1. A pop … Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two artists which have used the name Hanson
1. A pop rock group from Oklahoma, United States
2. A funk rock group from the United Kingdom active in the 1970's.
1. Hanson is an American pop rock band from Tulsa, Oklahoma. The band consists of guitarist and vocalist Isaac Hanson (born November 17, 1980) pianist and vocalist Taylor Hanson (born March 14, 1983), and drummer and vocalist Zac Hanson (born October 22, 1985). Their work has spanned many different genres, including rock, blues, folk, and pop. They are most noted for their Grammy-nominated 1997 hit single, “MMMBop.” Their 1997 album Middle of Nowhere (the band’s third recorded album and first major studio album, also nominated for a Grammy) was met with critical acclaim and went on to achieve multi-platinum status. The group’s subsequent major effort, This Time Around showcased the brothers’ considerable talent and artistic growth, receiving wide critical acclaim for its bluesy/classic-rock and soulful pop harmonies. The album failed to repeat the commercial success of Middle of Nowhere however, only achieving gold status. The album has since been considered a trend-setter and precursor for such acts as Michelle Branch, John Mayer, Avril Lavigne, Paramore, Vanessa Carlton and Eisley.
After many promotional and artistic conflicts with Island/Def Jam, Hanson split from the label in 2003 and started their own label, 3CG Records. In 2004, they released their third major studio album, Underneath, independently. The album reached #1 on Billboard’s Independent Album Chart and has since been noted as one of the biggest-selling independent albums of all time. The single “Penny & Me” reached #2 on Billboard’s Top 200. Like This Time Around, Underneath was well-received and well-reviewed for its more mature classic rock/pop sound.
The band continues to have a dedicated fan base and Internet presence, and recently completed a tour of college campuses, showing a documentary, Strong Enough to Break, made about their struggle to form their own label and release Underneath. The documentary http://www.last.fm/music/Hanson was also shown at the Hollywood Film Festival in October 2006.
A live album (The Best of Hanson; Live & Electric), recorded in Melbourne on the Australian leg of the “Underneath: Live & Electric” tour was released in October 2005.
The band released of their fourth major studio album, The Walk in North America on July 24th, 2007. They have released a second documentary, titled Taking The Walk as a continuation of their struggles and successes of writing, recording and producing their own album. After spending some time in Africa, Hanson released a single “Great Divide” for World AIDS Day, with 100% of the download proceeds going to the Perinatal HIV Unit at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital in Soweto, South Africa.
During the making of The Walk, Hanson made a trip to Africa to record some tracks with the African Children's Choir. They were so inspired by their experiences there that they have since teamed up with TOMS Shoes--a california-based company who donates a pair of shoes for each pair sold to a child in poverty who does not have shoes.
In order to raise awareness for this charity and the daily things we take for granted, as well as small and impactful ways to help those in need, Hanson organizes one mile barefoot walks before each of their shows. As of 10/30/08 they have walked a total of 100 miles together with their fans. They are donating $1 for each person who walks with them to one of 5 causes to help children and monthers in Africa battling AIDS and poverty. The fans are invited to organize their own walks and Hanson will also donate a dollar to whatever cause they are walking for. The goal is to Walk around the World and as of 2/4/2009 have walked 19,236 miles and have 5,666 to go.
More information is available at www.takethewalk.net
Hanson released their 5th studio album entitled "Shout It Out" on June 8, 2010. Leading up to this release they performed all of their albums at 5 sold out shows at the Gramercy Theater in New York City.
2. Hanson is a funk rock band formed in 1973 by reggae musician Junior Marvin. The group released two albums - "Now Hear This" (1973) and "Magic Dragon" (1974) before disbanding in 1974.
