1) Nirvana was a popular and highly influential American grunge band. The band formed in Aberdeen, Washington in 1987, and it was part of the Seattle grunge scene of the late 80s, alongside bands like Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains and Soundgarden. As their popularity rose, alternative rock became a dominant genre on American and Canadian radio and music television during the early-to-mid '90s.
In late 1987, Cobain and Novoselic recruited drummer Aaron Burckhard (1987–1988).The three practiced material from Cobain's Fecal Matter tape. After losing contact with Burckhard, the pair instead practised with Dale Crover of the Melvins, and Nirvana recorded its first demos in January 1988. Their first single, a cover version of "Love Buzz", a song by Dutch group 'Shocking Blue', was released in November 1988 on the Seattle independent record label Sub Pop. Their debut album, 'Bleach', was produced by Jack Endino and released in June 1989. Later that year, the band recorded the 'Blew EP' with producer Steve Fisk.
At the start of the new decade, the band commenced their first recording sessions to the follow-up album with producer Butch Vig, substituted their drummer by Dave Grohl and signed to DGC Records. The result, 'Nevermind', would eventually sell over seven million copies in the United States, and over 30 million worldwide.
In early 1993, Nirvana released "Puss"/"Oh, the Guilt", a split single with The Jesus Lizard, on the independent label Touch & Go. Meanwhile, the group chose Steve Albini as the producer to record its third album. 'In Utero' debuted at number one on the Billboard album chart in September the same year.
As Nirvana's frontman, Cobain found himself referred to in the media as the "spokesman of a generation", with Nirvana the "flagship band" of "Generation X", their third studio album 'In Utero' was considered to be a conscious attempt to shed their audience. While Nirvana's mainstream popularity waned in the months following its release, their core audience cherished the band's dark interior, particularly after their 1993 performance on MTV Unplugged with the Meat Puppets, a band that Cobain had always idolised, performing with them the songs Oh, Me, Plateau and Lake of Fire. It was later released and topped the charts in 1994.
Nirvana's brief run ended with the suicide of Cobain in 1994, but the band's popularity expanded in the years that followed. Eight years after Cobain's death, "You Know You're Right", an unfinished demo that the band recorded two months prior to Cobain's death, topped radio playlists around the world. Since their debut, the band has sold more than fifty million albums worldwide, including more than ten million copies of Nevermind in the US alone. Nirvana remains a consistent presence on radio stations worldwide.
In 2004, the box set "With the Lights Out", a collection of radio sessions, home demos, studio demos and outtakes, was released. A year later, "Sliver: The Best Of The Box" was released, a compilation of selected "WTLO" tracks, but with 3 new tracks including a track from the famous "Fecal Matter" demo.
Band members: Kurt Cobain - vocals, guitar (1987–1994), Krist Novoselic - bass (1987–1994) Dave Grohl - drums, vocals (1990–1994)
Prior members:Aaron Burckhard - drums (1987–1988), Dale Crover - drums (1988, 1990), Dave Foster - drums (1988), Chad Channing - drums (1988–1990), Jason Everman - guitar (1989), Dan Peters - drums (1990)
Touring members: Pat Smear - guitar (1993–1994), Lori Goldston - cello (1993–1994), Melora Creager - cello (1994)
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2) Nirvana is a UK-based progressive rock band formed in 1967, primarily active in the late 1960s and early 1970s - and still sporadically active to the present day.
The band was formed in the summer of 1967 in an era when melodic pop/rock music with baroque and chamber arrangements and instrumentation was highly-prized. The band, consisted of two songwriter/performers - Greek-born Alex Spyropoulos and Irish-born Patrick Campbell-Lyons who met in London. They produced a number of singles (notably "Rainbow Chaser", "Pentecost Hotel", and "Tiny Goddess") for the fledgling Island Records label.
The band was signed by Island Records' founder Chris Blackwell in the era when he also signed the bands Traffic and Free.
In October 1967 the band released its first album - a concept album produced by Blackwell titled The Story of Simon Simopath. The album was probably the first narrative concept album ever released - predating story-driven concept albums such as The Pretty Things' S.F. Sorrow (December 1968), The Who's Tommy (April 1969) and The Kinks' Arthur (September 1969).
Musically, the group blended myriad musical styles including rock, pop, folk, jazz, Latin rhythms and classical music - primarily augmented by baroque chamber-style arrangements to create a unique entity.
