1. An alterna… Read Full Bio ↴There are two artists that have used the name Electric Six
1. An alternative rock band from the United States
2. A musical group from South Africa
1. Electric Six is a six-piece Detroit-based rock band consisting of Dick Valentine (vocals), Tait Nucleus? (synthesizers), Johhny Na$hinal (guitar), Da Ve (guitar), Percussion World (drums), and Smorgasboard (bass) who play a mix of rock, funk and disco.
The band's first notorious formation comprised Valentine, Rock and Roll Indian (guitar), Surge Joebot (guitar), Disco (bass, former member of Detroit Cobras), and M (drums). Dick Valentine (real name Tyler Spencer) has always been the primary songwriter (both music and lyrics) of Electric Six, currently and under their former incarnation, when they were known as the Wildbunch. During the band's temporary split at the end of the 1990s, Spencer formed his own band called The Dirty Shame and released one CD entitled Smog Cutter Love Story which featured, among other tracks, a first version of Fire track "Vengeance and Fashion". The band reformed by 2001 to record and release the first release of 'Danger! High Voltage' and record the track 'Dealin' With Death N' Stealin' In The Name Of The Lord' with Troy Gregory for his Sybil album.
Electric Six fuses rock and punk with the laid-back funky rhythms and falsetto vocals of disco, and a distinctly comic touch. However, they tend to reject such genre classifications as disco-metal and disco punk. They formed the band in 1996 and were initially known as The Wildbunch, eventually dropping that name due to pressure from the Bristol trip-hop collection of the same name. Throughout the latter half of the '90s, they played about once a month at the Magic Bag in Ferndale, Magic Stick, and the now-defunct Gold Dollar in Detroit, the center of a scene that produced breakout acts like the White Stripes.
Electric Six's 2002 breakout single "Danger! High Voltage" was an infectious dance-rock number, and Jack White from The White Stripes helped sing back up vocals to this track. White has denied this, though Spencer has confirmed it in several interviews. The single reached number 2 on the UK singles chart, and they enjoy icon status in that nation.
Their second single, "Gay Bar", released in 2003, became a hit as well in the UK, reaching #5 in the charts and further aided the group's growth. Curiously, in the American Radio Edit of this track, The words "Nuclear War" are censored with whip-crack sound effects. After fulfilling their recording duties (namely their debut album) three members left in June, leaving Dick Valentine, Tait Nucleus? (synthesizer), and M.
The Colonel (Zach Shipps, guitar, ex-member of Brendan Benson and Mood Elevator), John R Dequindre (guitar and whose stage name is a combination of two Detroit streets) and Frank Lloyd Bonaventure (bass) subsequently joined the group, though they had all been credited on the album and most had been associated with the group for some time. At that time, they were touring in the UK, and they managed to seamlessly replace the members without interrupting the gigs. In time, Johnny Na$hinal joined the group on guitar, Dequindre switched to bass, and Bonaventure switched to law school.
The band's sophomore album, Señor Smoke, was released in the UK on February 14, 2005. Percussion World replaced M on drums around the same time.
The first single from the album put the band at the center of controversy, especially with Queen fans following a cover of the Queen hit song "Radio Ga Ga". The controversial music video shows lead singer Dick Valentine as the ghost of Queen's flamboyant lead singer Freddie Mercury and a backing band of poodles. Queen drummer Roger Taylor, who wrote the song, said that he was "unimpressed" with the video; however, Queen guitarist Brian May reportedly liked it. Electric Six claims they were contractually obligated to commit the song to the album. Issues with Warner Brothers caused a switch to Metropolis Records, who released Señor Smoke in the US.
Switzerland was released in September 2006. A plethora of videos have also been released, and a fan contribution contest led to the video for the single "I Buy the Drugs."
I Shall Exterminate Everything Around Me That Restricts Me From Being the Master was released in October 2007. Their next album, titled Flashy, was released in October 2008. In October 2009, their sixth album, KILL, was released. The 7th album, Zodiac was released on September 28, 2010, with one tour-exclusive single ("Jam it in the Hole") and the 8th, Heartbeats and Brainwaves, on October 11th 2011.
A double live album is set for release in 2012.
2. Electric Six was a Soweto-based South African combo active in the 1960s and 1970s
07 I Am A Song!
Electric Six Lyrics
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It was the only thing I knew how to do.
She was banging and gone
She was banging and banging it over and over
She said you better get some music in you
And you know I'm saving some
From the person I've become.
And if you are willing to wait long, something better always comes along.
I am a moral subsidy
I am a song
An angry three minute symphony
Yes I belong to the society a piety to love
But I still need someone to show
Now baby
I was hanging around, I was hanging around at the bottom of the food chain, looking for you.
You were burrowing down, you were caught in a struggle with your vajayjay
Is there anything I can do?
