1) A pop-punk/melodic hardcore … Read Full Bio ↴Several bands with the name Reunion.
1) A pop-punk/melodic hardcore band from Portland, Maine. They have a seven track EP out on Flightplan records.
2) Reunion are two well-known Swedish musicians - bassist & producer Jens Lodén and jazz pianist Mathias Landaeus. They met in the mid 80s as teenagers and have been playing and producing music together since then. They started recording on a 4-track and many years later their first 12-inch "Ignition/Cargo" (SD1002) was released on Sonar Kollektiv.
Meanwhile, both have been independently involved in a variety of musical projects. Jens was nominated for a Swedish Grammy award for his nu-jazz remix album Holon (EMI) in 2001, and Mathias currently plays in the NBB (Sweden's leading radio big band) as well as in several other bands, including his own quartet with which he has released two albums on the Swedish label Amigo.
Nowadays when Jens and Mathias enter the studio, their unique mix of playfulness, dedication and curiosity is still there even after working together for so many years. That is why Reunion is still a part of their lives - and we are really happy about that! Having cultivated their own style for such a long time, this dynamic duo now has created an album of electronic music influenced by jazz, funk and pop, and marked by intelligent and hard swinging beats, soulful vocals and guest appearances by many of Sweden's leading jazz musicians.
3) Reunion (The Bulgarian band since 1998):
The band was found in 1998 by Belfegor and Firebliss. They are brought together during their mutual work in Dark Inversion in the period of 1996-1998.
The desire to make something different gave birth to REUNION. Their first production was called "Infernal Kingdom" - a fine piece of symphonic black metal, which in 2002 was released in restricted circulation by Counter Attack. Their second album - "Stream of Hate" was finished in January 2004. "Stream of Hate" is a direct old-school black metal in the way of the Norwegian standards in that music. The real difference with the former album is the total absence of synths which were the leading instrument creating the atmosphere of "Infernal Kingdom". The musicians explain it with a kind of nostalgia to the "old times, when black metal was young". "Stream of Hate" impresses with direct music, ferocious singing and great guitars. In October 2004 Reunion signed with ShadowLand Music and in November the same year "Stream of Hate" was released.
Since the release of "Stream of Hate" Reunion have taken place in a couple of events: Metal Repulsive Blasphemy Festival (16 April 2005 in Sofia) and Decadence Festival (17 December 2005 in Varna). Additional musicians participated for Reunion in both occasions: Shurale (played bass at Metal Repulsive Blasphemy Festival), Pilota (guitars at both appearances) and Agarvaen (bass at Decadence Festival).
The band is currently working on its third album.
Reunion was a studio group created around songwriters Norman Dolph and Paul DiFranco, which scored one US Top 10 single in 1974 with the novelty song "Life Is A Rock (But The Radio Rolled Me)". The group had already released a number of singles on RCA Records with no luck when writer/producer DiFranco approached writer/singer Joey Levine to work on the song which ultimately became their only hit. The song had been written two years previously but had remained unfinished. Levine, Dolph and DiFranco took final writing credit and it was recorded in a bubblegum style (Levine had had success writing hit songs in the 60s for studio bubblegum outfits such as the Ohio Express, and was a member of the Third Rail). "Life Is A Rock (But The Radio Rolled Me)" reached number 8 in the US in late 1974 but further releases under the Reunion name failed to chart. They did not record any albums and the project was soon shelved.
4) A Brazilian hard rock underground band
The band was formed in 1998 and had the follow line-up Daniel Campos (keyboards and vocals), Gabriel França (guitars), Ricardo Vicalvi (bass) and Samuel Joaquim (bateria). It started as a rock n' roll/blues cover band in São Paulo (Brazil). After some time, Daniel and Samuel left the band, leaving Ricardo and Gabriel in the search for new members.
After a while searching for new members, Gabriel decided to take on the vocals in the band and, as a trio (added drummer Marcelo), reunion started again playing São Paulo underground scene. Their first concert with this line-up was in 1999, on Black Jack Rock Bar. But, after a couple of shows, Marcelo left the band, leaving the drums to César Augusto. They toured throughout São Paulo underground scene in 2000 and 2001.
In 2001 the band released a Demo CD called "No Stress, Kiss my Ass" which contained four of their songs: "Metropolis", "Rock Rock the City", the ballad "Silent Screaming" and "Virtual Lovers". The "We Need a Singer Tour 99-01" consisted of 20 concerts, in total. After the end of this tour, César left the band.
