1) A pseudonym of frees… Read Full Bio ↴There are, multiple artists using this name:
1) A pseudonym of freestyle artist Brenda Shannon Greene.
2) A French melodic hard rock.
3) A Polish Irish folk band.
4) A Finnish melodic metal band.
5) A Czech Republic Irish folk band.
6) A 60s solo project by Marty Wilde, best known for Abergavenny.
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1) A pseudonym of Brenda Shannon Greene (b. 1958 in Washington, DC, USA), the freestyle artist who released Let the Music Play (Jul 1983), hitting gold with this trend-setting, pulsating dance classic & others similar.
She grew up in Brooklyn & whilst at college, joined the New York Jazz Ensemble as a singer, subsequently meeting drummer Lenny White & sang with Brownstone (a group she started with Russell Taylor), leading to some recording. Her first single, "Let the Music Play" (issued as a 12" on Emergency, New York). Produced by Mark Liggett & Chris Barbosa - the track's upfront heavy, staccato beats & synth bass, marked it as an electro single, The record became a monster club, pop & world hit, pumping its way to #8 pop, on the Billboard chart, selling sold eight million copies. Her début album, Let the Music Play (Feb 1984), went gold, peaking at 32 pop (Mar 1984). She followed that with the Top Ten rnb hit Give Me Tonight & My Heart's Divided.
Do You Wanna Get Away (May 1985), was Shannon's second Mirage album - The title track single hit number 13 R&B in spring 1985. Her third album Love Goes All the Way was released on Atlantic in 1986, with the singles "Dancin'" "Criminal" and "Prove Me Right" Shannon's dominated the dance floor for a decade. Known as the international Dance Queen of the World. A decline in her career because some litigation surrounding "Let the Music Play", the decline of dance-oriented radio stations, the loss of club airtime on mainstream radio stations, and the inevitable "Let the Music Play" sound-alike clones that surfaced. Nevertheless, Shannon appeared on a 1999 segment of VH1's Where Are They Now, vowing to return to the top of the charts; the following spring she released the album The Best Is Yet to Come." (Taken from the biography by Ed Hogan.)
2) ShannoN - Hard Rock band from France
Olivier Del Valle - vocals
Patrice Louis - guitars
Nicolas Fixy - bass
Benjamin Bergerolle - drums
Thierry Dagnicourt - keyboards
Formed in the beginning of 1998 by Patrice LOUIS (Guitar) and Thierry DAGNICOURT (Keyboards), SHANNON plays a melodic hard rock that sticks to the skin. During the spring of 1998, the band enroles ex-JANNYLEE's singer Olivier DEL VALLE behind the mike, then Claude THILL (ex-DER KAISER) playing bass and Maxence PILO (ex-HEAVENLY) at the drum kit join the band to finally complete the line-up. Their debut and eponymous album (Shannon, released in November 2003 on the Anvilcorp. label and distributed by Wagram has been unanimously praised and regarded by the international press as one of the most impressive and brilliant record of the year in the Classic 80's US melodic rock style. With catchy hook lines, infectious choruses and a groovy and powerful rhythm section, SHANNON is the perfect alchemy between classic US melodic hard rock and typical European influenced NWOBHM sound, delivering a music as powerful as melodic. After the release of the album, the band takes the road and shares the stage with renowned artists such as Axxis, PINK CREAM 69 and Jeff Scott SOTO in Paris. In the middle of 2005, SHANNON sees its first line-up changes with the departure of Claude and Maxence, immediately replaced by, respectively, Nicolas FIXY (Bass) and Benjamin BERGEROLLE (Drums), both formerly in French epic-progressive TAÏ PHONG. Strongly encouraged with the success of their self-titled album, not only in France, but widely abroad, the band has taken the way to the studio to record, more motivated than ever. WORLD OF DESIRE, a 5-track demo EP, was released in 2007. SHANNON played several shows to present the new songs and was selected to play before GOTTHARD at the RAISMES FESTIVAL. Some special guests are invited and did some backing vocals (Gianni PONTILLO, Ben SOTTO, Ben VENET, Bruno LEVESQUE, Jens WALKENHORST) and a duet with Renaud HANTSON was recorded. The band signed with ArtistService at the end of 2007 and Angel In Disguise, the brand new album, even more powerful than their debut, is world wide distributed by MusicBuyMail. Never missing an opportunity to play live, the band played eventually at the PARIS METAL FRANCE FESTIVAL. After been part of the September nights open air festival with Axxis and Krokus, the band shall soon be back to the studios to record their 3rd album, Circus Of Lost Souls, released in 2013.