01 Penny & Me
Hanson Lyrics
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I can feel you read my mind
I can see it in your eyes under the moon as it plays
Like music every line
There's a rug with bleeding dye under the fan in the room
Where the passions burning high by the chair
With the leopard skin under the light
It's always Penny and me tonight
On the plane step up with both my feet
Riding in seat number 3 on a flight to NYC
Got my bean in a coffee cup next to my seat
Catch the view and another good book to read
Sitting at home over the friendly skies
Missing her eyes
It's always Penny and me tonight
'Cause Penny and me like to roll the windows down
Turn the radio up, push the pedal to the ground
And Penny and me like to gaze at starry skies
Close our eyes, pretend to fly
It's always Penny and me tonight
Staring at a million city lights
But it's still Penny and I all alone beneath the sky
Feel the wind brushing slowly by
If I could soar I'd try to take these wings and fly
Away to where the leaves turn red
But no matter where I am instead
Singing along to feeling alright
Or making it by under pink moonlight
It's always Penny and me tonight
'Cause Penny and me like to roll the windows down
Turn the radio up, push the pedal to the ground
And Penny and me like to gaze at starry skies
Close our eyes, pretend to fly
It's always Penny and me tonight
Penny likes to get away and drown her pain in lemonade
Penny dreams of rainy days and nights up late by the fireplace
And aimless conversations about the better days
Singing along to feeling alright, yeah
Or making it by under pink moonlight
It's always Penny and me tonight
'Cause Penny and me like to roll the windows down
Turn the radio up, push the pedal to the ground
And Penny and me like to gaze at starry skies
Close our eyes pretend to fly
It's always Penny and me tonight
Penny and me tonight
Penny and me tonight
Penny and me tonight
The song Penny & Me by Hanson, is a heartfelt ode to friendship, as the lyrics poetically paint a picture of two friends, one of them being the titular Penny, who share a deep and lasting bond. The song captures the playful and carefree spirit of their friendship, as both friends are seen enjoying summer evenings smoking cigars under the sky, sitting in front of the fan in the room that symbolizes a burning passion, and traveling to embrace new adventures.
The imagery in the song is quite striking and vivid, capturing the essence of every moment, such as seeing true emotions in a friend's eyes under the moonlight or listening to music that's like magic. As the song progresses, the lyrics reflect the idea that, no matter where they go or what happens, they will always have each other, and their bond will remain as strong as ever. The lyrics suggest that Penny is more easy-going and enjoys the simple pleasures in life, like sipping lemonade and having aimless conversations while cherishing the memories of their friendship.
Line by Line Meaning
Cigars in the summertime under the sky by the light
Smoking cigars in the summertime under the open sky and the natural light
I can feel you read my mind
I feel like you understand what I'm thinking without me saying anything
I can see it in your eyes under the moon as it plays
I see the understanding and connection we share reflected in your eyes under the night sky
Like music every line
Our connection is like music, every moment feels harmonious and pleasant
There's a rug with bleeding dye under the fan in the room
In the room where we are, there's a rug with bright, bleeding colored dye and a fan overhead
Where the passions burning high by the chair
Our passions are running high when we sit down next to each other
With the leopard skin under the light
There's a leopard skin under the light, emphasizing our wild and adventurous nature
It's always Penny and me tonight
No matter what we're doing or where we are, it feels like it's just Penny and me enjoying the night together
On the plane step up with both my feet
I'm boarding the plane with energy
Riding in seat number 3 on a flight to NYC
I'm sitting in seat number 3 on a flight to New York City
Got my bean in a coffee cup next to my seat
I have my coffee with me in a cup on the airplane
Catch the view and another good book to read
I'm enjoying the view from the plane and have another good book to read
Sitting at home over the friendly skies
I'm feeling comfortable and at home in the friendly skies
Missing her eyes
I'm thinking about Penny's eyes and missing her
It's always Penny and me tonight
No matter where I am or what I'm doing, it always feels like it's just me and Penny tonight
'Cause Penny and me like to roll the windows down
Penny and I enjoy rolling the car windows down
Turn the radio up, push the pedal to the ground
We like to turn up the radio and push the pedal to the floor while driving
And Penny and me like to gaze at starry skies
We enjoy admiring the starry night skies together
Close our eyes, pretend to fly
We close our eyes and imagine ourselves flying
Staring at a million city lights
We're looking at a million city lights
But it's still Penny and I all alone beneath the sky
Despite being surrounded by many people, it still feels like just Penny and me alone
Feel the wind brushing slowly by
We feel the wind brushing against us slowly
If I could soar I'd try to take these wings and fly
If I could fly, I'd take Penny and fly away with her
Away to where the leaves turn red
We would fly away to where the leaves turn red
But no matter where I am instead
But no matter where I am, it always feels like it's just Penny and me enjoying the moment
Singing along to feeling alright
We're singing along to music and feeling good
Or making it by under pink moonlight
We're also enjoying each other's company under the light of the pink moon
'Cause Penny and me like to roll the windows down
