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.
Minute Without You
Hanson Lyrics
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And the night had been so long
Seems that I had had my mind on you
Well, the day it has begun
And I can't get a minute
Can't get a minute without you
You're always on my mind
You're always in my head
I can't live another day without you
[Chorus]
'Cause when the minutes seem like hours and the hours seem like days
Then a week goes by--you know it takes my breath away
All the minutes in the world could never take your place
There's one-thousand-four-hundred-forty hours in my day
I've been trying to call you all day
'Cause I got so many things that I want to say
I'm going crazy 'cause all my thoughts are filled with you
There's got to be some way I can get through to you, oh
[Chorus]
I can't keep myself from thinking about you
It's because I love you, and I know that it's true, whoa
I'll call it desperation
Can't you see it in my eyes
That I want be with you until the sun falls from the sky?
[Chorus: x2]
Hanson's "A Minute Without You" is a heartfelt ballad about the all-consuming nature of infatuation. The singer awakens to find himself consumed by thoughts of a lover, unable to go a single moment without thinking about her. He feels as if every minute is an eternity when he can't be with her, longing for her company even as he struggles to reach her.
The chorus is where the song's true emotion comes to the surface, with the singer speaking of the way his feelings for her have completely taken over his life. He measures time in terms of how long it feels without her, and can't help but think of nothing but her all day long. Though it may be seen as obsessive or even a little desperate, the singer is unapologetic in his love, declaring that he will do whatever it takes to be with her.
Overall, "A Minute Without You" is a poignant and deeply emotional song that speaks to the often-overwhelming feeling of being in love. It is a testament to the power of that emotion, and a tribute to the passion that can be found in even the most mundane moments of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I woke up this morning,
I started my day filled with thoughts of you,
And the night had been so long
The night felt long and empty without you,
Seems that I had had my mind on you
I spent the night thinking about you,
Well, the day it has begun
The new day has started,
And I can't get a minute
I can't stop thinking about you,
Can't get a minute without you
I need you constantly by my side,
You're always on my mind
You occupy my thoughts constantly,
You're always in my head
You occupy my mind constantly,
And I can't live
I can't imagine living without you,
I can't live another day without you
I need you in my life every day,
'Cause when the minutes seem like hours and the hours seem like days
Time feels like it's against me when I'm away from you,
Then a week goes by--you know it takes my breath away
A week without you feels like an eternity,
All the minutes in the world could never take your place
Time spent with you is invaluable and irreplaceable,
There's one-thousand-four-hundred-forty hours in my day
Every moment in my day is filled with thoughts of you,
I've been trying to call you all day
I've been attempting to contact you all day,
'Cause I got so many things that I want to say
There are so many thoughts I need to express to you,
I'm going crazy 'cause all my thoughts are filled with you
You occupy my thoughts completely, driving me crazy,
There's got to be some way I can get through to you, oh
I need to find a way to communicate with you and get closer to you,
I can't keep myself from thinking about you
It's impossible for me to not think about you,
It's because I love you, and I know that it's true, whoa
The reason I can't stop thinking about you is because I love you,
I'll call it desperation
What I'm feeling can only be classified as desperation,
Can't you see it in my eyes
It should be clear to you from my eyes how I feel,
That I want be with you until the sun falls from the sky?
I want to be with you for an infinite amount of time,
Chorus repeats twice
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ZACHARY WALKER HANSON, ISAAC HANSON, TAYLOR HANSON, RONNY HUDSON
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