The band's second album, ...Somewhere More Familiar was released in 1997 and sold approximately 30,000 copies through its initial pressing, prompting Universal Records to sign the band. Universal re-released ...Somewhere More Familiar in late 1997. A single from the album, "All For You" hit #11 on the Billboard Hot 100 and remains the band's most successful single.
The band's third album Fortress was released in 2000 by Universal. The band worked with producers Mike Clink (Guns N' Roses, Mötley Crüe, Heart), Richie Zito (Cheap Trick), and Paul Ebersold (3 Doors Down). The album featured minor pop hits "Champagne High" and "Change Your Mind."
In 2003, after the band split from Universal, it released its fourth studio album, Chasing Daylight, on the Sixthman label and toured throughout the year to promote the album. The band's internet presence emerged during this time period, and hardcore fans dubbing themselves "Hazelnuts" studied setlists, shared bootleg concert recordings, and initiated a promotion scheme with the band through their official website. 2003 also saw the simultaneous release of Live*LIVE, a two-disc live album, and A Life in the Day, a live DVD.
In 2004, Sister Hazel released its next studio album Lift. Songs from Lift were re-recorded for 2005's Lift: Acoustic Renditions, an EP of studio acoustic takes on five of the songs, offered exclusively through Apple's iTunes Store. In July 2005, the Sister Hazel album was re-issued again by Sixthman, in response to claims that the album had become difficult to find in stores.
Sister Hazel then promoted its album, Absolutely, which was released on October 10, 2006. The band also continued to tour and hold annual fan gathering events, The Rock Boat and The Rock Slope. Absolutely is the band's highest charting album on the Billboard charts following Fortress and it received 4 out of a possible 5 stars from Allmusic, a tie with Fortress's score.
On June 5, 2007, Sister Hazel released a "hybrid" album entitled BAM! Volume 1. It contains B-sides from the Absolutely recording sessions and some from previous albums.
Sister Hazel also released a holiday album called Santa's Playlist on September 25, 2007.
On February 9, 2008, Sister Hazel performed a live concert at Daytona International Speedway for the Budweiser Shootout.
Sister Hazel released a live acoustic album on June 17, 2008 entitled Before The Amplifiers, Live Acoustic on Croakin' Poets/Rock Ridge Music. The record features sixteen tracks, including the band's hits, fan favorites, and live concert staples, all in a stripped-down, acoustic format. The album was recorded on January 12 at Nickel & Dime Studios in Atlanta (other bands who have recorded there in the past include Indigo Girls, The B-52's, Shawn Mullins) in front of 100 lucky fans who were chosen at random from more than five thousand entries.
At the July 18, 2008 concert at Wolf Trap Farm Park, drummer Mark Trojanowski took paternity leave for his newborn child. Former Vertical Horizon and current Doobie Brothers drummer Ed Toth played in his place.
On July 9, 2009 Ford Motor Company announced a collaboration with Sister Hazel to promote the company's new Sync Technology, which is available on a number of Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles. The band has been chosen to be the face of the company's "Sync My Ride" website.
The band released its seventh studio album of original songs (tenth album overall) on August 18, 2009. The album, entitled "Release", contains 12 tracks and is on the Rock Ridge Music label. On the day of release, "Release" was the number one album on iTunes.
On October 12th, 2010, Sister Hazel released their 8th studio album, "Heartland Highway", which is unique among SH albums in that all band members wrote at least one song that appears on the album.
Sister Hazel Williams was an African-American woman who ran Sister Hazel's Rescue Mission in Gainesville, FL. during the 1970s and early '80s. This facility gave those who were down on their luck a safe place to stay warm, eat and regroup, regardless of age, race or beliefs. It is in this spirit of unconditional concern for all beings that the band chose to use her name.
The band has had music featured in several movies and soundtracks including Major League: Back to the Minors, The Wedding Planner, Clay Pigeons, Bedazzled, American Wedding, and 10 Things I Hate About You. Sister Hazel also appear on the Fleetwood Mac tribute album, Legacy: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac's Rumours with their cover version of "Gold Dust Woman". In 1999, they recorded a cover of "September Gurls" for the Big Star tribute album, Big Star, Small World. However, the track was not included when the album was released in 2006. The song "Where Do You Go" was featured on Scrubs (Season 6, Episode 4, "My House").
Band members
Ken Block - lead vocals, acoustic guitar
Jett Beres - bass, harmony vocals
Andrew Copeland - rhythm guitar, vocals
Ryan Newell - lead and slide guitar, harmony vocals
Mark Trojanowski - drums
Beautiful Thing
Sister Hazel Lyrics
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When you lead me by my nose
On another big adventure I suppose
Then you lay me down in clover
With their petals on my back
I should make some time
To do more things like that
Won't you take me to your home,
Won't you be for me forever
So I'll never be alone
And just one thing
If you're my queen
Then it's a beautiful thing
Well I'm buried in my bedroom
Under fourteen feet of clothes
I could drown in all this clutter I suppose
But then you're standing in my doorway
With a suitcase on your back
And it blows my mind
When you do things like that
Won't you sing to me your poetry,
Won't you take me to your home,
Won't you be for me forever
So I'll never be alone
And just one thing
If you're my queen
Then it's a beautiful thing
Yeah, reminding me
Well I might be poor
But summers free
For me, I didn't know I was sleeping
Won't you sing to me your poetry,
Won't you take me to your home,
Won't you be for me forever
So I'll never be alone
And just one thing
If you're my queen
Then it's a beautiful thing
The lyrics to Sister Hazel's song "Beautiful Thing" sing of a love that is both adventurous and comforting at the same time. The lyrics open up with the singer expressing their willingness to follow their partner on whatever adventure they may lead them on, and feeling gratitude for the moments of peace and closeness they are afforded. The lyrics continue with the singer expressing the desire to be with their partner forever, to be reminded of the beauty of life, and how the simplicity of something as small as cleaning your room can be overwhelming until your partner steps in to help. The singer reminds their partner that it is the little things that make all the difference, and if they are their "queen," then everything is a beautiful thing.
