Rooted in the Orange County community of Huntington Beach, California, founding band members Jared Watson and guitarist / vocalist Dustin Bushnell met in 1996 while in high school, embarking on a friendship based on music, as well as their shared passion for surfing, skating and the endless party of the laid-back SoCal lifestyle.
Early on, they spent many late nights jamming in Bushnell’s soundproof garage with a four-track recorder, writing unique acoustic hip-hop songs that featured reggae inflections. Inspired by the rock and reggae sounds of Bob Marley, Sublime, 311 and The Beastie Boys, the band’s music evolved into their distinct Dirty Heads style.
To complete the Dirty Heads’ sound, the duo added percussionist Jon Olazabal and drummer Matt Ochoa, both talented, experienced musicians. With a set of solid material, the Dirty Heads were further motivated to take their craft to the next level, and they began building a loyal fan base throughout the west coast, while performing acoustically at local bars and small music venues. As they started playing in neighboring Los Angeles, the band found it necessary to charter party buses so their fans could make the 30-mile trek to their shows.
Connecting with sought-after producers Steve Fox and Stan Frazier (Sugar Ray / Ashlee Simpson) the band worked long hours to polish their material and further develop their style. The Dirty Heads also recruited mixing engineer Mario Caldato Jr., best known for his work with the Beastie Boys, to add the finishing touches and create just the right blend.
The band’s highly-anticipated first full-length album is entitled, Any Port in the Storm (Released on EMG through Fontana, a division of Universal Music Group Distribution - September 2008). This debut features 14 tracks that are reminiscent of the upbeat, sun-soaked Southern California party energy. The first single is the optimistic, “Stand Tall.”
Any Port in the Storm also features one of the final recordings of the late music industry icon Billy Preston. Frequently referred to as “The Fifth Beatle,” Preston played on three tracks, including “Stand Tall,” “Chelsea,” and “Driftin.’ ” Other special guests on the album are drummer Josh Freese (A Perfect Circle, Sting, The Vandals), and veteran session percussionist Alex Acuna, whose A-list musician resume includes Peter Gabriel, Johnny Clegg, and Jackson Browne, to name only a few.
Recently, the band’s music has been attracting attention throughout the world of entertainment. Their songs have been featured in the movie and soundtrack for Surf’s Up (Sony 2007); and the television drama, Shark staring James Woods (CBS 2007. Actor Matthew McConaughey selected the band’s music to be in his upcoming film, Surfer Dude. In addition, the Dirty Heads can be heard in Tony Hawk’s Downhill Jam video game (Activision 2007), and several other music compilations and surf/skate videos. On the marketing side, the Dirty Heads have also been included in campaigns for Etnies Jeans and Vestal Watches.
Dirty Heads vocalist Jared Watson sums up their fun, uncomplicated style, “We want to be positive and entertain,” he says. “We just want to make you feel good.”
And who can’t dig that?
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05-your love
The Dirty Heads Lyrics
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We were in the back yard, listening, whoa
We let the songs on the record play
You told me you wanted to stay the night
It seem other thing would be alright, whoa
Our favorite songs on the record play
Your love gets me so high
And you can feel it in the melody
Your love gets me so high
Like when we're listening to Bob Marley
And you can feel it in the melody
He's got us singing like whoa, oh, whoa
You know we got the feeling right
Whoa, oh, whoa, yeah
Remember the first time I brought you in
We didn't have to pass, we were shotgunning
Whoa, you got the peace from the summer wind
I can hear it now when I heard it then
We got this song on our repeat then, whoa
Don't wanna know when my heart will end
Your love gets me so high
Like when we're listening to Bob Marley
And you can feel it in the melody
Your love gets me so high
Like when we're listening to Bob Marley
And you can feel it in the melody
He's got us singing like whoa, oh, whoa
You know we got the feeling right
Whoa, oh, whoa, yeah
You said it's close to perfection
I heard it in your inflection
He's your favorite selection
Of my records collection
So let it spin so don't stop or let it go
Just wanna know if you'll stay with me
Now that thing's I make them stop
Your love gets me so
Your love gets me so
Your love gets me so stoned
Like Bob Marley
And you can feel it in the melody
You got me singing like whoa, oh, whoa
You know we got the feeling right
Whoa, oh, whoa, yeah
Whoa, oh, whoa
You know it's got us feeling right
Whoa, oh, whoa, yeah
The Dirty Heads' song "Your Love" is a nostalgic love song that reminisces about the good old days when the singer first fell in love with his partner. The song starts with a memory of listening to music with his partner in the backyard where they both fell in love while listening to their favorite songs on the record. The melody from their favorite songs is what binds them together emotionally. When they listen to the music, especially Bob Marley's music, it takes them to a higher place where they feel more connected and romantic. They feel like they are on a natural high.
The love between the singer and his partner is compared to the feeling of being stoned, which shows the extreme emotional and physical effect this person has on him. The singer reflects on how they both love to sing along to their favorite songs, and how the melody they make brings a great feeling of joy to their relationship. The song ends with the singer asking his love if they will stay with him even when he messes up, and the vocals repeat the same positive feelings they had in the beginning.
Overall, The Dirty Heads' "Your Love" is a song about how music plays a vital role in romantic relationships. It communicates how an emotional connection through music can build a stronger and meaningful relationship between two people.
Line by Line Meaning
Remember the first time that it set in
The first time we realized how much we loved each other
We were in the back yard, listening, whoa
We were listening to music in the backyard
We let the songs on the record play
We listened to the whole album without skipping any tracks
You told me you wanted to stay the night
You wanted to spend the night with me
It seem other thing would be alright, whoa
We didn't need anything else, just each other's company
Our favorite songs on the record play
We listened to our favorite songs on the album
Your love gets me so high
Your love makes me feel amazing
Like when we're listening to Bob Marley
As good as when we listen to our favorite artist, Bob Marley
And you can feel it in the melody
Your love is so strong, it's like it's in the music we listen to
He's got us singing like whoa, oh, whoa
The songs we listen to make us feel so good, we can't help but sing along
You know we got the feeling right
We know we have the right feelings for each other
Remember the first time I brought you in
The first time I showed you my house/place
We didn't have to pass, we were shotgunning
We didn't have to wait, we were immediately together
Whoa, you got the peace from the summer wind
You felt a sense of calm from being outside in the summer breeze
I can hear it now when I heard it then
The memory of that moment is still fresh in my mind
We got this song on our repeat then, whoa
We played this song on repeat at that time
Don't wanna know when my heart will end
I don't want to think about our love ending
You said it's close to perfection
You thought our love was nearly perfect
I heard it in your inflection
I could tell from the way you said it that you were being genuine
He's your favorite selection
Bob Marley is your favorite artist
Of my records collection
One of the artists in my music collection
So let it spin so don't stop or let it go
Let the music play, don't interrupt it
Just wanna know if you'll stay with me
I want to know if you'll be with me forever
Now that thing's I make them stop
I don't want anything to ruin our love
Your love gets me so stoned
Your love makes me feel intoxicated
You got me singing like whoa, oh, whoa
You make me feel so good, I can't help but sing along
You know we got the feeling right
We know that our feelings for each other are right
Whoa, oh, whoa
We feel extremely good
You know it's got us feeling right
We know that what we're feeling is good
Whoa, oh, whoa, yeah
We feel amazing
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: STAN FRAZIER, DUSTIN BUSHNELL, JARED WATSON, STEPHEN FOX, LEWIS RICHARDS
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