Fred Cole has engineered most of the band's recordings and mastered them on a mono lathe that was used for The Kingsmen's version of "Louie Louie."
Their early records, such as In the Graveyard, were released on the Tombstone Records label, named for the musical equipment store Fred and Toody operated at the time. Soon they caught the attention of the German label Music Maniac, and toured Europe successfully. Not until the mid-nineties did they tour the United States. Much of their following is in Europe.
A U.S. filmmaking team (Kate Fix and Jason Summers) produced a 2004 documentary, Unknown Passage: The Dead Moon Story, which played in independent theaters around the U.S., New Zealand, and Melbourne International Film Fest, and might be offered with the upcoming Dead Moon box set on Sub Pop Records. Dead Moon has recorded for labels such as Empty Records, but most releases are on Music Maniac abroad and Tombstone in the U.S. The Tombstone label has also provided cheap mastering and duplication for other bands, serving more as a cooperative than a promotional vehicle.
Fred and Toody are in their sixties. They currently own the Tombstone General Store in Clackamas, Oregon, and are building a shopping center nearby.
Pearl Jam often covers the song It's OK.
In December 2006 they retired:
2006-12-13 - AN ANNOUNCEMENT FROM DEAD MOON
After 20 yrs, Dead Moon is retiring. It has been a journey we will always treasure and feel that a worldwide family has emerged in its place. Dead Moon became much bigger than the band itself, it became a DIY underground hopeful for a lot of people. The candle is still burning!
--Fred Cole
(from http://www.subpop.com)
2007-05-18 PIERCED ARROWS
For the first time in a long time, Fred and Toody Cole were nervous. Six months after the breakup of their legendary garage-rock outfit, Dead Moon, the Coles were about to debut a new group—something they haven’t had to do for 20 years. And their new trio, Pierced Arrows, had only six practices under its belt at showtime.
http://localcut.wweek.com/2007/05/23/pierced-arrows-at-ash-street-saloon-may-18-2007/
Can't Help Falling in Love
Dead Moon Lyrics
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Wise men say only fools rush in
But I can't help falling in love with you
Shall I say would it be a sin
(Be a sin)
If I can't help falling in love with you
Like a river flows (Oh)
To the sea (Oh)
Some things are meant to be
Some things are meant to be
[Chorus]
Take my hand (take my hand)
Take my whole life too (life too)
For I can't help falling in love with you
Wise men say only fools rush in
But I, I can't, I can't help
Falling in love (falling in love)
With you (with you)
Like a river flows (Oh)
To the sea (Oh)
So it goes
Some things are meant to be
Some things are meant to be
[Chorus: x2]
Like a river flows
That's the way it goes
I just can't help fallin' in love with you
(Fallin' in love with you)
Like a river flows (yea yea)
That's the way it goes ('cause I can't)
Fallin' in love with you
Like a river flows (I just can't help myself)
That's the way it goes
I can't help falling in love with you
(I can't help falling in love with you)
(I can't help falling in love with you)
Fallin' in love with you
The Dead Moon's song Can't Help Falling in Love is a cover of Elvis Presley's classic hit. The lyrics talk about falling in love despite knowing that it could be wrong or destructive. The line, "Wise men say only fools rush in" suggests that it is foolish to fall in love so easily, but sometimes, it is impossible not to. The singer talks about the inevitability of love, comparing it to a river that flows inevitably towards the sea. The chorus talks about how the singer cannot help falling in love with the person, and they are willing to give their whole life and take the person's hand to show their commitment.
The song's lyrics have a timeless quality about them that has made it famous and recognizable for generations. It has been covered by many artists, and its popularity is a testament to Elvis Presley's influence on popular music. The lyrics convey a sense of inevitability and surrender to love, which is something many people can relate to. The Dead Moon's version of the song is more stripped down and raw, giving it a more emotional and poignant feel. The music video for the song is simple and understated, with the band playing the song in a small room surrounded by their friends.
Line by Line Meaning
I just can't help falling in love with you
Despite what others say or think, I cannot control the strong feeling of love I have for you.
Wise men say only fools rush in
Sensible people advise that it is unwise to act on love without careful thought and consideration.
But I can't help falling in love with you
Despite being aware of the potential consequences, I cannot help but fall deeply in love with you.
Shall I say would it be a sin (Be a sin)
Is it morally wrong of me to feel such strong love for you despite the risks involved?
If I can't help falling in love with you
If I am unable to control the love I feel for you despite the potential consequences.
Like a river flows (Oh) To the sea (Oh) So it goes Some things are meant to be
Just as a river is meant to flow to the sea, some things in life are destined to happen and cannot be controlled.
Take my hand (take my hand) Take my whole life too (life too) For I can't help falling in love with you
I am willing to commit my entire life to you and take your hand in marriage because I cannot control the love I have for you.
Like a river flows To the sea So it goes Some things are meant to be
Just as a river is destined to flow to the sea, some things in life are meant to happen and cannot be controlled.
Like a river flows That's the way it goes I just can't help fallin' in love with you (Fallin' in love with you)
Like a river that flows naturally, falling in love with you is something that just happens and cannot be controlled.
I can't help falling in love with you
No matter how hard I try, I cannot control the strong feeling of love I have for you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: George Weiss, Hugo Peretti, Luigi Creatore
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