What is striking about the lyrics is their sincerity and sweetness. The singer is speaking from a deeply emotional place and expressing a pure, unconditional love. The lyrics describe an organic, natural love that is not flashy or showy but quiet and peaceful.
There is something to be said about the ability to write a song that speaks to the simplicity of life and love - without the need for grandiose gestures or over-the-top production. Sister Hazel has done that with "Beautiful Thing."
Line by Line Meaning
Well I'll follow you wherever
I will go wherever you go.
When you lead me by my nose
I will follow your lead without questioning it.
On another big adventure I suppose
I am ready for another exciting journey with you.
Then you lay me down in clover
You make me feel relaxed and at peace.
With their petals on my back
Surrounded by nature, I feel calm and joyful.
I should make some time
I need to prioritize appreciating moments like this more often.
To do more things like that
To cherish more beautiful moments like the one we're having now.
Won't you sing to me your poetry,
Please share your innermost thoughts and emotions through music and lyrics.
Won't you take me to your home,
Share your life with me and make me feel welcome.
Won't you be for me forever
Promise to always be there for me and support me.
So I'll never be alone
I want you to always be by my side, so I will never feel lonely.
And just one thing
There is just one request I have.
If you're my queen
If you are the most important person in my life.
Then it's a beautiful thing
It is truly amazing to have you in my life.
Well I'm buried in my bedroom
I feel trapped and overwhelmed in my personal space.
Under fourteen feet of clothes
I have accumulated way too many material possessions.
I could drown in all this clutter I suppose
I am suffocating under the weight of my own belongings.
But then you're standing in my doorway
You are my saving grace in this moment of chaos.
With a suitcase on your back
You are ready to take me away from it all and start anew.
And it blows my mind
I am amazed at how you always know what I need.
When you do things like that
When you show me love and support in ways I least expect.
Yeah, reminding me
You make me realize important truths about myself.
Well I might be poor
I may not have a lot of material wealth.
But summers free
I have the freedom to enjoy the beauty of nature during the summer months.
For me, I didn't know I was sleeping
Being with you has awakened me to new experiences and perspectives.
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: ANDREW COPELAND, JEFF BERES, KEN BLOCK, MARK E. TROJANOWSKI, RYAN CARTER NEWELL
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Juan Pons
Well I'll follow you wherever
When you lead me by my nose
On another big adventure I suppose
Then you lay me down in clover
With their petals on my back
I should make some time
To do more things like that
Won't you sing to me your poetry,
Won't you take me to your home,
Won't you be for me forever
So I'll never be alone
And just one thing
If you're my queen
Then it's a beautiful thing yeah lalala //
Well I'm buried in my bedroom
Under fourteen feet of clothes
I could drown in all this clutter I suppose
But then you're standing in my doorway
With a suitcase on your back
And it blows my mind
When you do things like that
Won't you sing to me your poetry,
Won't you take me to your home,
Won't you be for me forever
So I'll never be alone
And just one thing
If you're my queen
Then it's a beautiful thing yeah lalala ///
(guitar solo)
Yeah, reminding me
Well I might be poor
But summers free
For me, I didn't know I was sleeping
Won't you sing to me your poetry,
Won't you take me to your home,
Won't you be for me forever
So I'll never be alone
And just one thing
If you're my queen
Then it's a beautiful thing yeah lalala ////
Cinthia Esteves
Musica do caralhoooo. ISSO SIM é Musica Boa!
Paulo César
Maior nostalgia kkkkk. Música foda!!!! Várias lembranças...
R MINGO GARDIMAN
pó concordo com voçe
esclevi
Koé , pagou de môniquinha ........Cidade
Ulisses Pereira
É do caralho mesmo...
ALINNE MIRANDA
❤❤❤❤
Malone Hardcastle
Some of the best musicians, writers and harmonies ever written or performed.What an amazing band.
HanSolosTV
After all these years, I still love this song!
honker deez
💘
Hyago Dias
Essa música me traz lembranças da minha infância... com 5 anos de idade eu era louco nessa música e sempre me imaginava mudar para os EUA e viver um sonho americano, frequentar o High School, ser escoteiro nos acampamentos... viajar pela Route 66 num motor home ou melhor, num trailer mesmo! Kkkk Caramba muita nostalgia! Não lembro quando ouvi pela primeira vez, mas essa música entrou dentro de mim e alimentou meus sonhos!! Exatamente no início desse ano (20 anos depois) vendo uma foto minha pequeno que minha mãe me mandou andando de bike quando era criança, me fez lembrar dela pois minha mãe sempre ouvia essa música arrumando a casa e eu na bicicleta cantando e andando kkkkk. Eu cantarolei novamente, dessa vez pro Google tentar entender e consegui! Kkk.. foi um dos dias mais felizes pra mim! E pude canta-lá novamente como se tivesse ouvido todos os dias durante esses 20 anos! Que loucura o poder dessa canção! Obrigado Sister Hazel por marcar a minha vida. Assim que eu chegar na Califórnia colocarei ela no último volume num dia de verão e agradecerei aos deuses por viver esse momento! ❤ CUIDE DE SUAS LEMBRANÇAS, POIS ASSIM VCS SEMPRE PODERÃO VOLTAR A SER CRIANÇA! ❤❤❤