After a concert in 2005, the group was spotted by Jérôme Deschamps and Macha Makeïeff, who would later co-produced their first album with Naïve Records. At the same time, they won the Prix Paris Jeunes Talents.
The group was noticed during a concert at the Printemps de Bourges in 2006 and 2007. Jimmy, the first single from their first album Gee Whiz But This is A Lonesome Town (2007), was a success which allowed Moriarty to play at La Cigale. The album sold more than 50,000 copies in a few months and was certified gold a year after its release. The group went on a long tour that took them to Canada, Switzerland, Spain, Germany, and England.
In 2008, Moriarty performed at the Soliday festival, Eurockéennes de Belfort, Francofolies de La Rochelle, and Fête de l'Humanité.
The group takes its inspiration from traditional Celtic music, country, and blues.
The group plays around one microphone during their concerts.
En 2008, Moriarty was one of 10 artists nominated for the Constantin prize.
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Julie Gold's Candy Cane Tale
Moriarty Lyrics
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She sang in her band and was broke with her gun
Until she found a fine fine man
He bought her a drink, they drove far from the sun
Well he made her open a candy store in town
He made her swear she would never sing a sound
He made her promise she would never leave this town "Sell your candy or I'll blow you down"
But Charlie Silver lived right around the corner
The first time he saw Julie
He wanted to D.I.E
'Cause he couldn't pay for no sugar
Well men in the city they like their candy
Business is good, twenty four/seven
Man after man, the next after the last
Gold is tired, she's starting to rust
I want to sing in my band again
But I'm too busy selling candy cane
I want to sing in my band again
But I'm too busy selling candy cane
So silver meets gold
And they sort of knew they had it coming
And pretty soon they starts loving and crying
The whole day long
Now they're singing the whole day long
And they don't know what's right from wrong
Now they're singing the whole day long
And they don't know what's right from wrong
Well men in the city they like their candy
But Julie is gone and the turkey is cold
The world gets round that the fine fine man
Can't control his gold
So they hung him up and high
Sing "we want another candy cane kisser"
Is their rally cry
I want to sing in my band again
I won't be selling candies for my man
I'm gonna sing in my band again
I won't be selling candies for my man
I'm gonna sing in my band again
I won't be selling candies for my man, no more
"Julie Gold's Candy Cane Tale" by Moriarty is a story about a woman named Julie Gold who is a musician and is broke. She meets a man who buys her a drink and takes her far from where she was. He then makes her open a candy store in town and forces her to promise to never sing again. He threatens to harm her if she does not sell the candy. Julie is stuck selling candy canes and is unable to pursue her dreams of music.
Charlie Silver is a man who lives close to Julie and he becomes infatuated with her. Charlie is unable to afford the candy, and business is booming for Julie's store. Eventually, Julie falls in love with Charlie and they start a relationship. They sing together all day, but the world finds out about Julie's disappearance and the man's control over her. Eventually, they hang the man and people start rallying for another candy cane kisser. Julie is then free and able to sing again.
The song has a few meanings that people can interpret differently. It can be about how love can save people from their unhappy lives or how people can be controlled and forced to do things they do not want to do. People can also look at the song and see the importance of pursuing their dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
Julie Gold came out from South Virginia
Julie Gold is from South Virginia.
She sang in her band and was broke with her gun
She sang in a band and was broke.
Until she found a fine fine man
She found a wealthy man.
He bought her a drink, they drove far from the sun
They had a date, drove far from the city.
Well he made her open a candy store in town
He forced her to open a candy store in town.
He made her swear she would never sing a sound
He made her swear she would never sing again.
He made her promise she would never leave this town
He made her promise she would never leave town.
"Sell your candy or I'll blow you down"
"Sell your candy or face the consequences."
But Charlie Silver lived right around the corner
Charlie Silver lives near Julie's candy store.
The first time he saw Julie
The first time Charlie saw Julie.
He wanted to D.I.E
Charlie was speechless and in awe of Julie.
'Cause he couldn't pay for no sugar
He couldn't afford to buy candy.
Men in the city they like their candy
People in the city enjoy candy.
Business is good, twenty four/seven
The candy store is always busy.
Man after man, the next after the last
Customers come in one after another.
Gold is tired, she's starting to rust
Julie is exhausted and losing motivation.
I want to sing in my band again
Julie wants to sing in her band again.
