Spin Doctors
The Spin Doctors is a rock group from New York, USA, best known for its 199… Read Full Bio ↴The Spin Doctors is a rock group from New York, USA, best known for its 1992 hits, "Two Princes" and "Little Miss Can't Be Wrong", which charted at #7 & #17 on the pop chart, respectively. The album that included those songs, 'Pocket Full of Kryptonite', sold poorly until MTV and radio began playing those singles. The album eventually went gold, receiving another boost in sales after the band appeared on Saturday Night Live in October 1992, and it ultimately sold five million copies in the U.S., peaking at #3 on the Billboard top 200 album chart. The band also made an appearance on 'Sesame Street', singing a modified version of "Two Princes" that emphasized the importance of sharing.
The current members are Chris Barron (lead vocals), Anthony Krizan (guitar and vocals), Aaron Comess (drums) and Mark White (bass). The history of the Spin Doctors can be traced back to the late 80s in New York City, originally as a band called Trucking Company, which included Canadian guitarist Eric Schenkman, John Popper, and later Chris Barron. Barron was John Popper's Princeton, New Jersey high school friend. Popper left this side project to focus on his main gig with rock group Blues Traveler full time. With a name change to Spin Doctors, as well as the addition of Aaron Comess and Mark White, the classic lineup was in place by the spring of 1989.
Recorded from August to December 1990 at both the famous Power Station studio in NYC as well as the RPM Studios, NYC and ACME Recording Studios Inc. in Mamaroneck, NY, the band released 'Pocket Full of Kryptonite' on August 20, 1991. Experiencing a slow burn of sorts in terms of success over the next few years, the band released the singles "Jimmy Olsen's Blues", "Little Miss Can't Be Wrong", "How Could You Want Him (When You Know You Could Have Me?)", "Two Princes", and "What Time Is It?", managing serious chart success in both the U.S. and the U.K. Their sound incorporated shades of contemporary college rock and underground power pop as well as more indie and blues rock styles.
'Turn It Upside Down' (1994) was not as successful as 'Kryptonite', although it did sell a million copies. Its second single, "You Let Your Heart Go Too Fast", was a modest hit (#48 on the pop chart). Shortly after the release of Turn It Upside Down, original guitarist Eric Schenkman left the band, citing both musical and personal differences. He was replaced by Anthony Krizan. Fans feared, for good reasons, that the group had somewhat stalled creatively.
The follow-up, You've Got to Believe in Something (1996), sold poorly and the band lost its record contract. Guitarist Krizan also left the band following its release, for reasons that remain relatively unknown. He was replaced by Eran Tabid. Also during this time, Ivan Neville joined the band on keyboards. In 1998, the band signed to Uptown/Universal and released Here Comes the Bride in 1999. During the recording of Here Comes The Bride, Mark White left the band. The bass tracks on the album were finished by original band member Aaron Comess.
During the tour supporting Here Comes The Bride, Chris Barron lost his voice due to a rare form of vocal cord paralysis. Keyboardist Ivan Neville took over vocal duties for a few dates, but the band eventually cancelled the remainder of its tour, crippling sales of the album. Chris' voice came back in late 2000, where he began performing with his band Chris Barron and the Give Daddy Five.
The Spin Doctors remained stagnant until 2001, when the closing of the famous New York City club Wetlands brought the original four members back together. The band started playing one-offs and eventually recorded an album, Nice Talking To Me, released on September 13, 2005. So far, the album has yet to be met with much commercial success. They have also made a guest appearance on the children's book and its accompanying album by Children's Author/Artist Sandra Boynton singing "Tantrum".
The current members are Chris Barron (lead vocals), Anthony Krizan (guitar and vocals), Aaron Comess (drums) and Mark White (bass). The history of the Spin Doctors can be traced back to the late 80s in New York City, originally as a band called Trucking Company, which included Canadian guitarist Eric Schenkman, John Popper, and later Chris Barron. Barron was John Popper's Princeton, New Jersey high school friend. Popper left this side project to focus on his main gig with rock group Blues Traveler full time. With a name change to Spin Doctors, as well as the addition of Aaron Comess and Mark White, the classic lineup was in place by the spring of 1989.
Recorded from August to December 1990 at both the famous Power Station studio in NYC as well as the RPM Studios, NYC and ACME Recording Studios Inc. in Mamaroneck, NY, the band released 'Pocket Full of Kryptonite' on August 20, 1991. Experiencing a slow burn of sorts in terms of success over the next few years, the band released the singles "Jimmy Olsen's Blues", "Little Miss Can't Be Wrong", "How Could You Want Him (When You Know You Could Have Me?)", "Two Princes", and "What Time Is It?", managing serious chart success in both the U.S. and the U.K. Their sound incorporated shades of contemporary college rock and underground power pop as well as more indie and blues rock styles.
