Formed in 1996, they played consistently for two years in and around the north-eastern United States and Canada, opening for The New Bomb Turks, Nashville Pussy, Blonde Redhead, The Make-Up, The Dirtbombs, The Chrome Cranks and The Demolition Doll Rods. Originally they did not even want to release an album opting to have the band's live reputation spread via word of mouth.
Eventually, the trio relented and put out a self-titled six song e.p. on Sonic Unyon records in 1998. In 1999 they released the self-produced My Love Is Bold E.P. and achieved national exposure with the single "Bounce". They were nominated for a Juno Award in 2000 for Best Alternative Album.
In 2001 Bad Taste Records released a compilation of the band's early recordings, demos, and b-sides entitled, I'm Alive and On Fire. A 5 week European tour followed to promote the release including shows at the Roskilde festival in Denmark and Hultsfred festival in Sweden. By the end of the year they had returned 2 more times, most notably as main support for the Backyard Babies.
2002: Born A Lion
In 2002 they released their first full-length album, Born A Lion, produced by Bill Bell, on Bad Taste Records in Europe and on Universal in Canada. The band did several European tours and two Canadian tours to promote the record including an unprecedented repeat performance at Roskilde and the now legendary return to Hultsfred as well as notable stops to Pukkelpop in Belgium and The Lowlands festival in the Netherlands. They also managed to grab the opening slot with The Rolling Stones on their "40 Licks" World tour kick-off show at the Palais Royale in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on August 16, 2002.
2003: We Sweat Blood
2003 saw the release of We Sweat Blood, produced by Matt DeMatteo, and the group taking a heavier approach to their hard-rock sound. More touring followed that included Europe and Japan. They were also nominated for two Junos: Best Rock Album (Born a Lion) and Best video (Lovercall).
While success was happening abroad, home relations with Universal Canada had soured and the band was dropped mid-album run. Explanations from the label were vague, but speculations point to Jones' February 2004 appearance on CBC Sunday where Jones appeared as a pro-downloader opposite then CRIA president, Brian Robertson. Getting dropped from Universal Canada did little to stop the group as they continued to tour heavily for the rest of the year well into 2004 with bands like Turbonegro, Sepultura and The Bronx. While touring they managed to pick up another Juno nomination for Best Rock Album (We Sweat Blood) and tour Australia as well as more European dates including Rock Am Ring and Rock Im Park in Germany and Download, Leeds and Reading in England.
2005-2006: Sleep Is The Enemy
Early 2005 was taken up by recording the follow-up to We Sweat Blood, but not without a series of tours amidst recording that brought the band to the Netherlands, Germany and South Africa. In April, American label, Razor & Tie released We Sweat Blood and the band set out to America in support as well.[6] Working two releases simultaneously on both sides of the Atlantic proved quite hard and the worldwide release for the upcoming album, Sleep Is The Enemy, produced by Matt DeMatteo, was pushed back to 2006.
During the summer and fall of 2005 the band toured America heavily with two of We Sweat Blood's singles being second most added to active rock radio in America ("Lovercall" and "Forget My Name"). Stateside tours with Flogging Molly, Our Lady Peace, The Supersuckers, and The (International) Noise Conspiracy followed. Prior to the release of Sleep Is The Enemy drummer Damon Richardson left the band, citing fatigue as a reason for leaving. He was replaced by Dan Cornelius.
In January and February 2006, under new Canadian label, Aquarius Records, the band set out to do their first Canadian tour in almost 4 years opening up for Nickelback, With the release of Sleep Is The Enemy came more touring including America and a headlining European club tour with support from Brant Bjork & The Bros.
The summer saw them perform at Rock Am Ring, Rock Im Park, With Full Force and Wacken Open Air in Germany; Hellfest and Furiafest in France, Metaltown in Sweden, Pinkpop and Lowlands in The Netherlands, Tuska Festival, Ruisrock and Ankkarock in Finland, Gampel in Switzerland and Wireless in the UK among at least a dozen more. In October 2006, a 2 week tour of Norway saw the band play with ex-Kyuss front-man, John Garcia who appeared on the song "Invisible" off Sleep Is The Enemy.
