The group provides diverse sounds: art-rock, heavy-metal, acoustic folk-ballads, industrial riffs, etc, and Bill Gage continuously refines and re-works his vocal improvisations.
BILL's approach to songwriting is always in flux. The first album BEATLES CHINESE was shaped by a series of challenges the band gave Bill Gage: first to name the songs he wanted to do, and then to sing them, as the band figured out what to play, and each song was quickly recorded. The backing tracks for BILL's second record BAT MAN were recorded in advance. Bill Gage listened to the tracks, sang over them, and then named the songs (and the record).
Live, the BILL show presents a sonic kaleidoscope of punk, psychedelia, pop, and hard rock, Bill Gage tying it all together using his incredible voice and edge-of-the-seat performance (with theatrical touches like the cape he wears for "STEVE PEPPER"). Between songs Mr. Gage chats with the crowd, announcing the next song and letting the audience know they're about to hear something "REALLY GREAT". While some of his words are not always clear, his intentions are obvious and the crowd stays right with him. Bill Gage is a mild-mannered gentleman, until he has a mic in his hand: "LET'S ROCK AND ROLL!"
The band includes Daren Follower (drums), Gaylen Moore (bass), and guitarists Eric Morin, Greg Ansin, and Mr. Gage's brother, john. Past members include Paul Desjarlais of Pseudonym (1987-91), Stephin Merritt of The Magnetic Fields (1987), and David M. Curry of Empty House Coöperative (1996-2000). BILL are working on a new record.
A jazz-pop band called "bill" is from San Diego, California and was possibly started in the 1990s (information about this bands history is scarce). The albums of the San Diego "bill" are called "End of the Hits" and "Birthday Suit."
Another band called "Bill", this one playing "alternative rock", are from Mexico City, Mexico. Even fewer pieces of information can be found about this group, but they have professional studio recordings and are playing regularly.
Also there is a Leamington, UK based 3 piece punk band under the name of Bill.
The Man from Harlem
Bill Lyrics
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And rocky fields must turn to meadow
But there are prices men must pay
To make a world where boys can grow
Idle thoughts of horses
Running in their dreams
Questions you can't answer, like
Hey, life is just a road you got to travel
Time is all you really got to lose
Ah, and if you get some luck as things unravel
Hey, you might have a dream or two come true
That old rocky road you've got to travel
All depends on how you pay your dues
Ah, you can turn them rocks into just gravel
Bill Withers' song The Man from Harlem touches on themes of hope, perseverance, and the sacrifices we make for the future. The opening lines "Tomorrows must be better days / And rocky fields must turn to meadow" speak to a common desire for a better life and world. The following lines, "But there are prices men must pay / To make a world where boys can grow," acknowledge that progress and change come at a cost. These lyrics can be interpreted as a call to action and a reminder that we all have a responsibility to work towards a better future.
The rest of the song includes verses that contemplate the unknown, and how it relates to the experience of growing up. The lines "Idle thoughts of horses / Running in their dreams / Questions you can't answer, like / 'What does stud mean?'" suggest a sense of innocence and curiosity. The chorus emphasizes the importance of time, how life is a journey and we have to make choices along the way. The lyrics "Hey, life is just a road you got to travel / Time is all you really got to lose / Ah, and if you get some luck as things unravel / Hey, you might have a dream or two come true" highlight the value of hope and the chance of making progress towards our goals. The final lines end the song on a note of triumph, suggesting that with hard work and determination, even rough times can be overcome: "Ah, you can turn them rocks into just gravel."
Overall, The Man from Harlem is a song that speaks to the human experience of striving for a better life, and the difficulties that come with making change. The lyrics encourage us to not give up, and to embrace life's unpredictable journey.
Line by Line Meaning
Tomorrows must be better days
The future needs to be better than the present
And rocky fields must turn to meadow
The environment needs to become more conducive to life
But there are prices men must pay
There are sacrifices that need to be made to achieve better things
To make a world where boys can grow
To create a better world for the next generation
Idle thoughts of horses
Daydreaming or fantasy
Running in their dreams
Fantasizing about something exciting
Questions you can't answer, like
Unanswerable questions that may come to mind
What does stud mean?
A specific unanswerable question about language
Hey, life is just a road you got to travel
Life is a journey that everyone must take
Time is all you really got to lose
The only thing we have is time, which is limited
Ah, and if you get some luck as things unravel
Sometimes good things can happen unexpectedly
Hey, you might have a dream or two come true
If you're lucky, your dreams might come true
That old rocky road you've got to travel
Life can be difficult and full of obstacles
All depends on how you pay your dues
How much effort and sacrifice you put in determines your success
Ah, you can turn them rocks into just gravel
With enough effort, even the toughest challenges can be overcome
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: J. J. Johnson, Bill Withers
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@emvy84
Great reaction➡️S.O: Frankenstein's Lab
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@giorgioa.tsoukalos2401
Two High Black Dudes = Great Reaction?
@emvy84
@Giorgio A. Tsoukalos yep
@Rushi486
@Giorgio A. Tsoukalos Well they did react quite great
@markschiavone8003
Is he talking about Nia?
@davidanugo
This guy is probably the best at doing racial jokes. He walks that thin line perfectly. Plus he's funny as hell.
@Tizoxic94
My thought exactly, probably one of the few white comedians who can make black jokes and it sounds perfectly fine, its just comedy from his standpoint
@davidfrye6055
I'm black and I love him. Funny ad shit
@scrubjeb7850
I’d take Dave Chappelle but I don’t blame you
@linux750
Yeah! Bill Burr and Dave Chappelle are some of the best at racial issues humor.