The band is known for musical improvisation, extended jams, blending of genres, and a rigorous touring schedule that draws a famously dedicated fan base. Their music blends elements of a wide variety of genres, including funk, progressive rock, psychedelic rock, folk, country, jazz, blues, bluegrass, and pop. Phish were part of a movement of improvisational rock groups, inspired by the Grateful Dead and colloquially known as "jam bands", which gained considerable popularity as touring concert acts in the 1990s.
After 15 years of performing together, Phish went on hiatus in 2000. They resumed touring in December 2002, but disbanded in 2004 after a farewell performance at their Coventry Festival in Vermont. They reunited in March 2009 for a series of three consecutive concerts played in the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia, and have since resumed performing regularly.
Although the group received little radio play or MTV exposure, Phish developed a large following by word of mouth during the 1990s, particularly through fan-record tapes of their concerts, which circulated for free online with the band's permission. While often compared to the Grateful Dead, Phish finds their roots in styles such as jazz, funk and alternative rock as opposed to the Dead, who were more influenced by folk, country and blues.
Each Phish concert is different in terms of the songs included and the order in which they appeared, and (for many songs) in the way in which they were performed. Also unique to Phish are their large summer festivals which draw upwards of 70K people to remote areas in Maine and New York State as well as close to 100K for their epic Millennium Show in the Everglades of South Florida.
Along with Bob Dylan and The Beatles, Phish were one of the first bands to have an Internet newsgroup - rec.music.phish - launched in 1991.
In regards to Phish, Rolling Stone magazine proclaimed "Given their sense of community, their ambition and their challenging, generous performances, Phish have become the most important band of the Nineties."
CAROLINA
Phish Lyrics
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Than to be in Carolina in the morning
No one could be sweeter than my sweetie
When I meet her in the morning
Where the morning glories twine around the door
Whispering pretty stories, I long to hear once more
Strolling with my girlie
Butterflies all flutter up and kiss each little buttercup at dawning
If I had Aladdin's lamp for only a day
I'd make a wish and here's what I'd say
Nothing could be finer than to be in Carolina in the morning
Where the morning glories twine around the door
Whispering pretty stories I long to hear once more
Strolling with my girlie
Where the dew is pearly early in the morning
Butterflies all flutter up and kiss each little buttercup at dawning
If I had Aladdin's lamp for only a day
I'd make a wish and here's what I'd say
Nothing could be finer than to be in Carolina in the morning
"Carolina in the Morning" is a beautifully written song about the joy of being in the state of Carolina in the morning. The lyrics are filled with details of the surroundings, such as the morning glories twining around the door, and the butterflies that flutter up and kiss the little buttercups in the morning. The singer is eagerly awaiting the company of his sweetie, who he knows will be nothing but sweet to him.
The song can be interpreted in many different ways, depending on the listener's own experiences and feelings. For some, it might represent a nostalgic longing for a simpler time, or a romantic attachment to a specific place or person. For others, it might be simply a celebration of the beauty of nature and the joy of being alive. Whatever the interpretation, it is clear that the song is meant to evoke a sense of happiness and contentment.
All in all, "Carolina in the Morning" is a lovely and well-crafted song that continues to resonate with listeners today.
Line by Line Meaning
Nothing could be finer
There is nothing more enjoyable
Than to be in Carolina in the morning
Than being in Carolina during the morning hours
No one could be sweeter than my sweetie
No one is more endearing to me than my loved one
When I meet her in the morning
When I see her during the morning hours
Where the morning glories twine around the door
Where the morning glories climb around the entrance
Whispering pretty stories, I long to hear once more
Sharing stories that bring me joy, I wish to hear them again
Strolling with my girlie
Taking a walk with my girlfriend
Where the dew is pearly early in the morning
When the dew is glistening in the early morning
Butterflies all flutter up and kiss each little buttercup at dawning
Watching butterflies fly and kiss the flowers at sunrise
If I had Aladdin's lamp for only a day
If I could have one wish for a day, like Aladdin's lamp
I'd make a wish and here's what I'd say
I would express my wish as follows
Nothing could be finer than to be in Carolina in the morning
There is nothing more enjoyable than being in Carolina during the morning hours
Where the morning glories twine around the door
Where the morning glories climb around the entrance
Whispering pretty stories I long to hear once more
Sharing stories that bring me joy, I wish to hear them again
Strolling with my girlie
Taking a walk with my girlfriend
Where the dew is pearly early in the morning
When the dew is glistening in the early morning
Butterflies all flutter up and kiss each little buttercup at dawning
Watching butterflies fly and kiss the flowers at sunrise
If I had Aladdin's lamp for only a day
If I could have one wish for a day, like Aladdin's lamp
I'd make a wish and here's what I'd say
I would express my wish as follows
Nothing could be finer than to be in Carolina in the morning
There is nothing more enjoyable than being in Carolina during the morning hours
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