.
Marie Lena
Addiction to this song is an understatement. Lovely
Maria Meza
Beautiful💖💖💖💖
J German
Please come to LA!!! I'll bring 20 people myself! Love you guys!!!