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.
Musical Ride
Hanson Lyrics
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On this musical ride
With me
It might just change the life you think you're gonna lead
If I'm right you might just stop and see
I'll take your breath away
Show you more than you have known
I'll give you all this, nothing, and more
Why are you waiting?
What is left to know?
There is no reason we should be standing still
Pick the destination and I'll pick the road
I'll take your breath away
Show you more than you have known
And everyday
I'll give you all this, nothing, and more
I'll give you all this, nothing, and more
Ooo yeah
Don't make your mind up just yet
There's still so much for you to see
And every time you waste a moment,
You waste make believe
I see it taking you home
You must let go before it starts
This confrontation you keep feeling is your heart
It's simple
But somehow
Letting go's the hardest part
Come
On this musical ride
With me
It might just change the life you think you're gonna lead
If I'm right you might just stop and see
It might just change your life
It might just blow your mind
Don't make your mind up just yet
There's still so much for you to see
And every time you waste a moment,
You waste make believe
I see it taking you home
You must let go before it starts
This confrontation you keep feeling is your heart
It's simple
But somehow
Letting go's the hardest part
The song "Musical Ride" by Hanson tells the story of an invitation to join in on an adventure, a musical ride that may change the course of one's life. The singer speaks to someone who is stuck in their ways, comfortable in the life they believe they are meant to lead. They offer the possibility of something new, exciting, and life-changing to the listener. The invitation is to let go of expectations and take a chance on this musical ride.
The lyrics are poetic in their simplicity, driving home the message that sometimes the hardest part of change is letting go of our fears and beliefs. The confrontation we may be feeling is our heart, guiding us to take a chance on something new. The singer urges the listener to not make their mind up just yet, to keep an open mind and heart, revealing that the musical ride might just blow their mind and change their life.
"M usical ride" is a metaphor for life, urging us to take risks and try something new. It's a reminder that life is a journey, and we should embrace the possibilities that come our way. Overall, the message of the song is one of hope, urging us to trust ourselves and take a chance on the unknown.
Line by Line Meaning
Come
Join me
On this musical ride
Take a journey with me
With me
By my side
It might just change the life you think you're gonna lead
This experience could alter your future plans
If I'm right you might just stop and see
You could discover something new if I'm correct
I'll take your breath away
I can captivate you
Show you more than you have known
I will expose you to new things
And every day
Each day
I'll give you all this, nothing, and more
I will offer everything and nothing in return
Why are you waiting?
What's holding you back?
What is left to know?
Is there anything stopping you?
There is no reason we should be standing still
We shouldn't be stuck in one place
Pick the destination and I'll pick the road
You choose the goal, and I'll select the path
Don't make your mind up just yet
Don't decide right away
There's still so much for you to see
There's a lot to explore
And every time you waste a moment,
Every second you squander
You waste make believe
You lose the opportunity for imagination
I see it taking you home
I envision you discovering what's truly important
You must let go before it starts
You have to release your reservations first
This confrontation you keep feeling is your heart
The internal conflict is your emotions
It's simple
It's not complicated
But somehow
Regardless
Letting go's the hardest part
Releasing your fears is the biggest challenge
It might just change your life
This could transform your existence
It might just blow your mind
This may be incredibly mind-boggling
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ISAAC HANSON, TAYLOR HANSON, ZAC HANSON, ZACHARY WALKER HANSON
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