They released their first album, The Big Come Up, in 2002, followed by Thickfreakness in 2003, and Rubber Factory in 2004. October 2005 saw the release of the DVD Live, recorded live at The Metro Theatre in Sydney, Australia March 18, 2005. In 2006 they released Magic Potion, as well as the lesser-known Chulahoma and a single version of Your Touch.
One of their trademarks is their preference for simple, lo-fi recording techniques. They refuse to use big-name studios, and do most recording, producing, and mixing themselves. Most of Thickfreakness was recorded in about 14 hours in Carney's basement, using only an early 80's Tascam 388 8-track recorder. Often, their recordings still have background noises (such as an owl hooting).
The Black Keys have achieved increasing critical acclaim and recognition since their debut album, which itself received praise from Rolling Stone magazine. Time magazine named them one of the "10 Best Acts of 2003" (behind OutKast and The White Stripes). They have supported a number of bands: they toured with Sleater-Kinney in 2003, had a short stint opening for Beck, have recently opened for Radiohead on the American leg of their brief 2006 tour, and performed at Lollapalooza in 2005 and 2007. In addition to this, they were also well-liked by influential British radio DJ John Peel and appeared on both Late Night with Conan O'Brien and The Late Show with David Letterman. Famous followers of the band include Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant, Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top, Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood of Radiohead, and Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammet. Matt Helders, drummer for the Arctic Monkeys, can be seen in a Black Keys T-Shirt in an interview on MTV's RAW.
Their song "When the Lights Go Out" was featured in the 2007 film Black Snake Moan, and also on the soundtrack for that movie. The Black Keys were included in the soundtrack of the 2003 movie School of Rock with their song, "Set You Free". "Lies" was featured in the conclusion of the February 4, 2009 episode of Lie to Me. One of their songs, "Girl Is on My Mind", was used in a 2006 Sony Ericsson advertisement, starring the tennis players Ana Ivanović and Daniela Hantuchová, gaining the band more commercial recognition. It was also used in a 2006 Victoria's Secret commercial featuring Heidi Klum and could be heard in the movies Rest Stop and Cashback. Their song "10 am Automatic" was used in the video game MLB '06: The Show, The O.C., The Go-Getter, and was also used in a 2007 American Express commercial starring Shaun White. "Your Touch" was featured in a 2007 Lee's jeans commercial, and can be heard both in an episode of NBC's Friday Night Lights and in an episode of "Eastbound and Down". Their cover "Grown So Ugly" can be heard in the background of the going away party in the 2007 film Cloverfield. "Strange Times" is used in Grand Theft Auto IV on the in-game radio station Radio Broker. "Strange Times" can also be heard during a preview for ABC's The Mole, and the trailer for season three of the Showtime series Dexter, as well as a promo for Gossip Girl. Their song "Just Got To Be" is used on the soundtrack for the video game NHL 08, and "Hard Row" is featured in the premiere episode of the FX show Sons of Anarchy. Sons of Anarchy has gone on to use "Keep Me" in both Episodes 6 and 7, as well as "Busted" in episode 7. The song "Lies" is featured in the advertising campaign for the third season of HBO's Big Love. "The Breaks" can be heard in Guy Ritchie' film RocknRolla. "Your Touch" can also be heard in the HBO series "Entourage" in the episode "Manic Monday", during the opening scenes. The song "Psychotic Girl" is featured the episode "Messin' with the Kid" in season 6 of One Tree Hill. "I'll Be Your Man" is the opening theme song for the HBO show Hungand was also featured in an episode of the FX Network show Rescue Me. "Your Touch" can also be heard in the film Zombieland and in an episode of "Eastbound and Down" on HBO. The song "I Got Mine" has been used in HBO's sports reality series 24/7 Pacquiao-Hatton" [13] as well as background music for the 2009 American League Championship Series. The song "Next Girl" is featured in the in game radio of Saints Row the Third.
Their fourth record that Danger Mouse produced Attack & Release was out April 1st 2008. The duo's fifth album is the first one recorded in a proper studio.
The Band's fifth album, "Brothers" was released in spring 2010 and has seen increasing amounts of exposure to the "Dancing T-Rex" video for the song "Tighten Up" that went viral...until the band asked it to be removed because they felt it made light of their music. A proper video was released later in 2010, featuring Dan Auerbach and Pat Carney at a playground and was pushed on the band's official YouTube channel, as well as through the iTunes and Zune marketplaces. The track "Tighten Up" was also used as the background music for a Subaru Legacy commercial and on the FIFA 2011 Soundtrack.