2008: Never Too Loud
Their fourth album, Never Too Loud was released on February 27, 2008[9] and produced by Nick Raskulinecz. The album yielded three singles, "Code Of The Road" followed by "Take Me Home" and "King Of Magazines". A major city tour of Europe in April 2008 was followed by a Canadian tour in May and a three month stint in Europe playing almost 30 dates on the festival circuit that included Rock Am Ring, Rock Im Park and With Full Force in Germany; Bospop and Lowlands in The Netherlands; Sziget Festival in Hungary; Rabarock in Estonia; Provinssi Rock in Finland; and Eurockeennes and Hellfest in France, where Jones got to sing on stage with one of his favorite bands, Death Angel for the song, "Bored". In the fall/winter of 2008 Danko Jones toured England, Germany, France and Benelux opening for Motörhead.
2009: B-Sides
On February 3, 2009 B-Sides was released in Europe only - a collection of previously released b-sides from European singles and unreleased tracks that spanned 1996 to 2008. On February 24 they commenced a 7 week tour in support of the release that spanned The Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, France and the UK with support coming from The Backyard Babies, Winnebego Deal and The Black Spiders. The CD yielded the singles "Sugar High" and "My Problems (Are Your Problems Now)". A greatest hits compilation titled This Is Danko Jones was released on April 7 the same year in Canada only.
In the summer the band managed a few festival appearances, most notably, the Sziget Festival in Hungary on the main stage with Faith No More and The Offspring, as well as Huntenpop in The Netherlands, Wintherthur and Gampel Open Air in Switzerland, Parken Festival in Norway and Jurassic Rock in Finland. In January and February 2010 the band toured across Canada with Guns N' Roses and Sebastian Bach. In March the same year they toured the United States with Clutch.
2010: Below the Belt
Their fifth album Below the Belt was released on May 11, 2010 and produced by Matt DeMatteo. The album's first single, "Full of Regret", features Elijah Wood, Lemmy Kilmister, Selma Blair and Mike Watt in the accompanying video. It debuted at #36 on Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks in November. It is also featured on EA's NHL 11 soundtrack. The second single, "Had Enough", has Ralph Macchio appearing in the accompanying video.
On June 8, 2011 Danko Jones announced on the band's website that drummer Dan Cornelius was no longer with the band. In the same statement Danko Jones said Atom Willard had joined as a replacement. In a March 2012 question-and-answer session with fans on Twitter Danko Jones said: "Dan's time with the band had run its course but it was completely mutual from both sides. An amicable split."
2012: New Album
In early 2012 Danko Jones revealed the band was working on a new album, posting footage of the writing process on the band's YouTube channel. Jones said the album was likely to be out in the European fall (autumn). He added a book and DVD about the band's history would also be released in 2012.
