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.
Man From Milwaukee
Hanson Lyrics
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Sitting beside me was a man with no hair
From the look on his face and the size of his toes
He comes from a place that nobody knows
Maybe I'm hallucinating, hyperventilating
Letting this big-toed bald man sitting here tell me about the sky
Maybe I'm hallucinating, hyperventilating
I've been sitting here too long by a man from Milwaukee
He's been talking too long on his yellow walkie talkie
He's been talking to Mars but I think he's wacky
He says they'll come get him, come get him some day
He says where he's from is called Albertane
There they use more than ten percent of the brain
But you couldn't tell it from they way they behave
They run around in underwear and they never shave
Or maybe I'm hallucinating, hyperventilating
Letting this big-toed bald man sitting here tell me about the sky
Maybe I'm hallucinating, hyperventilating
If you asked me now then I couldn't tell you why
This is Mother Bird calling Baby Bird
Baby Bird come in, come in Baby Bird
For the love of Pete come in!
This is Baby Bird, sorry I was watching Court TV
Do you copy? Do you copy?
Of course we copy, twenty four hours a day, in color
You wouldn't believe me if I told you the rest
The man sitting by me who was barely dressed
Flew off to Milwaukee or perhaps Albertane
And left me at the bus stop just barely sane
I've been sitting here too long thinkin' about Milwaukee
I've been talking too long on my yellow walkie talkie
I'm talking to Mars you may think I'm wacky
I know they'll come get me, come get me someday
I know they'll come get me and take me away
I know they'll come get me, come get me someday
If not tomorrow then maybe today
The Hanson song "Man From Milwaukee" is a playful and whimsical tune that tells the story of an encounter with a man who claims to be from a mysterious place called Albertane. The singer of the song is waiting at a bus stop when he meets the man with no hair and big toes. As they converse, the man reveals that he comes from a place that "nobody knows" and speaks of his conversations with Mars.
The lyrics draw on themes of imagination, delusion, and the unknown. The singer questions whether he is "hallucinating" or "hyperventilating" as the man from Milwaukee talks to him about the sky and his supposed conversations with extraterrestrial life.
The chorus of the song repeats the line "I've been sitting here too long" and speaks to the feeling of being stuck in one place, both literally and figuratively. The singer feels like he has been waiting at the bus stop for too long and listening to the man's strange tales for too long. He longs for escape, whether it be to Milwaukee, Albertane, or even Mars.
Overall, "Man From Milwaukee" is a lighthearted and catchy tune that explores the power of imagination and the allure of the unknown.
Line by Line Meaning
It started at a bus stop in the middle of nowhere
The story begins in an isolated location at a bus stop.
Sitting beside me was a man with no hair
The singer was sitting next to a bald man.
From the look on his face and the size of his toes
The bald man had a strange expression on his face and unusually large toes.
He comes from a place that nobody knows
The man's origin is unknown and a mystery to everyone.
Maybe I'm hallucinating, hyperventilating
The artist questions his own sanity and wonders whether he is delusional.
Letting this big-toed bald man sitting here tell me about the sky
The singer is listening to the bald man describe the sky, even though he thinks it is strange.
If you asked me now then I couldn't tell you why
The singer doesn't know why he's allowing the bald man to talk to him about the sky.
He's been talking too long on his yellow walkie talkie
The bald man has been speaking on a yellow walkie talkie for an extended period of time.
He says they'll come get him, come get him some day
The bald man believes that he will be rescued by beings from another world.
There they use more than ten percent of the brain
The place the bald man claims to be from has inhabitants who allegedly use more than 10% of their brains.
But you couldn't tell it from they way they behave
Despite having enhanced brain function, the inhabitants of the place behave in ways that suggest they are not particularly intelligent.
This is Mother Bird calling Baby Bird
Someone, referred to as Mother Bird, is trying to make contact with someone else called Baby Bird.
Baby Bird come in, come in Baby Bird
Mother Bird is attempting to establish communication with Baby Bird.
For the love of Pete come in!
Mother Bird is urging Baby Bird to respond urgently.
This is Baby Bird, sorry I was watching Court TV
Baby Bird apologizes for not answering sooner, explaining that he was watching television.
Do you copy? Do you copy?
Mother Bird checks to see if Baby Bird can hear her clearly.
You wouldn't believe me if I told you the rest
The artist suggests that the tale becomes increasingly bizarre and unlikely.
The man sitting by me who was barely dressed
The bald man sitting next to the singer was not wearing full clothing.
Flew off to Milwaukee or perhaps Albertane
The bald man suddenly disappeared, possibly having flown to a place called Milwaukee or the unknown Albertane.
And left me at the bus stop just barely sane
The artist was left at the bus stop feeling a little unhinged.
I'm talking to Mars you may think I'm wacky
The artist is using a yellow walkie talkie and speaking to Mars, which he acknowledges might seem crazy.
I know they'll come get me, come get me someday
The artist is convinced that beings from outer space will come to take him away.
If not tomorrow then maybe today
The singer thinks he will be rescued at some point in the present or future.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ISAAC HANSON, TAYLOR HANSON, ZAC HANSON, ZACHARY WALKER HANSON
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