(1) Australian indie rock band the Griswolds became an overnight sensation in their homeland with their catchy tunes, laid-back style, and party-hearty philosophy. Named after Chevy Chase's hapless family in the Vacation movies, the Griswolds were formed in 2012 by singer Christopher Whitehall, guitarist Daniel Duque-Perez, bassist Tim John, drummer Chris Riley, and keyboardist Lachlan West. The band came together after Whitehall and Duque-Perez began working up song ideas together, and one sounded good enough that it deserved a band to play and record it. The band had already begun work on their debut EP when they came up with the name the Griswolds; and when they finished recording the song "Mississippi," they wasted no time posting it online, and the song was promptly embraced by music bloggers. Radio soon followed, and Australian radio powerhouse Triple J put "Mississippi" into regular rotation; it would become their most played song of 2012. After the debut EP, Heart of a Lion, climbed the Australian charts, the Griswolds proved they had the live show to back up their skills in the studio, playing memorable sets at the Big Day Out, Parklife, and Homebake Festivals, and making their first forays into Europe. In May 2013, the group made its American debut with a show in Brooklyn, New York, and they were signed by Wind-Up Records, who issued the EP in the United States as "Mississippi" made its way onto the college radio charts. In early 2014, the Griswolds went into the studio with producer Tony Hoffer to start work on their first full-length album. Their full length debut Be Impressive arrived in August 2014.
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(2) Toledo, OH-based brothers Art and Roman Griswold began playing blues together in 1959. In 1997, they released All the Way Down, their third studio album and the only one widely available to date, for the London-based JSP Records. On the recording, Art Griswold plays guitar and sings, while Roman contributes vocals and Hammond B-3 organ.
Both Art and Roman grew up surrounded by the sounds of bent guitar strings and wailing harmonicas. Art got his first guitar at age 17 after a motorcycle wreck laid him up for a few months. He moved to Little Rock, AR and began sitting in with people like Big Moose Walker and others. After moving to Toledo, he became the guitarist for Little Walter Mitchell and honed his craft at a variety of Toledo blues clubs.
Both brothers began their musical education with gospel music, listening to the radio and ordering the latest recordings by Elmore James, Muddy Waters, and others. By 1959, Art was joined in Toledo by his older brother Roman, who had completed a hitch in the armed forces, and quickly made his mark as a harmonica player. Roman hooked up with Art’s band and the Griswolds landed a job at the club Hines Farm, where they had the opportunity to polish their chops backing up touring musicians like Jimmy Ricks, vocalist Little Esther Phillips, Freddie King, and Jimmy McCracklin. Finally, by 1965, Art Griswold opened his own tavern and made his own band the house band, playing six days a week. At this point, Roman began to pick up keyboards, since the lengthy jam sessions were taking their toll on him.
The Griswolds first entered the recording studio in the mid-’60s for the Fortune label in Detroit, where they recorded singles including “Pretty Mama” and “What the Judge Man Did to Me.” Their singles found some airplay on R&B-oriented radio stations, and they began to tour regionally in Detroit, Houston, Memphis, and New Orleans. The Griswolds continued to record (mostly singles) for small labels throughout the ’70s disco boom, but by the ’80s, they recorded and released their first full-length album, Two Aces and a Jack, with Toledo blues singer Big Jack Reynolds; the resulting airplay for the release brought them the chance to jam with Lee Atwater at a fund-raiser for President Reagan.
In 1990, the band, by this point paragons of the Toledo blues scene, recorded a live album, Full Time Blues, for the Highball label. Also in the early ’90s, they released a studio album, The Reel Deal, for the same label. Saxophonist Rick “Big Daddy Cool” Schefdore joined the band in 1991, and he brought a wealth of experience to the group. He wrote two of the songs on All the Way Down and produced the band’s first widely distributed album. Cockeyed World followed in early 2001.
(2) Source: The Grisswolds - (Allmusic) Artist Biography by Richard Skelly
NICE TO MEET YA!
