Franglen and Deakin initially released three limited-circulation EPs: The Bath (1998), The Yellow (1999), and The Midnight (2000), all of which were then collected into a widely-released album in 2000, Lemonjelly.ky, which was both a critical and a commercial success.
Their second album (and self-proclaimed first studio album), Lost Horizons, was released in 2002, and was another success.
Their last album, 2005's '64-'95, featured a sticker to warn listeners that "This is our new album. It's not like our old album." The title comes from the fact that each track features a single sample drawn from years between 1964 and 1995, incorporating each sample in a variety of imaginative ways.
Some of their best or well-known songs are:
- The Staunton Lick
- Kneel Before Your God
- Space Walk
- Nice Weather For Ducks
- '75 Aka Stay With You
- '90 aka A Man Like Me
They have also made mix sets for Radio 1's Mary-Anne Hobbs' 'Breezeblock' show, as well as for a variety of other shows (6 Mix, XFM's 'The Hijack', The Blue Room, etc). They have remixed a number of other artists, including Badly Drawn Boy, Pet Shop Boys and Coldcut, as well as collaborated with William Shatner on a track from his latest album.
Fred Deakin is also co-founder and creative director of print and interactive design agency Airside.
In January 2008, the duo announced Lemon Jelly would be breaking up for the foreseeable future. Fred Deakin released the news on their forum. He also stated that whilst there was a possibility the two would work together again, they would be pursuing solo careers for the time being.
Fred Deakin's website featuring Lemon Jelly info, his art, music and a comprehensive digital biography :
https://freddeak.in/project/lemon-jelly//
More Information:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lemon_Jelly
A Tune for Jack
Lemon Jelly Lyrics
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And I'm looking for something rather special
Yes, there he is, it's the sea elephant
And a big fella too, about 18 inches from tip to tale
That down turned snout's nearly 18 feet long
The lyrics of Lemon Jelly's song "A Tune for Jack" refer to a journey of the singer towards Patagonia in South America in his search for something "rather special". The song paints a picturesque image of the region, with the mention of a sea elephant spotted by the singer in his quest. The description of the sea elephant is rather vivid, with the mention of its measurement from tip to tail, which is about 18 inches in length, and the down-turned snout that is roughly 18 feet long.
The song's lyrics seem to reflect the sense of adventure and discovery that the singer is seeking in his journey. The mention of the "rather special" something and the joy of spotting the sea elephant seem to imply that the singer is open to new experiences and is excited about what the journey would bring. The light-hearted, whimsical nature of the song, combined with the entrancing beats and instruments, create a sense of wonder and optimism that is synonymous with journeys of discovery.
Line by Line Meaning
Patagonia in South America
I am currently in Patagonia which is located in South America
And I'm looking for something rather special
I am on a mission to find something unique and extraordinary
Yes, there he is, it's the sea elephant
I have finally found the unique creature I was looking for, a sea elephant
And a big fella too, about 18 inches from tip to tale
The sea elephant is massive and measures approximately 18 inches from its head to tail
That down turned snout's nearly 18 feet long
The most distinctive feature of the sea elephant is its huge snout that stretches almost 18 feet in length.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NICK FRANGLEN, FRED DEAKIN, JIMMY WEBB
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