I. In the summer of 1999 Leonardo Silva and Peter Hollens met in a University of Oregon writing class. Their common passion for singing inspired them to start a vocal group. That winter, Pete and Leo gathered a small and talented group of 6 music lovers for their very first rehearsal. On the Rocks was born.
Known as the first official collegiate a cappella group in Oregon, On The Rocks began a tradition of excellence in a genre that was previously unheard of in the Northwest. Since 1999, several other groups, including University of Oregon’s Divisi and Oregon State’s Outspoken have followed their lead and joined the fast-growing A cappella community.
OtR has established itself as one of the top a cappella groups in the nation. Their current repertoire ranges from contemporary pop to doo-wop classics to holiday standards and the occasional original piece. OtR is comprised of mostly undergraduate students and usually consisting of 9 – 12 members. Every fall and spring, an extensive audition process is held to find quality replacements for graduating members in 4 different vocal categories-, tenor, baritone, bass and vocal percussion. Auditioning students are evaluated on tonal memory, solo talent, blending ability and, of course, personality. Once the new members are chosen, OTR can be heard singing every Friday @ the EMU amphitheater and around campus at various events throughout the year. Aside from hosting quarterly concerts, they have toured the West Coast and have visited the east coast often, and Canada. They have performed with the professional quartet the Coats and at various a cappella festivals all over the west coast.
In 2002 OtR placed 3rd at the International Competition of Collegiate a cappella and returned the next year in 2003 to place 2nd out of hundreds of groups. During the competitions they took in more than a dozen awards including, Best Soloist, Best Vocal Percussion, Best Arrangement and Best Hair. They have appeared live on the NBC Today show, along with other various semi-national news stations such as WB news @ 10 on “Toni Time”.
Every year in the winter since their inception OtR has been invited to sing the National Anthem at the UO Basketball Games in Mac Court. Their performance has been broadcast on UO radio to several thousand listeners and was received with uproaring praise from the appreciative 7,000 fans and radio commentators alike.
OTR has also reached viral status with their YouTube videos of Rick Astley's "Never Gonna Give You Up," and is probably best known for their version of Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance," which reached 7.5 million views on YouTube. OTR has toured all over the US and Canada. The group travels to Berkeley, CA for the West Coast A Cappella Showcase every year. OTR has toured San Francisco, San Diego, Los Angeles, New York, New Haven, and Boston, and hope to tour more in the future. In 2010, OTR was featured on the second season of the hit NBC show "The Sing-Off".
Since it’s inception, On the Rocks has released two albums:The self titled OTR – 2002 and Backgammon Sessions – 2003. They are finishing up their latest CD, soon to be released in fall of 2005. Awards for their recordings include a selection on the 2004 BOCA compilation album (Best of Collegiate A Cappella). The selected track was Yellow off the Backgammon Sessions album and it was also chosen as the runner-up best male song of the year by CARA (Contemporary A cappella Recording Awards) Their most recent CD, Full Coverage includes tracks from such artists as Mr. Mister, Justin Timberlake, Rufus Wainwritght, and more. On the Rocks A cappella can be contacted via email at uoontherocks@hotmail.com.
II. On The Rocks
Colorado rock has a distinctive sound, identified by a blending of acoustic and electric guitars and an emphasis on tight vocal harmonies. No band around present this as powerfully as 'On the Rocks'. Add to the mix, dynamic rhythms and emotional originals, and you have the recipe for a band on the rise. Frontman Shawn Wright's gravely voice and passionate performances move audiences to frenzied levels, then gently brings the house down with love songs, such as 'til the end' or a power ballad like 'something more than this'. His sense of humor shines through with songs such as 'nailed your best friend'. Nn lead guitar is Ohio born Mike Princehorn. He cut his rock and roll teeth in the northern Colorado area. His versatile styles keep up with the bands ever-changing moods through each set. His strong vocals are heard on front as well as in harmonies. He's no shrinking violet, evident when harmonizing with Shawn's powerhouse vocals. Also a song writer, original material seems limitless. Arriving all the way from Detroit is bassist Sonny Lentz. He brings a streetwise edge and Motown influences to the music. Combining blues, rock, soul, country and reggae, his rhythms keep the songs, and the audience, moving. He contributes original material that is provocative and somewhat unpredictable. Rounding out the quartet is Colorado's own Norris Jones on drums. Norris has played with northern Colorado favorites 'canebrake run', Walt Jenkins, Liz Barnez, and 'harmony road'. His jazz and infusion roots add a cool and diverse bottom to the passionate original material. He is dynamite on the rockin' tunes as well. As word spreads, the band's calender is filling up. They are playing regularly up and down the front range, and extending into Nebraska, Wyoming and Montana.
