While often considered simply a side-project of Stone's, Brad had a sound all their own, due to the wide variety of influences brought to the band by its members. The distinctive vocals of Shawn Smith are a major factor in this sound.
Shawn Smith contributed on the title-track for the Belgian group Arsenal on their album Lotuk. He spent his 2008 summer touring along with the band.
Origin Seattle, Washington, USA
Genre(s) Alternative rock, neo-psychedelia
Years active 1992–present
Label(s) Epic, Redline
Associated acts Malfunkshun, Pearl Jam, Satchel, Pigeonhed
Website www.bradcorporation.com
Members
Stone Gossard
Regan Hagar
Shawn Smith
Jeremy Toback
Mike Berg
* History
Brad formed officially in 1992, although the band members had been playing together for a long time before that. The band's line-up was composed of vocalist Shawn Smith, guitarist Stone Gossard, bassist Jeremy Toback, and drummer Regan Hagar. The band originally wanted to go by the name Shame, however the band found that the name was already taken by a band featuring musician Brad Wilson.[1] Instead, the band took the name Brad and decided to name its debut album Shame. Shame, released on April 27, 1993, was recorded in roughly 20 days, with many tracks taken from in-studio jam sessions. Shame, featuring a raw sound and an eclectic mix of styles, was released to mixed reviews and moderate sales.[2] The track "20th Century" was a minor hit in the UK.
The band's follow-up album, Interiors, released on June 24, 1997, was much more polished. Interiors was met with poor sales, however the band saw its cult audience expand.[2] The single from Interiors, "The Day Brings", features Mike McCready from Pearl Jam on lead guitar. The album was accompanied by a tour in the United States that same year, as well as a small tour in Australia and New Zealand in 1998.
A third album, Welcome to Discovery Park, was released on August 13, 2002. The recording of Welcome to Discovery Park saw contributions from Mike Berg, who had taken over as the touring bassist for Toback.[2] The album mixes the rawness of Shame and the polished, produced sound of Interiors. In July 2005, the band released an album of unreleased and incomplete Brad and Satchel tracks called Brad vs Satchel.
As of January 2006, the band's fourth studio album, tentatively titled Best Friends, had been recorded and was being pared down to a 13-track release.[3] As of September 2007, the album was still awaiting release as the band reunited for a small series of live performances, starting in October 2007, with Kevin Wood (of Malfunkshun) joining the band as an additional guitarist. To date, there has been no indication as to whether this is a permanent personnel move or just a temporary addition. Songs from the forthcoming Best Friends album were played at the 2007 and 2008 performances, but there was no announcement as to when the album would be released.
Shawn Smith unfortunately passed away on April 3rd, 2019.
Current members
* Stone Gossard – guitar
* Regan Hagar – drums
* Shawn Smith – keyboard, vocals
* Jeremy Toback – bass guitar
* Mike Berg – bass guitar (1997–present)
Additional personnel
* James Hall – guitar, keyboard (1997)
* Matt Brown – guitar, keyboard (1997)
* Elizabeth Pupo-Walker – percussion (2001–2002)
* Thaddeus Turner – guitars, bass (2001–2002)
* Kevin Wood – guitar (2007–present)
Studio albums
Year Album details
1993 Shame
* Released: April 27, 1993
* Label: Epic
* Format: CD, cassette (CS)
1997 Interiors
* Released: June 24, 1997
* Label: Epic
* Format: CD, CS
2002 Welcome to Discovery Park
* Released: August 13, 2002
* Label: Redline
* Format: CD
Compilations
Year Album details
2005 Brad vs Satchel
* Released: July 26, 2005
* Label: The Establishment Store
* Format: CD
Singles
Year Single UK peak
chart position
[4] Album
1993 "Screen"/"Buttercup" — Shame
"20th Century" 64
1997 "The Day Brings" — Interiors
"Secret Girl" —
2003 "La, La, La" — Welcome to Discovery Park
"Shinin'" —
"Revolution" —
"—" denotes singles that did not chart.
