Laid Back is a Danish electronic music duo group from Copenhagen,[1] formed… Read Full Bio ↴Laid Back is a Danish electronic music duo group from Copenhagen,[1] formed in 1979. The duo consists of John Guldberg (vocals, guitar, bass) and Tim Stahl (vocals, keyboards, drums, bass). They are best known for the hits "Sunshine Reggae" and "White Horse" from 1983 and "Bakerman" from 1989.
John Guldberg and Tim Stahl met in the mid-1970s, and they played together in a group called the Starbox Band.[1] After a poorly received show supporting the Kinks, the band split up, but the duo continued working together. Guldberg set up a small studio in downtown Copenhagen where the two musicians began exploring the possibilities that were being opened up by new technologies, such as multitrack tape recorders, synthesizers and drum machines.
Their debut album, simply titled Laid Back, was released in 1981, and the single "Maybe I'm Crazy" became a number-one hit in Denmark.[1]
The next year, the single "Sunshine Reggae" was released, and it became another chart-topper in their home country; it was later included on the band's second album, Keep Smiling, in 1983, and went on to become a number-one single in Italy, West Germany, and nineteen other countries around the world. In the US, however, it was the single's B-side that became the band's only big hit. "White Horse" is a funk-influenced dance track with a memorable bassline and ambiguous, drug- and/or sex-themed lyrics ("white horse" being a slang for heroin) that became popular in US clubs. After the song was re-released as an A-side on both 7-inch and 12-inch vinyl, it went on to spend three weeks at number one on Billboard's National Disco Action charts; it was also a crossover success, reaching the top five on the Hot Black Singles chart while peaking at number 26 on the Billboard Hot 100 in early 1984. Its relatively poor performance on the Hot 100 is most likely due to the track's controversial lyrics (including the word "bitch"), which prevented it from receiving radio airplay in much of the country. In 1989, the American rap act 2 Live Crew sampled "White Horse" heavily for their single "Get the Fuck Out of My House"; it was later sampled for Monifah's 1998 hit "Touch It".
Laid Back's next two albums, Play It Straight (1985) and See You in the Lobby (1987),[1] and singles such as "Abu Dhabi" and "Tricky Kind of Thing", were released to little fanfare and limited chart success.
The duo made a return to the European charts in 1989 with the single "Bakerman" (featuring Danish singer Hanne Boel[2]), which peaked at number nine on the West German chart, and number 44 in the United Kingdom in early 1990. It was accompanied by an unusual video, directed by Lars von Trier, which featured the band skydiving while "playing" their instruments. Guldberg and Stahl have both named this their favourite Laid Back track, and said the words were written by Guldberg during the recording session for the song. The lyrics are in English except for the phrase "Sagabona kunjani", which Guldberg has described as a Swahili phrase meaning "Hello, how are you?"[3]
Hoping to capitalize on the success of Bakerman, their label re-released "White Horse" (as "White Horse '89") with new remixes, although this was a commercial disappointment.
Over the course of the following two decades, Laid Back continues to work together, and have since released four albums, a handful of singles, and two greatest hits albums (Laidest Greatest in 1995 and Good Vibes – The Very Best of Laid Back in 2008). The duo also composed the soundtrack of the 2001 feature film Flyvende Farmor, for which they were awarded a Robert, the Danish equivalent of an Oscar. That same year, an exhibition of the band's artwork, including pieces that appeared on their records and promotional posters, took place in Copenhagen. In 2003 they featured on the track "Tango" by Danish band Hæst, produced by Umpff. They continue to make sporadic live performances, as well, including high-profile shows at the Isle of Wight Festival in 2004, and the Roskilde Festival in 2005. A remix of "Bakerman" by British DJ Shaun Baker reached number one in Greenland in 2006.
In 2010 Laid Back returned with the single "Cocaine Cool".
John Guldberg and Tim Stahl met in the mid-1970s, and they played together in a group called the Starbox Band.[1] After a poorly received show supporting the Kinks, the band split up, but the duo continued working together. Guldberg set up a small studio in downtown Copenhagen where the two musicians began exploring the possibilities that were being opened up by new technologies, such as multitrack tape recorders, synthesizers and drum machines.
Their debut album, simply titled Laid Back, was released in 1981, and the single "Maybe I'm Crazy" became a number-one hit in Denmark.[1]
The next year, the single "Sunshine Reggae" was released, and it became another chart-topper in their home country; it was later included on the band's second album, Keep Smiling, in 1983, and went on to become a number-one single in Italy, West Germany, and nineteen other countries around the world. In the US, however, it was the single's B-side that became the band's only big hit. "White Horse" is a funk-influenced dance track with a memorable bassline and ambiguous, drug- and/or sex-themed lyrics ("white horse" being a slang for heroin) that became popular in US clubs. After the song was re-released as an A-side on both 7-inch and 12-inch vinyl, it went on to spend three weeks at number one on Billboard's National Disco Action charts; it was also a crossover success, reaching the top five on the Hot Black Singles chart while peaking at number 26 on the Billboard Hot 100 in early 1984. Its relatively poor performance on the Hot 100 is most likely due to the track's controversial lyrics (including the word "bitch"), which prevented it from receiving radio airplay in much of the country. In 1989, the American rap act 2 Live Crew sampled "White Horse" heavily for their single "Get the Fuck Out of My House"; it was later sampled for Monifah's 1998 hit "Touch It".
