The current members are Chris Barron (lead vocals), Anthony Krizan (guitar and vocals), Aaron Comess (drums) and Mark White (bass). The history of the Spin Doctors can be traced back to the late 80s in New York City, originally as a band called Trucking Company, which included Canadian guitarist Eric Schenkman, John Popper, and later Chris Barron. Barron was John Popper's Princeton, New Jersey high school friend. Popper left this side project to focus on his main gig with rock group Blues Traveler full time. With a name change to Spin Doctors, as well as the addition of Aaron Comess and Mark White, the classic lineup was in place by the spring of 1989.
Recorded from August to December 1990 at both the famous Power Station studio in NYC as well as the RPM Studios, NYC and ACME Recording Studios Inc. in Mamaroneck, NY, the band released 'Pocket Full of Kryptonite' on August 20, 1991. Experiencing a slow burn of sorts in terms of success over the next few years, the band released the singles "Jimmy Olsen's Blues", "Little Miss Can't Be Wrong", "How Could You Want Him (When You Know You Could Have Me?)", "Two Princes", and "What Time Is It?", managing serious chart success in both the U.S. and the U.K. Their sound incorporated shades of contemporary college rock and underground power pop as well as more indie and blues rock styles.
'Turn It Upside Down' (1994) was not as successful as 'Kryptonite', although it did sell a million copies. Its second single, "You Let Your Heart Go Too Fast", was a modest hit (#48 on the pop chart). Shortly after the release of Turn It Upside Down, original guitarist Eric Schenkman left the band, citing both musical and personal differences. He was replaced by Anthony Krizan. Fans feared, for good reasons, that the group had somewhat stalled creatively.
The follow-up, You've Got to Believe in Something (1996), sold poorly and the band lost its record contract. Guitarist Krizan also left the band following its release, for reasons that remain relatively unknown. He was replaced by Eran Tabid. Also during this time, Ivan Neville joined the band on keyboards. In 1998, the band signed to Uptown/Universal and released Here Comes the Bride in 1999. During the recording of Here Comes The Bride, Mark White left the band. The bass tracks on the album were finished by original band member Aaron Comess.
During the tour supporting Here Comes The Bride, Chris Barron lost his voice due to a rare form of vocal cord paralysis. Keyboardist Ivan Neville took over vocal duties for a few dates, but the band eventually cancelled the remainder of its tour, crippling sales of the album. Chris' voice came back in late 2000, where he began performing with his band Chris Barron and the Give Daddy Five.
The Spin Doctors remained stagnant until 2001, when the closing of the famous New York City club Wetlands brought the original four members back together. The band started playing one-offs and eventually recorded an album, Nice Talking To Me, released on September 13, 2005. So far, the album has yet to be met with much commercial success. They have also made a guest appearance on the children's book and its accompanying album by Children's Author/Artist Sandra Boynton singing "Tantrum".
That's The Way
Spin Doctors Lyrics
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Here we go
Oh
That's the way (uh huh, uh huh)
I like it (uh huh, uh huh)
That's the way (uh huh, uh huh)
I like it (uh huh, uh huh)
I like it (uh huh, uh huh)
That's the way (uh huh, uh huh)
I like it (uh huh, uh huh)
When you take me, by the hand
Tell me I'm, your lovin' man, oh
When you give me, all your love
And do the best, the very best you can (the very best you can)
That's the way (uh huh, uh huh)
I like it (uh huh, uh huh)
That's the way (uh huh, uh huh)
I like it (uh huh, uh huh)
Oh, that's the way (uh huh, uh huh)
I like it, yeah (uh huh, uh huh)
That's the way (uh huh, uh huh)
I like it (uh huh, uh huh)
When I give you me, in your home
When we're all, all alone
When you whisper, sweet in my ear
When you turn, oh, you turn me on
Oh, that's the way (uh huh, uh huh)
I like it (uh huh, uh huh)
That's the way (uh huh, uh huh)
I like it (uh huh, uh huh)
Ooh, that's the way (uh huh, uh huh)
I like it, yeah (uh huh, uh huh)
That's the way (uh huh, uh huh)
I like it (uh huh, uh huh)
When you take me, by the hand
Tell me I'm your, lovin' man
When you give me all your love
And do the best, do it the best you can (the very best you can)
That's the way (uh huh, uh huh)
I like it (uh huh, uh huh)
That's the way, (uh huh, uh huh)
I like it (uh huh, uh huh)
That's the way, (uh huh, uh huh)
I like it (uh huh, uh huh)
That's the way, (uh huh, uh huh)
I like it (uh huh, uh huh)
(Uh huh, uh huh)
The Spin Doctors' "That's the Way" is a simple, upbeat song that is about a man who appreciates his partner's love and affection. The song has a simple structure with two verses, each of which is followed by the famous chorus. The chorus repeats the phrase "That's the way, I like it," which is a common phrase used to show appreciation for something.
The song opens up with the phrase "Here we go, here we go, oh," which sets the tone for a great time. The first verse talks about how the man likes it when his partner takes him by the hand and tells him he's her loving man. This depicts a faithful and satisfied couple. The second verse talks about how the man likes it when he is alone with his partner and she whispers sweet nothings in his ear. He is happy when she turns him on.
Overall, the song celebrates the beauty of love and affection in a simple and catchy manner. It is a perfect party anthem and has been enjoyed by generations of music lovers.
Line by Line Meaning
Here we go
We are starting now
That's the way (uh huh, uh huh)
I like it (uh huh, uh huh)
I enjoy things being done in the way that you are doing them
When you take me, by the hand
Tell me I'm, your lovin' man, oh
I feel loved and cherished when you hold my hand and express your affection for me
When you give me, all your love
And do the best, the very best you can (the very best you can)
I feel fulfilled when you give me your love and try your hardest to make me happy
When I give you me, in your home
When we're all, all alone
When you whisper, sweet in my ear
When you turn, oh, you turn me on
I am turned on by the intimacy we share when we are alone and you whisper sweet nothings in my ear
When you take me, by the hand
Tell me I'm your, lovin' man
When you give me all your love
And do the best, do it the best you can (the very best you can)
I feel most loved when you hold my hand, express your affection for me, and give me your love in the best way you can
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Richard Raymond Finch, Harry Casey
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@teyjanetroman85
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@alalahoward1299
You're 36 years old and you watch "A New Legacy" movie.
@teyjanetroman85
@Alala Howard who said I was watching the new space jam movie? I simply said I loved the first one since I was 11 in 96 nothing wrong with that.
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@Jeanette Ramirez
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I am 34 years old and I just watched space jam now, and I wanna watch space jam legacy too
@teyjanetroman85
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@saadismail1622
@Jeanette Ramirez
Ya,
It was great
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