I slutten av januar 2016 slapp de sitt debutalbum på Arch Records. Albumet «Henda i været» er et resultat av 14 års vennskap, 8 år som band, 4 forskjellige navn og en haug av låter.
I 2014 slapp de sin første låt, «Lite og stort», som ble A-listet på NRK P1. Det samme ble låten «Hvis det var meg», gitt ut i desember samme år. «Lite og stort» var også en del av en stor prisvinnende kampanje for Widerøe, hvor «hele Norge» sammen laget musikkvideo til låta ved å laste opp bilder og video fra rundt omkring i landet. Oppmerksomheten førte til at No. 4 fikk åpne Spellemannsprisen 2015 og solgte ut Parkteatret i Oslo, da med kun tre låter utgitt. (Den tredje, «En annen deg», ble B-listet på NRK P1).
«Henda i været» er spilt inn i Velvet Recordings i Spydeberg, Ohlogy Studio i Oslo og X-Level Studio i Stockholm og har blitt et tydelig statement på hvem No. 4 er som band og låtskrivere. Sangene handler om tilhørlighet og indentitet. Om det å finne seg en plass og å ikke strekke til. Bandet har sammen med produsent Goran Obad laget et detaljrikt, organisk univers som strekker seg fra sparsommelige pianoballader, til rike popproduksjoner med synther, saksofon og strykeorkester(!), sistnevnte arrangert av svenske Erik Arvinder, som har laget arrangementer for blant andre Seinabo Sey og ane Brun.
No. 1
No. 4 Lyrics
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Kirkland/John Paine
This is a story about a hip frog.
And we're gonna pick up on it now and
he's on his way out to do some shuckin' and jivin'.
You'll be able to tell right away that he's a big mover.
Frogg went a-courtin' and he did go, un-huh
Frogg went a-courtin' and he did go, un-huh
Frogg went a-courtin' and he did go
To the Coconut Grove for the midnight show,
Un-huh un-huh un-huh.
Mollie Mouse was the hat-check girl, woo-woo
[spoken: he knew it all the time]
Mollie Mouse was the hat-check girl, woo-woo
Mollie Mouse was the hat-check girl
He thought he'd give this chick a whirl,
Woo-woo, woo-woo, woo-woo.
He sauntered up to Mollie Mouse's side, un-huh
[spoken: the direct approach]
He sauntered up to Mollie Mouse's side, un-huh
When he got up to Mollie Mouse's side
He whispered "Mollie will you be my bride?"
Un-huh un-huh un-huh.
Not without my Uncle Rat's consent, uh-uh
[spoken: her uncle wrestles on TV]
Not without my Uncle Rat's consent, uh-uh
Not without my Uncle Rat's consent
I wouldn't marry the President,
Uh-uh uh-uh uh-uh.
Well, she said "That's it, Clyde, better hit the road,
farewell"
"That's it, Clyde, better hit the road, goodbye"
"That's it, Clyde, better hit the road"
"You ain't no frog you're a horned toad, farewell, goodbye,
adios"
Farewell, goodbye, adios
[spoken: You know, I believe that,uh, any more verses to
this song would be anticlimactic; think we ought to end it]
Farewell, goodbye, adios
[spoken: Hey, ain't you gonna let me finish up?]
Farewell, goodbye, adios
[spoken: Aw, shut up, I'm your leader]
[spoken: No, no hands, no hands]
[spoken: Auf Wiedersehen]
Farewell, goodbye, adios
Farewell, goodbye, adios...
The lyrics to No. 4's song No. 1 tell the story of a frog who goes out to have some fun and ends up meeting a hat-check girl named Mollie Mouse. The frog tries to woo her but he finds out that he needs her uncle's consent to get married, which he doesn't have. Mollie Mouse then dismisses him as a horned toad instead, and the song ends with a farewell, goodbye, adios.
The song carries a lot of whimsy and humor. It tells a simple and lighthearted tale that's easy to follow along. The use of animals as characters and the distinct Southern jargon add to the song's charm. Overall, the song is meant to entertain and it does so quite efficiently.
Line by Line Meaning
This is a story about a hip frog.
The song is centered around a cool and confident frog.
And we're gonna pick up on it now and he's on his way out to do some shuckin' and jivin'.
The story about the cool frog is about to unfold, and he's heading out to have some fun.
You'll be able to tell right away that he's a big mover.
The frog is going to impress everyone with his dance moves and confidence.
Frogg went a-courtin' and he did go, un-huh
The cool frog goes on a romantic adventure.
To the Coconut Grove for the midnight show, Un-huh un-huh un-huh.
The frog takes his love interest to a dance show at a famous venue.
Mollie Mouse was the hat-check girl, woo-woo
The girl the frog wants to impress works as a hat-check girl.
He thought he'd give this chick a whirl, Woo-woo, woo-woo, woo-woo.
The frog wants to give the girl a chance and woo her with his charm and dance moves.
He sauntered up to Mollie Mouse's side, un-huh
The frog approaches the girl coolly and confidently.
When he got up to Mollie Mouse's side, He whispered 'Mollie will you be my bride?' Un-huh un-huh un-huh.
The frog proposes to Mollie, the hat-check girl, asking her to marry him.
Not without my Uncle Rat's consent, uh-uh
Mollie refuses the proposal, saying that her uncle's approval is required first.
Not without my Uncle Rat's consent, uh-uh
Mollie reiterates that her uncle's approval is necessary for the marriage proposal.
I wouldn't marry the President, Uh-uh uh-uh uh-uh.
Mollie expresses her disinterest in marrying anyone without uncle rat's blessings, even the president.
'That's it, Clyde, better hit the road, farewell', 'That's it, Clyde, better hit the road, goodbye', 'That's it, Clyde, better hit the road', 'You ain't no frog, you're a horned toad, farewell, goodbye, adios'
Mollie breaks up with Clyde (the frog) and calls him a horned toad, which is an insult for someone not as smooth as they think they are.
Farewell, goodbye, adios
Mollie is saying goodbye to Clyde and the song is coming to an end.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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ssnydes S
Always enjoy your discussion, but how did the MK 4 differ mechanically from the Mk I?
Different cocking system?
Different bolt?
Different rifling?
Why did they change?
It looks very similar?
Thank you!
SS
TheBluealan2000
Fun fact, the SMLE was only replaced because they ran out of confusing designations!
Zombie slayer
Lol it all makes sense now. 😂
tenofprime
So they ran out of room on the metal to put more stars? Yeah that does explain it.
Jesus Arechiga
It is known
Tom Soki
L85a1, L85a2, L85a3, L1a1, L86, L129:
Allow us to introduce ourselves
S A
Indeed.
martin ryder
I remember working for Royal Ordnance in Enfield in the late 80's. Every so often there were orders for No 4's and there still stock of brand new rifles wrapped in grease proof packing
True Reaper45
That's cool
faeembrugh
There's a video called 'Lee Enfield No4 Mk2 Unboxing' where a guy unwraps one and shows how to prepare it for use.
Craig Savarese
I picked up a No4 Mk2 of gunbroker about 2 years ago that looks like it never fired a round. I know a lot of the Fazakerley “Irish Contract” rifles were never issued.