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.
Do You Wanna Get Away
Shannon Lyrics
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I've had a very busy day
I need some fun, some private space
I want to get away
To someplace where
There isn't a care or a worry
But it must be some place near
Do you wanna get away, do wanna escape
I can help you, I'm your lover, oh
Do you wanna get away, my love can take you some place
Where you'll never be discovered (Do you)
I wanna get away, yeah
I wanna get away, yeah
No time plan an exotic trip
To an island in the sun
'Cause where can I go and be back again
By the time tomorrow comes
Somewhere to find
A holiday is the question
Baby, would you mind
Repeating your lovely suggestion
Do you wanna get away, do wanna escape
I can help you, I'm your lover, oh
Do you wanna get away, my love can take you some place
Where you'll never be discovered (Do you)
Do you wanna get away, do wanna escape
I'll help you leave it all behind you
I know a place in paradise
Where even time ain't gonna find you (Say yeah, say yeah)
Do you wanna get away
(Yes, I wanna)
Do you wanna
(Yes, I wanna get away, yeah)
I do want to
You do want to get away
I will take you
You will take me too
Do you wanna get away, do wanna escape
I can help you, I'm your lover, oh
Do you wanna get away, my love can take you some place
Where you'll never be discovered (Do you)
Do you wanna get away, do wanna escape
I'll help you leave it all behind you (I really wanna get way)
I know a place in paradise
Where even time ain't gonna find you (Say yeah, say yeah)
Do you wanna get away, do wanna escape
I can help you, I'm your lover, oh
Do you wanna get away, my love can take you some place
Where you'll never be discovered (Do you)
Do you wanna get away, do wanna escape
I'll help you leave it all behind you (I really wanna get way)
I know a place in paradise
Where even time ain't gonna find you (Say yeah, say yeah)
The song "Do You Wanna Get Away" by Shannon is about the desire for a temporary escape from the day-to-day stresses of life. The singer is looking for a fun and private space to forget about all of their cares and worries. However, they don't have the time or resources to plan an extravagant vacation, so they turn to their lover for help. The chorus repeats the question "Do you wanna get away?" and assures the listener that the singer's love can take them to a place where they'll never be discovered.
The lyrics paint a picture of someone who is feeling overwhelmed and in need of a break. The singer is hoping that their partner will be a source of comfort and support, offering a brief respite from the pressures of everyday life. The song's upbeat tempo and catchy chorus add to the overall feeling of escape and freedom that the singer is seeking.
Line by Line Meaning
Where can I run to find an escape
I am seeking a place to go to get away from it all
I've had a very busy day
I have been very busy and need a break
I need some fun, some private space
I want to have fun in a secluded location
I want to get away
I want to escape my current situation
To someplace where
I am searching for a location
There isn't a care or a worry
I want a place where I don't have any concerns
But it must be some place near
I don't want to travel too far
'Cause I wanna go in a hurry
I want to leave quickly
Do you wanna get away, do wanna escape
Asking if the listener wants to get away as well
I can help you, I'm your lover, oh
I am offering to help escape as I am their lover
My love can take you some place
I can take them to a location using my love as a guide
Where you'll never be discovered (Do you)
The location is secluded and unknown to others
No time plan an exotic trip
I don't have enough time to plan a tropical vacation
To an island in the sun
I would like to visit a sunny island
'Cause where can I go and be back again
I need to be able to return quickly
By the time tomorrow comes
I need to be back by tomorrow
Somewhere to find
I am searching for a location
A holiday is the question
I am looking for a vacation destination
Baby, would you mind
Asking if the listener has any suggestions
Repeating your lovely suggestion
Asking the listener to suggest the location again
I'll help you leave it all behind you
I am willing to help the listener escape their problems
I know a place in paradise
I have a location in mind that is perfect
Where even time ain't gonna find you (Say yeah, say yeah)
The location is so secluded that time itself cannot reach it
I do want to
Affirming that I do want to escape
You do want to get away
Asking if the listener also wants to escape
I will take you
I am willing to take the listener along
You will take me too
Asking if the listener will also take me
I really wanna get way
Reiterating my desire to escape
Contributed by Xavier C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
America Woke
BTW, NOTHING beat dancing to Shannon's songs on the dance floor of the club!! Magical time.
Anita Kos
The best dancing nights of my life!! The music, the colourful clothes! Big sexy hair!! So much safe fun!! ❤️
lg
Agreed. Many shoes died dancing to her. Good times!!!
juan jose ramirez vera
Excelente clásico, la recuerdo cómo si fuese ayer 😀
C Vinyl
Still playing 2022 📻
I still have this on vinyl! Awesome Song! 🔊🎶🎶🎶
Erica LeBlanc
It's sad that I only heard this within the past few years. I went decades only knowing (and loving) "Let the Music Play".
Shannon has this uniquely haunting vibe in her music and her incredible voice. It's unfortunate that more of her music didn't crack the Top 40 (I grew up in CT and ME, so my exposure to music was pretty limited... the joys of being a sheltered kid, eh?).
Mark EdwardMark Canio I
Sorry to hear that!..
Brandon Moss
The Queen of Freestyle nobody can talk her!!!👑
Josha Blatzheim
It is such a good mood Song with Lots of Synth of the 1980's style,just awsumn,thank you for putting on YouTube 🙏👌🎼💃🕺🎊
Ziggy Tõnumaa
love love love her voice 🦖❤🎵unbelievable!