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Welcome to the Last FM page of the swing-hop duo, The Correspondents. MC Mr Bruce and DJ/Producer Mr Chuckles collaborate to make Hip Hop for the 1930s, Big Band music for the 00s. Splicing swing samples with squelchy synths over dusty drum loops they’ve depicted a modern day journey into time of rogues, lust, affordable clowns and foot-tapping toe curling "get your brogues on" dance floor swing beat.
The Correspondents started out in November 2007, when old friends, Mr Bruce and Mr Chuckles, returned to London after a firm schooling at their respective Universities. In Leeds Mr Chuckles had been tinkering with the sounds of Hip Hop, Jazz and Dance music for several years, meanwhile further North in Edinburgh Mr Bruce exerted his vocal dexterity over Drum 'n' Bass, Breaks & Funk. The unlikely pair cut their teeth at a few parties and decided to cement the live performance relationship in their makeshift recording studio. Since then tracks have been recorded, stages have been stomped and knees have hit nipples.
The Correspondents have shared stages with the likes (or unlikes) of Florence & The Machine, Lilly Allen, Mika, Little Boots, VV Brown, Bat For Lashes, Lazy Habits, Daedalus, Bassment Jaxx, Rob Da Bank, Rusko, Kitty Daisy & Lewis, Cuban Brothers, Brass Roots, Jocelyn Brown, Dub Pistols etc... etc...
You might have seen them at Glastonbury, Secret Garden Party, Bestival, Shambala Festival, Lovebox Weekender, The Big Chill Festival, Camden Crawl, Innocent Village Fete, Scala Amersham Arms, Bungalow 8, Soho Revue Bar, Vibe Bar, Concord 2, Bloomsbury Bowls, Art Car Boot Fair, Last Days Of Decadance, Madame Jojo's, Notting Hill Arts Club, Bethnal Green Working Men's Club, 33 Portland Place, Shepard's Bush Pavillion, 5 Cavendish Sq, Corsica Studios, Proud Camden, Village Underground, The Cobden Club, The Battersea Arts Centre, The Colony Rooms, and Selfridge's.
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"The Correspondents aren't the first group you'd expect to see at a South London dubstep/fidget house night and yet their performance at Corsica Studios over a year ago had everyone quickly switching their allegience from wobbly basslines to beats over samples from 'The Jungle Book'. The skin-tight trouser clad MC Mr Bruce strode to the stage and began shaking his impossibly long legs to the beats put down by his DJ, Chuckles, and from that point on, everyone was a convert." NME.COM
“Pop also-ran Frankmusik was far more exciting, revealing his 'great voice for a white boy' but also the overly perfect future pop that's thus far prevented him finding fame with a mass audience. One duo who could, however, are the Correspondents, who filled in between sets throughout the weekend. With fast-spit rhymes over twenties flapper tunes, and MC Mr Brogues a gangly enthusiastic dancer with natty threads to match, these two deserve a stage all themselves.” INTHENEWS.CO.UK – BESTIVAL REVIEW
“My fear for the contents of my wallet and the softer parts of my anatomy were quickly replaced by joy at the sights and sounds of The Correspondents. These two dapper purveyors of swing-hop derring-do pretty much stole the show. I’m proper feeling the vaudeville approach to hip-hop (cfThe Anomalies, Krugers passim), and The Correspondents are amongst the most charming to take that approach. Everyone had a sing-a-long with them. Aww. Find them on MySpazz – you’ll be glad you did (and relieved MySpazz still has its uses).” KRUGERS MAGAZINE – DAEDALUS @ CORSICA STUDIOS REVIEW
"A stark contrast with the reaction received by The Correspondents, the Wandsworth duo who wander onto the Great Stage in the middle of the hottest day of the year and through the skatting, scratching and infectious dancing of the Mask-a-like Mr Bruce, managed to persuade everyone to forget their heat induced woes and dance like they had some serious itch to scratch. Forced back on to the stage by a fiery and pumped up crowd demanding more, Mr Bruce and compatriot DJ Chuckles then do it all over again, much to the amazement of them and their newly acquired groupies. Which goes to show the wonder that is Secret Garden Party. Hierarchies are toppled and the unknown underdogs are taken into the bosoms of the crowd while the headlining 80s superstars are made to look like, well, bosoms." LOUD AND QUIET MAGAZINE - SECRET GARDEN PARTY REVIEW
"Sunday starts with a beautifully bizarre moment, as Wandsworth swing-hip-hop duo The Correspondents enthral an unfeasibly huge midday main stage crowd with a rendition of 'I Wanna Be Like You' from The Jungle Book. After that we’re delirious putty in their capable hands and the stunned pair are summoned back for a giddy encore." WWW.VIRTUALFESTIVALS.COM - SECRET GARDEN PARTY REVIEW
Who Knew
The Correspondents Lyrics
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I keep it comin' baby
I keep comin' good
You make me feel
The way I hoped I would (the way I hoped I would)
What an unexpected time to find you 5 AM no less
When the city resonates around you in a sleepless mess
Who knew?
