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.
Ain't No Sunshine
Hanson Lyrics
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It's not warm when she's away
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
She's always gone too long
Any time she goes away
[Repeat x2]
Wonder this time where she's gone
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
And this house just ain't no home
Any time she goes away
And I know [Repeat x16]
And I'll leave the young thing alone
But ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Only darkness everyday
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
And this house just ain't no home
Any time she goes away
[Repeat x3]
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
And she's always gone too long
Anytime she goes away
The lyrics of Hanson's Ain't No Sunshine revolve around the absence of a loved one and the resulting feelings of emptiness, loneliness and darkness. The repeated line, "Ain't no sunshine when she's gone" is a metaphor used to describe the effect the woman's departure has on the singer's life, as the sunshine represents the happiness and warmth that is missing when she's not around. The line, "And this house just ain't no home" further emphasizes the emptiness and lack of comfort that the singer feels when she's not there.
The song also touches on the uncertainty that comes with a loved one's departure, as seen in the lines "Wonder this time where she's gone, Wonder if she's gonna stay". The fear and anxiety of not knowing if the loved one will return adds to the feelings of loneliness, making it difficult to find solace.
Overall, Hanson's Ain't No Sunshine is a poignant depiction of the emptiness and sadness that results from the absence of a loved one. The metaphor of sunshine effectively captures the warmth, light and happiness that's missing, making it a powerful and relatable emotion for listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Life loses its brightness in the absence of the girl he loves
It's not warm when she's away
Her absence brings in coldness into his life
She's always gone too long
She has a habit of staying away from him for a long time
Any time she goes away
Every time she leaves, it hurts him deeply
Wonder this time where she's gone
He's curious about her whereabouts this time
Wonder if she's gonna stay
He's unsure if she's going to come back or leave him forever
And this house just ain't no home
The emptiness in the house without her presence is unbearable
And I know [Repeat x16]
He knows that she's not coming back, and it hurts him immensely
And I'll leave the young thing alone
He's trying to move on and stay away from other young and attractive girls
Only darkness everyday
His life is now filled with darkness and gloom
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
He misses her and longs for her to come back to him
And this house just ain't no home
He feels lonely and incomplete without her in his house
And she's always gone too long
He can't bear to be without her for extended periods of time
Any time she goes away
Her absence is felt deeply, every time she has to leave
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bill Withers, Kajeem
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@k-cury2443
These guys were not promoted well. They are/were so underrated. Amazingly talented!
@shannonvanderhoof4810
Let's change that ..
Together
As 1 ☆
It's so nice
Just
2 share, 4
WWG1WGA
Namaste' ❤🕊💙
@juliefewster4735
I agree
@charlotted1321
Cause they are now considered and indie band and it's on them to promote, but hopefully their appearance on masked singer will change that
@jamieroberts1985
This is so true!
@runningwiththewolves8284
Agreed! I watched their documentary a couple years ago, and it was so incredibly hard for them to release their third studio album. It took four years and them eventually breaking away from the label, who then did everything in their power to squash the record's success. Since then, they've been fully independent. When you don't have a major label throwing millions at promoting you, it can be hard to break into/stay in the mainstream. I'm glad these guys continue to do their own thing.
@cheryl5735
THIS…this is exactly why you guys should have won The Masked Singer. Your voices and harmonies are perfectly magical. I literally got choked up. Wow!
@dawnames3920
They are SOOO under appreciated as artists. They are so incredibly talented!
@gregshock
That was damn good! These guys did true justice to a classic.
@1224dlc
Amen! This is one of my favorite songs, and these guys did a great job!