The next year 1968 their follow-up album, All Of Us, featured a similar broad range of musical styles. Their third album To Markos III was released on the Pye label in 1969.
In 1971 the duo amicably separated for a while, with Campbell-Lyons the primary contributor to the next two Nirvana albums, Local Anaesthetic 1971, and Songs Of Love And Praise 1972. Campbell-Lyons subsequently worked as a solo artist and issued further albums: Me And My Friend 1973, Electric Plough 1981, and The Hero I Might Have Been 1983 though these did not enjoy commercial success.
The band reunited in 1985, successfully touring Europe and releasing a compilation album Black Flower 1987 containing some new material. (Black Flower had been the provisional title of their third album.) In the 1990s two further albums were released. Secret Theatre 1994 compiled rare tracks and demos, while Orange And Blue 1996 contained previously unreleased material including a tongue-in-cheek cover of the song "Lithium" originally recorded by the American grunge band Nirvana who released its first album in 1989, and who the band had successfully sued over use of the name Nirvana. The undisclosed terms of the settlement has apparently allowed the original Nirvana to continue using its name and issuing new recordings.
In 1999 the band released a three-disc CD anthology titled "Chemistry" including several previously-unreleased tracks and some new material.
Top musicians who played on Nirvana sessions include: Lesley Duncan, Herbie Flowers, Billy Bremner (later of Rockpile/Dave Edmunds fame), Luther Grosvenor, Wynder K. Frogg, Clem Cattini and the full lineup of rock band Spooky Tooth.
The group was in the school of baroque-flavored, melodic pop-rock music typified by The Beatles of "Rubber Soul" and "Revolver", The Beach Boys of Pet Sounds and God Only Knows, the Zombies of Odessey and Oracle and Time Of The Season, the Procol Harum of A Whiter Shade Of Pale, the Moody Blues of Days of Future Passed and Nights In White Satin and The Kinks of Waterloo Sunset. The majority of the tracks on Nirvana's albums fall into that broad genre of contemporary popular music - not easily categorized - but perhaps best described as the baroque or chamber strand of "progressive rock, soft rock or "orchestral pop".
Their first three albums were reissued on CD by Universal in 2003 and received critical acclaim. In 2005 Universal (Japan) reissued Local Anaesthetic and Songs Of Love And Praise.
As of late 2005 the founding members Alex Spyropoulos and Patrick Campbell-Lyons are still sporadically writing and recording.
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3) Nirvana was a short-lived Finnish punk band formed in 1980, whose sole release was a 7" vinyl with tracks "Kielletyt leikit" and "Kuljen kaupungilla" with 200 pressings.
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4) Nirvana was a Dutch pop group, formed in 1985 by producers Bernard Oattes and Rob van Schaik. The group consisted of Anthony Moendir, Frits Broekrits and Annie Alberti and have released one single, "Say When", which became a big hit. The group split up in 1987.
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5) Nirvana is a side project of The Skaters' James Ferraro. Primitive droning drum beats and swirling synthesizers.
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6) Nirvana was a Slovenian hard-rock band in the early seventies. They appear on several collections (YU Record Collector Dream, Boom Festival 72).
Satellite Jockey
Nirvana Lyrics
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Favorite companion will always be near
You and your lady have left us today
Satellite Jockey has gone away and away and away
Satellite Jockey out for a year
You and your lady
Favorite companion will always be near
How long can they manage together
up in the stormy weather
A year is a very long time (x3)
Satellite Jockey will you be afraid?
You and your Lady
Anything can happen in this day and age
Show us the way
How long can they manage together
Up in the stormy weather
A year is a very long time (x3)
Up into space for the space of a year
Favorite companion will always be near
You and your lady have gone away and away and away
Satellite Jockey out for a year
You and your lady
Favorite companion will always be near
Show us the way
Satellite Jockey out for a year
You and your lady,
Favorite companion will always be near
Show us the way
Five, four, three, two, one, ignition! (rocket sounds)
The song "Satellite Jockey" by Nirvana portrays a sense of isolation, loss, and uncertainty. The singer addresses the titular character - presumably a space explorer - and his companion as they venture off to space. The opening lines, "Out into space for the space of a year/Favorite companion will always be near" establishes distance as a theme. The satellite jockey has left the people on Earth behind and seems to rely on his companion for comfort in the vast emptiness of space. As the song progresses, the viewers on Earth express their concerns for the space travelers. They question how long the two can manage in the "stormy weather" and whether they will be afraid. The repetition of "a year is a very long time" further emphasizes the length of their separation and the potential dangers they face.
