1. A progressive … Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 6 artists with the name Badger:
1. A progressive rock band from London, England
2. A 4-piece pop'n'roll collective from Norway.
3. A side-project of Terminal Curl's Carter Mullin.
4. A side project of Extreme's bassist Pat Badger.
5. An alt-pop duo from Newcastle Upon Tyne.
6. An emo pop/skate punk band from Houston, Texas. Also known as The Tie That Binds later in their career.
1. A progressive rock band which was was co-founded by keyboardist Tony Kaye with David Foster, after Kaye left Yes. Foster had been in The Warriors with Jon Anderson before Anderson co-founded Yes, and Foster later worked with Yes on the production of Time and a Word. Kaye had worked on a solo project by Foster that was never released.
The pair found drummer Roy Dyke, formerly of Ashton, Gardner & Dyke, and Dyke suggested Brian Parrish on guitar. The new band got signed to Atlantic Records.
Badger's first release was the live recording One Live Badger, co-produced by Jon Anderson and Geoffrey Haslam and taken from a show opening for Yes. In the progressive rock genre, five of the songs were co-written by the whole band, with a sixth by Parrish.
By 1974, the band had been reduced to Kaye and Dyke. They recruited bassist Kim Gardner, who had worked with Dyke in Ashton, Gardner & Dyke. Paul Pilnick, formerly of Stealers Wheel, joined on guitar, as did singer Jackie Lomax.
Lomax proceeded to turn them into the type of R&B/soul band he had used on his solo albums. The band became a vehicle for Lomax's songs and singing. During this period, they released one LP, White Lady, on Epic Records, produced by Allen Toussaint. All ten songs were written or co-written by Lomax. Guests on the album included Jeff Beck (contributing a guitar solo to the title track).
However, before the album's release, the band had split into two factions, with Lomax and Gardner leading a short-lived band called White Lady, before Lomax returned to a solo career.
White Lady b/w Don't Pull the Trigger was released as a single in May 1974.
2. A 4-piece pop’n’roll combo based in the city of Tromsø, Norway.
The band has existed with its present line-up since 2005: Håvard Stangnes (vocals, guitar), Isak Måseide (bass, vocals), Børge Figenschau (guitar), and Kim Karlsen (drums).
Discography:
- The Badger EP (Promo, 1998)
- By:Larm 2000 (Promo, 2000)
- Faster Days (EP, 2000)
- Every Other Sunday (LP, 2002)
- One Hit Wonders Of The World Unite (Promo, 2003)
- C'mon Girls (LP, 2003, Sometimes called C'mon Girls!)
- It's A Glorious Day (Promo, 2004)
- I Tell You What You Wanna Hear (Single, 2012)
- Motorcar (Single, 2012)
- Summer Sweeps (Single, 2013)
- Stars, Guitars & Motorcars(LP, 2013)
3) A side-project of Terminal Curl's Carter Mullin.
4) A side project of Extreme's bassist Pat Badger.
The debut album Time Will Tell was released in Summer 2014. It features Kevin Figueiredo on drums (present Extreme drummer), Bleu and Joe Pessia on guitars.
5. An alt-pop duo from Newcastle Upon Tyne.
Discography:
- Pay Per View (Single, 2018)
- Seize Warfare (EP, 2018)
- Biscuits For Dinner (Single, 2018)
- DEEPMINDED.//Atom (Single, 2018)
- Atom (Part 2) (EP, 2019)
- NIGHTFOREST (again) (Single, 2020, As ako vs Badger)
- Grumble (Single, 2020)
- Power & Agility (EP, 2020)
6. An emo pop/skate punk band from Houston, Texas formed in 1993. Under the name "Badger", the band had released two EPs: "Badger / Blueprint" (1993) with the emo band Blueprint, and "Unhappy Life" (1995). The band would go on to change their name to "The Tie That Binds" after Unhappy Life.
