For The Blink of An Ideal World, LC worked with acclaimed producer Anthony J. Resta (Collective Soul, Megadeth, Duran Duran) and Baltimoreβs favorite Steve Wright. LCβs emotive intensity is undeniable on these 8 songs (plus a bonus track), which go deeper into the psyche of the band and their sound than ever before. The band says they were more concerned with βexploring emotions and soundβ than with looking for that elusive βmagic airplay formulaβ. Yet, LCβs signature dynamic, colossal rock sound is highlighted by evocative, relatable lyrics and hooky melodies. Much inspiration for this recording came while the band was in Greenland performing for the US troops last year. In the sub-zero Arctic that was dark 24 hours a day, LC was affected not only by the landβs beauty but by the men and women they met who serve our country. They imagine what an ideal world is like, even for the blink of an eye.
In the Mid-Atlantic, LCβs songs and pure rock live performance have contributed to their reputation as one of the regionβs most popular bands. Any fan will fervently tell you that you must experience LC live to get the full impact of their music. The electrically charged crowd is an integral part of the show, participating throughout and responding enthusiastically to charismatic, evocative front-man Dave Tieff, the tasteful guitar signatures of Corey Hall on guitar, and the pounding, fierce rhythm of Will Dorsey Jr. on drums and Dan Welsh on bass.
Their trip to make playing music their lives has brought many highlights, including playing events such as the legendary WHFStival, DC101 Chili Cookoff, Raven Stadium, and the Warped Tour. LC has performed with bands including Good Charlotte, Rage Against The Machine, LIVE, Eve 6, etc. They have received airplay on over 41 stations, and been featured in publications including Time, Entertainment Weekly, and more.
On November 11, 2004, Laughing Colors announced their decision "to take a permanent vacation." According to their press release, they felt that the band had run its course over the previous 13 years, and they wanted to go out on their own terms. According to subsequent statements by the band, they were also frustrated with the increasing difficulty of booking shows at mid-Atlantic nightclubs. Their press release stated, "We also know that some people will ask 'will you ever play together again?' We will never say never, just goodbye for now."
Laughing Colors "final" concert was at the Recher Theatre in Towson, Maryland in March 2005. The final show was recorded and preserved on a live DVD and CD. To promote the release of this two-disc set, Keep the Shining Ones, Laughing Colors reunited for two concerts in November and December 2005. Frontman Dave Tieff has publicly indicated their desire to perform annual reunion shows for their fans.
Youngstown
Laughing Colors Lyrics
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Bobby came to Youngstown
And I believe he was only 25 years old
But he longed for the right to speak his mind
So he left those big city lights behind
All he wanted was land to let his life unfold
So he sang . . .
Sweet Jesus, lay me down
All I want is a life
Can it be in Youngstown?
Now the autumn was near, and leaves fell all around him
So he'd harvest the land and reap all of its yield
With a smile on his face, he looked out on his country
For he knew not what lay right on the edge of his field
The body of a young boy was found on Bobby's land
The townspeople only saw it must have came from Bobby's hand
He said "This can't happen to me, I've done nothing wrong!"
And as they carried him away, he still sang his song
Sunday afternoon they hung Bobby in the rain
There was no jury, there was no trial
Then a man in Wood County confessed to the crime
It wasn't Bobby all the while
Well the reason I tell you my story
While my thoughts aren't far away
Because I was a man who judged another man
And I was the man who tied the rope
On that day
The lyrics of Laughing Colorsβs song, βYoungstown,β tell the story of Bobby β a 25-year-old man who leaves the big city for a quiet life in the countryside. Bobby longs to speak his mind and to let his life unfold, and all he wants is a life in Younstown. He sings to the Lord and asks to be pulled under, hoping for a better life in the small town.
Bobby works hard on the land and looks out on his country with a smile on his face. However, things take a tragic turn when the body of a young boy is found on Bobby's land. The townspeople assume it was Bobby who committed the crime and he insists that he is innocent. The people carry him away as he continues to sing his song. The story ends with Bobby being falsely accused of the crime and hung in the rain on a Sunday afternoon.