But I'm too busy selling candy cane
But she can't because she's too busy selling candy.
So silver meets gold
Charlie meets Julie.
And they sort of knew they had it coming
They both knew that their relationship was inevitable.
And pretty soon they starts loving and crying
They fall in love and become emotional.
The whole day long
All day long they're in love.
Now they're singing the whole day long
Now they sing all day long.
And they don't know what's right from wrong
They're confused about their feelings.
But Julie is gone and the turkey is cold
Julie left Charlie and he's alone with cold food.
The world gets round that the fine fine man
People find out how controlling Julie's ex-boyfriend is.
Can't control his gold
Can't control Julie anymore.
So they hung him up and high
Julie's ex-boyfriend was punished.
Sing "we want another candy cane kisser"
People want Julie to find someone else.
I won't be selling candies for my man
Julie won't sell candy for her ex-boyfriend anymore.
I'm gonna sing in my band again
Julie is going to sing in her band again.
No more
She's done with selling candy for her ex-boyfriend.
Contributed by Jordan N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ericka Ronget
Julie Gold came out from South Virginia
She sang in her band and was broke with her gun
Until she found a fine fine man
He bought her a drink, they drove far from the sun
Well he made her open a candy store in town
He made her swear she would never sing a sound
He made her promise she would never leave this town
"Sell your candy or I'll blow you down"
But Charlie Silver lived right around the corner
The first time he saw Julie
He wanted to D.I.E
'Cause he couldn't pay for no sugar
Well men in the city they like their candy
Business is good, twenty four/seven
Man after man, the next after the last
Gold is tired, she's starting to rust
I want to sing in my band again
But I'm too busy selling candy cane
I want to sing in my band again
But I'm too busy selling candy cane
So silver meets gold
And they sort of knew they had it coming
And pretty soon they starts loving and crying
The whole day long
Now they're singing the whole day long
And they don't know what's right from wrong
Now they're singing the whole day long
And they don't know what's right from wrong
Well men in the city they like their candy
But Julie is gone and the turkey is cold
The world gets round that the fine fine man
Can't control his gold
So they hung him up and high
Sing "we want another candy cane kisser"
Is their rally cry
I want to sing in my band again
I won't be selling candies for my man
I'm gonna sing in my band again
I won't be selling candies for my man
I'm gonna sing in my band again
I won't be selling candies for my man, no more
William Trevelyan
The drum / guitar trade-off on this track says a lot about this band and why they're different. No four-four beats. Very, very cool
G. D.
OMG, what a tune!!!💖
Yvan Vadnais
oh man that is real coopération on the three members of band, And a wonderful performance of the lead singer.
14wAYNE
This is excellent!
adrien raimondo
Découverte peu à peu de votre univers qui, pour moi est représentatif d'une Amerique comme on l'a tous idéalisé !
1alternativesound
this is a realy amazing song . best wishes from germany :D i am 16 and loves your musik .
Angélique Rousseau
Magnifique
Ericka Ronget
Julie Gold came out from South Virginia
She sang in her band and was broke with her gun
Until she found a fine fine man
He bought her a drink, they drove far from the sun
Well he made her open a candy store in town
He made her swear she would never sing a sound
He made her promise she would never leave this town
"Sell your candy or I'll blow you down"
But Charlie Silver lived right around the corner
The first time he saw Julie
He wanted to D.I.E
'Cause he couldn't pay for no sugar
Well men in the city they like their candy
Business is good, twenty four/seven
Man after man, the next after the last
Gold is tired, she's starting to rust
I want to sing in my band again
But I'm too busy selling candy cane
I want to sing in my band again
But I'm too busy selling candy cane
So silver meets gold
And they sort of knew they had it coming
And pretty soon they starts loving and crying
The whole day long
Now they're singing the whole day long
And they don't know what's right from wrong
Now they're singing the whole day long
And they don't know what's right from wrong
Well men in the city they like their candy
But Julie is gone and the turkey is cold
The world gets round that the fine fine man
Can't control his gold
So they hung him up and high
Sing "we want another candy cane kisser"
Is their rally cry
I want to sing in my band again
I won't be selling candies for my man
I'm gonna sing in my band again
I won't be selling candies for my man
I'm gonna sing in my band again
I won't be selling candies for my man, no more
Judas ez
Magnifico, que Colombia escuche tambien esto. Mmmm sutil
MissChachapouks
fabulous!!!!