'Turn It Upside Down' (1994) was not as successful as 'Kryptonite', although it did sell a million copies. Its second single, "You Let Your Heart Go Too Fast", was a modest hit (#48 on the pop chart). Shortly after the release of Turn It Upside Down, original guitarist Eric Schenkman left the band, citing both musical and personal differences. He was replaced by Anthony Krizan. Fans feared, for good reasons, that the group had somewhat stalled creatively.
The follow-up, You've Got to Believe in Something (1996), sold poorly and the band lost its record contract. Guitarist Krizan also left the band following its release, for reasons that remain relatively unknown. He was replaced by Eran Tabid. Also during this time, Ivan Neville joined the band on keyboards. In 1998, the band signed to Uptown/Universal and released Here Comes the Bride in 1999. During the recording of Here Comes The Bride, Mark White left the band. The bass tracks on the album were finished by original band member Aaron Comess.
During the tour supporting Here Comes The Bride, Chris Barron lost his voice due to a rare form of vocal cord paralysis. Keyboardist Ivan Neville took over vocal duties for a few dates, but the band eventually cancelled the remainder of its tour, crippling sales of the album. Chris' voice came back in late 2000, where he began performing with his band Chris Barron and the Give Daddy Five.
The Spin Doctors remained stagnant until 2001, when the closing of the famous New York City club Wetlands brought the original four members back together. The band started playing one-offs and eventually recorded an album, Nice Talking To Me, released on September 13, 2005. So far, the album has yet to be met with much commercial success. They have also made a guest appearance on the children's book and its accompanying album by Children's Author/Artist Sandra Boynton singing "Tantrum".
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Spin Doctors Lyrics
'Bout A Train When I hear that train a-coming from the junction Troublin' …
2 Princes Yeah One, two, princes kneel before you That's what I said, …
About A Train When I hear that train a-coming from the junction Troublin'…
At This Hour Here he come walking down the street Got them funky ragged…
Bags Of Dirt The more things change, the more they stay the same. And…
Beasts in the Woods Let me illuminate my interpretation Which I will try to serv…
Beats In The Woods Let me illuminate my interpretation Which I will try to ser…
Big Fat Funky Booty My baby nice, she's so polite She say "please," when she…
Biscuit Head Hey now, Eddie, all covered in confetti c'mon over here and…
Can't Kick The Habit Can't kick that habit I guess you know What conversation But…
Can't Say No - You came to stay a long time ago It was my…
Cleopatra's Cat Cleopatra's favorite cat Got his hands on Caesar's spats The…
Cleopatras Cat Cleopatra's favorite cat Got his hands on Caesar's spats T…
Diamond You know my boat has holes I see you brought your…
Dodging Assassins Your voice was frightened and kind of dreamy You said you…
Dogs On A Doe Riches and roads bring brigands hither Riches and roads brin…
Fisherman's Delight I will lay beside you On this long and lonely night 'Cause…
Forty Or Fifty Forty or fifty horses Lying in a lot Red raincoats and rifle…
Freeway of plains You said the price was final, But you're willing to haggle I…
Freeway of the Plains / Lady Kerosene You said the price was final, But you're willing to haggle …
Genuine Have you ever left out on four wheels... Not knowing where…
Gone Mad I get the feeling it was different here Before we came…
Gorilla Boy Yeah, call him a monkey, call him dumb He was first…
Happily Ever After Confetti on the floor of the high school gym boy meets…
Hard To Exist You know how I tend to feel when nothing's happening Like…
Have You Ever Seen the Rain Someone told me long ago There's a calm before the storm I…
Have You Ever Seen the Rain? Someone told me long ago There's a calm before the storm I…
Here Comes The Bride Here she comes on down the aisle Behind her veil she…
House This is my house where I hang around As soon as…
How Could You Want Him I'm quite contented to take my chances Against the Guildens…
Hungry Hamed's Graphite skies of Brooklyn calmly drape Fourth Avenue Fiftee…
I Can't Believe You're Still With Her We were on a vacation In a turbulent nation Guess it's part…
If The River Was Whiskey Woke up this morning The vision in my head Looks so good …
If Wishes Were Horses The streets are lined with gold The cheese is full of…