The Black Keys' seventh studio album, "El Camino," was released on the 6th of December 2011. Co-produced by Danger Mouse, the album was released to critical acclaim, receiving positive reviews from The Rolling Stones, NME and more. Melissa Maerz of Entertainment Weekly commented on "El Camino", saying that "El Camino trades the soulful stylings of Brothers for harder-driving, faster-riffing rock & roll". At the 55th Annual Grammy Awards, El Camino won the award for Best Rock Album, while "Lonely Boy" received multiple honors, taking 'Best Rock Performance' and 'Best Rock Song'. The album has sold 1.4 million copies in the United States to date.
The Black Keys' eighth studio album, Turn Blue, was released on May 12, 2014 to generally favorable reviews.
Dearest
The Black Keys Lyrics
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Please don't ever, um yeah
Ever say we'll part
You scold me and you were so bold
Together,
Our love will grow old, um yeah
Our love will grow old
You may be a million miles away
Please believe me, um ya
When you hear me say
I love you, I love you
Come home, keep me from these sleepless nights
Try my love again, um ya
I'm gonna treat you right, um ya
I'm gonna treat you right
The Black Keys’ song Dearest is a heartfelt and sincere declaration of love. The lyrics express the great affection that the singer has for his beloved, and the theme of the song is the continuity and strength of their love over time. The chorus line ‘Dearest, though you're the nearest to my heart, please don't ever, um yeah, ever say we'll part’ is a clear statement of the singer’s commitment to his beloved. The words ‘Dearest’ and ‘nearest’ are significant in that they emphasize the closeness of the two lovers, and how they have a special bond that is unbreakable.
The second verse of the song is just as heartfelt as the first, declaring that no matter what obstacles the couple may face, their love will continue to grow stronger. The lines ‘You scold me and you were so bold, together, our love will grow old, um yeah, our love will grow old’ are a testament to the fact that this couple has a relationship that is solid and stable, built on trust and mutual respect. The sentiment expressed here is one of positivity and hope, that their love will endure, and they will remain together for many years to come.
The final verse of the song is an appeal for the loved one to return home and try again. The lines ‘Come home, keep me from these sleepless nights, try my love again, um ya, I'm gonna treat you right, um ya, I'm gonna treat you right’ are a plea for a second chance. The singer is aware of his mistakes and is making a sincere promise to change and be a better partner. The words ‘I'm gonna treat you right’ suggest that the singer understands and values the importance of treating his loved one with respect and kindness.
Line by Line Meaning
Dearest, though you're the nearest to my heart
My beloved, you are closest to my heart, and I hold you dear
Please don't ever, um yeah
Please never leave me, my love
Ever say we'll part
Promise me we will never part ways
You scold me and you were so bold
You were brave enough to criticize me for my wrongdoings
Together,
As a pair,
Our love will grow old, um yeah
Our love will continue to thrive over time
Our love will grow old
Our love will stand the test of time
You may be a million miles away
Even if you're far away,
Please believe me, um ya
Please trust and have faith in me
When you hear me say
Whenever I tell you
I love you, I love you
That I love you with all my heart
Come home, keep me from these sleepless nights
Come back home to me and bring an end to these restless, sleepless nights
Try my love again, um ya
Give my love another chance
I'm gonna treat you right, um ya
I promise to treat you with respect and love
I'm gonna treat you right
I vow to take care of you and cherish you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BARRY GIBB, ROBIN HUGH GIBB
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Metro At Midnight
As a raving Buddy Holly fan, One of my favourite bands The Black Keys , do a wonderful tribute to the late great Buddy.
Have an Amazing day :D
Jason Harshman
It wasn't a Buddy Holly song. It was a 1957 Mickey & Sylvia song which actually was co-written by Bo Diddley. Buddy covered Dearest and Love Is Strange (a hit in 1958 by Mickey & Sylvia) during his final recordings in his apartment. Here is the original version of Dearest by Mickey & Sylvia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4bq9LneZ9s
Aimme Diaz
a classic, i love it
Bartek
Omfg this is so great
Ashli Lopez
Omg, so good!
Rosiane Alves
Ai, essa música _
booge b
I love you lot.you know what music is xx black keys are fuckin awsom xxxxxxx
Geoffrey Gregory
Beautiful
Michael Conway
I love you, I looove you...
TSM
Is that oddheader?