Band From TV is a charity cover band since 2006, whose members are all acto… Read Full Bio ↴Band From TV is a charity cover band since 2006, whose members are all actors from American television series, who donate the proceeds of their performances and recordings to the charities of their choice.

Greg Grunberg had the idea for Band From TV after a performance at a House of Blues with several other celebrities garnered a surprising amount of fan interest. Grunberg made several connections that he would later bring together for Band From TV: he appeared on an episode of House ("Sex Kills") starring actor and musician Hugh Laurie as well as performing at a separate charity event with James Denton and Bob Guiney.

Band From TV made their debut at the 58th Primetime Emmy Awards TV Guide afterparty and as of 2007 plays high-paying charity concerts as well as performing for studio albums; Band From TV contributed a song You Can't Always Get What You Want to the Various Artists: House, M.D. Original TV Soundtrack, as well as releasing their own album: Hoggin' All the Covers (recorded in July 2007).

Current members:
Greg Grunberg - Drums (Heroes)
James Denton - Guitar (Desperate Housewives)
Bonnie Somerville - Vocals
Bob Guiney - Vocals
Hugh Laurie - Keyboard, Vocals (House, M.D.)
Teri Hatcher - Vocals (Desperate Housewives)
Jesse Spencer - Fiddle (House, M.D.)
Chris Kelley - Guitar
Barry Sarna - Keyboards
Brad Savage - Bass, Vocals
Jon Sarna - Percussion
Bryan McCann
Chris Mostert - Saxophone
David Anders - Vocals (Heroes)

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Goodnight Irene
Band From TV Lyrics

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Last saturday night I got married
Me and my wife settled down
But me and my wife have parted
I'm gonna take another stroll downtown

Irene goodnight (goodnight irene)
Irene goodnight
Goodnight irene, goodnight irene

I'll get you in my dream

Stop your ramblin'
Stop your gamblin'
Stop stayin' out late, late at night
Go home to your wife and your family
Sit down by your fireside so bright

Irene goodnight (irene)
Irene goodnight

Goodnight irene, goodnight irene
I'll get you in my dream

I love irene and I swear I do (yes)
Love 'er, love 'er, love 'er, love 'er, love 'er
Love 'er, love 'er, love 'er, love 'er
Still the sea runs dry
And if irene ever turns her back on me
I'm gonna take morphine and die

Irene goodnight
Goodnight, goodnight, goodnight
Goodnight, goodnight, goodnight
Irene goodnight

Goodnight irene, goodnight irene
I'll get you in my dream

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Band From TV's song "Goodnight Irene" are about lost love and the struggles of moving on. The song starts with the singer saying that he just got married but him and his wife have parted. He then decides to take another stroll downtown. The chorus comes in, which is repeated throughout the song, "Irene Goodnight, Irene Goodnight, Goodnight Irene, Goodnight Irene, I'll see you in my dreams".

The second verse is a plea from the singer to Irene. He's telling her to stop her rambling, to stop gambling, and to come home to her family. He asks her to stop staying out all night and to sit by the fireside with her family. Once again, the chorus repeats.

The final verse expresses the singer's love for Irene. He says he loves her and swears that he does. He goes on to say that he will love her until the sea runs dry. However, if Irene turns her back on him and leaves, he feels that he cannot go on without her and would rather take morphine and die. The song ends with the chorus repeating one last time.

Overall, "Goodnight Irene" is a song that touches on heartbreak and a love that cannot be forgotten. It shows how difficult it is to move on from someone who has left a deep impact on your life.

Line by Line Meaning

Last saturday night I got married
I recently married someone

Me and my wife settled down
We found a place to live and made a home

But me and my wife have parted
Unfortunately, we have separated

I'm gonna take another stroll downtown
I plan on going out and finding a new partner

Irene goodnight (goodnight irene)
Saying goodbye to Irene for the night

Stop your ramblin'
Don't wander aimlessly

Stop your gamblin'
Stop taking risky bets

Stop stayin' out late, late at night
Don't go out so late at night

Go home to your wife and your family
Return to the ones you love

Sit down by your fireside so bright
Relax and spend time with family by the fireplace

Irene goodnight (irene)
Saying goodbye to Irene again