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.
Silence
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 10% 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...24 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 song “Silence” by Hanson is a whimsical tune about a strange encounter at a bus stop in the middle of nowhere. The lyrics describe a man with no hair and oddly large toes, who claims to be from a mysterious place called Albertane. The man shares fantastical stories with the singer, such as the fact that the people in his home city use more than 10% of their brain and run around in their underwear without shaving.
Throughout the song, the singer questions his own sanity, wondering if he is hallucinating from the strange encounter. However, the song ends on a positive note, with the singer anticipating that someday he too will be taken away just like the strange man who he met at the bus stop.
The use of playful language and the absurdity of the situation depicted in the song are typical of Hanson's early work. The song is filled with the kind of references to childhood whimsy that made the band popular in the late 90s. At the same time, the song is a commentary on the nature of perception and reality, reminding us that what we believe to be true may not always be the case.
Line by Line Meaning
It started at a bus stop in the middle of nowhere
The story I'm about to tell you began at a bus stop in a remote location.
Sitting beside me was a man with no hair
I was sitting next to a bald man.
From the look on his face and the size of his toes
I could tell by the expression on his face and the size of his toes that he was peculiar.
He comes from a place that nobody knows
He claims to have come from a place nobody has ever heard of.
Maybe I'm hallucinating, hyperventilating
Perhaps I'm seeing things or becoming overanxious
Letting this big-toed bald man sitting here tell me about the sky
I'm allowing this strange man to tell me about the sky.
If you asked me now then I couldn't tell you why
I couldn't explain why I chose to listen to the bald man.
He's been talking too long on his yellow walkie talkie
He's been on his yellow walkie talkie for an extended period.
He says they'll come get him, come get him some day
He believes that extraterrestrials will collect him one day.
There they use more than 10% of the brain
The place where he is from employs more than 10% of the brain.
But you couldn't tell it from they way they behave
Despite this, you wouldn't be able to tell by the way they act.
Or maybe I'm hallucinating, hyperventilating
Possibly, I'm imagining things or becoming panicked.
This is Mother Bird calling Baby Bird
This is a communication between two individuals identified as Mother Bird and Baby Bird.
For the love of Pete come in!
The person on the receiving end is asked to respond to the message.
You wouldn't believe me if I told you the rest
If I shared what happened next, you wouldn't find it credible.
The man sitting by me who was barely dressed
The barely clothed man I was seated next to.
Flew off to Milwaukee or perhaps Albertane
The man I was with vanished, possibly to Milwaukee or Albertane.
And left me at the bus stop just barely sane
He left me at the bus stop, but I'm still somewhat rational.
I've been talking too long on my yellow walkie talkie
I've been chatting for an excessive period on my yellow walkie talkie.
I'm talking to Mars you may think I'm wacky
I'm conversing with Mars, which you might find crazy.
I know they'll come get me, come get me someday
I'm convinced that someday extraterrestrials will collect me.
If not tomorrow then maybe today
It's possible that they'll come for me today, but if not, perhaps tomorrow.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ISAAC HANSON, TAYLOR HANSON, ZAC HANSON, ZACHARY WALKER HANSON
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