The band's name derives from a bird Vinnie had while growing up, which was treated better than the rest of the family. It's also a reference to the phrase "everything is jake," which is an old phrase meaning everything is cool.
Less Than Jake released their debut album, Pezcore, in 1995, following a series of independent seven-inch single releases. The band's subsequent two studio albums, Losing Streak (1996) and Hello Rockview (1998), were released on major label, Capitol Records, leading to increased exposure. The band's fifth studio album Anthem (2003) was their most commercially successful to date, featuring the singles, "She's Gonna Break Soon" and "The Science of Selling Yourself Short".
In 2008 the band founded its own label, Sleep It Off Records, and released its seventh full-length album, GNV FLA. The band has recently stated its preference for EP releases, and independently issued Greetings from Less Than Jake (2011) and its counterpart, Seasons Greetings from Less Than Jake (2012). In late 2012, the band combined the two to create the compilation album, Greetings and Salutations (2012) Their eighth studio album, See the Light, was released on November 12, 2013.
Miscellaneous Info:
Vinnie was previously the owner of the independent record label Fueled by Ramen, as well as a toy company called Wünderland War (formerly Monkey Vs. Robot). This label has signed bands such as Fall Out Boy, Punchline, The AKAs, Gym Class Heroes, Panic! At The Disco and Days Away. Roger, meanwhile, is in a second band, called Rehasher, for whom he composes lyrics and plays guitar. JR played sax on the last track of Off Key Melodies. JR works with a promoting company called the CT Mafia, as well as composing solo music. He contributed one track to the Drive-Thru compilation tribute to Bob Dylan, using the band name The Stay At Home Joneses (Roger sang backup for this track).
Roger and Vinnie have an unexplained fetish for Pez candy and they reportedly have sizeable dispenser collections. This love for Pez goes so far as to name one of their albums, Pezcore (parodying of the way in which many bands are described as [something]-core, starting with hardcore) and Pez dispenser motifs are a common feature of their merchandise.
Roger's employment history includes a smoke shop in the band's hometown Gainesville, Florida known as Knuckleheads which has since been transformed into a similar establishment named Smoke. Band member haunts have included Eddie C's, the Hardback (which was transformed into the Lyric), and Insomnia (which used to be the Covered Dish, and is now the new location of Common Grounds).
The members of Less Than Jake also served as backup musicians for Asian Man Records owner Mike Park in the B.Lee Band (once called "the Bruce Lee Band", changed for legal reasons).
The track "Look What Happened" appeared on two of their albums, "Borders & Boundaries" (2000) and "Anthem." (2003) The "Anthem" version is completely re-recorded, and has eschewed the brass at the beginning of the song that was featured in the previous recording. The re-recording features guest vocals from Teen Idols/Bullets To Broadway's Heather.
They have also re-recorded many other songs, including "Johnny Quest Thinks We're Sellouts," "Jen Doesn't Like Me Anymore" and "Shotgun".
They recorded the main theme song "We're all Dudes" for the 1997 film "Goodburger" based on the sketch from the Nikelodeon TV show "All That." The song features Kel Mitchell (main character, Ed, in the movie). The song is based off of the jingle "Ed" would always sing while waiting for the next situation to come up in the Goodburger sketches. At the end of the song Mitchell says "Ah, Ed and Less than Jake, oh, uh... no?"
In 2004, Less Than Jake appeared on the Projekt Revolution Tour, joining such artists as The Used, Snoop Dogg, Korn, and the headlining band: Linkin Park.
Lineups:
Chris DeMakes - vocals and guitar (1992–present)
Roger Lima - vocals and bass (1993–present)
Buddy ''Goldfinger'' Schaub - tenor trombone and backing vocals (1993–present)
Peter ''JR'' Wasilewski - tenor saxophone and backing vocals (2000–present)
Matt Yonker - Drums (2018–present)
Past members:
Jessica Mills - alto saxophone (1993–1998)
Derron Nuhfer - tenor and baritone saxophone (1995–2000)
Pete Anna - tenor and alto trombone (1998–2001)
Vinnie Fiorello - drums (1992–2018)
Website: http://www.lessthanjake.com/
Happy Days
Less Than Jake Lyrics
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Tuesday, Wednesday, Happy Days
Thursday, Friday, Happy Days
The weekend comes, hey
My cycle hums, hey
I'm ready to race to you
These days are ours, happy and free
Goodbye gray skies, hello blue cause nothing can hold me, when I hold you
Feels so right, it can't be wrong
Rockin and rollin all day long
Sunday, Monday, Happy Days
Tuesday, Wednesday, Happy Days
Thursday, Friday, Happy Days
Saturday, hey
What a day, hey
Groovin all week with you
These days are ours, happy and free
These days are ours, share them with me
These happy days are yours and mine
These happy days are yours and mine, Happy Days
The song “Happy Days” by Less Than Jake is a feel-good anthem about enjoying life to its fullest, and making the most of every moment. The lyrics take the form of a cheerful, upbeat list of days of the week, celebrating each one as an opportunity for joy and adventure. The singer proclaims that no matter what day it is, he is ready to race to his lover and make the most of the day with her. The chorus, “These days are ours, happy and free / These days are ours, share them with me”, emphasizes the importance of living in the moment and enjoying life with the people you love.
The song’s use of days of the week as a musical device is instantly recognizable and has helped to make it an enduring pop culture phenomenon. The use of days of the week to convey a positive message of fun, freedom, and companionship has made the song a beloved classic, and it has been covered by a variety of artists over the years. Whether you’re feeling down on a Monday or looking forward to a sunny weekend, “Happy Days” reminds us all to cherish the moments we have and make the most of the time we spend with the people we love.
Overall, “Happy Days” is a simple yet powerful celebration of life, love, and the endless possibilities that await us all. It’s a song that reminds us to keep our spirits high, stay positive, and make the most of every day.
Line by Line Meaning
Sunday, Monday, Happy Days
The beginning of the week is synonymous with the feeling of happiness.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Happy Days
The continuation of the week is still filled with joy and positivity.
Thursday, Friday, Happy Days
The workweek may be ending soon, but the good times keep coming.
The weekend comes, hey
The arrival of the weekend is met with excitement and anticipation.
My cycle hums, hey
The artist is ready to ride their motorcycle to reunite with their loved one.
I'm ready to race to you
The singer is eager to see their loved one and happy days await them together.
These days are ours, happy and free
These moments belong to us and we are living them joyfully and without any worries.
These days are ours, share them with me
Let's enjoy these special days together and make the most of them.
Goodbye gray skies, hello blue cause nothing can hold me, when I hold you
The artist has found their happiness and is certain that nothing can stand in their way when they are with their loved one.
Feels so right, it can't be wrong
The artist is certain that this happiness is the right thing to pursue and there's no doubt about it.
Rockin and rollin all day long
The singer is enjoying life to the fullest with their loved one and celebrating it.
Saturday, hey
Saturday is a day for fun and enjoyment.
What a day, hey
The singer is thrilled with the events of the day and the happiness they bring.
Groovin all week with you
The singer is living their best life with their loved one and enjoying every moment of it.
These happy days are yours and mine
We're sharing these moments and making memories together.
These happy days are yours and mine, Happy Days
These are truly happy days that belong to both of us and we're celebrating them together.
Contributed by Charlotte B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@MartyMcFly88
So epic
@ArekThorne
dued thats fucking awesome!
@IsThisThingOn87
Lol! That fucking ROCKS!
@kingpin08918
lol the video skips the 58th second every time.