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1) Ash are an alternative rock band that formed in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland in 1992. The media originally pegged Ash's music as Britpop when the band first found mainstream success.
The current line-up of the group is as follows: Tim Wheeler (vocals and guitar), Mark Hamilton (bass guitar) and Rick McMurray (drums).
Ash's full-length debut "1977" was released in 1996 and followed 1994's mini album "Trailer". Named after the year they were all born (and in honour of the year Star Wars was released), "1977" displayed Wheeler and Hamilton's full-fledged love for all things extra-terrestrial and science fiction-related. In autumn 1997, guitarist Charlotte Hatherley was added to the existing trio. Hatherley was recruited from the band Nightnurse.
The new quartet's sophomore effort - "Nu-Clear Sounds" was released in 1998 to a mixed critical reaction. "Free All Angels" followed in April 2001, gaining a U.S. release in the following summer.
Meltdown, the band's first Stateside release for Record Collection, arrived in spring 2005. A year later, and after nine years with Ash, Charlotte Hatherley announced her departure from the band to concentrate on a solo career. The split was amicable and the members of the band have mentioned that they are open to Charlotte returning.
In 2007 the remaining trio (and original line-up) released the album "Twilight Of The Innocents".
2009: Nearly 12 months of work at their Manhattan command centre has produced an enviable payload of new tunes: the ultimate singles band are about to unveil the ultimate singles collection.
The band announces what amounts to a creative Everest, the ‘A-Z Series’: 26 singles in one year, a single for each letter of the alphabet, one release every fortnight. The first taster is free download Return Of White Rabbit, and the UK press loves it; a refreshing electro take on the unstoppable Ash formula, it suggests the ambitious new release schedule has revitalized the band.
The unique subscription service run from the band’s website and own label ‘Atomic Heart Records’ is kicked off with ballad True Love 1980 and is promptly followed by another Ash innovation, the A to Z Tour. The band embark on an alphabetical tour of the UK, a brave – if not foolish – trip around the British Isles from Aldershot to Zennor, bringing the Rock back to some of the nation’s lesser known music venues.
Ash were joined by Bloc Party guitarist Russell Lissack for live performances in 2010 while Bloc Party was on hiatus.
2) Ash, an emerging Atlanta-based artist, made her television debut on the reality show Chasing Destiny by Kelly Rowland but she’s no newcomer to the performance art. If you’ve ever seen her perform behind Janelle Monáe, it is likely that you were instantly captivated by her warm energy and obvious star quality. The singer/songwriter is keeping feel good love songs alive in her solo work with a refreshing amalgamation of futuristic and classic instrumentation. Ash’s debut project The Perfect EP and sophomore release The Please Like Me EP each consist of four endearingly electrifying songs.
ASH. is an American dream-Pop artist who is gradually winning the hearts of listeners all over the world. She is a songstress and a writer of both prose and poetry with a unique perspective on love. With her mesmerizing lyrics and enchanting voice, she and her writing partner, T. Brown, have created songs and melodies that will live in your heart forever; harkening to sounds of nostalgia all the while remaining fresh and refreshing.
Her two independent releases, The Please Like Me EP and The Perfect EP were so impactful that they amassed features in over 30 publications, including Galore, Saint Heron, Perez Hilton, Essence, VIBE, BET, PYNK, and Hello Beautiful, just to name a few.
This success was coupled with numerous requests of the budding star to perform at notable events such as opening for Grammy nominated singer and super producer Ryan Leslie at Atlanta’s CenterStage,The Revival hosted by hit producer Bryan-Michael Cox, and the Atlanta Dogwood Festival, just to name a few.
A former vocalist and dancer for artist Janelle Monae, ASH. has a history of notable performances alongside the Grammy nominated singer at The White House, on Good Morning America, on a plethora of late night shows such as Letterman and Fallon, Coachella, Essence Music Fest, SNL, Black Girls Rock, the 18th Annual Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony, and many many others. That opportunity also landed her the honor of performing on stage with musical icons, Stevie Wonder and the late Prince Rogers Nelson.
In Spring of 2016, ASH. orchestrated her first high school tour allowing her an opportunity to interact with, impact and encourage young lives. In fact, her music is filled with metaphorical references to dream chasing.
