1) The Choir were a ro… Read Full Bio ↴There have been two bands known as The Choir:
1) The Choir were a rock band in the mid-1960s from Cleveland Ohio, best known for the oft-covered song "It's Cold Outside". With the addition of singer Eric Carmen, they became The Raspberries in 1970. The band consisted of Dann Klawon on rhythm guitar, Dave Smalley on vocals & rhythm guitar, Wally Bryson on vocals, lead guitar, & bass, and Jim Bonfanti on vocals & drums.
2) The Choir (originally The Youth Choir) is an atmospheric alternative Christian rock band, led by Derri Daugherty on guitar and vocals, Steve Hindalong on drums -- who also writes most of the band's lyrics -- and Dan Michaels on lyricon, electric flute and saxophone. Originally formed in Southern California in the early 1980s, the band members moved to the Nashville, Tennessee area in the 1990s. Past members include guitarist Marc Byrd and bass guitarists Michael Sauerbrey, Robin Spurs, Bill Batstone, and the late Tim Chandler.
Each band member also has a depth of musical history outside of The Choir. Hindalong produced four successful City On A Hill albums, writing the well-known song "God of Wonders" with Marc Byrd. Daugherty has been a member of the Christian-alterna-pop-supergroup The Lost Dogs since it started in 1991, and Hindalong joined the group in 2006. Chandler was the bass player for years for Daniel Amos and that band's alter egos The Swirling Eddies, and passed away in 2018. Byrd was a member of Common Children, recorded with his wife Christine Glass as Glassbyrd, and is currently half of the post-rock duo Hammock. Michaels has been a Senior Vice President of Fair Trade Services (formerly INO Records) since 2000.
Slow Spin
The Choir Lyrics
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Without that nauseous cotton candy feelin'
I need a slow spin
I wanna go ferris wheelin'
The lyrics to The Choir's song Slow Spin are an expression of the desire to experience a thrilling ride or adventure with someone special without feeling the negative side effects. The singer compare their longing to glide over someone to the feeling of being on a carnival ride, which is both exciting and nauseating. However, they desire to avoid the unpleasant sensation of cotton candy feeling and instead want to enjoy a smooth and slow spin. The chorus then further elaborates on this desire by saying that they want to go ferris wheelin, a reference to the iconic carnival ride known for its leisurely and romantic pace. Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of yearning for a fun and romantic experience with someone special, but without any negative or unwanted sensations.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanna glide over you on a carnival ride
I want to experience a thrilling sensation just like when gliding over someone over the carnival ride.
Without that nauseous cotton candy feelin'
I don't want to feel sick and uncomfortable like after consuming too much cotton candy.
I need a slow spin
I crave for a gentle and leisurely spin that would give me a pleasurable sensation.
I wanna go ferris wheelin'
I want to ride the Ferris wheel, which is a type of slow, high and circular ride that provides a panoramic view.
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