Collectors Choice Music: On The Rocks - Intoxicated
Collectors Choice Music: On The Rocks
Discogs: On The Rocks - Mamonama
Stacey's Mom
On the Rocks Lyrics
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Stacey's mom has got it goin' on
Stacey's mom has got it goin' on
Stacey's mom has got it goin' on
Stacey, can I come over after school? (after school)
We can hang around by the pool (hang by the pool)
Did your mom get back from her business trip? (business trip)
Is she there, or is she trying to give me the slip? (give me the slip)
You know, I'm not the little boy that I used to be
I'm all grown up now, baby can't you see
Stacey's mom has got it goin' on
She's all I want and I've waited for so long
Stacey, can't you see you're just not the girl for me
I know it might be wrong but I'm in love with Stacey's mom
Stacey's mom has got it goin' on
Stacey's mom has got it goin' on
Stacey, do you remember when I mowed your lawn? (mowed your lawn)
Your mom came out with just a towel on (towel on)
I could tell she liked me from the way she stared (the way she stared)
And the way she said, "You missed a spot over there" (a spot over there)
And I know that you think it's just a fantasy
But since your dad walked out, your mom could use a guy like me
Stacey's mom has got it goin' on
She's all I want, and I've waited so long
Stacey, can't you see you're just not the girl for me
I know it might be wrong,
But I'm in love with Stacey's mom
Stacey's mom has got it goin' on
She's all I want and I've waited for so long,
Stacey can't you see your just not the girl for me,
I know it might be wrong but oh oh
(I know it might be wrong)
I'm in love with (Stacey's mom oh oh)
(Staceys mom oh oh)
I'm in love with Stacey's mom
The song "Stacey's Mom" by Fountains of Wayne, talks about a teenage boy who is infatuated with his girlfriend's mother. He admires her physical appearance and even reminisces about a time when he saw her with just a towel on. The boy tries to flirt with Stacey and even makes advances towards the mother, hoping to pursue a relationship with her.
The song highlights the teenage boy's lustful desires and his inability to see Stacey as anything more than a means to get closer to her mother. The catchy and upbeat tempo of the song contradicts the disturbing undertones of the lyrics, making it a great example of irony in pop music.
Line by Line Meaning
Stacey's mom has got it goin' on
Stacey's mom is highly attractive and desirable.
Stacey, can I come over after school? (after school)
The singer wants to see Stacey's mom and is using Stacey as an excuse to visit.
We can hang around by the pool (hang by the pool)
The singer is suggesting an activity to do with Stacey's mom.
Did your mom get back from her business trip? (business trip)
The artist wants to know if Stacey's mom is available for him to see.
Is she there, or is she trying to give me the slip? (give me the slip)
The artist thinks that Stacey's mom might be avoiding him.
You know, I'm not the little boy that I used to be / I'm all grown up now, baby can't you see
The singer is trying to convince Stacey's mom that he is mature enough for her.
She's all I want and I've waited for so long
The singer has been fantasizing about Stacey's mom for a while.
Stacey, can't you see you're just not the girl for me
The artist is using Stacey to indirectly tell Stacey's mom that he is interested in her.
I know it might be wrong but I'm in love with Stacey's mom
The artist knows that it might be inappropriate, but he can't help being attracted to Stacey's mom.
Stacey, do you remember when I mowed your lawn? (mowed your lawn)
The artist is trying to bring up a memorable moment with Stacey to indirectly remind Stacey's mom of him.
Your mom came out with just a towel on (towel on)
Stacey's mom was wearing minimal clothing, which the singer found attractive.
I could tell she liked me from the way she stared (the way she stared)
The artist thinks that Stacey's mom was showing interest in him.
And the way she said, 'You missed a spot over there' (a spot over there)
Stacey's mom is trying to show the singer that she notices him and is paying attention to him.
And I know that you think it's just a fantasy
The singer is aware that other people might not take his attraction to Stacey's mom seriously.
But since your dad walked out, your mom could use a guy like me
The singer is suggesting that Stacey's mom needs a male presence in her life.
Stacey can't you see your just not the girl for me
The artist is implying that Stacey should step aside so that he can pursue her mom.
oh oh I'm in love with (Stacey's mom oh oh) / (Staceys mom oh oh) / I'm in love with Stacey's mom
The artist is repeating his attraction to Stacey's mom.
Writer(s): Adam L Schlesinger, Christopher Brendan Collingwood
Contributed by Owen T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.