Where these nights would lead
From a random situation
Who knew?
You'd be exactly what I need
Now we share a destination
What have you done to me darling?
What's this all about?
My nerves are tender to your touch like the skin's turned inside out
What an unexpected place to find you
Down Virginia Lane
You're singled out by the light of a street lamp
You told me your name
(Who knew) It's just a name
A pretty normal name
But how could those two syllables completely change the game?
Who knew?
Where these nights would lead
From a random situation
Who knew?
You'd be exactly what I need
Now we share a destination
To this day I try (I try)
I try to understand
Oh, of everyone in this moving (?) you chose to hold my hand
What an unexpected way to head home
Running from three guys
One of who threw me a punch and threatened us with our lives
Who knew?
Where these nights would lead (where these nights would lead)
From a random situation
Who knew?
You'd be exactly what I need
Now we share a destination
Who knew?
You'd be exactly what I need (you'd be exactly what I need)
Now we share a destination
Who knew?
Ooh-ooh-ooh
Now we share a destination
Who knew?
Ooh-ooh-ooh
Now we share a destination
The Correspondents' song Who Knew is a nostalgic tribute to a series of unexpected encounters that led to a deep and unexpected bond between two people. The lyrics follow this encounter through different times and places, each time highlighting the surprising nature of their connection. The song is a reminder that life is full of unexpected turns, but sometimes the most unlikely moments can lead to something truly special.
The opening lines of the song set the tone for the rest of the lyrics. The singer promises to keep good things coming and make the other person feel the way they hoped they would. The song then tracks the story of how they met, first at 5 AM in the midst of a busy city and later down a quiet lane late at night. In each instance, the encounter is unexpected and yet seems to be exactly what they both needed. The lyrics invite the listener to consider the mysterious ways in which life brings people together and the way that some connections just feel meant to be.
As the song progresses, the lyrics take a darker turn. The singer describes a moment when they were running from three threatening individuals, and their newfound companion chose to hold their hand through the ordeal. The chorus repeats the refrain "Who Knew?" several times, underscoring the sense of disbelief at how these chance encounters have led to such an important bond. Ultimately, the song is about the power of connection and the way that life's twists and turns can lead to something truly special.
Line by Line Meaning
I keep it comin' baby
I am supplying something that is desired or needed
I keep comin' good
I continue to provide satisfaction and pleasure
You make me feel
You bring about an emotional response within me
The way I hoped I would (the way I hoped I would)
You fulfill my expectations and desires
What an unexpected time to find you 5 AM no less
It is a surprising time to encounter you, especially at 5 AM
When the city resonates around you in a sleepless mess
The city is lively and restless, and you seem to fit in with that energy
Who knew?
