The group came up with the Heavies name after signing their first record contract, borrowing from a liner note on a James Brown single declaring the artist "Minister of New Super Heavy Funk". As The Brand New Heavies they gained a cult following in the London club scene and soon signed to Cooltempo as acid jazz replaced rare groove in clubs. The band issued a debut recording for Eddie Piller's Acid Jazz label in 1990 with Jay Ella Ruth as lead singer.
A single, "Got to Give", came out on Cooltempo before the Brand New Heavies signed to Acid Jazz Records and released Brand New Heavies to critical acclaim. The band signed to a division of Chrysalis Records in the UK, and American distribution was picked up by influential label Delicious Vinyl, and N'Dea Davenport (who had signed an artist development deal with Delicious Vinyl) joined the group. A revamped version of the first album with vocals by N'Dea Davenport was then released, and the singles "Dream Come True", "Never Stop" and "Stay This Way", all with Davenport on lead vocals, became hits on both sides of the Atlantic, with the latter becoming a music video directed by Douglas Gayeton that saw heavy rotation on MTV.
The group's appearance with MC Serch (formerly of 3rd Bass) and Q-Tip (of A Tribe Called Quest) at a performance in New York City, inspired the group to incorporate elements of hip hop music. Their next album was the critically acclaimed Heavy Rhyme Experience, Vol. 1, which included collaborations with Guru of Gang Starr and The Pharcyde, among others, but lacked any female vocals.
While under management by Colin Lester's and Ian McAndrew's Wildlife Entertainment, The Brand New Heavies released Brother Sister (1994) which was the last album for a while with N'Dea Davenport, who had left to complete her solo album (which she had put on hold to join the Heavies). The album spawned more singles, though one of them, a cover of Maria Muldaur's "Midnight at the Oasis", was popular only in the UK because it was not included in the US version of the album.
Siedah Garrett joined the group for their next album, Shelter (1997). It contained the minor hit, the Carole King-penned song "You've Got a Friend" that was originally made famous by James Taylor. Again, though, this song did not appear on the US version of the album. The album also contained the hit "Sometimes". The remix of "Sometimes" included the rap vocals of Q-Tip from Tribe.
The Brand New Heavies then released their greatest hits album, Trunk Funk - The Best of The Brand New Heavies (2000) with Carleen Anderson on vocals for some newly recorded songs, followed by the Japan only album We Won't Stop (2003) featuring a variety of vocalists and Allaboutthefunk (2004) featuring British singer Nicole Russo on vocals.
In April 2006, the Brand New Heavies reunited with N'Dea Davenport and former label Delicious Vinyl. A new album, Get Used to It was released on June 27 2006 via Starbucks and more traditional music retail outlets. The album was recorded in New York and London; and the lead single "I Don't Know Why (I Love You)" was issued in early May. The single was notable for being one of very few late releases to feature the trademarked "A Tom Moulton Mix", as the legendary disco pioneer had been asked to contribute mixes. Later that year, their song "Jump 'N' Move" was featured on the soundtrack for the 2006 computer animated feature film, Happy Feet, and the in-game soundtrack for 2004's NBA Live 2005. The band toured at the end of 2006.
After the release of a live CD Live at the Indigo2 in late 2008, the Brand New Heavies announced they would be releasing a new album in 2009 with N'Dea Davenport on vocals.
Have A Good Time
The Brand New Heavies Lyrics
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(doo-wah, doo-wah, have a good time)
Goodbye (goodbye) I hate to see you go
But have a good time (have a good time)
So long, I'll miss you, dear, I know
But have a good time (have a good time)
I'm setting you free
Dance and sing, pretend that it's true love
Don't worry 'bout me
I-I-I-I know (I know) that tears will only drive you
Farther away (farther away)
Just go, forget that I'm alive
It's your holiday (it's your holiday)
When you're tired of being reckless and carefree
Remember that I'll be waiting to welcome you home
So have a good time (have a good time)
And, honey when you're tired of being reckless and carefree
Remember that I'll be waiting to welcome you home
So have a good time (have a good time)
FADE
The lyrics to The Brand New Heavies' song "Have a Good Time" speak to the bittersweet feelings of letting go of a loved one who is moving on with someone new. The singer acknowledges that they will miss this person, but ultimately wants them to enjoy themselves and be happy. They encourage their former partner to have fun and not worry about them, assuring them that they will be waiting if and when they're ready to come back.
The lyrics are full of conflicting emotions, as the singer tries to balance their own feelings of sadness and loss with a desire to be supportive and understanding. They recognize that clinging to this person will only push them away, and so they opt to send them off with a smile and a reminder that they are loved and missed.
Overall, the song captures the complex feelings that arise in the aftermath of a break-up, as both parties try to find their footing and move on. It's a powerful reminder of the importance of kindness and compassion in all of our relationships, no matter how they end.
Line by Line Meaning
(doo-wah, doo-wah, have a good time)
The song is about having a good time.
(doo-wah, doo-wah, have a good time)
The song is about having a good time.
Goodbye (goodbye) I hate to see you go
The singer is sad to say goodbye to someone.
But have a good time (have a good time)
Despite their sadness, the artist wants the other person to have a good time.
So long, I'll miss you, dear, I know
The artist acknowledges that they will miss the other person.
But have a good time (have a good time)
Once again, the singer wants the other person to have a good time despite their sadness.
Have your fling, be gay with your new love
The singer encourages the other person to enjoy themselves with someone else.
I'm setting you free
The artist is letting the other person go.
Dance and sing, pretend that it's true love
The artist wants the other person to enjoy themselves and their new love interest.
Don't worry 'bout me
The artist tells the other person not to worry about how they're feeling.
I-I-I-I know (I know) that tears will only drive you
The singer knows that crying will only make things worse for both of them.
Farther away (farther away)
Crying will push the other person further away.
Just go, forget that I'm alive
The singer wants the other person to forget about them and have a good time.
It's your holiday (it's your holiday)
The other person should enjoy themselves like it's a vacation/holiday.
When you're tired of being reckless and carefree
The singer acknowledges that the other person is being reckless and carefree.
Remember that I'll be waiting to welcome you home
The artist will be there for the other person when they're done having fun.
So have a good time (have a good time)
Once again, the artist encourages the other person to have a good time.
The saxophone continues to play while the singer voices their thoughts.
So long
The singer is saying goodbye and reiterating that they want the other person to have fun.
The saxophone stops playing.
And, honey when you're tired of being reckless and carefree
This line is repeated to emphasize the artist's point from earlier.
Remember that I'll be waiting to welcome you home
The artist will still be there for the other person when they're ready to come back.
So have a good time (have a good time)
The song ends with the singer once again encouraging the other person to have fun.
The song fades out.
The singer once again tells the other person to have a good time.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PAUL SIMON
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stefano peverini
The 90'sound is still the best in 2020.
Jim Popovski
Correct
Brodie
Found this CD at a vinyl store 1$ CD rack. Everytime I go to the shop, I like to choose a random CD to buy. This was by far one of my favorite finds
Dyshof Homesteading
The best!
Jim Fonzie
agree !! still in my library after all these years.
Stacy Cooper
bring back the band!!
el orejano
La pesada del acid-jazz!
blackcosmos
💯🔥
Fred Flintsone
this reminds me of starsky and hutch and /or hugh hefner for some reason
alvie aviano
Im here 43 in 2023