Gabriel and Ricardo started, again, to look for a drummer. In 2003, Samuel returned to the band for a last concert, held again in Black Jack Rock Bar, November 28th. After this show, the band dismissed.
Life Is A Rock
Reunion Lyrics
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Lonnie Mack and twangin' Eddy, here's my ring we're goin' steady
Take it easy, take me higher, liar liar, house on fire
Locomotion, Poco, Passion, Deeper Purple, Satisfaction
Baby baby gotta gotta gimme gimme gettin' hotter
Sammy's cookin', Lesley Gore and Ritchie Valens, end of story
Mahavishnu, fujiyama, kama-sutra, rama-lama
Richard Perry, Spector, Barry, Archies, Righteous, Nilsson, Harry
Life is a rock but the radio rolled me
Gotta turn it up louder, so my DJ told me (whoa whoa whoa whoa)
Life is a rock but the radio rolled me
At the end of my rainbow lies a golden oldie
FM, AM, hits are clickin' while the clock is tock-a-tickin'
Friends and Romans, salutations, Brenda and the Tabulations
Carly Simon, I behold her, Rolling Stones and centerfoldin'
Johnny Cash and Johnny Rivers, can't stop now, I got the shivers
Mungo Jerry, Peter Peter Paul and Paul and Mary Mary
Dr. John the nightly tripper, Doris Day and Jack the Ripper
Gotta go Sir, gotta swelter, Leon Russell, Gimme Shelter
Miracles in smokey places, slide guitars and Fender basses
Mushroom omelet, Bonnie Bramlett, Wilson Pickett, stop and kick it
Life is a rock but the radio rolled me
Gotta turn it up louder, so my DJ told me (whoa whoa whoa whoa)
Life is a rock but the radio rolled me
At the end of my rainbow lies a golden oldie
Arthur Janov's primal screamin', Hawkins, Jay and
Dale and Ronnie, Kukla, Fran and Norma Okla
Denver, John and Osmond, Donny
JJ Cale and ZZ Top and LL Bean and De De Dinah
David Bowie, Steely Dan and sing me prouder, CC Rider
Edgar Winter, Joanie Sommers, Osmond Brothers, Johnny Thunders
Eric Clapton, pedal wah-wah, Stephen Foster, do-dah do-dah
Good Vibrations, Help Me Rhonda, Surfer Girl and Little Honda
Tighter, tighter, honey, honey, sugar, sugar, yummy, yummy
CBS and Warner Brothers, RCA and all the others
Life is a rock but the radio rolled me
Gotta turn it up louder, so my DJ told me (whoa whoa whoa whoa)
Life is a rock but the radio rolled me
At the end of my rainbow lies a golden oldie
Listen--remember, they're playing our song!
Rock it, sock it, Alan Freed me, Murray Kaufman, try to leave me
Fish, and Swim, and Boston Monkey,
Make it bad and play it funky.
(Wanna take you higher!)
The lyrics to Reunion's song Life Is A Rock are a veritable list of musical names and references, a celebration of the richness and diversity of the musical landscape. The song takes the listener on a journey through different sounds, genres, and eras, as it name-checks artists from the 1950s to the 1970s. The lyrics, with their rapid-fire delivery and changing rhythms, mirror the sonic landscape they depict. The name of each artist is often accompanied by a snippet of one of their songs, creating the impression of a constantly shifting musical kaleidoscope.
The song is an exuberant tribute to the power of music and the magic of the radio that delivers it to us. The lyrics suggest that the radio has the ability to transport us to different places and times, to awaken memories and feelings, and to connect us with other people who share our love of music. The song also acknowledges the role of DJs in shaping the musical landscape and creating a sense of community around it. Like many pop songs of the era, Life Is A Rock is a celebration of youth culture and the power of music to bring people together.