In August of 2016, ASH., began her uniquely created, " THE PLEASE LIKE ME LIVING ROOM TOUR," where she traveled to Memphis, Nashville, Cleveland, Atlanta and Brooklyn with her band, creating a stage in the living rooms of her most dedicated fans to provide an opportunity for people to experience her live. The tour proved to be highly innovative, packing out the living rooms in each city. In fact, a well known Brooklyn Blog, "Music and Other Drugs," called the tour, "genius," and stated that "..the intimate vibe connected the audience to ASH.,...everyone in the room sang along...it shows the impact that her artistry and music has on fans..." .
3) ASH Is an artist from Paris, France. ( SoundCloud )
Hailing from Cairo, Egypt and currently based in Montréal, Ash fuses melodic Middle Eastern sounds and Electronic music in a style reminiscent to that of his versatile influences.
His repertoire can be traced back to his first original track Lost, released in 2012, which garnered attention from numerous producers for its intricate fusion of middle eastern and electronic music.
In 2016, Ash released his hit Mosaïque. The song has amassed over 90 million streams to date and charted in the Top 50 of many countries including Turkey, Greece, Romania and Ukraine.
Following Mosaique’s success, Ash released many more hits such as, Give a Little, Daydream and Dans La Peau, reaching altogether over 350 million streams on digital music platforms.
4) ASH is a singer-songwriter based in Cape Town, South Africa.
Known for her dynamically enchanting live performances and captivating audiences of all ages with her lovable authenticity, ASH is a Kommetjie-raised Canadian singer-songwriter aspiring to inspire a message of compassion and kindness through her music.
Her sound is infused with warm classic country-folk influences and is accompanied by passionate poetic lyrics.
After being inspired by her natural love of connecting with others through music, ASH has been prolifically performing all over the Western Cape and Gauteng
She loves to perform her own original material as well as old-school sing-a-long favourites that everyone knows. She has recorded her debut single "Homeless Hearts" in collaboration with Jon Shaban at Sit the Folk Down Studios in Woodstock and will be releasing it on the 22nd of April 2022. ASH is certainly making waves and is only just getting started.
Kung Fu
Ash Lyrics
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I haven't been the same since my teenage lobotomy
Full on, I moved to Hong Kong
With Bruce Lee's brother and Johnny Wong
I think its strange, he's friends with Fu Manchu
And he thinks he knows you
Uh uh uh uh uh oh
Oh Daniel San made in Taiwan Come on Jackie Chan
Last night Jackie Chan came 'round
I played pool with him and we hung out
Mr. Miagi and the X-men
Called in for a while as well
Kung Fu do what you do to him
I can't live without my Kung-Fu movies
'Shanghai Killers' and 'Deadly Road'
My life was ruined when the Green Dragon closed
I think it's strange he's friends with Fu Manchu
And he thinks he knows you
Uh uh uh uh uh oh
Oh Daniel San made in Taiwan
Come on Jackie Chan
Uh uh uh uh uh oh
I think it's strange he's friends with Fu Manchu
Uh uh uh uh uh oh
He's in love with you
Oh Daniel San made in Taiwan
Come on Jackie Chan
Uh uh uh uh uh oh
In Ash's song "Kung Fu," the lyrics describe the impact that the martial arts genre has had on the singer's life. The song begins by stating that the singer hasn't been the same since a "teenage lobotomy," which could be a reference to the brainwashing effects that martial arts films may have on their viewers. The singer then shares that they moved to Hong Kong, the birthplace of Bruce Lee, along with Bruce Lee's brother and Johnny Wong-- both of whom are figures in the martial arts world.
The singer also mentions their love for Kung-Fu movies, and how it has affected their life to the point of it being ruined when "Green Dragon" -- possibly a nod to a specific martial arts film -- closed. The singer finds it strange that Johnny Wong is friends with Fu Manchu, indicating that maybe the line between fantasy and reality is blurred in the martial arts world. Furthermore, the singer references pop culture icons in martial arts, such as Daniel San from The Karate Kid and Jackie Chan. The song concludes with the revelation that Johnny Wong is in love with the singer.
