Ciaran Cahill joined in 2003 and the band toured with: Eden Maine, My Awesome Compilation, Jairus, and Tribute to Nothing.
In 2005 Piano signed to Japanese label Zestone records through whom the debut EP ‘Monogamy is Encouraged’ was released; selling many thousands over the first few months.
Shortly afterwards came the departure of then vocalist Ben Jones, enforcing a 6 month hiatus. Piano bounced back recruiting talented vocalist, Daniel Tompkins in 2005.
A UK tour followed with Secondsmile, Second Monday and The Abner. As a result of the success of the EP and a growing fan base, Piano were invited to headline a tour of Japan in late 2006, playing packed venues with Lost, Envy and Palm.
In 2007 the band started work on new material, which was noticed by SikTh duo Dan Weller and Justin Hill; who joined the band in the studio.
In 2008 Piano returned to Japan for a second tour.
The band is currently working on a debut full length release for Zestone Records.
Piano is:
Ciaran Cahill (drums, pianoforte) | Chris Haywood (bass, contrabass, vocals) | Jeremy Mortimer (guitar, vocals) | Dan Tompkins (vocals)
Summer
Piano Lyrics
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Bought it at the five-and-dime
Played it till my fingers bled
Was the summer of '69
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
And if I had the choice
Yeah, I'd always want to 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 when I met you
Standin' on your mama's porch
You told me that you'd 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 '69
Ohhh
Man we were killin' time
We were young and restless
We needed to unwind
I guess nothin' can 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 wonder what went wrong
Standin' on your mama's porch
You told me it would last 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 '69
Un-huh
It was the summer of '69, oh yeah
Me and my baby in '69, oh
It was the summer, the summer, summer of '69, yeaaa
The song "Summer of '69" by Bryan Adams is an ode to the old days and youthful memories. The opening lyrics, "I got my first real six-string, bought it at the five-and-dime, played it till my fingers bled," introduce the story of the singer's youth and the fond memories he has of a particular summer. The summer of '69, to him, was filled with a sense of freedom and possibility that, in retrospect, he wishes he could go back to. The chorus reiterates this sentiment, as the singer declares that those were the best days of his life.
The song also touches on the idea of lost love, as the singer reminisces about a girl he met that summer. The lyrics describe a romantic encounter on her mother's porch, where she tells him that she will wait for him forever. The singer realizes in that moment that he needs to take a chance with her or else he will regret it. The lyrics suggest that he did take that chance, but that the relationship eventually ended, leaving him to wonder what went wrong.
"Summer of '69" is a song that encapsulates the bittersweet feeling of nostalgia, representing both the joy of reminiscing on past memories and the sadness of realizing that those days are gone. The powerful chorus and catchy guitar riff make the song an enduring classic and an anthem of youth and freedom.
Line by Line Meaning
I got my first real six-string
I obtained my first ever guitar
Bought it at the five-and-dime
I purchased it from a cheap store
Played it till my fingers bled
I played the guitar ceaselessly, hurting my fingers in the process
Was the summer of '69
This happened in 1969's summer
Me and some guys from school
My buddies and I from my school
Had a band and we tried real hard
We created a band and put in a lot of effort
Jimmy quit, Jody got married
One member left, the other got hitched
Shoulda known, we'd never get far
We should have realised we weren't making any progress
Oh when I look back now
Reflecting presently
That summer seemed to last forever
The summer lasted seemingly forever
And if I had the choice
If it were up to me
Yeah, I'd always want to be there
I'd always wish to be there
Those were the best days of my life
Those were my life's most enjoyable days
Ain't no use in complainin'
It's useless to complain
When you got a job to do
When you have tasks to accomplish
Spent my evenings down at the drive-in
I went to the drive-in cinema during the evening
And that's when I met you
This is when we first met
Standin' on your mama's porch
We were on your mother's porch
You told me that you'd wait forever
You promised to wait for me forever
Oh and when you held my hand
I felt something when you held my hand
I knew that it was now or never
I was aware it was either then or never
Those were the best days of my life
Those were my life's most enjoyable days
Oh yeah
Yeah
Back in the summer of '69
That was in 1969's summer
Ohhh
Man we were killin' time
We were passing time
We were young and restless
We were young and full of energy
We needed to unwind
We required relaxation
I guess nothin' can last forever, forever, no
I speculate nothing is indefinite
And now the times are changin'
Times are currently different
Look at everything that's come and gone
I reflect on everything that happened
Sometimes when I play that old six-string
Occasionally, as I play my old guitar
Think about you wonder what went wrong
I ponder what could have gone off-course
Un-huh
It was the summer of '69, oh yeah
It was in 1969's summer, yes
Me and my baby in '69, oh
My baby and I from 1969, oh
It was the summer, the summer, summer of '69, yeaaa
It was 1969's summer, the summer, summer of '69, yeah
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bryan Adams, James Douglas Vallance
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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今となっては子供心って大切やったんやなぁと。
無くしたくないな。
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You
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私は暑いからこそ音楽で涼もうとしてそういう曲が生まれたのかもなぁと思います
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昭和頃の夏は暑い日差しと涼しい風が同居してたのかもね、平成と令和の人間には分からんものなのかも
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天才
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緑の木々が揺れる夏がみえる
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