Notes and references
1. ^ Gumbuoy. "Hang Out In Discovery Park With Brad". fasterlouder.com.au. September 27, 2005.
2. ^ a b c Erlewine, Stephen Thomas and Torreano, Bradley. "Brad". Allmusic. Retrieved on January 31, 2009.
3. ^ Prato, Greg. "Brad Finishing Up Fourth Album". Billboard. January 18, 2006.
4. ^ "UK Singles & Albums Chart Archive — Brad". http://www.chartstats.com/artistinfo.php?id=6825. Retrieved on 2007-12-08.
External links
* Brad's official website
* Brad at MySpace
* Brad at Allmusic
* Brad at Last.fm
Yes
Brad Lyrics
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That's how we got this whole thing started
She called and said that I had mail
Waiting there for me
How could I know in just a minute
That I'd be standing face to face
With my own destiny
Ohh, and we sat there talkin'
Just like we were old friends
And ohh, then I asked her
"Can I see you again?"
She said, "Yes" and I said, "Wow"
And she said "When?" and I said, "How about right now?"
Love can't wait, then I asked if she believed in fate
And she said "Yes"
The days flew by just like a fast train
And nothing else has been on my brain
Except the thought of how she makes me
The man I wanna be
And she's the one I want for a million reasons
Loving her it's just like breathing
It's easy and it obvious
She was made for me
Ohh, then it happened one night
Looking in her eyes
Ohh, and I popped the question
Much to my surprise
She said, "Yes" and I said, "Wow"
And she said "When?" and I said, "How about right now?"
Love can't wait, then I asked if she believed in fate
And she said "Yes"
So we called the preacher
Family, and friends
And nothing's been the same
Since
She said, "Yes" and I said, "Wow"
And she said "When?" and I said, "How about right now?"
Love can't wait, then I asked if she believed in fate
And she said "Yes", she said "Yes"
The lyrics of Brad's song "Yes" tell the story of how the singer met the woman who would become his wife. It all started when she moved into his old apartment and found some mail that belonged to him. He went over to pick it up and they ended up talking for hours. As they grew closer, he couldn't stop thinking about her and realized that she was the one for him. He asked her out and she said "Yes," which was the beginning of their love story.
The song is a reflection of the power of fate and how sometimes the smallest things can lead to life-changing moments. Meeting this woman was a chance encounter that ended up being the most important moment in the singer's life. The lyrics are filled with joy and optimism as he recounts the story of how they fell in love and how it all happened so quickly.
Overall, the song captures the excitement and joy of falling in love and how the right person can change everything in an instant. Brad's voice and the upbeat melody of the song make it impossible not to start dancing along.
Line by Line Meaning
She moved into my old apartment
This is the starting point of our relationship
That's how we got this whole thing started
It all started from that moment when she moved in
She called and said that I had mail
She was the one who informed me that I had mail waiting for me
Waiting there for me
The mail was waiting for me to collect
I told her that I'd come and get it
I informed her that I'll pick up the mail
How could I know in just a minute
I couldn't have predicted that I would meet my destiny in that mere moment
That I'd be standing face to face
I found myself standing right in front of the love of my life
With my own destiny
I realized that she was destined to be with me
Ohh, and we sat there talkin'
We had a deep conversation, like old friends
Just like we were old friends
We conversed like we have been friends for long
And ohh, then I asked her
After the conversation, I asked her a question
"Can I see you again?"
I asked politely if she could grant me the pleasure of seeing her again
She said, "Yes" and I said, "Wow"
She agreed to see me again, and I was excited and impressed
And she said "When?" and I said, "How about right now?"
