He released his first album, entitled "Slim Pickens", in 1999. "When The Sun's Gone Down" followed in 2005.
In August 2006, Langhorne Slim and his then band (The War Eagles) signed to V2 Records, who folded on the deal. The band then signed to Kemado Records and released their only album.
In its December 2008 edition, Paste Magazine named his 2008 solo self-titled album number 14 in its list of 25 best albums of the year. His song "Electric Love Letter" was number 5 on the Rolling Stone editor's top 10 picks. In 2008 Slim and band were a guest act on David Letterman.
In 2009 he released, Be Set Free, which includes guest vocals from Erika Wennerstrom (of Heartless Bastards).
In 2009 the War Eagles welcomed a new upright bass player, Jeff Ratner (succeeding long-time member Paul Defiglia) to join Malachi DeLorenzo (the son of Victor Delorenzo, drummer of the Violent Femmes) on drums and David Moore on keyboard and banjo. The touring band varied, and sometimes included a horn section.
Langhorne sang "God Bless America" for the seventh inning stretch during a Philadelphia Phillies game, and the song "Worries" was featured in a Travelers Insurance commercial. T
Langhorne Slim and his new band, The Law, released "The Way We Move" on June 5, 2012. "The Spirit Moves" followed on August 7, 2015 (via Dualtone Records).
Subsequent solo albums are "Lost At Last Vol. 1" (2017), "Strawberry Mansion" (2021), ...
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Hello Sunshine
Langhorne Slim Lyrics
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It's summertime, I'm getting so excited
Forget goodbyes, forget goodnight
You can close your eyes but I won't let you out of my sight
There's a place I know in lower Manhattan
If you want to we can go, there's always something happening
They know me there, they're very nice
Hello sunshine
So much of life seems spent wasting time
I won't waste yours if you don't waste mine
This big old world's still here
When we close our eyes
So let's just close them for a little while
There's a place I know in Pennsylvania
If you don't want to go, well darling I can't blame you
I feel alright by your side
Hello I'm yours, hello sunshine
Hello sunshine
Hello sunshine
Hello sunshine
Hello sunshine
Hello sunshine
Hello sunshine
Hello sunshine
Langhorne Slim's "Hello Sunshine" is a joyful and upbeat song that celebrates the coming of summertime and its many opportunities for adventure and connection. The lyrics begin with a simple declaration, "Hello sunshine, the sun is shining," which sets the tone for the rest of the song's joyful and optimistic vibe. The singer is clearly excited for the season and all the possibilities it brings, as he sings, "It's summertime, I'm getting so excited / forget goodbyes, forget goodnight / you can close your eyes but I won't let you out of my sight." This seems to suggest that the singer is eager to spend time with someone special, and that he is determined to make the most of the moment.
The song then goes on to describe two different places the singer knows of where he and his companion could go to have a good time: a lively spot in lower Manhattan that is owned by a carpenter and his ex-wife, and a place in Pennsylvania that could be a bit more low-key. Regardless of where they end up going, however, the singer emphasizes that he won't waste the listener's time, and that he is committed to having a good time with them. "So much of life seems spent wasting time," he sings, "I won't waste yours if you don't waste mine."
Ultimately, "Hello Sunshine" is a celebration of connection and positivity, a song that encourages listeners to embrace the moment and seize the day. It's a lovely ode to summertime, adventure, and the joy of living.
Line by Line Meaning
Hello sunshine, the sun is shining
The singer greets the sun that is shining and is excited by its warmth and radiance.
It's summertime, I'm getting so excited
The singer is thrilled for summertime, a season of fun activities and adventure.
Forget goodbyes, forget goodnight
The singer wants to hold on to the person they are addressing and doesn't want to say goodbye or goodnight.
You can close your eyes but I won't let you out of my sight
The artist wants to be with the person addressed and would want to watch them even when they shut their eyes.
There's a place I know in lower Manhattan
The lyricist refers to a place he knows in Manhattan and could potentially take the person he talks about to this location.
If you want to we can go, there's always something happening
The singer invites the person he talks about to the place he mentioned and says that there is always something going on there.
They know me there, they're very nice
The singer is familiar with the establishment and is on good terms with the staff that works there.
It's owned by a carpenter and his ex-wife
The establishment that the artist is talking about is owned by a divorced couple, and one of them is a carpenter.
So much of life seems spent wasting time
The artist reflects on the idea that many people waste their time in life, which is a valuable commodity that anyone should cherish.
I won't waste yours if you don't waste mine
The artist promises to value and make good use of the person's time he is addressing, as long as they do the same in return.
This big old world's still here
The singer acknowledges that the world is still here and will persist, no matter what humans choose to do.
When we close our eyes
The artist takes a metaphorical approach about closing our eyes and reminds us that the world will still be here even when we can’t see it.
So let's just close them for a little while
The singer suggests to relax and enjoy the moment by closing our eyes for a bit and embracing the good feeling.
There's a place I know in Pennsylvania
The singer mentions another place they know, which is in Pennsylvania and could potentially take the person he talks about to this location.
If you don't want to go, well darling I can't blame you
The singer suggests Pennsylvania but acknowledges that the person addressed might not want to go, and he won't hold it against them.
I feel alright by your side
The artist expresses his contentment by the side of the person he addresses.
Hello I'm yours, hello sunshine
The artist reaffirms his attachment to the person he addresses and greets them as his sunshine.
Hello sunshine
The singer reiterates his greeting to the sunshine.
Hello sunshine
The singer repeats his greeting a few more times as if relishing the pleasure of acknowledging summertime and sunshine.
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