They were signed to Lava Records in March 2017 and a month later the band released their debut studio EP, "Black Smoke Rising". Their debut single, "Highway Tune", topped the Billboard US Mainstream Rock and Active Rock Rock stations in September 2017 for four weeks in a row. A second EP "From the Fires", containing the four songs from Black Smoke Rising and four new songs, was released on November 10, 2017, alongside a second single, "Safari Song".
GRETA VAN FLEET's debut LP, "Anthem Of The Peaceful Army", was released in 2018 to countless accolades including No. 1 Billboard Rock Album and Top 3 on the Billboard 200. Their "From The Fires" EP, released in 2017, won "Best Rock Album" at the 61st Grammy Awards.
Their 3rd studio album, "Starcatcher" (2023) follows GRETA VAN FLEET's second album "The Battle At Garden's Gate", released in 2021 to extensive chart and critical success. In the US, the album debuted at No. 1 Billboard Rock Album, No. 1 Billboard Hard Rock Album, No. 1 Billboard Vinyl Album, No. 2 Billboard Top Album Sales and in the Top 10 on the Billboard 200. It was a Top 10 album in the U.K. and a major hit around the world.
GRETA VAN FLEET is best known for its renowned live performances, selling over one million tickets worldwide. They sold out their entire 2022 arena tour, holding a special energy between them and their devoted fans. With "Starcatcher" the band aims to capture that energy in the recording studio.
The band's heavy rock sound is influenced by the work of Led Zeppelin and many other rock and blues acts, with lead vocalist Josh Kiszka having a voice that has been compared to Robert Plant's "husky howl.
Greta Van Fleet's music has been categorized as hard rock and blues rock. Although all four members bonded over blues, each does have their own music tastes; Jake gravitates towards rock and roll, Sam likes jazz, Danny prefers folk, and Josh likes world music. Sam stated that "It's not like we set out to be a rock and roll band, it's just that sound that comes out [when] we get together and play." Songwriting is done by the band as a whole after one of the four members finds the concept for a song. Danny said a lot of their songs are first written in a "folk set up" before evolving into something else.
Greta Van Fleet are often compared to Led Zeppelin. Jake related that he "... went through a year of really intensely studying what [Jimmy] Page did ...", but he has studied other virtuoso rock guitarists in a similar manner, specifically mentioning Pete Townshend. Likewise, on his voice being compared to Robert Plant's, Josh said that Plant has certainly been an influence, "though it's not what I was going for." Stating that he did not even know who Led Zeppelin was until high school, he explained that his singing style came out naturally one day while struggling to be heard over the rest of the band. In a March 2018 interview, Plant cited Greta Van Fleet as one of his favorite young bands, saying "they are Led Zeppelin I" and describing Josh as "a beautiful little singer."
Some of Jake's guitar influences include John Lee Hooker, Elmore James, Bert Jansch, Eric Clapton and Keith Richards. Some of the drummers that inspired Danny are Carmine Appice, John Bonham, Mitch Mitchell and Michael Shrieve. Sam's favorite bass player is Motown session bassist James Jamerson.
Flower Power
Greta Van Fleet Lyrics
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So many places, but she's homeward bound
And now she walks kinda funny
I think she knows
Day by day by day
Our love grows
She's a lantern in the night
She's outta sight
Ma ma ma ma ma ma ma ma ma ma ma ma
Ma ma ma ma ma ma ma ma ma ma ma ma
Hey
It turns to night, fire light
Star shines in her eye
Makes me feel like I'm alive
She's outta sight, yeah
Aw yeah
She's alright, she's alright, she's alright
She's outta sight, outta sight
Electric gold our love with tender care
Hills of satin grass and maidens fair
Now she rides through the night on a silver storm
Sword in her hand, our fate's torn
She's a sparrow of the dawn, our love is born
Ma ma ma ma ma ma ma ma ma ma ma ma
Ma ma ma ma ma ma ma ma ma ma ma ma
Hey
Turn to night, fire light
Star shines in her eye
Makes me feel like I'm alive
She's outta sight, yeah
Aw yeah
She's alright, she's alright, she's alright
She's outta sight, outta sight
Yeah
Ooh yeah, ooh yeah, ooh yeah
As the days pass by my mind
Are the wrong, the right, you are my sunshine
And as the night begins to die
We are the morning birds that sing against the sky
The song "Flower Power" by Greta Van Fleet is a song with a nostalgic feel that speaks about the beauty of love and nature. The song starts with the introduction of a lady, who is from different places but finds her way back home. The singer expresses his love for her and how their love grows day by day. The lady is described as a beacon of light, who makes life worth living. The use of "ma ma ma" in the lyrics is a representation of the flower power era of the 60s and 70s.
The chorus consists of the repetition of "she's outta sight", which refers to the lady's beauty and charm. The second verse pays homage to nature through the use of metaphorical language. The lyrics describe how their love is like "electric gold" and how they are surrounded by hills of "satin grass" and "maidens fair". The third verse is about the lady riding through the night with a sword in her hand, depicting a fighter who is not afraid to fight for their love.
The song ends by emphasizing how the love shared by the two is the best thing that has ever happened to the singer. The reference to "morning birds that sing against the sky" signifies the start of a new day and a sign of hope and happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
She is a lady, comes from all around
This woman is well-traveled, but always comes back home.
So many places, but she's homeward bound
She's been to many different places, but always returns home.
And now she walks kinda funny
Something's different about the way she walks.
I think she knows
The artist believes that she is aware of what's different about her.
Day by day by day
Their love grows stronger every day.
Our love grows
Their love for each other is getting stronger.
She's a lantern in the night
She brings light and hope to the singer's life.
She's outta sight
She's amazing or impressive.
Ma ma ma ma ma ma ma ma ma ma ma ma
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Ma ma ma ma ma ma ma ma ma ma ma ma
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Hey
An interjection expressing excitement or enthusiasm.
It turns to night, fire light
When it gets dark, they light a fire.
Star shines in her eye
Her eyes sparkle like stars.
Makes me feel like I'm alive
The singer feels invigorated and energized when he's with her.
She's outta sight, yeah
Once again, she's amazing or impressive.
Aw yeah
An interjection expressing agreement or excitement.
She's alright, she's alright, she's alright
She's great or fantastic.
She's outta sight, outta sight
Once again, she's amazing or impressive.
Electric gold our love with tender care
Their love is precious, and they take care of it.
Hills of satin grass and maidens fair
The landscape and the women are beautiful and pure.
Now she rides through the night on a silver storm
She moves quickly and easily through tough times.
Sword in her hand, our fate's torn
There's a difficult battle ahead, but they're prepared to fight together.
She's a sparrow of the dawn, our love is born
Their love is new and fresh, like the beginning of a new day.
Yeah
An interjection expressing agreement or excitement.
Ooh yeah, ooh yeah, ooh yeah
N/A
As the days pass by my mind
The singer reflects on their relationship as time goes on.
Are the wrong, the right, you are my sunshine
Their relationship has had its ups and downs, but the other person is still the light of their life.
And as the night begins to die
As the darkness fades away,
We are the morning birds that sing against the sky
They are ready to face a new day together.
Lyrics © Word Collections Publishing
Written by: Daniel Robert Wagner, Jacob Thomas Kiszka, Joshua Michael Kiszka, Samuel Francis Kiszka
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