1) Marion are an English… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists using this name.
1) Marion are an English alternative indie group, originally formed in 1993.
2) Marion is the mononym for French singer Marion Dememes, active in the early 1980s.
3) Marion is a band from Connecticut, USA featuring members of Kidnapped.
4) MariĆ³n, a Spanish indie rock group.
5) Marion is the alias of Marion Rung, a singer from Finland.
6) Marion was the stage name of Marion Mitchell during the UKM Rogaland 2007 competitions.
7) Marion is the stage name of a Belgian singer.
8) Marion is a Danish experimental rap artist and producer living in England. He is a member of BMC and was born in 2008.
1) Marion are an English alternative indie group, originally formed in 1993, in Macclesfield, Cheshire. Jaime Harding (singer) became friends with Joe Moss (the ex-manager of The Smiths and huge music fan). Joe assisted Jaime in the creation of a new group which Jaime already knew he wanted to call Marion. Joe taught Jaime the history of all kinds of music going back as far as 1920s blues, which he had previously done for Johnny Marr at the start of The Smiths.
Joe Moss helped Jaime find and inspire musicians including Anthony Grantham, Phil Cunningham and Murad Mousa who he had attended school with. Once the group was formed, a 5 piece of Jaime Harding (singing), Anthony Grantham (guitar), Phil Cunningham (guitar), Julian Philips (bass), Murad Mousa (drums), Joe immediately found a permanent rehearsal space for Marion in the basement of the Night & Day Cafe on Oldham Street in Manchester's Northern Quarter. It took 9 months of 6/7 days a week writing and rehearsing for the band to be ready to play London gigs and attract a major record company deal.
After releasing the debut single 'Violent Men' on Rough Trade Records, a bidding war began between the major record labels, with Marion eventually signing to London Records and Island Music Publishing in October 1994. In March 1995, Julian left the group, replaced by Nick Gilbert who featured on all other Marion recordings.
Marion were never media darlings and built up their loyal following through constant gigging which eventually took them into the charts with a Top 10 Selling Album in the form of their debut 'This World & Body' in February 1996. Before that, Marion were handpicked and toured with the likes of Morrissey, Radiohead, Ian McCulloch of Echo & The Bunnymen and Manic Street Preachers.
Although Marion were very much a group that stood out on their own, journalistically they were included into the 1990s Britpop music scene, appearing on the 'Britpop Now' BBC television special, among many other TV and Radio Britpop programmes, including a stunning live performance of 'Sleep' on Channel 4's The Word in February 1995. The group also went on to play at the Glastonbury Festival 3 times and a whole host of other festivals in the UK and Europe, as well as 2 tours of Japan and 4 short tours of America.
After a gruelling 18 month international touring campaign for debut album 'This World & Body' Marion were finding it difficult to write a 2nd album, It was at this point that manager Joe Moss brought in Johnny Marr to co-write and produce Marion's 2nd album 'The Program'. Johnny breathed a life into 'The Program' that Marion could never have even dreamt of, which resulted in a stunning and incredibly stylish 2nd album. Once the album had been recorded and was ready for release and promo etc Jaime had unfortunately become too ill to work regularly due to his drug habit, which meant that the album was never given a proper release or any promotion. This was basically and unfortunately the end of Marion. 'The Program' remains a cult classic and was the first record that Johnny Marr ever sang on.
Johnny Marr had always been impressed with Phil's The Stooges-esque guitar playing and recruited him into the live version of Electronic, which then lead to Phil becoming a full-time member of New Order in the early 2000s, which has resulted in New Order's live sound becoming heavier and more rock and roll. Phil is still a permanent member of New Order and has been involved in the writing of various New Order and Bad Lieutenant records. Phil is considered by both band and fans alike as being a real asset to New Order's sound, even winning himself an Ivor Novello Award with the band.
In 2006, Jaime Harding and Phil Cunningham recruited a new set of musicians and reformed Marion. They started working on new material, having played their first live gig together as Marion in more than 7 years on 1 April 2006 in Bath. They followed this up with sold-out shows in Manchester and London in September and December 2006, notably playing 50% new songs and 50% older Marion songs. Some say that these shows were the best Marion shows they had ever seen, it was a very exciting year and period for the group.
Unfortunately Jaime became ill at the start of 2007 and had to have open-heart surgery, which yet again put Marion on hiatus, this time until 2011 when the whole original line up of Marion got together for 2 years of live shows, including a live album recorded at Manchester Academy in December 2011, entitled 'Alive In Manchester'.
At the end of 2012, Jack Mitchell, Marion's drummer for around 10 years, became the drummer for Johnny Marr's new solo band that released the incredible first album 'The Messenger' in February 2013 and have toured the World extensively since to bigger and bigger crowds, with Johnny winning the NME Godlike Genius Award no less. Johnny Marr is set to release his second solo album in September 2014 with a UK tour in October 2014.
Since 2014, the 2 founding members of Marion, Jaime Harding (Singer) and Anthony āBeardā Grantham (Guitarist), along with a new rhythm section, have started writing, recording and playing live shows once again. Marion will be the main support act for Buzzcocks at the Manchester Academy venue's 25th Anniversary on 10th October 2015.
