There are, multiple artists using this name:

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.

The Best Is Yet To Come
Shannon Lyrics

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Ten percent what happens
And ninety how I react
They say don't sweat the small stuff
I guess I must have missed that class

I've never seen a hearse
Pulling a u-haul

[Chorus:]
God it's good to be alive
Between the earth, the sea and sky
Revolving like a record around the sun
Roll the windows down and see
If a lyric comes to me
From a major key to minor after dark
It's all been said and done
But the best is yet to come

Why the lovlies on the outside
Often aren't the same within
They see me swarving as I broadside
Now my single serving friends aren't here

I've never seen a hearse
Pulling a u-haul

[Chorus]

I sent away for
An anti-jaded lotion
Now I'd surely pay for innocence if there a pill

[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

Shannon's song "The Best Is Yet to Come" is a reflective piece on the nature of life and the ways in which we navigate it. The lyrics are introspective and thoughtful, exploring the idea that our reactions to the events of our lives are just as important as the events themselves. The opening lines of the song, "Ten percent what happens and ninety how I react," seem to suggest that the key to a happy life is not in the circumstances we find ourselves in, but in the way we choose to respond to those circumstances.

The chorus of the song is a celebration of life and all its possibilities. Shannon sings, "God it's good to be alive, between the earth, the sea and sky, revolving like a record around the sun." The image of the earth spinning on its axis is a reminder that life is always in motion, always changing, and always full of potential. The song encourages us to roll down the windows, to open ourselves up to new experiences and new perspectives, and to be open to the possibility that the best is yet to come.

The song also touches on the theme of appearances versus reality. Shannon asks why the "lovlies on the outside" are often not the same on the inside, and suggests that our single serving friends may not be there for us when we need them most. The line "I've never seen a hearse pulling a u-haul" is a reminder that material possessions are ultimately meaningless in the face of death, and that the most important things in life are the people we love and the experiences we share with them.

Overall, "The Best Is Yet to Come" is a hopeful song that encourages us to embrace life and all its possibilities. It is a reminder that no matter what challenges we may face, there is always the potential for growth, for change, and for joy.

Line by Line Meaning

Ten percent what happens
The outcome of a situation only accounts for a small percentage of its importance.

And ninety how I react
The way a person chooses to respond to a situation is the majority of what defines its significance.

They say don't sweat the small stuff
People advise against worrying about unimportant matters and focusing on the bigger picture.

I guess I must have missed that class
The artist admits that they struggle to follow this advice, perhaps indicating a tendency to focus too much on irrelevant details.

I've never seen a hearse
The artist points out that people don't take their possessions with them after they die.

Pulling a u-haul
They specifically use U-Haul, a moving truck company, to emphasize this point and suggest that material items are ultimately unimportant.

God it's good to be alive
The singer expresses gratitude for their life.

Between the earth, the sea and sky
They reflect on the beauty and wonder of the natural world.

Revolving like a record around the sun
Their imagery creates a sense of awe and appreciation for the vastness of the universe.

Roll the windows down and see
The artist encourages others to take in the world around them.

If a lyric comes to me
The singer is a songwriter and relies on their observations of the world to inspire their art.

From a major key to minor after dark
Their art can be both happy (major key) and sad (minor key), reflecting the highs and lows of life.

It's all been said and done
The singer acknowledges that they aren't saying anything new or groundbreaking with their music.

But the best is yet to come
Despite this, they express optimism that life still holds positive surprises and experiences in store.

Why the lovlies on the outside
They contemplate the discrepancy between a person's appearance (external beauty) and their character (inner beauty).

Often aren't the same within
They note that someone's true self might not match their initial impression.

They see me swarving as I broadside
The artist uses driving metaphors to describe their tendency to go against the grain or be unconventional.

Now my single serving friends aren't here
They allude to the concept of 'fair-weather friends' or acquaintances who are only around temporarily, implying that they prefer real, lasting connections with people.

I sent away for
The singer sought out something specific, perhaps a cure for cynicism or negativity.

An anti-jaded lotion
Their metaphorical 'cure' could take the form of a real or imagined product, like a lotion for emotional healing.

Now I'd surely pay for innocence if there a pill
The artist expresses a desire to regain a sense of childlike wonder or optimism, even if they have to pay for it.

[Chorus]
The refrain repeats the song's message of gratitude and hope for the future, along with its appreciation for the world's beauty.

Writer(s): Terry Todd, Shannon Greene

Contributed by Annabelle P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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