3) A Polish Irish folk band, founded in 1994. They have so far recorded five albums, one soundtrack, and also composed some music for an Irish dance show. Shannon perform in about a hundred concerts every year mainly in Europe. Over the years they have played in many festivals, including
Rainforest World Music Festival (Malaysia, 2005); Celtica 2005 (Italy); Folk Fiesta (Poland). Shannon have also taken part in celebrations of the Interceltique Festival du Lorient in Britany (France) as well as often performing in Denmark and Germany. Shanon on occasion have also played with other well-known musicians, including Polish jazz violinist Michal Urbaniak.
Believe in Me
Shannon Lyrics
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And I'm living in a cage
And I don't like it
I don't feel like I'm alive
And I'm never satisfied
Sometimes I fake it
There's just something deep inside
That I'm feeling
And I don't care where it comes from
I've just got to find something to believe in
I'm always running or I'm coming
For somebody else
There's always somebody with me
But I'm still by myself
I tell you over and over again
Give me something to believe in
I feel setup every day
And there's got to be a way
And I'm gonna find it
I'm so tired of being used
Criticized and abused
I can't hide it
I've tried everything I can
But you never understand
What I'm feeling
And I don't care where it comes from
I've just got to find something to believe in
I'm always holding or I'm rolling
For somebody else
There's always somebody with me
But I'm still by myself
I tell you over and over again
Give me something to believe in
Something to believe in
Something to believe in
Something to believe in
Something to believe in
Something to believe in
Something to believe in
The lyrics of Shannon's song "Believe in Me" express feelings of frustration and dissatisfaction with life. The singer begins by comparing themselves to a slave living in a cage, indicating a sense of being trapped and limited. They express a lack of fulfillment and feeling disconnected from their own existence, admitting that they often pretend to be satisfied. Despite being surrounded by people, they still feel alone and are constantly searching for something to believe in.
The singer emphasizes their desire for autonomy and individuality, rejecting the notion of being dependent on others or simply going along for the ride. They yearn for something deeper and more meaningful, an inner motivation or purpose that can bring them fulfillment. The repetition of the phrase "give me something to believe in" reflects their desperation to find this elusive sense of meaning.
Throughout the lyrics, the singer also expresses feelings of being taken advantage of, criticized, and abused. This adds a layer of emotional weariness and a longing for a better and more empowering situation. They proclaim that they have tried everything they can, but no one seems to comprehend their struggles. The plea for something to believe in is an earnest call for a source of inspiration or guidance that can provide them with a sense of direction and purpose.
Overall, "Believe in Me" conveys a strong desire for personal growth, independence, and finding a meaningful purpose in life. It captures the yearning for self-discovery and the search for something that will bring genuine fulfillment and happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, I feel like I'm a slave
I feel trapped and controlled, unable to be free
And I'm living in a cage
My life feels restrictive and confining
And I don't like it
I strongly dislike my current situation
I don't feel like I'm alive
I feel disconnected and lacking vitality
And I'm never satisfied
I'm constantly unsatisfied with my life
Sometimes I fake it
I pretend to be okay even when I'm not
I ain't looking for a ride
I'm not seeking an easy way out or dependency
There's just something deep inside
There's an inner feeling or desire
That I'm feeling
I strongly experience it
And I don't care where it comes from
It doesn't matter where it originates
I've just got to find something to believe in
I urgently need to find a guiding principle or faith
I'm always running or I'm coming
I'm constantly either fleeing or approaching
For somebody else
For the sake of someone else
There's always somebody with me
There's always another person around me
But I'm still by myself
Despite their presence, I'm still alone
I tell you over and over again
I repeatedly express
Give me something to believe in
Provide me with a purpose or conviction
I feel setup every day
I feel like I'm being deceived or manipulated daily
And there's got to be a way
There must be a solution or path
And I'm gonna find it
I'm determined to discover it
I'm so tired of being used
I'm exhausted from being taken advantage of
Criticized and abused
Subjected to judgment and mistreatment
I can't hide it
I'm unable to conceal it
I've tried everything I can
I've made every effort within my capacity
But you never understand
You consistently fail to comprehend
What I'm feeling
The emotions I experience
Something to believe in
A source of faith or trust
Something to believe in
A guiding principle or conviction
Something to believe in
A purpose or meaningful cause
Something to believe in
A source of hope and inspiration
Something to believe in
An anchor amidst uncertainty and doubt
Something to believe in
A reason to persevere and find fulfillment
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: Del Shannon
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steven hoover
awesome!! just luv shannon!! thanks for posting!!
MIBPMINC
YOO!! INTIMATE IS ON FIRE.. !! WHERE CAN I FIND THAT.. /? THIS IS WHY SHE WILL NEVER LOSE MY LOVE FOR HER.. SHE ROCKS !!
Zack Zane
I have the song, I will upload it soon!