1). Nixon, from H… Read Full Bio ↴There are several artists known by the name Nixon:
1). Nixon, from Halmstad, Sweden, is a project of Roger Gunnarsson (Free Loan Investments, The Garlands, Cloetta Paris...), and perhaps the one he is best known for. Gunnarsson began recording songs as Nixon with his cousin when he was a child in the mid 1980s. Some time later in the mid 1990s, he and friend Henrik Påhle recorded a Nixon demo which caught the attention of a few labels in their native Sweden and North America. Following a few EP releases, Nixon made their full-length debut with Only Ugly People Smoke in 2000, which also featured vocal and songwriting contributions from Anna Issakson. Gunnarsson continued to make Nixon records, now mostly alone, into the 21st century. A second full-length appeared in 2002 entitled November 1985 but after the Snow Day EP the following year, the project went on an unoffical hiatus and Gunnarsson continued to work with his other bands. In 2011, a new Nixon compilation of previously released material entitled Anorak Christmas came out on Anorak Records of France. The sleevenotes of this release announced that there would be a Nixon 7" EP of brand new recordings released on Cloudberry Records. This record eventually surfaced in late 2012 and is entitled This Town.
2). Nixon is a rock band formed in Almeria, Spain, by longtime friends in 2010. Previously known as Scaramusa, the band currently consists of Alex (lead vocals, guitar) Daniel Girona (lead guitar), Pedro Gil (drums, percussion, synthesizers), Juanmi (guitars, synthesizers), and Sergio (bass, synthesizers and backing vocals).
The quintet has toured widely throughout Spain supporting acts such as Second, Ninos Mutantes and Full. Following a two-year tour, the band released in 2006 it's full-length studio album titled El Ultimo Fuego after a successful crowdfunding campaign. This record made the band earn an unique sound by the use of synthesizers and analog drum machines.
They received attention due to their appearance in Los Conciertos de Radio3, reaching a huge audience with their performance at the 20th anniversary of Sonorama Ribera festival, Weekend Beach or Granada Sound among many others.
Alongside their critical acclaim and promising future, Nixon has found its place as an emerging act necessary in the Spanish music scene. Their brand of dark indie rock is commonly compared to the sound of bands such as Depeche Mode, Foals and U2.
Summer of '69
Nixon Lyrics
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Bought it at a five-and-dime
I played it 'til my fingers bled
It was the summer of sixty-nine
Me and some guys from school
Had a band and we tried real hard
Jimmy quit, Jody got married
Oh, when I look back now
That summer seemed to last forever
Oh, if I had the choice
Yeah, I'd always wanna be there
Those were the best days of my life
Ain't no use in complainin'
When you got a job to do
Spent my evenings down at the drive-in
And that's where I met you
Standin' on your mama's porch
You told me you could wait forever
Oh, and when you held my hand
I knew that it was now or never
Those were the best days of my life
Oh, yeah
Back in the summer of sixty-nine
Man, we were killin' time, we were young and restless
Needed to unwind
I guess nothing could last forever, forever, no
And now the times are changin'
Look at everything that's come and gone
Sometimes when I play that old six-string
Think about you, wondrin' what went wrong
Standin' on your mama's porch
You told me it could wait forever
Oh, the way you held my hand
I knew that it was now or never
Those were the best days of my life
Back in the summer of sixty-nine
Oh, yeah
Back in the summer of sixty-nine
The lyrics to Bryan Adams' song "Summer of '69" reminisce about a nostalgic summer in 1969, representing a time of both youth and innocence for the singer. The first verse begins with the singer recalling his first guitar, emphasizing its importance by mentioning how he bought it himself and played it so passionately that his fingers would bleed. This highlights the dedication and love he had for music during that time. The reference to the "summer of sixty-nine" sets the scene for the rest of the song, as the singer reflects on a specific period in his life.
The second verse introduces the theme of friendships and aspirations. The singer mentions his bandmates from school, indicating that they shared a common dream of making it in the music industry. However, the reality of life starts to set in as one member quits (Jimmy) and another gets married (Jody), suggesting that their dreams may be difficult to achieve. Despite this setback, the chorus demonstrates the singer's fondness for that summer, describing it as the "best days of my life" and expressing a desire to relive those moments.
The third verse shifts the focus to a romantic connection the singer made during that summer. He recalls spending his evenings at the drive-in, where he met someone special. Standing on her mother's porch, she tells him that she is willing to wait forever. This encounter represents a pivotal moment for the singer, as he realizes that the opportunity for love and a lasting connection is right in front of him. The line "I knew that it was now or never" encapsulates the urgency and the choice he had to make.
Line by Line Meaning
I got my first real six-string
I purchased my very first quality guitar
Bought it at a five-and-dime
I acquired it at a low-cost retail store
I played it 'til my fingers bled
I dedicated extensive time and effort into practicing and playing the guitar
It was the summer of sixty-nine
This took place during the summer of 1969
Me and some guys from school
A few of my male classmates and I
Had a band and we tried real hard
We formed a musical group and gave our best effort
Jimmy quit, Jody got married
Jimmy left the band, and Jody got married
Should've known we'd never get far
We should have realized that our success would be limited
Oh, when I look back now
Reflecting on that time in hindsight
That summer seemed to last forever
It felt like that particular summer was exceptionally long
Oh, if I had the choice
If I could decide
Yeah, I'd always wanna be there
I would always desire to be in that specific period
Those were the best days of my life
That time was the most enjoyable and memorable period
Ain't no use in complainin'
There is no point in complaining
When you got a job to do
When you have responsibilities to fulfill
Spent my evenings down at the drive-in
I passed my evenings at a drive-in movie theater
And that's where I met you
That's where our paths crossed and we encountered each other
Standin' on your mama's porch
Being present on your mother's porch
You told me you could wait forever
You expressed that you were willing to wait indefinitely
Oh, and when you held my hand
When you clasped my hand with yours
I knew that it was now or never
I realized that the moment for action had arrived
Oh, yeah
An expression of agreement or affirmation
Back in the summer of sixty-nine
Looking back to the summer of 1969
Man, we were killin' time, we were young and restless
We were passing time and feeling full of energy and impatience
Needed to unwind
We required relaxation and release
I guess nothing could last forever, forever, no
I suppose that nothing has eternal permanence
And now the times are changin'
The present era is undergoing transformations
Look at everything that's come and gone
Observing all that has passed
Sometimes when I play that old six-string
Occasionally, when I play that vintage guitar
Think about you, wondrin' what went wrong
I contemplate on you, wondering about the reasons for our downfall
Oh, the way you held my hand
The manner in which you grasped my hand
I knew that it was now or never
I was aware that the time for action had arrived
Those were the best days of my life
That period constituted the most enjoyable days of my existence
Back in the summer of sixty-nine
Referencing the summer of 1969 once again
Oh, yeah
An expression of agreement or affirmation
Back in the summer of sixty-nine
Referring to the summer of 1969 repetitively
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bryan Adams, James Douglas Vallance
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