The use of the term "show us the way" implies that the satellite jockey and his companion are expected to navigate a course for humanity. They are seen as explorers and pioneers of the unknown, with society waiting for them to pave the way to a better future. However, the uncertainty and danger of their mission are also apparent, and the final countdown of the launch emphasizes the irreversible nature of their decision. Overall, this song captures the sense of anticipation, isolation, and hope that surrounds space exploration while also highlighting the potential dangers and uncertainties involved.
Line by Line Meaning
Out into space for the space of a year
Satellite Jockey will be in outer space for a whole year
Favorite companion will always be near
Satellite Jockey's most loved one will always be with him/her
You and your lady have left us today
Satellite Jockey and his/her significant other have gone away
Satellite Jockey has gone away and away and away
Satellite Jockey has departed for a long distance
How long can they manage together
How long can Satellite Jockey and his/her significant other endure staying together?
up in the stormy weather
In difficult circumstances
A year is a very long time (x3)
A year is a lengthy duration
Satellite Jockey will you be afraid?
Is Satellite Jockey scared?
Anything can happen in this day and age
Anything is possible in the present time
You and your Lady
Satellite Jockey and his/her significant other
Up into space for the space of a year
Satellite Jockey will be in outer space for twelve months
Up into space for the space of a year
Satellite Jockey will be in outer space for a full year
You and your lady have gone away and away and away
Satellite Jockey and his/her significant other have left for a faraway destination
Five, four, three, two, one, ignition! (rocket sounds)
Countdown to liftoff
Satellite Jockey out for a year
Satellite Jockey is gone for a year
Satellite Jockey out for a year
Satellite Jockey is leaving for a year
Favorite companion will always be near
Satellite Jockey's most loved one will always be with him/her
Show us the way
Guide us
You and your lady,
Satellite Jockey and his/her significant other,
Favorite companion will always be near
Satellite Jockey's most loved one will always be with him/her
Show us the way
Guide us
Contributed by Adam S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Garret Grom
Out into space for the space of a year
Favorite companion will always be near
You and your lady have left us today
Satellite Jockey has gone away and away and away
Satellite Jockey out for a year
You and your lady
Favorite companion will always be near
Show us the way
How long can they manage together
Up in the stormy weather
A year is a very long time Satellite Jockey will you be afraid?
You and your Lady
Anything can happen in this day and age
Show us the way
How long can they manage together
Up in the stormy weather
A year is a very long time Up into space for the space of a year
Favorite companion will always be near
You and your lady have gone away and away and away
Satellite Jockey out for a year
You and your lady
Favorite companion will always be near
Show us the way
Satellite Jockey out for a year
You and your lady,
Favorite companion will always be near
Show us the way
Five, four, three, two, one, ignition! (rocket sounds)
maluno1
Kurt sounded pretty chill in '67
Craig Harrison
Wow it even uses the Onyx font. Didn't know they got it from this album cover unless it's just a coincidence.
Hal Emmerich
Knowing most of Kurt's favorite albums came from crate digging at record stores, I'm pretty sure he ran into this record and thought "okay."
Craig Harrison
Hal Emmerich
Not trying to offend anyone but I do not understand how so many young record collectors today constantly spend 20 bucks a pop on whatever brand new indie vinyl they want that day and never go crate digging to find all these crazy and unique records you can get for a buck or often for free. Those old records tended to have way more time, money, and effort put into them. One of the best albums I’ve ever heard was some random generic children’s Christmas album from the 60s. Ariel Pink is a great crate digger.
Hal Emmerich
@Craig Harrison that's my preferred form of record collecting
I love finding the craziest stuff in crates
I cannot wait to crate-dig a very underpriced copy of T2's It'll All Work Out in Boomland - just found out London released it in America and, like the UK pressing on Decca, often goes for $100 for even a beater copy. I don't like paying full price for a record and I certainly don't like paying for price-gouged double albums. Like, Sigur Ros is awesome and all, but I don't want to pay $50 for a copy of Toilet Seat on 180g virgin vinyl.
Besides, half of the fun of crate digging is finding these records you'd think would be immensely difficult to find, like Sparks' Kimono My House, for less than what you can get on Discogs.