Indifference Indifferent minds seek nothing They wait to be told They nev…
Jimmy Olsen Well, I don't think I can handle this A cloudy day…
Jimmy Olsen's Blues Well, I don't think I can handle this A cloudy day…
Jimmy Olsen'\''s Blues Well, I don't think I can handle this A cloudy day…
Key To The Kingdom The prophet said to David "Someday you'll be King So go on…
Laraby's Gang Stoop's so fine on a summer's eve When you sit outside…
Little Miss Can It's been a whole lot easier since the bitch left…
Margarita Pick up my kid in a Jaguar Drop him off in…
Márgáritá La vita sai Qui gira intorno ai bar C'è chi si chiede…
Mary Jane Mary Jane, Mary Jane Please don't leave me baby I'll just fi…
Medley: What Time Is It What time is it? Four-thirty It's not late, naw, naw, Jus…
Medley: What Time Is It? / Off My Line What time is it? Four thirty It's not late, naw, naw Just ea…
Medley: What Time Is It?/Off My Line What time is it? Four thirty It's not late, naw, naw Just…
Miss America Here she comes Words cannot describe what just befilled my …
More Than Meets The Ear All the roots in the earth Are speaking to a heart…
More Than She Knows I know she got everything she wants I know she got…
My Problem Now I don't mind when you kiss and talk It's so sweet…
Nice Talking To Me I won't talk to you, baby, won't talk to you Baby,…
Off My Line I've been thinking lately How to get you off my line Don't…
Piece Of Glass Well I'm holding up a piece of glass to the…
Pretty Baby Look around your world Pretty Baby Is it everything you hop…
Refrigerator Car Your heart is a refrigerator car It's cold and it never…
Rosetta Stone Take the lowest common denominator, The tiniest grain of san…
Safety Pin Love doesn't come with a guarantee It may hurt you, you…
Scotch & Water Blues I've held your hand and sunk your ships And I can…
Scotch and Water Blues I′ve held your hand and sunk your ships And I can…
She Used to Be Mine There she goes, on down the beach Just like the moon,…
She's Not You She don't hear me when I think her name She don't…
Shinbone Alley Moonlight through the chicken wire humming window pane Lukew…
Shinbone Alley / Hard to Exist Moonlight through the chicken wire, humming windowpane, Luke…
Siren Dress Far and away where the waves unwind And the toothy rock…
Sister Sisyphus What you don't got I can't give to you You got…
Someday All This Will Be Road Lights on the bridges and a smokestack far away Smoke turns…
Spanish Castle Magic It's very far away, It takes about half a day, To get…
Stepped On A Crack It's a funny way to tell you baby, What could I…
Sugar I got a girl like pudding and pie She's the candy,…
Sweet Widow Zephyr through the awning shadow Star-like glimpse upon the …
Tantrum No - I don't want to, I don't want to No…
That's the Way Here we go Here we go Oh That's the way (uh huh, uh…
The Bigger I Laugh The Harder I Cry Oh I know you're only Heavy with your gold You drag your…
The Man In an office high above us all An executive received an…
To Make Me Blue Oh, its you, I love the things you do To make…
Tomorrow Can Pay The Rent The preacher said, "richer or poorer", My mama said, "thick …
Tonight You Could Steal Me Away Since we arrives she's been nothing less than rude Dropping…
Traction Blues The coffee at the hospital Was a low-down nasty sludge I g…
Two Princes Yeah One, two, princes kneel before you That's what I said, …
Two Princes-1991 One two, princes kneel before you, that's what I said…
TwoPrinces Yeah One, two, princes kneel before you That's what I said…
Vampires In The Sun Vampires in the sun The sunset's rag is wringing The night …
Waiting For The Blow Now our skys are falling down And we have worn out…
what my love What time is it? Four thirty It's not late, naw, naw Just ea…
What My Love? I don't know what my love supposed to do I…
What Time Is It What time is it? Four-thirty It's not late, naw, naw, Just e…
What time is it? / Off my line What time is it? Four thirty It's not late, naw, naw Just ea…
What Time Is It?/Off My Line What time is it? Four thirty It's not late, naw, naw Just…
Where Angels Fear to Tread The ruthless turbaned bandit Turns his back upon the cradle …
Wow This stupid production is making me think That history's dra…
Yo Baby Well you think there's a problem with your sink But your…
Yo Mamas a Pajama CHORUS: Yo mama's a pajama and she ain't no good Yo mama's…
You Let Your Heart Go Too Fast Yeah, havin' been by that old bank tower I'm inclined to…
You've Got to Believe in Some You've got to believe in something It's a lonely universe Be…