The Griswolds Lyrics
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I’m throwing out every little thing that I own
took a hit of gold,
I’m feeling like this time anything goes,
Anything goes
I tried to put you on,
I tried to fit ya in my little pocket,
And show you pretty places in my home town,
There ain’t no need to slow down
Come on in, come on in
n-n-n-n-n-n- nice to meet ya
ya know you’re alright with me
You’re sucking all my time
but now I’ve realized I don’t need anybody else at all in my life
I’m done, I’ve won, I came, I saw, we know now
That there ain’t no need to slow down
Come on in, come on in
n-n-n-n-n-n- nice to meet ya
ya know you’re alright with me
ya know you’re alright with me
You’re always on mind,
You fixed the broken pieces of my old life,
I needed you around
And I can only see it now
Always on mind,
but now I realize I don’t need anybody else
at all in my life
I’m done, I’ve won, I came, I saw, we know now
That there ain’t no need to slow down
No there ain't no need to slow down
Come on in, come on in
n-n-n-n-n-n- nice to meet ya
ya know you’re alright with me
ya know you’re alright with me
In "Nice to Meet Ya!" by The Griswolds, the lyrics express a sense of liberation and surrendering to a new love. The singer is figuratively disconnecting from their phone, symbolizing a detachment from the distractions and material possessions that have consumed their life. This signifies a desire for a fresh start and a willingness to let go of their past. They mention taking a hit of gold, which can be interpreted as embracing the exhilaration and unpredictability of this new relationship. The phrase "anything goes" echoes this sentiment of abandoning inhibitions and embracing the unknown.
The singer's attempt to "put you on" and "fit ya in my little pocket" demonstrates their eagerness to bring this new love interest into their life. They want to share meaningful experiences by showing them the "pretty places" in their hometown. The repetition of "there ain’t no need to slow down" suggests a desire for moving forward at full speed, not allowing anything to hinder the growth and excitement of this new connection.
As the song progresses, the singer acknowledges that this new love interest is constantly on their mind and has helped them mend the broken parts of their past. They realize that they no longer need anyone else in their life and feel a sense of victory. The final repetition of "ya know you’re alright with me" emphasizes the comfort and happiness that this new relationship brings.
Overall, "Nice to Meet Ya!" captures the exhilaration and freedom that comes with discovering a new love and the willingness to fully embrace it.
Line by Line Meaning
I’m giving up my phone
I'm disconnecting from technology and focusing on being present in the moment.
I’m throwing out every little thing that I own
I'm letting go of material possessions and embracing a minimalist lifestyle.
Took a hit of gold
I've found something valuable and it has given me a new perspective.
I’m feeling like this time anything goes
I'm open to new experiences and willing to take risks.
Anything goes
There are no limits or restrictions to what can happen.
I tried to put you on
I attempted to include you in my life and make you a priority.
I tried to fit ya in my little pocket
I tried to make space for you in my busy life.
And carry you around
I wanted to have you with me wherever I go.
And show you pretty places in my home town
I wanted to share the beauty and highlights of my hometown with you.
There ain’t no need to slow down
There is no reason to hesitate or take things slowly.
Come on in, come on in n-n-n-n-n-n- nice to meet ya
I welcome you into my life with enthusiasm and excitement.
ya know you’re alright with me
You have my approval and acceptance.
You’re sucking all my time
You are consuming a significant amount of my time and attention.
But now I’ve realized I don’t need anybody else at all in my life
I've come to the realization that I am content and fulfilled with just you in my life.
I’m done, I’ve won, I came, I saw, we know now
I have accomplished what I set out to do and our connection is solidified.
You fixed the broken pieces of my old life
You have healed the parts of me that were damaged or incomplete in my previous life.
I needed you around
I recognized my dependence on you and your presence in my life.
And I can only see it now
I now fully understand and appreciate the impact you have had on me.
Always on mind
You are constantly occupying my thoughts.
But now I realize I don’t need anybody else at all in my life
I have come to the realization that I am content and fulfilled with just you in my life.
No there ain't no need to slow down
There is no reason to hesitate or take things slowly.
ya know you’re alright with me
You have my approval and acceptance.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Christopher Michael Whitehall, Joshua Hogan, MAXIMILIAN STYLER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Such a sugary slice of upbeat alternative pop goodness! So infectious!
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I'm going to use that line somewhere!
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The dancer is just all of us when this song comes on