Albums
Born a Lion (2002) (Bad Taste Records / Universal Canada)
We Sweat Blood (2003) (Bad Taste Records / Razor & Tie)
Sleep Is the Enemy (2006) (Bad Taste Records | Aquarius Records)
Never Too Loud (2008) (Bad Taste Records / Aquarius Records)
Below the Belt (2010) (Bad Taste Records / Aquarius Records)
EPs and Others
Sugar Chocolate 7" (1998) (Sonic Unyon)
Danko Jones EP (1998) (Sonic Unyon)
My Love Is Bold (1999) (Sound King / Outside Music)
I'm Alive and on Fire (2001) (Bad Taste Records)
Ritual of the Savage 10" (split with Gluecifer & Peter Pan Speedrock) (2003) (Drunken Maria / Suburban)
B-Sides (2009) (Bad Taste Records)
This Is Danko Jones (2009) (Canadian-only greatest hits release) (Emd Int'l Records)
Having Fun on Stage with Danko Jones 7 (2009) (Yeah Right! Records)
Mouth to Mouth (2011) (digital-only release)
Bring On the Mountain (2012) (DVD)
Dance
Danko Jones Lyrics
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Cept my baby dancing up in front of me
She put her red shoes on went ahead and danced the blues
I turn the lights down low and man I'll never lose
I know it's kind of funny but my baby never does this
Only when the music plays
My baby keeps on doing what she's doing cause her moving is what I need tonight
I got the best damn woman and when she moves it's a shock that feels so right so right
Dance Dance Dance
I love to watch her move that body
Dance Dance Dance
I can watch it every day
Dance Dance Dance
I love to watch her move that body
Dance Dance Dance
I can watch it every day
Baby keeps on dancing so I see
I wanna watch my woman dance in front of me
When she gets going it's all she wants to do
Can't stop her if wanna but why when it looks good
I gotta get it going cause I know she's got it flowing
Even when she's on display
And when the needle hits the record all the people wait a second
But the music saves the day
My honey gets rocked with the beat on the box
and her hips move side to side
I'll watch her from the back cause I know she gotta a knack for standing in the spotlight (but I can dig it)
Dance Dance Dance
I love to watch her move that body
Dance Dance Dance
I can watch it every day
Dance Dance Dance
I love to watch her move that body
Dance Dance Dance
I can watch it every day
She living for the back of the beat
I can see it when she moving her feet
If you turn it up a little bit higher
Gonna lose it and I'll start to perspire
I don't mind cause I'm along for the ride
I don't mind cause I'm along for the ride
I like to see her moving up and alive
I get off watching her gets me high
I don't mind cause I'm along for the ride
I don't mind cause I'm along for the ride
I like to watch her move her hips to the side
Watching her gets me high
Dance Dance Dance
I love to watch her move that body
Dance Dance Dance
I can watch it every day
Dance Dance Dance
I love to watch her move that body
Dance Dance Dance
I can watch it every day
Dance Dance Dance
Dance Dance Dance
Move that body, yeah
Dance Dance Dance
Dance Dance Dance
I can watch her every day
The song "Dance Dance Dance" by Danko Jones is a tribute to a man's love for his partner's dancing skills. The song is all about how much he enjoys watching her dance and how it brings him happiness. He describes how he turns the lights down low to create the perfect ambiance and how her dancing is what he needs to lift his spirits, especially when he is down. The lyrics convey the idea that watching her dance has almost therapeutic effects on him. He talks about how she gets lost in the rhythm, and it is all she wants to do at that moment. He also seems to enjoy the fact that when she dances, she is in a world of her own and is not concerned with anything else. The song brings a lot of energy and joy, with the catchy chorus and upbeat tempo encouraging people to dance themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Not too many things I like to see
The singer is selective about what they enjoy watching.
Cept my baby dancing up in front of me
The only thing the singer likes to see is their partner dancing in front of them.
She put her red shoes on went ahead and danced the blues
The partner put on red shoes before dancing, and despite the sad music, they are still enjoying themselves.
I turn the lights down low and man I'll never lose
The artist sets the mood for the dance, and feels like they can't go wrong.
I know it's kind of funny but my baby never does this
The artist's partner doesn't dance like this often, but it's a special treat when they do.
Only when the music plays
The partner only dances when there's music playing.
I don't mind cause she's happy and it makes me feel alive when I'm down most of the day
The singer enjoys seeing their partner happy and dancing, especially when they're feeling low themselves.
My baby keeps on doing what she's doing cause her moving is what I need tonight
The partner keeps dancing because it's what the artist needs to see to feel better tonight.
I got the best damn woman and when she moves it's a shock that feels so right so right
The artist thinks their partner is amazing, and watching them dance is a thrilling experience.
Dance Dance Dance
The artist is signaling for their partner to keep dancing.
I love to watch her move that body
The singer is expressing their enjoyment of seeing their partner dance.