The lyrics reveal a theme of judgment and injustice. Bobby is judged by the townspeople based on assumptions and prejudices that do not align with the truth. The song shows how society is quick to judge and how innocent lives can be destroyed by false accusations. The chorus of the song emphasizes Bobby's plea for a better life β a life in Youngstown where he can be happy and fulfill his dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
It was two summers ago when
The story I am about to tell happened a couple of years ago
Bobby came to Youngstown
A man named Bobby arrived at a place called Youngstown
And I believe he was only 25 years old
I think Bobby was around the age of 25
But he longed for the right to speak his mind
Bobby wanted the freedom to express his thoughts and opinions
So he left those big city lights behind
He decided to leave the busy city life behind
All he wanted was land to let his life unfold
Bobby desired a piece of land where he could build his life
Good Lord, pull me under
Bobby asks the Lord to take him under His shelter
Sweet Jesus, lay me down
He prays that Jesus will comfort him
All I want is a life
Bobby only wants a simple life
Can it be in Youngstown?
He hopes he can find that life in Youngstown
Now the autumn was near, and leaves fell all around him
As autumn approached, leaves started falling around Bobby
So he'd harvest the land and reap all of its yield
Bobby collected the harvest from his land
With a smile on his face, he looked out on his country
He looked out towards the country with joy in his heart
For he knew not what lay right on the edge of his field
Bobby was unaware of what was at the edge of his property
The body of a young boy was found on Bobby's land
A young boy's dead body was found on Bobby's property
The townspeople only saw it must have came from Bobby's hand
People started believing that Bobby was responsible for the boy's death
He said 'This can't happen to me, I've done nothing wrong!'
Bobby protested his innocence, stating that he had done nothing wrong
And as they carried him away, he still sang his song
Even as they took him away, Bobby continued to sing his song
Sunday afternoon they hung Bobby in the rain
On a Sunday afternoon, Bobby was hanged in the rain
There was no jury, there was no trial
Bobby wasn't given a fair trial
Then a man in Wood County confessed to the crime
Someone from Wood County eventually confessed to the murder
It wasn't Bobby all the while
It turns out Bobby was innocent all along
Well the reason I tell you my story
I have a reason for telling this story
While my thoughts aren't far away
While my memories are still fresh
Because I was a man who judged another man
I feel guilty for having judged another person
And I was the man who tied the rope
I was the one who helped hang Bobby
On that day
That terrible day when I participated in an unfair trial
Contributed by Sadie W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
WVcricker
Lucille Ball was proof that life does not end at 40, but can begin.. Her career was at its height and she started a family.. All in her 40s. What a life! No wonder we all love Lucy! β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈ
2BitUser
She beat the odds. Thatβs not advice for all women to wait till 40+.
WVcricker
@2BitUser I never said it was. But Lucy DID do it.
AT Your Padres house
@2BitUser itβs a lot more common now for women to have kids later on in life. Getting an education and a good job for stability is first priority for us now.
Julie Vander Leestπ©·
I agree with you. Back then it was practically unheard of for women to become pregnant at 40 or even 35. Today it seems more common or at least not as big of a deal. Plus I Love Lucy was the very first show to actually document a pregnancy. Back then they couldnβt even say the word pregnant. And now days, TV and movies can show how they get pregnant.
LuvTadnDixie
At 1:53 - I love the way she looks up at him with so much joy when he says, "It's me! I'm going to be a father." This show is almost 70 years old, and it's not dated . . . I mean I believe a 2020 audience would be just as moved by this moment today as the audience was back in the 1953.
Latoya Collins
i heard this was in fact the moment he found out she was pregnant.
LuvTadnDixie
@Latoya Collins The emotions they were feeling in this scene were very real, but he already knew. In fact, they wrote her pregnancy in the script and if you notice, she's wearing very big clothes already . . . so in real life, she was already showing at this point. He told the producers she was pregnant so they had to decide how they were going to handle it on the show . . . and they decided to write it into the show. But they weren't allowed to use the word "pregnant" (the silly censors) . . . they could only say she was "expecting" or "going to have a baby".
Latoya Collins
@LuvTadnDixie yea knew that one had to be a myth cause yup she was already pretty huge
LuvTadnDixie
@Latoya CollinsSadly, Lucy suffered multiple miscarriages early in her marriage to Desi. She had finally given birth to her baby daughter in 1951, just when I Love Lucy started . . . so she was 40 years old when she had her first baby. This baby, Desi Jr. is her second baby. I always feel for a couple who want children so badly and miscarry. It's devastating. I can't imagine it happening multiple times, how heartbreaking that must have been for them. So happy for them here . . . and of course their little baby boy, Desi, Jr. was born finally in 1953.