Overall, "Kung Fu" is a playful and nostalgic homage to martial arts cinema, showcasing its influence and impact on the singer's life. It also provides a commentary on the cult of personality that can develop around martial arts figures and how they can create a world where fiction collides with reality.
Line by Line Meaning
Kung Fu do what you do to me
The singer is expressing how much they are impacted by Kung Fu, and how it affects them.
I haven't been the same since my teenage lobotomy
The singer suggests that after their teenage lobotomy, Kung Fu became even more important to them as it helped them forget about the past.
Full on, I moved to Hong Kong
The singer moved to Hong Kong because they were so fascinated by Kung Fu and its culture.
With Bruce Lee's brother and Johnny Wong
The artist seems to have become close with people who are associated with Kung Fu and its culture.
I think it's strange he's friends with Fu Manchu
The artist is questioning the relationship between two people who are associated with Kung Fu culture.
And he thinks he knows you
The singer is suggesting that someone who is associated with Kung Fu culture is making assumptions about the singer without really knowing them.
Oh Daniel San made in Taiwan
The singer mentions a famous Kung Fu character from a movie and the fact that he was made in Taiwan.
Come on Jackie Chan
The artist mentions another famous Kung Fu actor, and perhaps is urging them to do something related to Kung Fu.
Last night Jackie Chan came 'round
The artist mentions that they spent time with Jackie Chan, another famous Kung Fu actor, and did something together.
I played pool with him and we hung out
The artist and Jackie Chan spent time together and did something casual, like playing pool and hanging out.
Mr. Miagi and the X-men
The singer mentions two other pop culture references that are associated with martial arts and Kung Fu culture.
Called in for a while as well
The artist mentions that these other characters also spent some time with them and Jackie Chan.
Kung Fu do what you do to him
The singer is suggesting that Kung Fu has the same impact on someone else, perhaps someone they know.
I can't live without my Kung-Fu movies
The singer loves Kung Fu movies so much that they feel like they cannot live without them.
'Shanghai Killers' and 'Deadly Road'
The singer mentions two Kung Fu movies by name, further emphasizing their love for Kung Fu movies.
My life was ruined when the Green Dragon closed
The artist seems to have been impacted deeply by the closing of a place called the 'Green Dragon,' which could be related to Kung Fu culture.
I think it's strange he's friends with Fu Manchu
The artist repeats the line again, which could indicate that they are still pondering the relationship between two people associated with Kung Fu culture.
He's in love with you
The singer seems to be accusing someone of being in love with another person, possibly in the context of Kung Fu culture.
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Written by: TIM WHEELER
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Kung Fu do what you do to me
I haven't been the same since my teenage lobotomy
Full on, I moved to Hong Kong
With Bruce Lee's brother and Johnny Wong
I think its strange, he's friends with Fu Manchu
And he thinks he knows you
Uh uh uh uh uh oh
Oh Daniel San made in Taiwan Come on Jackie Chan
Uh uh uh uh uh oh
Last night Jackie Chan came 'round
I played pool with him and we hung out
Mr. Miagi and the X-men
Called in for a while as well
Kung Fu do what you do to him
I can't live without my Kung-Fu movies
'Shanghai Killers' and 'Deadly Road'
My life was ruined when the Green Dragon closed
I think it's strange he's friends with Fu Manchu
And he thinks he knows you
Uh uh uh uh uh oh
Oh Daniel San made in Taiwan
Come on Jackie Chan
Uh uh uh uh uh oh
I think it's strange he's friends with Fu Manchu
Uh uh uh uh uh oh
He's in love with you
Oh Daniel San made in Taiwan
Come on Jackie Chan
Uh uh uh uh uh oh
Steven Meyer
I remember that this was the last song in the movie Rumble in the Bronx, when they showed the collection of failed stunts. Great song!
Mario Olii
Yeah, you right man 😂
deadDinozor
Damn, I remember now!
deadDinozor
@Mario Olii Damn, I remember now!
Tang0 Yank3e
That's how I found about this band. Cheers bud
damien morley
wow forgotten how good ash were! back in the 90's. Love it.
рома Е
YES!
underneonloneliness2
They still are decent. Check out their latest song.
Darren Thompson
Just saw them last night, still rocking like the 90s!
Salty Mahero
Wow