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.
Dancin' In The Wind
Hanson Lyrics
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But it's closing in so fast
Thought that I'd figured it out at last
But you can't change the past
And it's closing in so fast
Feels just like we're dancing in the wind
Feeling just all right
When we're dancing in the wind
Just don't walk away
When I've got you in my arms tonight
And I've got something to say
There are still rules to break
And this music is a place to hide
Isn't it just a game we play
Feels just like we're dancing in the wind
Feeling just all right
When we're dancing in the wind
We can dance all night
We can dance all night
We can dance all night
When we're dancing in the wind
We can dance all night
Feels just like we're dancing in the wind
Feeling just alright
When we're dancing in the wind
We can dance all night
We can dance all night
We can dance all night
When we're dancing in the wind
We can dance all night
We can dance all night
We can dance all night
When we're dancing in the wind
We can dance all night
The lyrics of Hanson's song "Dancin' In The Wind" speaks about the uncertainty of things and the fleeting nature of time. The first few lines of the song, "Won't deny everything can't last, but it's closing in so fast," alludes to the idea that everything eventually comes to an end even if it feels like it's just begun. The singer then continues by saying that he thought he had things figured out but realizes that you can't change what has happened in the past. The song then takes a positive turn by stating that it feels like they are dancing in the wind, and they feel alright. There's a sense of freedom and abandon as they dance all night, finding a place to hide in the music.
The message of the song is about living in the moment and embracing what life has to offer. It reminds us that we should not get too caught up in our worries and instead enjoy the present while we can. The playful tone of the song also suggests that life is like a game, and we should not take things too seriously. It's about breaking rules and having fun while doing so. The lyrics ultimately encourage us to let go of our inhibitions and just dance in the wind.
Line by Line Meaning
Won't deny everything can't last
I can't deny that everything will eventually come to an end
But it's closing in so fast
But the end is happening much quicker than I expected
Thought that I'd figured it out at last
I thought I had found the solution to this problem
But you can't change the past
But unfortunately, you cannot change what has already happened
And it's closing in so fast
And the end is approaching rapidly
Feels just like we're dancing in the wind
The situation feels like being up in the air, with no control over what's going to happen next
Feeling just all right
Despite everything, I'm feeling okay
When we're dancing in the wind
When we're in this unpredictable situation
We can dance all night
We can make the most of our time together
Just don't walk away
Please don't leave me alone in this difficult time
When I've got you in my arms tonight
When I'm holding you close
And I've got something to say
And I need to get something off my chest
There are still rules to break
There are still things we can try, even if they seem unconventional or risky
And this music is a place to hide
The music is providing us with an escape from our worries
Isn't it just a game we play
Isn't life just a series of games we play, constantly trying to figure out the rules and win?
We can dance all night
Let's focus on enjoying each other's company while we still can
We can dance all night
We can make the most of our time together
We can dance all night
We can enjoy ourselves without worrying about what's to come
When we're dancing in the wind
When we're making the most of our time together in this unpredictable situation
We can dance all night
We can find joy in the present moment, no matter how uncertain the future may be
Feels just like we're dancing in the wind
Even though we don't know what's next, we can still find happiness in the moment
Feeling just alright
Despite everything, I'm feeling okay
When we're dancing in the wind
When we're making the most of our time in this unpredictable situation
We can dance all night
We can make the most of our time together
We can dance all night
We can find joy in the present moment, no matter how uncertain the future may be
We can dance all night
We can enjoy ourselves without worrying about what's to come
When we're dancing in the wind
When we're in this unpredictable situation, we can still find a way to be happy
We can dance all night
We can make the most of our time together
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ISAAC HANSON, TAYLOR HANSON, ZAC HANSON, ZACHARY WALKER HANSON
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