Laid Back's next two albums, Play It Straight (1985) and See You in the Lobby (1987),[1] and singles such as "Abu Dhabi" and "Tricky Kind of Thing", were released to little fanfare and limited chart success.
The duo made a return to the European charts in 1989 with the single "Bakerman" (featuring Danish singer Hanne Boel[2]), which peaked at number nine on the West German chart, and number 44 in the United Kingdom in early 1990. It was accompanied by an unusual video, directed by Lars von Trier, which featured the band skydiving while "playing" their instruments. Guldberg and Stahl have both named this their favourite Laid Back track, and said the words were written by Guldberg during the recording session for the song. The lyrics are in English except for the phrase "Sagabona kunjani", which Guldberg has described as a Swahili phrase meaning "Hello, how are you?"[3]
Hoping to capitalize on the success of Bakerman, their label re-released "White Horse" (as "White Horse '89") with new remixes, although this was a commercial disappointment.
Over the course of the following two decades, Laid Back continues to work together, and have since released four albums, a handful of singles, and two greatest hits albums (Laidest Greatest in 1995 and Good Vibes – The Very Best of Laid Back in 2008). The duo also composed the soundtrack of the 2001 feature film Flyvende Farmor, for which they were awarded a Robert, the Danish equivalent of an Oscar. That same year, an exhibition of the band's artwork, including pieces that appeared on their records and promotional posters, took place in Copenhagen. In 2003 they featured on the track "Tango" by Danish band Hæst, produced by Umpff. They continue to make sporadic live performances, as well, including high-profile shows at the Isle of Wight Festival in 2004, and the Roskilde Festival in 2005. A remix of "Bakerman" by British DJ Shaun Baker reached number one in Greenland in 2006.
In 2010 Laid Back returned with the single "Cocaine Cool".
Cocaine Cool
Laid Back Lyrics
We have lyrics for these tracks by Laid Back:
Baker Man Baker man is baking bread Sagabona kunjani wena The night …
Bakerman Baker man is baking bread Sagabona kunjani wena The night tr…
Beautiful Day When I woke up this morning I said to myself Should laugh…
Blue Lagoon Don't need to worry It's a waste of time Don't need to…
China Girl Oh, Little China Girl Oh, Little China Girl I could escape …
Don't Run From Your Shadow Be the one you want *Don't misshape yourself *Be the one you…
Elevator Boy Sometimes I feel I'm a bad man Sometimes I feel like…
Elevatorboy Sometimes I feel I'm a bad man Sometimes I feel like…
Fly Away I will fly away, disappear into air I will fly away,…
Groovin' on a Feeling Groovin' Groovin' on a feeling Groovin' Groovin' on a feelin…
Happy Dreamer I'm a happy dreamer I believe in love I'm a happy dreamer Gu…
High Society Girl Can't stand waitin', Can't still waitin' on you, Can't sta…
Highway Of Love So many times driving on the highway of love I've been…
Hugh Society Girl Can't stand waitin', Can't still waitin' on you, Can't sta…
I Can't Live Without Love It′s so easy To go wrong It's so easy It′s so simple It's so…
It It's a shame Shame Shame Second time it's never the same It'…
Maybe I'm Crazy Maybe maybe I crazy maybe, maybe maybe I'am crazy maybe,…
Never Too Late To Learn To Fly If you use, the right side of your brain A little…
One Life Maybe you're right I'm crazy ain't got time for sitting hold…
People People Around the world Share the same feelings Black boy, w…
ride the white horse If you want to ride Don't ride the white horse…
Rocketship To Mars Our worlds are far apart Far from each others heart Our drea…
Slowmotion Girl Are you waiting for a miracle You'd better clean up your…
sunshine raggae Give me give me Give me just a little smile That it′s…
Sunshine Reggae Gimme gimme, gimme just a little smile, that's all I…
Sunshine Reggae (Club) (Funkstar's Pool Party De Luxe Mix) Gimme gimme, gimme just a little smile That's all I ask…
Sunshine Reggae (Mix '82) Gimme gimme, gimme just a little smile, that's all i…
Sunshine Reggae - Original Mix '82 Gimme gimme Gimme just a little smile That's all I ask of…
Sunshine Reggae 2000 Gimme gimme, gimme just a little smile, that's all I…
Universe Lovesong Lágrimas brotan de mis ojos, Al leer tu carta de despedida, …
White Horse If you want to ride Don't ride the white horse…
White Horse (App'ropo Stella Polaris Remix) If you wanna ride Don't ride the white horse If you wanna…
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manubellini
It's unbelievable that comes from the 80s, it is really the 21st century sound, although this is stylish unlike other tracks!
Alexander Coenegrachts
it's from 2010 bruv, you got tricked
Michael Kofoed
Great, great, track :) Easy to hear the "brotherhood" of White Horse. Looking so much forward to hear more of the old stuff. By the way - is this released?
Sol Goode
This track rocks! A nice vintage track that tastes so good! Ty for sharing!!!!
kahbali
Absolutely rocks!! Two thumbs up for the guys from "Laid Back", i see a lot of experience in the video, cheers ;]
twinkievsdingdong
OMG! I was born 1987, Baker man had an impact on me very young around 10 yo, maybe younger. Then recently came across you guys again, I have a very broad taste in music and find your music to be of high quality as remembered. I will be listening to a lot more of you guys now that I know.
a1jungle
This is an awesome song by a band that is far to underated...thanks for posting.
Raoul Duke Jr.
10 yrs ago ? You still around bud ?
Zepphead
Not quite 🙄
Mindblowingself
30 years of awesome beats🔥