The Cunninghams were formed out of the ashes of Seattle rock band Jesus Headtrip in the spring of 1996 by vocalist Seven Pearson, guitarist Eric Craig, and guitarist Scott Bickham. Drummer Eliot Freed and bassist Johnny Martin soon joined them. Signed to the Los Angeles-based label Revolution Records in September 1996, the group was launched on a wave of hype, creating expectations too high for any artist to fulfill. In May 1997, the band released their debut album "Zeroed Out", produced by Don Gilmore and mixed by Tom Lord-Alge. The Cunninghams went on tour promoting the album, opening for Matchbox Twenty, Cheap Trick, INXS, and Third Eye Blind; as well as playing at festivals such as KNDD's Endfest in Seattle and St. Louis's Pointfest.
The single "Bottle Rockets" became a moderate hit on Seattle alternative station KNDD in the summer of ‘97, with some rotation on MTV, but their little success didn't stretch beyond regional boundaries, and the industry moved on to yet another flavor of the month.
By 1998 Pearson was replaced by Vancouver writer and vocalist Wenzel Templeton, formerly of the band The Daisy Chain. The newly fronted band wrote, recorded, and produced new music for Revolution Records. Since Pearson and Craig were contractual key writers, firing Pearson had nullified the band's record contract. After being dropped from Revolution, the band then renamed themselves Boy Girl Radio and proceeded to headline shows in Seattle and showcase in Los Angeles at The Opium Den, Roxy and The Viper Room in search of a new label home. Upon returning from Los Angeles empty-handed, Templeton returned to Vancouver and the band called it quits.
After the Cunninghams:
Craig, Pearson and Martin all moved to Los Angeles, while Bickham and Freed stayed in Seattle. Craig began working for Dreamworks Records' Marketing department, while Pearson and Martin formed Jimmy Girl. On February 17, 2001, depressed by his failure to become a rock star, Pearson hanged himself in his Los Angeles apartment. Martin still lives in the Los Angeles area, playing for several artists.
In 2001, Craig and Freed formed The Blue Mondays (later known as Daysleeper). Singer/songwriter John Heintz (formerly of Farmer, keyboardist Jamie Bennett and former Sonichrome bassist Rodney Mollura rounded out the lineup. Daysleeper signed to Interscope Records, and recorded several demos for their album "Next the band wrote some 75 songs, and by the end of 2002 headed into the studio with producer Ron Aniello (Lifehouse, Bruce Springsteen) to produce their debut album, Every Waking Moment. Upon completion, the album was mixed by Randy Staub (Metallica, Alice in Chains) and delivered to Interscope. After months of discussion in regard to the sound of the album, the band executed a clause in their contract and departed Interscope before the album would be released.
In the spring of 2003, Craig accepted a position with Lakeshore Entertainment as Director of A&R and Music Supervision, and has remained with the company as of 2017. In summer 2005 Templeton and Craig completed a new track, "Miss Disinformation Junkie", under Templeton's moniker Zero The Antistar that can be heard on the album The Broken Electric Lullaby. In the winter of 2006 Freed returned to Seattle
Theme From Happy Days
The Cunninghams Lyrics
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Tuesday, Wednesday Happy Days
Thursday, Friday Happy Days
Saturday, what a day! Working all week with you
This day is ours (wont you be mine)
This day is ours (wont you be mine)
This day is ours (oh please be mine)
Hello sunshine, goodbye rain
She's wearing my school ring on a chain
She's my steady, I'm her man
I'm going to love her all I can
This day is ours (wont you be mine)
This day is ours (wont you be mine)
This day is ours (oh please be mine)
Going to cruise her around the town
Show everybody what I found
Rock 'n' Roll with all my friends
Hoping the music never ends
This day is ours (wont you be mine)
This day is ours (wont you be mine)
This day is ours (oh please be mine)
Sunday, Monday Happy Days
Tuesday, Wednesday Happy Days
Thursday, Friday Happy Days
Saturday, what a day! Working all week with you
This day is ours (wont you be mine)
This day is ours (wont you be mine)
This day is ours (oh please be mine)
Goodbye grey sky, hello blue
Nothing can hold me when I hold you
It feels so right, it can't be wrong
Rockin and Rollin all week long
This day is ours (wont you be mine)
This day is ours (wont you be mine)
This day is ours (oh please be mine)
Hello sunshine, goodbye rain
She's wearing my school ring on a chain
She's my steady, I'm her man
I'm going to love her all I can
This day is ours (wont you be mine)
This day is ours (wont you be mine)
This day is ours (oh please be mine)
These happy days are yours and mine
These happy days are yours and mine
These happy days are yours and mine
These happy days are yours and mine
These happy days are yours and mine
These happy days are yours and mine
Happy Days
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The "Theme from Happy Days" was the opening song for the TV show "Happy Days" that aired in the 1970s and 80s. This song was performed by the American band, The Cunninghams. The lyrics to the song were written primarily to catch the attention of young people who were watching the show. The opening lyrics of the song "Sunday, Monday Happy Days, Tuesday, Wednesday Happy Days, Thursday, Friday Happy Days, Saturday, What a day!..." were meant to communicate a feeling of everything going great and moving along just fine.
The next set of lyrics, "Hello sunshine, goodbye rain, She's wearing my school ring on a chain, She's my steady, I'm her man, I'm going to love her all I can," was a reflection of the characters in the show, the character's love interests, and their relationships. The love interests were steady with each other, and the song reflected this loving atmosphere. The music was the perfect match for the lyrics, having a catchy and upbeat sound, making it easy for the audience to sing along.
Overall, the Theme from Happy Days is a song full of positivity, hope, and the joys of youth. The tune transports the listener back to the 1950s where everything was simple, happy, and not going too fast. It reflects how good times were during that time and how everything seemed better when the future was still bright and filled with potential. Listening to the song puts a smile on your face and takes you to a time of innocence.
Line by Line Meaning
Sunday, Monday Happy Days
The beginning of the week brings joy and happiness.
Tuesday, Wednesday Happy Days
The middle of the week continues to bring joy and happiness.
Thursday, Friday Happy Days
The last few days of the week still bring joy and happiness.
Saturday, what a day! Working all week with you
Saturday is a special day, even though it involves working all week with someone.
This day is ours (wont you be mine)
This particular day is special and I hope you will share it with me.
Hello sunshine, goodbye rain
Things were once bad, but they have improved.
She's wearing my school ring on a chain
The girl is wearing the boy's school ring as a sign of commitment.
She's my steady, I'm her man
The girl is the boy's girlfriend and he is her boyfriend.
I'm going to love her all I can
The boy intends to love his girlfriend to the best of his abilities.
Going to cruise her around the town
The boy plans to take his girlfriend for a ride around town.
Show everybody what I found
The boy wants to show off his girlfriend to his friends.
Rock 'n' Roll with all my friends
The boy wants to listen to rock and roll music with his friends.
Hoping the music never ends
The boy wants to continue listening to the music forever.
Goodbye grey sky, hello blue
Things were once bad, but they have improved and turned blue.
It feels so right, it can't be wrong
The boy feels that his relationship with his girlfriend is right and cannot be wrong.
Rockin and Rollin all week long
The boy plans to listen to rock and roll music all week long.
These happy days are yours and mine
The happy days belong to both the boy and his girlfriend.
Happy Days
The song ends with a repetition of the title, emphasizing the happiness that the boy and his girlfriend are experiencing.
Contributed by Ethan P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.