By his own account, he made his first recordings at age thirteen under the name Taeb Zerfall on his own Zerfall Tapes label. In 1984, he changed his name to Lightning Beat-Man, performing "a mix between Elvis Presley and die EinstĆ¼rzende Neubauten".[1] He then presented a one-man wrestling show ā "The idea was to fight on stage against myself, sometimes me versus my guitar...and always win!" ā before it became a two-man show and then a wrestling circus.[1]
His group, The Monsters, were formed in Bern in 1986. He started performing as Reverend Beat-Man in 1999, apparently after a vision involving a mix of Robert Johnson, Marilyn Monroe, Tura Satana, Bettie Page, Iggy Pop and Elvis.[2] He plays guitar and drums, performing "a river of sound wholly unique to him, offering his many listeners a sacrament of primitive rock'n'roll, gospel trash, surreal folk, and wild blues," sometimes with a female dancer known as Panti-Christ.[1][3] He has described his greatest influences as Howlin' Wolf and Hasil Adkins.[1] He also works as a DJ, presenting "mostly black R&B and blues stuff, garage, rockabilly, and.. jazz and weird shit from my record collection."[3]
His albums have included Get on Your Knees (2001), credited to Reverend Beat-Man and the Un-Believers; Your Favorite Position Is on Your Knees (2006), credited to Reverend Beat-Man and the Church of Herpes; and Surreal Folk Blues Gospel Trash Vols. 1 and 2 (2007). He has also released a number of singles, mostly on the Squooge record label based in Berlin.[4][5]
He has performed at the Montreux Jazz Festival, and toured around Europe, the UK, the USA, Argentina, Japan and elsewhere.[6]
Beat-Man founded Voodoo Rhythm Records in 1992 and continues to run it today. Described as "a haven for misfits", some of the other artists on the label include Delaney Davidson, the Dead Brothers, King Khan and the Shrines, Hipbone Slim & The Knee Tremblers, the Pussywarmers, and the "mysterious fifties rocker", Jerry J. Nixon.[2]
One Fine Day
Reverend Beat-Man Lyrics
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People open windows
They leave their houses
Just for a short walk
It's a fine day
People open windows
They leave their houses
Just for a short walk
La da da da da di da da da
La da da da da da da da da
La da da da da di da da da
La da da da da da da da da
It's a fine day
People open windows
They leave their houses
Just for a short walk
They walk by the garden
And they look at the sky to...
It's a fine day
People open windows
They leave their houses
Just for a short walk
They walk by the garden
And they look at the sky to...
La da da da da di da da da
La da da da da da da da da
La da da da da di da da da
La da da da da da da da da
It's a fine day
People open windows
They leave their houses
Just for a short walk
They walk by the garden
And they look at the sky to... (Woo!)
It's a fine day
People open windows
They leave their houses
Just for a short walk
They walk by the garden
And they look at the sky to...
La da da da da di da da da
La da da da da da da da da
La da da da da di da da da
La da da da da da da da da
It's going to be a fine night tonight
It's going to be a fine day tomorrow
It's going to be a fine night tonight
It's going to be a fine day tomorrow
The song āOne Fine Dayā by Reverend Beat-Man is a simple celebration of the beauty of life. The repetition of the same lines in the lyrics serves to emphasize the simplicity and clarity of the message. The song describes the joy people feel on a fine day when they open their windows and leave their houses just for a short walk. As they walk by the garden, they look at the sky and enjoy the beauty of nature. The melody is joyful and upbeat, reflecting the energy and positivity of the lyrics.
The simple structure of the song makes it easy to sing along to, and the repetition of the chorus reinforces the message of the song. The woo at the end of the third verse is an expression of joy and enthusiasm. The final verse, which repeats the first verse and adds a positive outlook for the night and the day to come, reinforces the sense of optimism and positivity.
Some interesting facts about āOne Fine Dayā by Reverend Beat-Man are:
- The song was first released in 1992 on the album āGet On Your Kneesā by The Monsters.
- Reverend Beat-Man is the stage name of Swiss musician and blues preacher, Beat Zeller.
- The song has been covered by several artists, including Jane Birkin, Camille, and Anika.
- The song was used in a commercial for the perfume āDaisyā by Marc Jacobs.
- The song has been featured in several films, including āBefore Sunriseā and āCandymanā.
- The simplicity of the song makes it a perfect fit for TV show montages, and it has been used in shows like āGrey's Anatomyā and āHow I Met Your Motherā.
- The song has been featured in the video game āTony Hawk's Pro Skater 3ā.
- The song has become a cult favorite and is often played at indie clubs and parties.
- The melody of the song has been used in a variety of remixes and mashups with other songs.
- The song's simple lyrics and joyful melody have made it a favorite for singalongs and karaoke.
Chords: Not provided
Line by Line Meaning
It's a fine day
Today is a beautiful day
People open windows
People are letting fresh air inside
They leave their houses
People are going out
Just for a short walk
They are taking a brief stroll
They walk by the garden
They are walking past a garden
And they look at the sky to...
They are admiring the sky above them
It's going to be a fine night tonight
The night will be wonderful
It's going to be a fine day tomorrow
The next day will be beautiful
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Lyrics Ā© Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Peermusic Publishing, Cloud9
Written by: Marc Bernaise, Owain Anthony Barton
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@nicolasbacquele8024
This song carries so much meaning to me till this day. As a musician I've had the pleasure to receive him as a close personal friend, he never fails to amaze me. Personally, this song is one of the few things that keeps me connected with my true love for which I'm eternally grateful although it makes me cry every time you bastard Beat-man! š
@sisiam3268
One of my favourite songs EVER Beatman..you are a genius
@lolitamaria5363
heartbreakingly beautiful
@janeright
this song fills my heart with dark liquid of loneliness and reminds of beauty of life itself. you are amazing, much love from ukraine
@sisiam3268
This song is sooo beautiful..i love this
@gbluesky4264
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@TheFlipped1
Why do I love this?
@Dreaming_Gerd
Reverend Beat-man.... einer der besten... aber diesmal so traurig... Bitte bitte ne Deutschlandtour und dann in SaarbrĆ¼cken im kleinen club in der Garage spielen... Das wƤr soooooooo mega....
@IMLove-zo1rw
Love to the Reverend!
@InternalPeace93
Sinners come clean for the Reverend Beat Man!