A small side-project turned into a fully fledged album, the front man and drummer, Taylor Hawkins, describes it as "an accident." Hawkins is the drummer and vocalist for the trio. Other members include Chris Chaney on bass (Jane's Addiction, and also played with Taylor with Alanis Morissette) and an enigmatic "Gannin" on guitar. They 've been active since 2004.
Debut album
On March 21, 2006, the band released their debut self-titled album Taylor Hawkins and the Coattail Riders. It featured 11 songs which were recorded by the band during 2004, before Foo Fighters started recording In Your Honor. Their first official video clip was of the first song off the album, titled "Louise."
Red Light Fever
Taylor Hawkins stated in an interview with 'The Rock Radio' website regarding the next Taylor Hawkins and the Coattail Riders album, that recording and production had been completed on the follow-up album, but was yet to have decided on a title, or a release plan.
In February 2010, it was announced the album, named Red Light Fever was to be released on April 19. It features guest stars Brian May and Roger Taylor of Queen, Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters and Elliot Easton of The Cars. The album was recorded at Foo Fighters' Studio 606 in California. Tracks to appear on the album include "Way Down", "Not Bad Luck" and "Hell to Pay".
Perfect Day
Taylor Hawkins & The Coattail Riders Lyrics
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Lemme try it again (that's alright)
Red light fever baby! (alright you're on brother)
(sung)
The perfect day never goes away
Some things get to stay forever
The sun don't shine, but I don't really care
'Cause when I'm miles away
I'm still next to you
When I'm miles away
I'm still next to you
The lyrics to Taylor Hawkins & The Coattail Riders' Perfect Day is a reflection of the feelings of the singer. The first verse talks about how a perfect day never goes away, and some things get to stay forever. This could be interpreted as a longing for a memory or a feeling of happiness or contentment that the singer wants to hold onto. The next line talks about the sun not shining, but the singer doesn't really care because it's just another kind of weather. This could mean that even if things aren't perfect or ideal, the singer is still content because they have something to hold onto.
Line by Line Meaning
Lemme try it again (that's alright)
Encouraging himself to start over despite past failures and mistakes
Red light fever baby! (alright you're on brother)
Positive reinforcement to himself or a band mate that they are going to perform well despite nervousness or pressure
The perfect day never goes away
Expressing the feeling of a perfect day and wishing it would last forever
Some things get to stay forever
Acknowledging that some things in life are fleeting, but others can last a lifetime
The sun don't shine, but I don't really care
Not allowing external circumstances, like weather, to affect one's mood
It's just another kind of weather
Viewing unpleasant weather as just a natural part of life that needs to be accepted
'Cause when I'm miles away
Reflecting on times when physically separated from loved ones or important things in life
I'm still next to you
Feeling a strong emotional connection despite physical distance
When I'm miles away
Further emphasizing the feeling of distance and separation
I'm still next to you
Reaffirming the importance of emotional closeness and connection
Contributed by Mackenzie K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@janetevans5095
Jesus Freak....I just want to say THANK YOU for several things 🥰 #1....Your incredible compilation of Dave Grohl and Taylor Hawkins being best friends over an hour! 💞 Not only have I watched this video multiple times already, still do so and will continue to (especially after losing my best friend of 40 years on 4/23/22), but also because it makes me FEEL ALL THE EMOTIONS (good/bad/happy/sad, etc) THAT I NEVER WANT TO STOP EXPERIENCING no matter how much time shall forever continue to separate us....Dave & Taylor along with Gail & me! 💔😇 #2....The song that you chose to end that video with is JUST SOOO BEAUTIFUL! 🤗 It wasn't until last night that I FINALLY NEEDED TO KNOW WHO SANG IT??!! And after a lot of YouTube/Google lyric searching, I FOUND IT! 😍 #3....Thanks to your post revealing this HIDDEN track from Taylor Hawkins and The Coattail Riders, I shall FOREVER have this sparkling GEM to sing to myself in honor of two amazing best friends 💕xoxo, janet
A perfect day
Never goes away
Some things get to stay forever
The sun don't shine
But I don't really care
It's just another kind of weather
'Cause when I'm miles away
I'm still next to you
When I'm miles away
I'm still next to you
@thelovinglunatic
not sure why yt is running ads on this vid... I personally am not making any profit however if this ever does get monetized I will donate all the proceeds to MusiCares ❤️
@Mialamorena1
I am just hearing this almost a year after we lost him❤😢 Truly a documentary needs to be made about this incredible human❤❤❤
@thelovinglunatic
I agree ❤️💔 I’ve thought about doing a fan documentary. But it would be very amateur lol
@SpookMrsSpooky
THANKS FOR THIS! Lovely tune from a lovely legend. I'm so still not over losing him.
@anthonyronan4411
Miss you Taylor 😢
@thelovinglunatic
put this in the description but I know people don’t really read those lol-
hidden track from the first coattail riders record that I haven’t been able to find on here (managed to get my hands on a copy despite it being out of print!!). no $ is being made from this video - just posting here to share his incredible music and the love for his beautiful soul.
@SammyCatLover321
Was it a single release? I have two versions of Red light fever but not on there. Love this.... Thank you for sharing.
@thelovinglunatic
@@SammyCatLover321it wasn’t, it seems to only be on the expanded edition of the 2006 self titled coattail riders record hidden at the end of the album. It’s not even on the regular 11-track record I don’t think (I could be wrong)… but I never even heard this until I found a copy of the expanded edition. I’m not sure why it’s been pulled from every streaming service & seems to be out of print, or why I couldn’t find this song literally anywhere online, I’ve wondered about that. I think it’s to do with the label they released it on or something.
It looks like it’s still up on this site if you wanted to snag one! I wish the $ went to Taylor’s family, I’m not sure how this company got their hands on them but I can’t seem to find it anywhere else save for an occasional eBay listing… I did buy a copy from here just in case so I can confirm its legit lol
https://themusicshopandmore.com/taylor-hawkins-the-coattail-riders-taylor-hawkins-the-coattail-riders-expanded-edition-2006-cd/
@SammyCatLover321
Thank you for the info! I ordered a copy to complement my TH collection 😁
@thelovinglunatic
@@SammyCatLover321 Awesomeness!!!! 🥰❤️❤️