5) Marion Rung is a singer from Finland, who has represented Finland twice in the Eurovision Song Contest. She releases her albums under the name Marion.
6) Marion was also the stage name of Marion Mitchell (16 at the time) during the UKM Rogaland 2007 competitions. She represented the municipality of Forsand, and sang a pop version of Eagles's "Desperado"
Chance
Marion Lyrics
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And you open your eyes and you wonder whose house whose couch
You haven't got a clue what's happened to you, it's too early to know
But you've found a new home ..................
But I can dance
So I can chance
And I found you
All of a sudden keys, house, something flashed across my mind
Cause when I'm not thinking I tend to have a beautiful time
But as the lights flashes it hurts me inside
To think I used to be so pure till I got caught up in my lies
But I'll be sad always
Sad always
All the time
La La La.....
But I can dance anyway
The lyrics of Marion's song "Chance" express the feeling of waking up after a wild night of partying and not remembering where one is or how they got there. The opening lines paint a vivid image of the confusion and disorientation that comes with a hangover - the singer touches the bread in their mouth and wonders whose house and couch they are on. They haven't got a clue of what happened to them or how they ended up where they are, but they have found a new home. This line could be interpreted in a couple of ways - perhaps the singer has found a new place to crash, or maybe they have found a new sense of belonging and a community of people who also enjoy the party lifestyle.
The chorus of "Chance" expresses a sense of hope and determination in the face of the singer's self-destructive tendencies. The line "But I can dance, so I can chance" implies that the singer is able to use their skills as a dancer to navigate through life's obstacles and take risks. The fact that they have "found you" suggests that they have found someone or something worth taking a chance on. However, the final lines of the chorus - "But I'll be sad always, sad always, all the time" - provide a dark counterpoint to this optimism. Despite their ability to find happiness in dancing and taking chances, the singer is haunted by an underlying sadness that seems to never go away.
Overall, "Chance" is a song that explores the highs and lows of living life to the fullest, even when it leads to confusion, pain, and sadness.
Line by Line Meaning
In the morning you wake and touch the bread in your mouth
Upon waking up, you feel disoriented and confused about where you are, and the taste of the bread in your mouth reminds you that you are in a new place.
And you open your eyes and you wonder whose house whose couch
As you look around, you realize that you do not recognize the place or the furniture, making you even more uncertain about where you are and how you got there.
You haven't got a clue what's happened to you, it's too early to know
At this point, you have no idea what has happened to you, and it is too early in the morning to start piecing the puzzle together.
But you've found a new home
Despite the confusion and uncertainty, you are starting to accept this new place and see it as a potential new home for yourself.
But I can dance
Even though you are feeling sad and unsure about your situation, you know that you have the skill to dance and express yourself through movement.
So I can chance
Because of your dancing abilities, you feel like you can take a risk and explore new opportunities, even if they are uncertain or unpredictable.
And I found you
Through your journey of self-exploration and risk-taking, you have found someone or something that has given you a sense of purpose or direction.
All of a sudden keys, house, something flashed across my mind
A sudden memory or thought flashes through your mind, reminding you of the past and the things you have left behind or lost along the way.
Cause when I'm not thinking I tend to have a beautiful time
During moments of spontaneity and creative expression, you tend to enjoy life more fully and beautifully, without overthinking or analyzing too much.
But as the lights flashes, it hurts me inside
However, when you are faced with reality and the harshness of the world, it can be painful and overwhelming, hurting you deeply inside.
To think I used to be so pure till I got caught up in my lies
Reflecting on the past, you realize that you used to be more innocent and honest, but somehow you have been caught up in a web of lies and deception that has tainted your purity.
But I'll be sad always
Despite your resilience and ability to dance through life's challenges, you know that sadness is a part of the human experience and cannot be avoided entirely.
Sad always
You even accept the fact that sadness may always be with you, but that does not stop you from being true to yourself and pursuing your passions.
All the time
At all times and in all situations, you choose to embrace your sadness and dance through life with grace and authenticity.
Contributed by Cameron W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@wolfboyattacks
I was in that crowd and they were one of the best bands I saw all weeked. They've just reformed again after Jamie (the singer) was seriously ill a couple of years ago. Can't wait to see them again.
@UnknownUserUU
Yes me too, get in, they were the nuts and always at any festival they were a huge draw for us, "Oh Marion are playing are they ?" and that would be 84% over the line, always blown away every Marion gig.
@LiliDublin
See? I never even knew this song existed. Thanks for posting this video. I bought it last night on i-tunes. ^.^
@dp79
Wow - I was just thinking about Gasto' 95 and I thought of this band and song - I search youtube and here it is - just uploaded today!! Thanks for posting mate :-)
@bavwill
Taped this on the VCR. 10,000 miles away. Good on you youtube!
@LiliDublin
@knockknock909 it was a b-side on the TIME Ep. You can find it on i-tunes if you want.