Urban was born in Whangarei, North Island, New Zealand (on 26 October, 1967). Before he turned two years old his family moved to Australia. By age seven, Urban was already thinking about emigrating to America and making his mark in Nashville. Urban began to learn the guitar at age six and began winning talent contests at age eight. By twelve he was booking his band in local clubs, and at fifteen he quit school to hit the road. In 1990, Urban signed with EMI in Australia and recorded his first solo album, which charted four No. 1 country hits in Australia. In 1992, he moved to Nashville to pursue the largest country music market in the world. Originally the front man for The Ranch, a three-piece group that released one album in 1997 to critical acclaim, Urban disbanded the group to pursue a solo career.
In the late 90's Urban battled an addiction to cocaine. After reaching a personal rock bottom in 1998, he became determined to give up the habit and checked into Cumberland Heights, a treatment center in Nashville. After cleaning up, Urban released his self-titled American debut in 2000, achieving three top 5 hits and securing the title of Top New Male Vocalist Award at the 2001 Academy of Country Music Awards. Urban, openly regarded as a modern day guitar virtuoso, has performed as a session musician on albums such as Garth Brooks' Double Live and the Dixie Chicks' Fly.
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Keith Urban released Golden Road in 2002, and the success of the single "Somebody Like You" sent his career into high gear. The single spent eight consecutive weeks at the top of the charts, remaining at No. 1 longer than any other country artist in 2002. Three other singles were released, two went to No. 1 and the third was No. 3. The album went platinum in every country where it has been released and is triple platinum in the United States. In 2004 Be Here was released and nominated for best country album at the Grammy Awards and at the Academy of Country Music Awards. Out of the five singles released from Be Here, three went No. 1, and two fell just shy of that mark to land at No. 2. In 2006 the album went triple platinum in the U.S. Urban has also released Days Go By, a greatest hits collection, in Europe. With a career total of 13 singles released, seven singles went to No. 1, two went to No.2, two went to No.3, one went to No. 4, and one went to No.18.
Touring as a supporting act for renowned country acts Brooks & Dunn and Kenny Chesney honed Urban's skills and stage-craft. Country video channel CMT signed on as the title sponsor of Keith Urban's first headlining arena tour titled Keith Urban Be Here '04. Urban continued his meteoric rise to fame in 2005 with the very successful Alive in '05 tour. He performed in the Live 8 Philadelphia concert on July 2, 2005 and had been chosen by The Gap to appear alongside seven other musical stars in their "Favorites" campaign. In 2005 he was named CMA's Entertainer of the Year. He released a DVD in late September entitled Livin' Right Now, recorded in California on December 2004. Urban performed "Better Life" on the CMA Awards and "You'll Think of Me" on the American Music Awards. He also performed at the Grammys playing "You'll Think of Me" and "The Lucky One" with Faith Hill. At the 2006 ACM Awards Urban gave two performances when he performed "Tonight I Wanna Cry" and played guitar for Brooks & Dunn's song "Believe."
Personal life
On arriving in Nashville, Tennessee in 1992, Urban quickly fell for veterinary technician Laura Sigler. The pair shared an on-off relationship from 1992, and lived together between 1998 and 2002. Urban paid tribute to Sigler in the sleeve notes to his self-titled first hit album, and dedicated love song "You're The Only One" to Sigler, writing "For Laura" at the bottom of the lyrics. After proposing to Sigler in 2001, the pair broke up in 2002.
In 2002, after his painful breakup with Sigler, Urban met supermodel Niki Taylor, who played his love interest in his music video for "Somebody Like You." Taylor had told her hair/makeup person, Debra Wingo, that she might be interested in being in a country music video. Wingo also does hair/makeup for Urban, and she mentioned that he was getting ready to do a video. Urban and Taylor dated on and off for three years until their split was officially announced July 2005.
Urban met actress Nicole Kidman at an event in Hollywood in January of 2005. In May of 2006, Urban and Kidman announced their engagement, and their plans to wed in Australia. They got married in Australia on 25 June 2006 at the Cardinal Cerretti Memorial Chapel in the grounds of St Patrick's Estate, Manly, Sydney.
Blue Jeans
Keith Urban Lyrics
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I pull on my jeans and I feel all right
I put my blue jeans on, I pull my old blue jeans on
I put my blue jeans on, I pull my old blue jeans on
It's the weekend, and I know that you're free
So pull on your jeans and come on out with me
Oh 'cause I need to have you near me,
I need to have you near me, I need to feel you close to me
You and me, we'll go motorbike ridin' in the sun
And the wind and the rain
I got money in my pocket, I got a tiger in my tank
And I'm king of the road again
I'll meet ya in the usual place
You don't need a thing except your pretty face, alright
I pull my blue jeans on, I pull my old blue jeans on
I pull my blue jeans on, I pull my old blue jeans on
Aw, here we go mama
You and me, we'll go motorbike ridin' in the sun
And the wind and the rain
I got money in my pocket, I got a tiger in my tank
And I'm king of the road again
When I wake up in the mornin' light
I pull on my jeans and I feel all right
Hey I pull my blue jeans on, I pull my old blue jeans on
I pull my blue jeans on, I pull my old blue jeans on
I pull my blue jeans on, I pull my old blue jeans on
I pull my blue jeans on, I pull my old blue jeans on...
Keith Urban's catchy song Blue Jeans paints a picture of a fun weekend filled with adventures on motorbikes under the sun, wind, and rain. The lyrics describe the feeling of comfort and confidence that comes with putting on a trusty, old pair of blue jeans in the morning. It's a familiar routine that symbolizes being ready to take on whatever the day brings.
The singer is calling out to a special someone, inviting them to join him for a day out. He needs to have them near him and feel them close to him, indicating a desire for intimacy and connection. The repetition of putting on blue jeans adds a sense of ritual and consistency, further reinforcing the theme of reliability and being ready for anything.
The lyrics suggest a sense of freedom and adventure, as the two riders go "motorbike ridin' in the sun and the rain." The singer describes having money in his pocket and a "tiger in his tank," indicating financial stability and a strong sense of confidence. Throughout the song, the singer exudes positivity and joy, reinforcing the idea that putting on his old pair of blue jeans is a catalyst for a fun and carefree day.
Overall, Blue Jeans celebrates the idea that being comfortable in one's own skin, and having reliable companionship, can lead to a day filled with fun and adventure.
Line by Line Meaning
When I wake up in the mornin' light
I feel good when I put on my jeans in the morning.
I pull on my jeans and I feel all right
My jeans make me feel confident and comfortable.
I put my blue jeans on, I pull my old blue jeans on
I have a favorite pair of blue jeans that I like to wear.
It's the weekend, and I know that you're free
I want to spend time with you because we both have free time on the weekend.
So pull on your jeans and come on out with me
Wear your favorite jeans and come hang out with me.
Oh 'cause I need to have you near me,
I want to be close to you because I care about you.
I need to feel you close to me
I want to feel your physical presence and connect with you emotionally.
You and me, we'll go motorbike ridin' in the sun
Let's go have fun and be adventurous together.
And the wind and the rain
We'll enjoy this activity no matter what the weather.
I got money in my pocket, I got a tiger in my tank
I'm financially secure and full of energy, ready for anything.
And I'm king of the road again
I feel in control and empowered when I'm out on the road.
I'll meet ya in the usual place
We have a spot we like to hang out at, so let's meet there.
You don't need a thing except your pretty face, alright
You don't need to bring anything, just come as you are and we'll have a good time.
Aw, here we go mama
Let's get started and have some fun.
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