I can watch it every day
The artist could watch their partner dance every day.
When she gets going it's all she wants to do
Once the partner starts dancing, they don't want to stop.
Can't stop her if wanna but why when it looks good
The singer sees no reason to stop their partner from dancing since it looks good.
I gotta get it going cause I know she's got it flowing
The singer feels like they need to keep the music going because their partner is in the flow of dancing.
Even when she's on display
Even when the partner is being watched by others, they still enjoy dancing.
And when the needle hits the record all the people wait a second
When the music kicks in, everyone pauses to acknowledge it.
But the music saves the day
The singer appreciates how music can change the mood for the better.
My honey gets rocked with the beat on the box
The partner gets into the rhythm of the music.
and her hips move side to side
The partner's dancing involves a lot of hip movements.
I'll watch her from the back cause I know she gotta a knack for standing in the spotlight (but I can dig it)
The artist likes to watch their partner dance from the back because they know their partner likes to perform.
She living for the back of the beat
The partner is dancing to the rhythm of the music behind the main beat.
I can see it when she moving her feet
The singer can see how into the music their partner is by how they're moving their feet.
If you turn it up a little bit higher
The artist is suggesting to turn the music up louder.
Gonna lose it and I'll start to perspire
The singer would get really into the music and dancing if it were turned up louder.
I don't mind cause I'm along for the ride
The singer doesn't mind following their partner's lead while dancing.
I like to see her moving up and alive
The singer enjoys seeing their partner come alive while dancing.
I get off watching her gets me high
The artist enjoys watching their partner dance because of the unique pleasure and excitement it gives them.
Move that body, yeah
The artist encourages their partner to keep dancing and moving their body.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JOSEPH MAYM SHREWSBURY, PAUL MAYM WOLINSKI, ROBERT MAYM JONES, SIMON MAYM WRIGHT
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@retiredlivingthedream
100% pure underrated talent. I am a music enthusiast and professional drummer and never heardof Danko. Just discovered him 2 days ago and now I am forever hooked! Have been listening to nothing else for 2 days. I cannot believe that Kylie Jenner is a household name and he's not a huge megastar!. Keep up the great work!
@thewhatsupquiqui
Larry Cox give a listen to We Sweat Blood and Rock and Roll is Black and Blue. Best Danko records in my opinion!
@retiredlivingthedream
@@thewhatsupquiqui Yes, great stuff. I've always liked Atom Willard, and enjoyed his drumming on R&RisB&B. However, I'd love to be the next drummer for Danko!
@briansauer6695
@@thewhatsupquiqui Bounce was a good song, but it was I Want You that got me following them with the pace of the song. It's been cool to be able to follow them from their first release on as I've got to see them many times and look forward to each new release. One of my favorite bands, which I introduce to many of my American friends who have never heard of them due to them being Canadian. Going to see them again this Tuesday for about the tenth time!
@briansauer6695
Nice when you first discover an artist that has been around for 15-20 years and have a lot of great material, eh??? I have many favorite songs, but my personal favorite album is Sleep Is The Enemy as it has so many pumped up, speedy songs that just get my blood flowing!
@retiredlivingthedream
@@briansauer6695 Yes it is! Better late than never. It reminds me of when I discovered Kim Mitchell (of "Lager and Ale", "Go for a Soda" fame). Not sure how old you are, but as a music lover and Canadian I assume you are familiar with him. Old school rock, but I still enjoy him as well. Also The Tea Party, I like them as well. I wish record labels did a better job of promoting Canadian artists in the United States, so that it wouldn't take us so long to discover them!
@itsjohnnymillion
No cuts. All one take. You never see that with any kind of video or dance performance. Imagine if this was take four... or twelve? Great job, all involved.
@llmissyll
I agree!
@llmissyll
I think they used a drone to film this
@mathieupelletier6383
You should check that then! Amazing perfomance as well https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hi4pzKvuEQM