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
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Electric Six Lyrics
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You could have a following in every town that you go
But you remember what you said to me
That you are nothing without me
'Cause I invented the night
Yeah I invented the night
In my laboratory using lust and lies
Hey little birdie fly until your wings desert you
And when you come down, come down on me 'cause you know I will never hurt you
But maybe once or twice I'll ruffle your feathers
'Cause you said we should always be together
'Cause I invented the night
Yeah I invented the night
Mixing elements of the strangest kind
And should your invention be destroyed in a fire
John, it's only Monday
I gave you Tuesday night and Wednesday night and Friday night
The weekend is a sea of electric light
Turn it on
Hey little doggy always looking for a bigger bone
Try to see how many times that you can run away from home
But in the end you always come back to me
'Cause you are nothing without me
'Cause I invented the night
Yeah I invented the night
Mixing elements of the strangest kind
The song "I Invented the Night" by Electric Six is a playful and somewhat boastful declaration of the singer's power and influence over others. The opening lines address a "little kitty" and suggest that she could be successful on her own, but ultimately she is "nothing" without the singer who claims to have "invented the night." The chorus repeats this claim, implying that the darkness and excitement of nightlife is the singer's creation, his blend of "lust and lies" and "elements of the strangest kind."
The song continues to address other creatures - a bird, a dog - who are potentially independent but ultimately "always come back" to the singer because of his power. The final verses are a bit more cryptic, with a reference to an "invention" that may be destroyed in a fire, and a list of days of the week culminating in the "sea of electric light" that is the weekend. Overall, the song seems to be a playful subversion of the idea that people are independent and can succeed on their own - instead, the singer claims that everyone needs him, and that he has created the very atmosphere of excitement and possibility that surrounds them.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey little kitty with your tail dragging on the floor
Addressing a submissive partner, who could easily get attention from others, but chooses to stay with the singer
You could have a following in every town that you go
Expressing admiration for the partner's qualities that attract others
But you remember what you said to me
Reminding the partner of a promise made to the singer
That you are nothing without me
Asserting power and control over the partner, implying that the partner is dependent on the artist
'Cause I invented the night
Taking credit for the creation of the party scene, being a life of the party
Yeah I invented the night
Reinforcing the idea that the singer is responsible for the nightlife atmosphere
In my laboratory using lust and lies
Describing the singer's methods of creating the perfect sensual environment
Hey little birdie fly until your wings desert you
Encouraging the partner to pursue their dreams, even if that means leaving the artist
And when you come down, come down on me 'cause you know I will never hurt you
Assuring the partner that they can always come back to the artist for love and support
But maybe once or twice I'll ruffle your feathers
Admitting that the artist may cause some discomfort or harm to the partner, but it's worth it for the love and attention
'Cause you said we should always be together
Recalling another promise made by the partner of being committed to the singer
Mixing elements of the strangest kind
Repeating the creation process for the nightlife atmosphere, but emphasizing the bizarre and unconventional nature of it
And should your invention be destroyed in a fire
Hypothetically referring to the partner's success or independence being ruined
John, it's only Monday
Dismissively referring to the situation as not being significant
I gave you Tuesday night and Wednesday night and Friday night
Boasting about the amount of time and attention given to the partner
The weekend is a sea of electric light
Highlighting the party scene as a major source of excitement and energy
Turn it on
Encouraging the partner and others to join in on the party atmosphere
Hey little doggy always looking for a bigger bone
Addressing another submissive partner, this time using a metaphor of a dog seeking something better
Try to see how many times that you can run away from home
Encouraging the partner to explore other options, but implying that they will eventually return to the singer
But in the end you always come back to me
Reinforcing the idea of the artist's control and power over the partner
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANTHONY SELPH, CORY MARTIN, JOSEPH FREZZA, STEPHEN NAWARA, TYLER SPENCER
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@misssanchez7860
Boooo what about Cold Springs Road or Andrew Jackson Jihad or Artic Monkeys or The Moon
@Radrugan
Why you deleted my comment adout Jack White? This is so lame. Pathetic. Jack White is singing here, that is the fact, that why we love this song. And we love Dick.
@desiandy21able
@@Radrugan yes it is jack White under the pseudonym of John S O'Leary, because he had the same name as someone else. So they changed it to avoid a lawsuit.
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