1) Grady is a Southern rock band based in Austin, Texas. Grady originally consisted of Canadian vocalist and guitarist Gordie Johnson (known as Grady Johnson as part of the band), Canadian bass guitarist "Big" Ben Richardson, and Chris Layton on drums. Prior to Grady, Johnson was the frontman for Big Sugar, Layton was the drummer for Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble, and Richardson was with The Jeff Healey Band and The Phantoms in Toronto.
Grady often plays at The Continental Club in Austin, did an eight stop Canadian tour in March 2005, and appeared at the University of Regina to play a free show in September 2005. This was followed up by a full-length album called Y.U. So Shady?. The band released Hammer In My Hand as a single from the album, which was a moderate hit on Canadian radio, peaking at #14 on Canada's Rock chart in 2005. After the issue of a second album, A Cup of Cold Poison, Grady made two extensive tours to Canada early in 2008.
The band caught the attention of Jello Biafra of the Dead Kennedys who released Y.U. So Shady? in the United States.
Chris Layton was replaced on drums by Billy Maddox in early 2006. Maddox was also a veteran of the Austin music scene, having played with The Electromagnets, Alien Love Child and The Eric Johnson Band.
In 2006, Grady shot a video for Woman Got My Devil which was played in Canada on MuchMoreMusic. Produced by Michael Maxxis and directed by David Hogan, the video features Witchbaby from A&E's Rollergirls, as well as a number of other Rollergirls in supporting roles. It was shot in Luck, Texas, an 1800s Western town owned by Willie Nelson.
In 2007, Grady released their second album, entitled A Cup of Cold Poison, which was recorded at Willie Nelson's Pedernales Studio. The album features appearances by Willie Nelson, Alejandro Escovedo and Ron Hynes. The band released a single for You’re What’s Happening Baby.
In September 2007 drummer Billy Maddox left Grady due to a pre-existing health condition. The band began touring again in November 2007 with a new drummer, Nina "The Queena" Singh of Austin-based band Kitty Gordon.
Grady's next full-length album, Good As Dead, was released in Canada on C12 Records in 2009. The album contains a cover version of The Tragically Hip's Boots or Hearts, which Gordie Johnson described as "volatile", as well as the eponymous Good as Dead, penned by Johnson. The record showcases the "Cowboy Metal" sound and features backup vocals by drummer Nina Singh.
In April 2010, Gordie Johnson made his directorial debut when he wrote and directed the video for If I Was King on location in Texas. It is dedicated to Johnson's lifelong friend, comedian Eric Tunney.
Grady released the live DVD/CD Calling All My Demons during the tour in Fall 2010. Footage for the DVD was requested by Gordie Johnson from all in attendance at Grady's October 2009 show at the Pyramid Cabaret in Winnipeg, Manitoba. On Dec 27, 2010, Billy Maddox was killed in a tragic freak shooting in his house.
In August 2011 drummer Nina "The Queena" Singh left Grady to join Court Yard Hounds. Drummer Trinidad Leal from Dixie Witch has been working with the band since.
While considered an "American" band by location of establishment, most members of Grady are Canadians.
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2) Grady was a 90s pop rock band. They released one album Revolutions Per Minute in 2000 which nowadays consequently gets mixed up with Big Sugar's Revolution Per Minute released in 2011, Gordie Johnson's old and new band after reforming it in 2010.
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3) A male pop vocalist with an official Spotify profile: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6FmiNnTXQJTmOMAx4kB38R
Model Student
Grady Lyrics
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I wasn't cool by any semi standard definition
Or really any at all, all
Scholastically speaking I wasn't the model student
But still tried out for basketball
I blamed my teachers for my general lack of concentration
But really it was in my mind, mind
My parents seats weren't in the bleachers for my graduation
Fuck
Chorus
Wooooo-woooooo-woooooo-woooo
Wooooo-woooooo-woooooo-woooo
Wooooo-woooooo-woooooo-woooo
Wooooo-woooooo-woooooo-woooo
Verse 2
Growing up, i used to laughs
Only Jansport really had my back
I came into the world an outcast (yeah-yeah)
I didn't dress the same, I didn't act the same
But the popular kids peaked around 17
And the only peaking i did was looking for a fuck to give
(hahaha)
Cause it's easy to be all that
If college didn't work out they had a fallback
Born with the middle name added to the trust fund
Me i was born with my middle finger up
Holes in my clothes and my sensed of normal fucked
I wasn't a bad kid, just fucking awful at standing straight
Chorus
Wooooo-woooooo-woooooo-woooo
Wooooo-woooooo-woooooo-woooo
Wooooo-woooooo-woooooo-woooo
Wooooo-woooooo-woooooo-woooo
In "Model Student" by Grady, the lyrics delve into the experience of not fitting into societal expectations and the struggles of being different. The first verse describes the singer's lack of conformity, both academically and socially. They were not considered cool by any standards, and although they weren't a model student, they still tried out for basketball. The singer blames their lack of concentration on teachers but acknowledges that it was actually a result of their own mindset. The absence of their parents' presence at their graduation symbolizes their journey of making it on their own terms and timeline.
