1. BETTY is an alternative… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:
1. BETTY is an alternative rock group from New York City.
2. Betty (ベティ) was formed in July 2005 by 勇 and たら.
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1. BETTY is an alternative rock group from New York City, The group originated in Washington, D.C. and traces its lineage to a birthday party for Dodie Bowers (the original owner of the 9:30 Club). The band's harmonies and unique lyrics attracted a cult following in the vibrant alternative music scene and among gay/lesbian audiences. A "BETTY Rules" t-shirt, an early marketing item of the band, appears on one of the AIDS quilts.
In the late 1980s the band relocated to NYC. The name of their first album, "Hello, BETTY!" comes from the standard opening for all their appearances. In 1995, the band expanded by adding lead guitar and drums to the initial line-up primarily of vocals with electronic accompaniment.
Betty appeared in every episode of the 1986 HBO Series Encyclopedia, singing educational songs each centered around a particular word, as well as performing the opening and closing theme songs. The members involved were Alyson Palmer/Amy Ziff/Elizabeth Ziff, although they were credited in the show's opening titles as simply "Betty".
In 2003 the group starred in its own off-Broadway show BETTY RULES directed by Rent's Michael Greif. The musical ran for 6 months at the Zipper Theatre. The show has since been performed in Chicago at the Lakeside Theatre and at Theater J in Washington, DC. BETTY has appeared as a regular guest artist on the television show The L Word, for which they provided the theme song.
Line-up:
Elizabeth Ziff (vocals, guitar)
Alyson Palmer (vocals, bass)
Amy Ziff (vocals, cello)
Tony Salvatore (lead guitar)
Mino Gori (drums)
2. Betty (ベティ) was formed in July 2005 by 勇 and たら.
JaME: Tara, the former bassist of Panic Channel, left this last band because of hearing problems. After his hospitalization, he decided to create the duo Betty with Yuu, the former Never Crazy vocalist. They had taken part in only six events, but within that time they released their maxi-single Aka of which all 2000 copies were sold out.
The newly arrived reinforcements for Tara and Yuu weren’t completely unknown to the music scene as Toki, formerly Tsubasa, was in Panic Channel, while Setsuki played guitar in Karen, and Kasumi took care of drums in Gimikku.
On March 13th 2006, an exceptional sold-out live celebrated the end of Betty and the beginning of 176BIZ in the well-known Takadanobaba Area. The maxi-single Shinkai ni oboreta Sakana was released on March 22nd, points out a more rebel side of the band, especially in songs such as Dekiai and Drag on downer. They went on with more lives until the oneman "the scReaM of pRiMe" on June 20th.
176BIZ spend the whole summer preparing their first album Atelier which was planned to be released in September of 2006 in two different versions. The limited version, which included a PV of the song Aqua on top of the 10-tracks regular album, was quickly sold out.
The band will participate in the Christmas 2006 celebration their label Danger Crue records organized which will take place in nothing less than the Nippon Budôkan (10000 seats) where gathered bands as S.O.A.P, MUCC, SID, girugämesh, Tetsu69 will also perform.
Boogie with You
Betty Lyrics
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Seems to act just like a drug
You're getting to be a habit with me
Let me stay in your arms
I'm addicted to your charms
You're getting to be a habit with me
I used to think your love was something that I could take or leave alone
But now I couldn't do without my supply
Oh, I can't break away
I must have you every day
As regularly as coffee or tea
You've got me in your clutches
And I can't get free
You're getting to be a habit with me
Can't break it
You're getting to be a habit with me
You've got me in your clutches
And I can't get free
Like getting shut-eye,
You are what I need
Eternally, ohhh! my
You're getting to be a habit with me
In Betty Carter's classic jazz song You're Getting to Be a Habit With Me, the lyrics describe a person who has become addicted to their lover's company. The first verse states that every kiss and hug feels like a drug to the singer, implying that being with their lover has become an all-consuming and irresistible addiction. The singer begs to remain in their lover's embrace, saying that they are addicted to their charm.
The second verse explains that the singer used to think they could take or leave their lover, but now they cannot bear to be without them. The singer likens their need for their lover's company to the regularity of drinking coffee or tea. They declare that they are unable to break away and must have their lover every day. The final verse compares being in the clutches of the lover to being unable to escape the need for sleep, suggesting that the addiction has become a permanent part of the singer's life.
Overall, the song is a catchy and jazzy tune that deftly captures the feeling of being in love or infatuated with someone to the point of dependency. With its clever metaphors and memorable lyrics, it's no wonder that Betty Carter's version of the song has become a jazz classic.
Line by Line Meaning
Every kiss, every hug
All your physical expressions of affection have become like a narcotic to me
Seems to act just like a drug
Your affectionate gestures have addictive qualities
You're getting to be a habit with me
I have become accustomed to you and rely on your presence
Let me stay in your arms
I want to remain close to you
I'm addicted to your charms
I cannot resist your alluring qualities
I used to think your love was something that I could take or leave alone
I used to believe that my feelings for you were not that significant
But now I couldn't do without my supply
Now I am dependent on the attention you give me
I need you for my own
I require your presence exclusively
Oh, I can't break away
I cannot stop my dependence on you
I must have you every day
I need to be around you constantly
As regularly as coffee or tea
I require your presence like I need my daily coffee or tea
You've got me in your clutches
You have trapped me with your charm
And I can't get free
I cannot imagine my life without you and your affection
You're getting to be a habit with me
You have become an integral part of my life
Can't break it
My attachment to you is unbreakable
You're getting to be a habit with me
You have become a routine in my life that I cannot do without
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HARRY WARREN, AL DUBIN
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