It is remarkable and unforeseen
Where these nights would lead
The outcome of these evenings was uncertain
From a random situation
It began unexpectedly and by chance
You'd be exactly what I need
You are precisely what is required to fulfill my emotional needs
Now we share a destination
We are now heading towards a common goal or place
What have you done to me darling?
You have had a powerful impact on me, my emotions and thoughts
What's this all about?
What is the purpose or meaning of this?
My nerves are tender to your touch like the skin's turned inside out
Your touch is delicate and sensitive causing a heightened emotional reaction
What an unexpected place to find you, down Virginia Lane
It is a location that is unforeseen and surprising to encounter you in Virginia Lane
You're singled out by the light of a street lamp
You are illuminated and stand out in the faint light of the street lamp
You told me your name
You revealed your identity to me
(Who knew) It's just a name
It is only a label used to identify someone
A pretty normal name
It is an average and common name
But how could those two syllables completely change the game?
How could a simple name have such an impact on the course of events?
To this day I try (I try)
Even now, I still attempt to
I try to understand
I attempt to gain comprehension and knowledge
Oh, of everyone in this moving (?) you chose to hold my hand
Out of all the people present, you selected to take my hand and make a connection with me
What an unexpected way to head home
It is an unusual and unforeseen manner to travel back home
Running from three guys
Escaping and avoiding three individuals
One of who threw me a punch and threatened us with our lives
One of them physically assaulted and intimidated us with violent threats
You'd be exactly what I need (you'd be exactly what I need)
You are precisely fulfilling my emotional needs
Now we share a destination
We are both heading towards a common goal or location
Ooh-ooh-ooh
Vocalization expressing emotion or pleasure
Writer(s): Ian Bruce, Tim Cole
Contributed by Maria J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I keep it coming, baby
I keep it coming good (Oo-oo-oh)
You make-a me feel
The way I hoped I would (The way I hoped I would)
What an unexpected time to find you
Five a.m. no less
When the city resonates around you in a sleepless mess
[Chorus]
Who knew
Where these nights would lead?
From a random situation
Who knew
You'd be exactly what I need?
Now we share a destination
[Verse 2]
What have you done to me, darling?
What's this all about?
My nerves are tender to your touch like my skin's turned inside out
What an unexpected place to find you, down Virginia Lane
You singled out by the light of a streetlamp
You told me your name
(Who knew?) It's just a name
A pretty normal name (Oo-oo-oh)
But how could those two syllables completely change the game?
[Chorus]
Who knew
Where these nights would lead?
From a random situation
Who knew
You'd be exactly what I need?
Now we share a destination
[Verse 3]
To this day I try (I try)
I try to understand, oh
Of everyone in this moving feast
You chose to hold my hand?
What an unexpected way to head home
Running from three guys
One of who threw me a punch and threatened us with our lives
[Chorus (Extended)]
Who knew
Where these nights would lead? (Where these nights would lead?)
From a random situation
Who knew
You'd be exactly what I need?
Now we share a destination
Who knew
You'd be exactly what I need? (You'd be exactly what I need?)
Now we share a destination
(Who knew)
(Oo-oo-oh)
Now we share a destination
(Who knew)
(Oo-oo-oh)
Now we share a destination
@vernorexia682
Me: is about to say that this is their most normal video
Mr Bruce: leaps off clothes and demonically levitates across a skate park
@richmcgee434
So yeah, most normal video, really.
@lailamoro9356
Finally is their most normal video
@chasethemaster3440
Sounds normal to me
@woodrobin
Not levitation. It's just regular flying, but he's a bit afraid of heights.
@justjulz2779
oh my god... ITS IN COLOUR
@politonno2499
Like What Happened to Soho and Give You Better music videos, which are older.
@gelya420
CoLoRs are neat,
I like colors
@jayboom25
this isn't actually editing or anything, just part of Mr. Bruces powers
@blehh_mae
and of course i read this comment after i said something like it, god damn it