The chorus is a repeated chant-like refrain that expresses a mix of frustration and defiance. It serves as an outlet for the singer's pent-up emotions, as they reject the pressures to conform and find solace in their own individuality.
In the second verse, the singer reflects on their experiences growing up as an outcast. They mention Jansport, a brand of backpacks, as the only thing that had their back, symbolizing the lack of support and acceptance they felt. They didn't dress or act the same as others, and while the popular kids may have peaked in high school, the singer only peaked in seeking something meaningful to invest their energy and emotions in.
The singer contrasts themselves with those who had a fallback plan if college didn't work out, indicating that they didn't have the same privileges. They were born with a sense of rebellion, symbolized by their middle finger, and their nonconformity resulted in holes in their clothes and a distorted sense of normality. They clarify that they weren't a bad kid, just terrible within the confines of societal norms.
Overall, "Model Student" explores themes of nonconformity, individuality, and the struggles of not fitting into predetermined molds. It highlights the singer's journey of self-discovery and navigating their own path, free from the expectations of others.
Line by Line Meaning
I wasn't cool by any semi standard definition
I didn't fit into the typical standards of coolness in any way
Or really any at all, all
Not even by a small margin or in any aspect
Scholastically speaking I wasn't the model student
In terms of my academic performance, I wasn't the exemplary student
But still tried out for basketball
Despite that, I still attempted to participate in basketball
I blamed my teachers for my general lack of concentration
I held my teachers responsible for my overall inability to focus
But really it was in my mind, mind
In reality, the issue lied within my own mind
My parents seats weren't in the bleachers for my graduation
During my graduation, my parents weren't present in the spectator seats
I made it out in my own time
I managed to graduate at my own pace and on my own terms
Fuck
Expression of frustration or disappointment
Growing up, i used to laughs
As I was growing up, I often found reasons to laugh
Only Jansport really had my back
Jansport, a brand of backpack, was the only thing that supported me
I came into the world an outcast (yeah-yeah)
From the moment I was born, I felt like an outsider
I didn't dress the same, I didn't act the same
I didn't conform to societal expectations in terms of my appearance and behavior
But the popular kids peaked around 17
The popular kids reached their peak during their teenage years, around the age of 17
And the only peaking i did was looking for a fuck to give (hahaha)
The only thing I was focused on was searching for something to care about
Cause it's easy to be all that
Because it's effortless to conform and be like everyone else
If college didn't work out they had a fallback
If their college plans didn't succeed, they had an alternative plan to rely on
Born with the middle name added to the trust fund
Some people were fortunate enough to be born into wealth and privilege
Me i was born with my middle finger up
I was born with a rebellious attitude and a disregard for authority
Holes in my clothes and my sensed of normal fucked
My clothes had literal holes, and my perception of what is considered normal was distorted
I wasn't a bad kid, just fucking awful at standing straight
I wasn't inherently bad, but I struggled to conform to societal norms and standards
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Grady
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RepulateGaming
this is hella underrated, keep it up man you're gonna be big
Jay Coffee
É tão bom conhecer musicas boas desde o começo do canal.
Delix9
This song was made a day before my birthday 😂. And I wish there were some lesson on how to play this song. So I could try and perform it for my high school graduation this year.
King Patrick
Always on repeat #fire 🔥🔥
Phoebe Stein
had to come here after hearing it on a playlist. just found my new favorite song— this is sick.
Tarek Ayoubi
Such a great work for such a small production! goodjob really saluted
Grady
mostly shot on an iphone
queen aster
i just graduated high school with high honors but my brain just remembered this song i just had to come back and now i feel nostalgic aaaaa
Grady
Congrats!
queen aster
@Grady OMG THANK YOUUU!! 😭💛