Penny and I enjoy rolling the car windows down and feeling the wind
Turn the radio up, push the pedal to the ground
We like to turn up the radio and drive fast
Penny likes to get away and drown her pain in lemonade
Sometimes Penny likes to get away from it all and drink lemonade to cope
Penny dreams of rainy days and nights up late by the fireplace
Penny dreams of quiet, cozy nights by the fireplace on rainy days
And aimless conversations about the better days
We have aimless conversations about better and happier times
Penny and me tonight
No matter when or where, it always feels like it's just Penny and me enjoying the moment together
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ISAAC HANSON, TAYLOR HANSON, ZAC HANSON, ZACHARY WALKER HANSON
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@amidysiregar4468
Cigars in the summertime under the sky by the light
I can feel you read my mind
I can see it in your eyes under the moon as it plays
Like music every line
There's a rug with bleeding dye under the fan in the room
Where the passions burning high by the chair
With the leopard skin under the light
It's always Penny and me tonight
On the plane step up with both my feet
Riding in seat number 3 on a flight to NYC
Got my bean in a coffee cup next to my seat
Catch the view and another good book to read
Sitting at home over the friendly skies
Missing her eyes
It's always Penny and me tonight
'Cause Penny and me like to roll the windows down
Turn the radio up, push the pedal to the ground
And Penny and me like to gaze at starry skies
Close our eyes, pretend to fly
It's always Penny and me tonight
Staring at a million city lights
But it's still Penny and I all alone beneath the sky
Feel the wind brushing slowly by
If I could soar I'd try to take these wings and fly
Away to where the leaves turn red
But no matter where I am instead
Singing along to feeling alright
Or making it by under pink moonlight
It's always Penny and me tonight
'Cause Penny and me like to roll the windows down
Turn the radio up, push the pedal to the ground
And Penny and me like to gaze at starry skies
Close our eyes, pretend to fly
It's always Penny and me tonight
Penny likes to get away and drown her pain in lemonade
Penny dreams of rainy days and nights up late by the fireplace
And aimless conversations about the better days
Singing along to feeling alright, yeah
Or making it by under pink moonlight
It's always Penny and me tonight
'Cause Penny and me like to roll the windows down
Turn the radio up, push the pedal to the ground
And Penny and me like to gaze at starry skies
Close our eyes pretend to fly
It's always Penny and me tonight
Penny and me tonight
Penny and me tonight
Penny and me tonight
@ma.cristinatamayo3674
Cigars in the summertime under the sky by the light
I can feel you read my mind
I can see it in your eyes under the moon as it plays
Like music every line
There's a rug with bleeding dye under the fan in the room
Where the passions burning high by the chair
With the leopard skin under the light
It's always Penny and me tonight
Singin' oh-oh, yeah
On the plane step up with both my feet
Riding in seat number three on a flight to NYC
Got my bean in a coffee cup next to my seat
Catch the view and another good book to read
Sitting at home over the friendly skies
Missing her eyes
It's always Penny and me tonight
'Cause Penny and me like to roll the windows down
Turn the radio up, push the pedal to the ground
And Penny and me like to gaze at starry skies
Close our eyes, pretend to fly
It's always Penny and me tonight
Singin' oh-oh, no
Staring at a million city lights
But it's still Penny and I all alone beneath the sky
Feel the wind brushing slowly by
If I could soar I'd try to take these wings and fly
Away to where the leaves turn red
But no matter where I am instead
Singing along to feeling alright
Or making it by under pink moonlight
It's always Penny and me tonight
'Cause Penny and me like to roll the windows down
Turn the radio up, push the pedal to the ground
And Penny and me like to gaze at starry skies
Close our eyes, pretend to fly
Singin' oh-oh
Close our eyes, pretend to fly
It's always Penny and me tonight
Penny likes to get away and drown her pain in lemonade
Penny dreams of rainy days and nights up late by the fireplace
And aimless conversations about the better days
Singing along to feeling alright, yeah
Or making it by under pink moonlight
It's always Penny and me tonight
'Cause Penny and me like to roll the windows down
Turn the radio up, push the pedal to the ground
And Penny and me like to gaze at starry skies
Close our eyes pretend to fly
It's always Penny and me tonight
Singin' oh-oh
Penny and me tonight
Penny and me tonight
Just Penny and me tonight
@raimundojunior8547
my english is not so good, so I heard this song in 2004 or 2005 in radio when I was teen, I never forgot this music, but never knew the name, so almost 17 years later, at last I can hear my childhood music again. Thank you
@selamarieway2858
Thanks to music that helped us through our dark days. And reminds of our happy days when we're younger.
@amipark28
One of my most favourite songs back in highschool days. I’m turning 32 this year. 2019 and I’m still in love with this song. Always have Hanson songs in my playlist.
@Rusikulya
Same for me... Turning 30 this year
@jaddcrey8403
me im ,,36 now.still good music...
@ponenlongchar6501
38 lol.. Still a fan.
@chenelarkemberlu3265
i just have to say im 34... and still crushing on taylor... hahahha
@glaucerita7064
42 anos e ainda ouvido Hanson ....amoooooooooo❤❤❤❤
@fly3po1
Just wanted you to know that even old guys like me love your music. Your voices blend so well. So glad you didn’t give in to the ‘industry’!! Keep making music and making us smile!! Love you guys and wishing you all and your families the very best that 2018 can give!!
@oliverherdsman676
Yeah I'm old too, well 34. :)