Cause I can lend a helping hand
Be careful where you stand
Cause I turn into king kong
When the coffee gets too strong
I am a song
An evil simons melody
I am a song
In an unusual key
I am a song
A three minute symphony
Yes I belong to the society a punishment and merriment of love
I fit you like a music glove
You were bringing me down
You were hymning and humming about the apocalypse
Why are we stuck in an elevator?
I had to turn you around
And wise you up to bring you back to your grips
You can thank me for it later.
We couldn't have come this far, without a very special car
Someday we'll right the wrong
Og Julienne and the jingjing longs
I am a song
And though my words don't often rhyme
I am a song
With a refreshing twist of lime
Yes I belong
I'll let my music rule, cause it's something to for with love
But I'm not bigger than love
No I'm not bigger that love now baby
Come on, come on baby.
The lyrics of Electric Six's song 07 I Am A Song! seem to describe the journey of the lead singer towards self-discovery, with the help of music, the right person, and a special car. In the first few lines of the song, the singer talks about traveling on the road to his "Jehova," which could be a metaphorical reference to the artist's personal beliefs or destination.
The singer then meets a woman who advises him to "get some music" in him, implying its therapeutic or enlightening potential. The song then goes on to describe the singer's personal struggle, his search for love and meaning, and his eventual realization that music is an intrinsic part of his identity. The lyrics also make several tongue-in-cheek references to popular culture, like King Kong and Julienne and the Jingjing longs.
Overall, the song's message is uplifting, encouraging listeners to embrace their quirks and passions, and find solace in music's transformative power.
Line by Line Meaning
I was traveling on, moving on the road to my Jehova.
I was on a journey, pursuing my religious beliefs.
It was the only thing I knew how to do.
Religion was my only focus in life.
She was banging and gone
She was very active and left quickly.
She was banging and banging it over and over
She was repeatedly emphasizing the importance of having music in your life.
She said you better get some music in you
She advised me to incorporate music into my life.
And you know I'm saving some
I'm reserving some part of myself or my creativity.
From the person I've become.
I don't want to lose my identity as I evolve.
And if you are willing to wait long, something better always comes along.
If you're patient, opportunity will present itself eventually.
I am a song
My essence is music.
I am a moral subsidy
I offer moral support to those who listen to me.
An angry three minute symphony
I convey passionate emotions in a short amount of time.
Yes I belong to the society a piety to love
Though I'm part of a society that values love and devotion,
But I still need someone to show
I still require someone to showcase my talents.
Now baby
Hey, listen.
I was hanging around, I was hanging around at the bottom of the food chain, looking for you.
I was unimportant and weak, but I was searching for you.
You were burrowing down, you were caught in a struggle with your vajayjay
You were facing a difficult situation related to your genitalia.
Is there anything I can do?
Can I help you in any way?
Cause I can lend a helping hand
I'm capable of assisting you.
Be careful where you stand
Be cautious of your surroundings.
Cause I turn into king kong
I become very powerful and unstoppable.
When the coffee gets too strong
When the situation becomes too intense or overwhelming.
An evil simons melody
My tune has a sinister quality to it.
In an unusual key
My composition is in an unconventional musical key.
A three minute symphony
My melody is a brief but intense musical experience.
Yes I belong to the society a punishment and merriment of love
I'm part of a society that values both discipline and enjoyment in love.
I fit you like a music glove
I suit you perfectly.
You were bringing me down
You were negatively affecting my mood or outlook.
You were hymning and humming about the apocalypse
You were talking or singing about the end of the world.
Why are we stuck in an elevator?
How did we end up trapped in an elevator?
I had to turn you around
I needed to correct your perspective or attitude.
And wise you up to bring you back to your grips
I needed to share my wisdom to help you regain control of the situation.
You can thank me for it later.
You'll appreciate my help in the future.
We couldn't have come this far, without a very special car
We couldn't have progressed without something extraordinary.
Someday we'll right the wrong, Og Julienne and the jingjing longs
We'll eventually correct the mistakes we've made together.
And though my words don't often rhyme
My lyrics may not always have a consistent rhyme scheme.
With a refreshing twist of lime
My song has a unique and enjoyable quality to it.
I'll let my music rule, cause it's something to for with love
I'll allow my music to guide me because it's foundational to love and affection.
But I'm not bigger than love
I acknowledge that love is more important than my song or anything else.
No I'm not bigger that love now baby
I recognize that love is more significant than myself.
Come on, come on baby.
Encouraging someone to listen or pay attention.
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Rooster
Best song on Zodiac. Great album by a great band. Best of the 21st Century IMHO
Croove55
Feelgood song of the millennium.
S3X3CUTION3R
@McMonkeyful Mighty fine said bro!