While in the band The Skull, Tucker started forming relationships with local underground musicians and artists across the city. When The Skull disbanded in 2005 he began writing solo songs and on February 1st, 2006 left for his first solo tour of the West and Midwest. He traveled via Greyhound and Amtrak with a 50 lb. pack, 4 songs, 4 booked shows, and about 50 cd’s dedicated to the West titled Consistent Themes EP—a haunting album recorded with a small group of friends in a church on Chicago’s northwest side. Living day to day and relying on the kindness of strangers, Tucker gained relationships with these strangers that not only made his tour was successful, but also earned him a cult following.
These experiences and relationships have been the topic of much of Bill’s works, which draw on the influences of traditional folk, punk, rock, improv, and even jazz. His songs are emotionally sincere representations of life growing up in poverty, the treatment of people, the stress of the city, and heartache. Although his music draws on numerous influences—from Bob Dylan to John Cage—his sound is one all its own and spans genres and shatters preconceived notions of what folk should sound like.
Illusions of Repetition (2007, Reformer Records) was Tucker’s debut album which highlighted his musical growth and featured artists such as drummer Chris Castellan, violinist Ethan Adelsman, and local improvisational musicians Jeb Bishop and Tim Daisy. The album was a bit of a departure from the quiet haunting quality of Consistent Themes and featured driven songs with more technical experimentation. The result was a beautifully constructed and well received album.
Tucker and Castellan began working together more and eventually formed a band with tuba player John Salt and bassist Chuck King. Now called Bill Tucker and Friends, they toured the south to promote the recording of the Little Jesus EP (2008, Reformer Records)—a split with Foley, Alabama singer-songwriter Jonni Greth. Kevin Fitchuk, who has been a major counterpart in creating Bill’s sound, engineered the EP. The recording featured the same upbeat instrumentation that was introduced in Illusions and garnered a new southern following.
After the tour, Bill decided that he didn’t want to be stuck behind a desk the rest of his life and quit his day job. He went on a solo summer tour and then another in the fall, both with Upper New York noise musician City Harvest Black who introduced Tucker to a new world of avant garde noise that began to influence his music. He felt that he was growing apart from his band and made the decision to continue as a solo musician.
In early 2009, Tucker started working with Toronto musicians Phillip Shelton and Jonathon Marck to prepare for a partial US tour. This tour was also self booked and was his most successful, with two weeks of solid booked shows and radio spots. The trio also recorded 3 songs with Cave Sounds, which were released for free digital download.
With 10 new songs in the works, Tucker set to record with CT Ballentine at Iron Mountain in April. The recordings included the instrumentation of avant garde Cellist Fred Lonberg-Holm, violinists Ethan Adelsman and Billie Howard, saw player Sarah Leitten, fiddle player Chris Marshall, and flutist/harmonica player Graham Nelson. All but two songs were recorded live to capture the soul of the music. These songs plus 4 experimental tracks make up the highly ambitious sophomore project Mythological Creatures, released January 29, 2010.
He is now playing regional shows promoting the new album.
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Bill Tucker and Friends Lyrics
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All the world a dream come true
Did it really happen, was I really there, was I really there with you?
We lived our little drama, we kissed in a field of white
And stars fell on Alabama last night
I can't forget the glamor, your eyes held a tender light
And stars fell on Alabama last night
A fairy land where no one else could enter
And in the center just you and me, dear
My heart beat like a hammer, my arms wound around you tight
And stars fell on Alabama last night
We lived our little drama, we kissed in a field of white
And stars fell on Alabama last night
I can't forget the glamor, your eyes held a tender light
And stars fell on Alabama last night
I never planned in my imagination a situation so heavenly
A fairy land where no one else could enter
And in the center just you and me, dear
My heart beat like a hammer, my arms wound around you tight
The song "Stars Fell on Alabama" by Bill Tucker and Friends is a romantic ballad that paints a dreamy scene of falling in love under the stars in the southern state of Alabama. The opening lines set the scene with moonlight, magnolia trees, and starlight in the lover's hair, creating an idyllic setting for a magical moment. The lyrics reveal a sense of surrealism and disbelief, questioning if the romantic encounter under the twinkling stars really happened or if it was just a dream come true.
Throughout the song, the language is poetic and filled with imagery. The two lovers are described as living in a "little drama" and kissing in a "field of white," both of which add to the romantic and fairy tale-like atmosphere. The chorus repeats the idea of stars falling on Alabama, which serves as a metaphor for the enchanting nature of the moment. The singer can't forget the "glamor" and "tender light" in the love interest's eyes, further highlighting the magical atmosphere.
The song's lyrics portray a sense of innocent and timeless love, with the singer admitting that they never planned for such a heavenly situation to occur. The fairy land setting where "just you and me" are in the center emphasizes the idea that the moment was isolated and unique, only existing between the two lovers. The song's final line, "my heart beat like a hammer, my arms wound around you tight," reinforces the idea of intense passion and commitment between two people in love.
Line by Line Meaning
Moonlight and magnolia, starlight in your hair
The setting was ethereal and picturesque, with the luminosity of the moon and the fragrance of magnolia enhancing the aura of the moment, while the sparkle of the stars in your hair made it look even more magical.
All the world a dream come true
Everything around us was so beautiful that it seemed surreal, like a dream come true.
Did it really happen, was I really there, was I really there with you?
It was so unbelievable and enchanting that I had to question my own memory if it really happened or not, and if it did happen, did it really happen with you?
We lived our little drama, we kissed in a field of white
We had our own little story with its own plot and climax, and we kissed in a field blanketed with white, creating a beautiful contrast of colors and symbolizing a pure, innocent moment.
And stars fell on Alabama last night
The moment was so magical that it seemed like even the stars couldn't resist wanting to be a part of it, making it a night to remember in Alabama's history.
I can't forget the glamor, your eyes held a tender light
It was such a glamorous and splendid affair that I still remember it vividly, and the tenderness reflected in your eyes made it even more special and unforgettable.
I never planned in my imagination a situation so heavenly
I never even dreamed of a scenario so celestial and divine, it surpassed even my wildest imaginations.
A fairy land where no one else could enter
It was a place so beautiful and enchanting that it felt like we were in a fairytale, and no one else could experience it the way we did.
And in the center just you and me, dear
The whole moment revolved around us, and we were the center of attraction, with nothing else mattering but you and me.
My heart beat like a hammer, my arms wound around you tight
The intensity of the moment made my heart thump so hard that it felt like a hammer, and I held you tightly in my embrace, wanting to freeze this moment forever.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Frank Perkins, Frank S Perkins, Mitchell Parish
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milkteaful
This movie was hilarious LOL
More comedy than horror.
TheMetalhead678
I don't see any horror in it at all lol, to me it's 100% comedy
Moira Kizito
I couldn't stop laughing 🤣🤣
apple sauce
It's a horror comedy.
Maruf
Its a horror parody
m & m
Because it's no horror movie...
Banff1998
By far one of the most entertaining, gut-busting hysterical, classic gems I have ever watched and keep the DVD at the ready to go to whenever I have a bad day. "I'm as dumb as dirt, but I remember everything I've heard." Classic.
77.0 Program
+Banff1998 true
SoldierNumberX
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Cat Loves Andy
Everyone reading this NEEDS to watch it. It's the best horror/comedy ever!!