We both agreed to see each other immediately
Love can't wait, then I asked if she believed in fate
I couldn't wait because I knew I had found my soul mate. So, I asked if she believed in fate
And she said "Yes"
She believed in fate too
The days flew by just like a fast train
Time moved so quickly because I was always thinking about her
And nothing else has been on my brain
My mind was consumed by thoughts of her
Except the thought of how she makes me
All I could think about was how she transforms me into the man I want to be
The man I wanna be
She brings out the best in me
And she's the one I want for a million reasons
She's the only one I want, for countless reasons
Loving her it's just like breathing
Loving her comes naturally, like breathing
It's easy and it obvious
It's easy to love her, and it's obvious that we were made for each other
She was made for me
She was created to complete me
Ohh, then it happened one night
Then the moment finally arrived
Looking in her eyes
As I looked into her eyes
Ohh, and I popped the question
I proposed to her
Much to my surprise
I was pleasantly surprised when she said yes
So we called the preacher
We called the pastor to officiate our wedding
Family, and friends
Our loved ones were all present at our wedding
And nothing's been the same
Our relationship has changed everything
Since
In the best way possible
She said, "Yes" and I said, "Wow"
She accepted my proposal, and I was amazed by her response
And she said "When?" and I said, "How about right now?"
We couldn't wait to start our life together
Love can't wait, then I asked if she believed in fate
Our love could not wait, and I was glad to find out we were both destined to be together
And she said "Yes", she said "Yes"
She made me the happiest man in the world by saying yes to my proposal, and to our life together
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5KAT
I wanted to say THANK YOU to our dear friend Brad for his generosity, all his great tapping topics and helping us through the many difficult days...and congrats to him for hitting 180K subscribers, when I was lucky enough to stumble upon him over a year ago, he was at 165K...YAY BRAD! Appreciate you! 🥇
Cynthia Ann Schaub
Hey 👋 Brad, it’s been a minute, but I’m here now. Thank you for your generosity, love, and compassion for all of humanity. Keep be magnificent!! 🦋💙🙏
Veronika Reniers
What I like about your video’s, Brad, is that, not knowing what you’re gonna say during the tapping, I feel completely safe to surrender to the session and to trust you (and your talent, skill, practice, your ability to give a voice to the subconscious, and your magic).
I’m tapping on and off for many years now, intuitively feeling when I need it and acting accordingly.
Now is such a time, and every day I pick the first of your video’s YouTube presents to me.
It feels like a journey, each step an awareness of synchronicity, always providing me exactly with what I need.
Again, thank you!
🙏🏻❣️
1moola
Thanks for this! While tapping I became aware that I have some hidden beliefs about having what I want being too much responsibility. I am very responsible, and this isn't true anyway. I'll be working on this. Happy Monday to all!
Clare Thomas
Thank you so much for this Brad. I have committed to ding your weekly tap every day. What a gift! I feel so much gratitude. Brad, you rock!
Witches Grove
I am really saying YES to this wonderful video! Thank you for your work!💗
Christine Knoll
Thank you so much, Brad. You truly are a blessing to all of us. I just love your Videos and you've been a great help to me and my friends. Thank you! <3
Iliyana Georgieva
Thank you so much for the video, Brad!🙏🏻You're a HUGE help! Deeply appreciated!❤️
Avril F
Dear Brad hi from Sydney Australia. You are indeed wonderful and I'm grateful for all you do for us. I dont know if Im getting hard of hearing but I just wondered if you would or could record at a little higher volume. I'm not listening through headphones which I know would help. Anyway, love and light to you, and thank you for making these youtubes.
DW Delcourt
Hi Brad! thank you so much for everything you do on this channel. I was searching for a tapping video for people who don’t feel beautiful. I know on YouTube sometimes people make suggestions for future videos, so I thought I’d try to reach out and say that That’s one I bet lots of people would love ❤️ No pressure though if you have other ideas planned. Tapping has been a way to reprogram some of my negative thought patterns. It’s helped me in times of crisis and I wanted to say that what you do really matters, especially in this time in history. I struggle with a couple of conditions that lead to a lot of thoughts I struggle to correct and tapping has been a nice technique to make my cbt skills sharper. I hope you’re staying safe during this pandemic!