Line by Line Meaning
B.B. Bumble and the Stingers, Mott the Hoople, Ray Charles Singers
Naming famous musicians
Lonnie Mack and twangin' Eddy, here's my ring we're goin' steady
Referencing two musicians and saying we're committed to listening to their music
Take it easy, take me higher, liar liar, house on fire
Asking to be taken to the next level of enjoyment, warning not to overdo it
Locomotion, Poco, Passion, Deeper Purple, Satisfaction
Listing popular songs and bands
Baby baby gotta gotta gimme gimme gettin' hotter
Expressing excitement and desire for more music
Sammy's cookin', Lesley Gore and Ritchie Valens, end of story
Mentioning musicians and a cook, concluding the story
Mahavishnu, fujiyama, kama-sutra, rama-lama
Naming mystical and exotic things
Richard Perry, Spector, Barry, Archies, Righteous, Nilsson, Harry
Referencing music producers and bands
Shimmy shimmy ko-ko bop and Fats is back and Finger Poppin'
Listing dance songs and famous musicians
Life is a rock but the radio rolled me
Life is like rock music and the radio controls me
Gotta turn it up louder, so my DJ told me (whoa whoa whoa whoa)
My DJ wants me to turn up the volume
At the end of my rainbow lies a golden oldie
At the end of my search for good music is a classic song
FM, AM, hits are clickin' while the clock is tock-a-tickin'
Different radio channels play hit songs while time passes
Friends and Romans, salutations, Brenda and the Tabulations
Greetings to friends and famous musicians
Carly Simon, I behold her, Rolling Stones and centerfoldin'
Mentioning a famous singer and band, and playing the centerfold record
Johnny Cash and Johnny Rivers, can't stop now, I got the shivers
Referencing two famous musicians and the excitement they bring
Mungo Jerry, Peter Peter Paul and Paul and Mary Mary
Naming various bands
Dr. John the nightly tripper, Doris Day and Jack the Ripper
Mentioning a drug user and two famous figures from history and entertainment
Gotta go Sir, gotta swelter, Leon Russell, Gimme Shelter
Saying we have to go and referencing a musician and a Rolling Stones song
Miracles in smokey places, slide guitars and Fender basses
Describing the atmosphere of music venues and instruments used
Mushroom omelet, Bonnie Bramlett, Wilson Pickett, stop and kick it
Naming a food, two musicians, and asking to stop and dance
Arthur Janov's primal screamin', Hawkins, Jay and Dale and Ronnie, Kukla, Fran and Norma Okla
Referencing a therapist's technique and various people
Denver, John and Osmond, Donny
Naming two famous musicians
JJ Cale and ZZ Top and LL Bean and De De Dinah
Naming famous musicians and a clothing store
David Bowie, Steely Dan and sing me prouder, CC Rider
Reference to famous musicians and a song
Edgar Winter, Joanie Sommers, Osmond Brothers, Johnny Thunders
Naming various musicians
Eric Clapton, pedal wah-wah, Stephen Foster, do-dah do-dah
Referencing a musician and his effects pedal, and a composer of folk songs
Good Vibrations, Help Me Rhonda, Surfer Girl and Little Honda
Naming popular Beach Boys songs
Tighter, tighter, honey, honey, sugar, sugar, yummy, yummy
Describing the fun of dancing and listening to music
CBS and Warner Brothers, RCA and all the others
Naming music companies
Listen--remember, they're playing our song!
Encouraging someone to listen to a song they like
Rock it, sock it, Alan Freed me, Murray Kaufman, try to leave me
Describing the excitement of dancing and referencing two famous radio DJs
Fish, and Swim, and Boston Monkey, Make it bad and play it funky.
Describing different styles of dancing and music
(Wanna take you higher!)
Expressing excitement and interest in the music
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Norman Dolph, Paul Di Franco
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MrHealthyGuy
This song should be in Guiness Book of World's Records for being the hardest song to sing for a karoke.
Scuba Diva
You say that like it's a bad thing!
puppycat58
I agree with u
Jackie Barfield
I can
Cathy Hall
We Didn't Start The Fire - Billy Joel - 2nd place!
Gene Mars
@Cathy Hall - I've Been Everywhere - Hank Snow - 3rd place:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oqzy8HU6dQ
OldWoman1958
My brother did DJ work part-time on weekends. He passed away at the young age of 51 from cancer. He requested this song be played at the end of his funeral. Made us smile during a very difficult time.
Todd Stokes
The lead singer had an awesome set of pipes! You knew it was a going to be a hit when you heard him inhale deeply at the opening lyric. That's how we rolled back then!
hardlines4
Joey Levine Was also lead singer for the Pop group Ohio express who sang yummy yummy yummy etc.
Yossarian67
@hardlines4 he was all over the place in the Bubblegum era, courtesy of the Kasenatz-Katz outfit. There was no mistaking Levine's voice when it came on the radio! ♫♫ Quick Joey Small went over the wall.... with a ball and a chain behind him....! ♫♫