Frankenreiter started playing in the group, Peanut Butter and Jam, at the age of 18. In 1996 he began to seriously pursue a musical career when he formed the band Sunchild. In Sunchild, Frankenreiter was the lead guitar player but did not sing. The band had a 70s rock sound similar in style to The Black Crowes. They released their first CD, Barefoot & Live, on Surfdog Records in 1997. Produced by Gary Hoey, the live album featured covers of The Allman Brothers Band, The Marshall Tucker Band, The Rolling Stones, and Van Morrison, as well as several originals. California Honey followed in 2000 on their own Sunchild Records. This studio album is now out-of-print. Sunchild disbanded in 2001 and Frankenreiter went on to pursue a solo career.
In 2002, Frankenreiter signed with Brushfire Records. His self-titled solo album, Donavon Frankenreiter, was recorded with co-producers Jack Johnson and Mario Caldato Jr. Johnson appears on the album, as do G. Love and Eels member Koool G. Murder. The album was released in April 2004 in Australia due to his high profile in that country from his support gigs for Jack Johnson and from Frankenreiter’s own surfing career. He toured Australia in April 2004, helping the album reach the top forty of the ARIA albums chart. Gary Jules was his support act on this tour. The album was released in the United States one month later, on 11 May 2004.
In 2006, Frankenreiter left Brushfire Records and signed with Lost Highway Records, home of such notable artists as Elvis Costello, Ryan Adams and Willie Nelson. His follow-up album, Move by Yourself, was released on June 6, 2006. Soon afterwards Donavon recorded a song called "Lovely Day" with Koool G., which was featured on the soundtracks to two films, Snakes on a Plane that same year and Georgia Rule in 2007.
In 2010 Donavon parted ways with Lost Highway Records and formed his own label, Liquid Tambourine Records. He subsequently recorded and released his fourth studio album of original material entitled "Glow", which was produced by Mark Weinberg.
In early 2012, Donavon cut ties with band mates Eric Brigmond, Craig Barnette, and Pete Winders, but maintained ties with original band member Matt Grundy.
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03 Such a Night
Donavon Frankenreiter Lyrics
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Sweet confusion under the moonlight
Such a night, such a night
To steal away, the time is right
Your eyes caught mine and at a glance
You let me know that this was my chance
But you came here with my best friend Jim
Oh, but if I don't do it, you know somebody else will
If I don't do it, you know somebody else will
If I don't do it, you know somebody else will
If I don't do it, you know somebody else will
And it's such a night, it's such a night
Sweet confusion under the moonlight
It's such a night, such a night
To steal away, the time is right
Yeah, I couldn't believe my ear
And my heart just skipped a beat
When you told me to take you
Walkin' down the street
Oh yeah, you came here with my best friend Jim
Here I am, I'm stealin' you away from him
Oh, but if I don't do it, you know somebody else will
If I don't do it, you know somebody else will
If I don't do it, you know somebody else will
If I don't do it, you know somebody else will
'Cause it's such a night
The lyrics to Donavon Frankenreiter's song "Such a Night" tell the story of a man who is trying to steal a woman away from his best friend Jim. It is clear throughout the song that he is torn between his loyalty to his friend and his desire for the woman. The chorus repeats the phrase, "If I don't do it, you know somebody else will," emphasizing the urgency of the situation and the man's fear of missing his chance with the woman.
The first verse describes the setting of the encounter - "sweet confusion under the moonlight" - and the man's realization that he has a chance with the woman. However, the situation is complicated by the fact that she arrived with his best friend. The second verse reveals that the woman also has feelings for the man, as she tells him to take her for a walk.
Overall, the song explores themes of love, loyalty, and the difficult choices that come with them. It suggests that sometimes in life, we are faced with situations where we must make a choice between our desires and our relationships with those around us.
Line by Line Meaning
Such a night, it's such a night
This is a special night, an auspicious occasion.
Sweet confusion under the moonlight
There's a romantic tension in the air, a sense of not-quite-knowing what's going to happen next.
Such a night, such a night
Again reaffirming the uniqueness of the moment.
To steal away, the time is right
This is a moment for taking a risk, seizing an opportunity that may not come again.
Your eyes caught mine and at a glance
A shared look between two people, communicating unspoken attraction.
You let me know that this was my chance
The other person is acknowledging that there's an opportunity in the works.
But you came here with my best friend Jim
There's a third person in this scenario, complicating matters.
And here I am, tryin' to steal you away from him
The artist is acknowledging that this doesn't exactly put them in a great position ethically.
Oh, but if I don't do it, you know somebody else will
The artist is recognizing the urgency of the moment--this is an opportunity that may not come again, and there's competition for it.
Yeah, I couldn't believe my ear
The artist is in disbelief that this person they're attracted to is giving them a chance.
And my heart just skipped a beat
The singer is experiencing the physical symptoms of attraction—butterflies in the stomach, heart jumping.
When you told me to take you
Walkin' down the street
The other person is actively inviting the artist to share an experience together.
Oh yeah, you came here with my best friend Jim
Here I am, I'm stealin' you away from him
Again, the singer is acknowledging the ethical complications of the moment, but recognizes that this is a unique opportunity that may not come again.
Oh, but if I don't do it, you know somebody else will
Reiterating the urgency of the moment, and the sense of competition for this opportunity.
Cause it's such a night
The singer repeats, one more time, the specialness of the moment and the opportunity it presents.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MAC REBENNACK, MALCOLM J. REBENNACK
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