Wheel of fortune
Badger Lyrics
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If the world has got you down
And it's more than you can take
You can't get your feet back on the ground
All you need is that lucky break
If your pockets are empty
You gotta hang loose
Get ready for the Wheel to turn around
If you've lost the only love you had
And you think you've got a reason to be sad
All your self pity and recrimination
Are'nt gonna help to make the best of a sick situation
So don't sit there crying
If the Wheel of Fortune lets you down
Hang loose
Get ready for the Wheel to turn around
I've had my share of bad luck
And I never find a reason or a rhyme
The only thing that I'm sure of
Is that worrying is just a waste of time
Sooner or later
You're gonna wake up
You're gonna realize
Just because you lost the battle
Well that ain't no need to loose the fight
Well if every little thing that you planned
Has crumbled into dust
And you can't work it out and you can't understand
You thought that you had the whole thing sussed
Pull yourself together
Nothing's stopping you
You're not gagged and bound
Hang loose
Get ready for the Wheel to turn around
Don't sit there crying
If the Wheel of Fortune lets you down
You gotta hang loose
Get ready for the Wheel to turn around
The lyrics to Badger's "Wheel of Fortune" are a reminder for when times get tough and the world seems like it's too much to handle. The song addresses the feeling of hopelessness and losing control of one's life, but it also offers a solution. Badger encourages listeners to keep their head up and wait for the Wheel of Fortune to turn around.
The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song. Badger acknowledges that sometimes the weight of the world can be overwhelming. Even the most determined and optimistic people can find themselves at a breaking point. The lyrics suggest that when this happens, all one needs is a lucky break. The Wheel of Fortune refers to the concept of chance and how luck can quickly turn one's fortunes around.
The refrain repeats throughout the song, acting as a mantra to remind listeners that they should stay positive and be prepared for when things improve. Badger emphasizes that feeling sorry for oneself and blaming others will not help to improve the situation. Instead, they encourage listeners to keep moving forward and not to give up.
Overall, the lyrics of "Wheel of Fortune" seem to offer a sense of comfort and hope to those going through difficult times. Badger encourages listeners to remember that everything is temporary, and their fortunes can change if they remain positive and persistent.
Line by Line Meaning
If the world has got you down
When life feels overwhelming and depressing
And it's more than you can take
When it's too much to handle alone
You can't get your feet back on the ground
When things are too chaotic and disorienting
All you need is that lucky break
Hoping for a chance to change your fortunes
If your pockets are empty
When you're broke and struggling financially
If the Wheel of Fortune lets you down
When luck doesn't come your way
You gotta hang loose
Stay calm and patient
Get ready for the Wheel to turn around
Hope for better luck in the future
If you've lost the only love you had
When you've lost your romantic partner
And you think you've got a reason to be sad
Feeling justified in your sadness
All your self pity and recrimination
Blaming yourself and feeling sorry for yourself won't help
Aren't gonna help to make the best of a sick situation
Wallowing in self-pity will not improve your situation
So don't sit there crying
Crying won't change anything
I've had my share of bad luck
Personal experience with misfortune
And I never find a reason or a rhyme
No logical explanation for why things go wrong
The only thing that I'm sure of
One's own certainty and confidence
Is that worrying is just a waste of time
Worrying won't change anything or bring good fortune
Sooner or later
Eventually, it will happen
You're gonna wake up
Realizing the reality of the situation
You're gonna realize
Gaining perspective and clarity
Just because you lost the battle
Failure in one instance does not mean overall loss
Well that ain't no need to loose the fight
Don't let failure discourage you from continuing to try
Well if every little thing that you planned
Feeling like nothing is going according to plan
Has crumbled into dust
When everything seems to be falling apart
And you can't work it out and you can't understand
Feeling lost and confused
You thought that you had the whole thing sussed
Believing one had it all figured out
Pull yourself together
Regaining composure and control
Nothing's stopping you
Realizing you have the ability to change your situation
You're not gagged and bound
You have free will and freedom to make choices
Don't sit there crying
Being proactive instead of helpless
You gotta hang loose
Staying calm and patient
Get ready for the Wheel to turn around
Hopeful for change in one's fortunes
Contributed by Alexis L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@user-hc2fq7cl3o
Absolutely LOVE this album, especially this song! I used to play it on my college radio station!
@richieangelilli6428
One of my favorite albums. Amazing that their 1st album was an actual live album
Lucky for us 🎸🎸
@happilyeggs4627
I can only think of one band who did the same thing. The MC5, “Kick Out The Jams”. I don’t think any other bands have done such a bold thing.
@klaus7715
O máximo
@riccardomusiu510
Oh yesss I love this track 🎸🎸🔥🔥🔥👌😉 Thanks my friend, Like
@Pugetwitch
Those drums got me ready to train hop on outta here!
@Pugetwitch
Holyshit, and those lyrics! What a vibe, my spidey-sense never lies
@ramonsanchez7961
Great talented Tony Kaye with Keyboards Pioneer with Yes first Songs the Best of the Best 🎹🎸🎸🥁
@jamesleblanc7437
Is that a mellotron? These guys have a Grand Funk bluesy sound. Great!
@Claytone-Records
James LeBlanc, Sure sounds like mellotron to me. And Grand Funk.