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.
Ups & Downs
Betty Lyrics
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And that's not supposed to be so good for me
Still I wake up in the morning feeling fine.
I never bother with a coffee blend
The blend all the famous doctor's recommend
Still I wake up in the morning feeling fine.
It must be cause you kiss me goodnight every night.
Next day I rise king size with my eyes a'shinin'
I haven't got a blanket with the wires inside.
I like my potatoes and I like 'em fried!
Still I wake up in the morning feeling fine. Do da do do.
Feeling fine, do de do do, since you're mine.
I get to bed way past three.
That's not supposed to be so very good for me,
But I wake up feeling fine.
I never dream a big long list of nightmares to tell to my psychiatrist.
Still I wake up in the morning feeling fine.
Baby, it must be cause you kiss me goodnight every night.
Next day I rise king size, my eyes a shinin'
Superior to Superman!
I never rub goose grease on my skin.
I open up the window, let the smog roll in.
Still I wake up in the morning feeling fine.
Feeling fine, baby, since I know that you are mine!
In the song "Ups & Downs," Betty sings about how even though she stays up late and doesn't always take the healthiest approach to life, she still wakes up feeling great every morning. She credits this to the fact that her partner kisses her goodnight every night, making her feel loved and cared for. Betty begins the song by acknowledging that her late nights aren't exactly healthy, but quickly points out that she still wakes up feeling fine. She doesn't need coffee or any other pick-me-up in the morning because her partner's love gives her the energy she needs.
Throughout the song, Betty continues to describe her unconventional habits - she doesn't use an electric blanket, she likes her potatoes fried, and she doesn't shy away from city pollution. However, none of these things seem to have a negative effect on her because she wakes up feeling fine every day thanks to her partner's love. Betty emphasizes this by repeating "Feeling fine, since you're mine" throughout the song. Ultimately, "Ups & Downs" is a celebration of the power of love to make people feel happy and healthy.
Line by Line Meaning
I get to bed about half past three
I don't have a regular sleep schedule
And that's not supposed to be so good for me
I know staying up late isn't healthy
Still I wake up in the morning feeling fine.
Despite my late nights, I feel good in the morning
I never bother with a coffee blend
I don't drink coffee for energy
The blend all the famous doctor's recommend
I don't follow mainstream advice for health
Still I wake up in the morning feeling fine.
But I still feel good in the morning
It must be cause you kiss me goodnight every night.
I attribute my wellbeing to the love I receive
Next day I rise king size with my eyes a'shinin'
I wake up feeling great, with clear vision
Healthier than Hercules!
I feel invincible
I haven't got a blanket with the wires inside.
I don't rely on electric blankets for warmth
I like my potatoes and I like 'em fried!
I enjoy comfort food and indulgences
Still I wake up in the morning feeling fine.
But I still feel good in the morning
Feeling fine, do de do do, since you're mine.
My contentment comes from being loved
I get to bed way past three.
I sometimes stay up even later than before
That's not supposed to be so very good for me,
I'm aware that it's not healthy
But I wake up feeling fine.
But I still feel good in the morning
I never dream a big long list of nightmares to tell to my psychiatrist.
I don't have many problems to discuss with my therapist
Still I wake up in the morning feeling fine.
But I still feel good in the morning
Baby, it must be cause you kiss me goodnight every night.
Again, I credit my wellbeing to love
Next day I rise king size, my eyes a shinin'
I continue to feel strong and awake
Superior to Superman!
I feel even stronger than a superhero
I never rub goose grease on my skin.
I don't do weird or unconventional things for beauty
I open up the window, let the smog roll in.
I'm not too concerned about air pollution
Still I wake up in the morning feeling fine.
But I still feel good in the morning
Feeling fine, baby, since I know that you are mine!
Overall, love is what makes me feel good and content
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