The band's final line-up consisted of David "Alfie" Jackson (vocals, guitar), Bryn Fowler (bass) and Edwin Harris (drums). The Holloways, having a rest after touring the UK 2010. Alfie, (see pix) chanced his arm on DJ deck's and span some funky tunes & shook a leg-with 7'3' fine artist Pandemonia, at Zoe Griffin Christmas bash at 5 star Montcalm Hotel, Marble Arch, London. Mr Jackson music choice, had the likes of actress Nikki Sanderson, Dynamo mr music magic himself, Baby D, Miss Frank, Prince Cassius, Amy Studt, Heaven Sent Thugs, singer Lula, Scott Cornwall, celebrity personal trainer Shaun Stafford, life coach Ali Campbell and world record breaker Michael Perham, whooping it up. Sept their performing at FashArt Charity Gala dinner at the Natural History Museum in aid of Caudwell Children.
The previous shows earlier this year were Sun, 04 Jul Cazfest Bishops Stortford, 09 July The Box Crewefirst, Sat 10 July Boots Feel Good Festival in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support at Boots HQ, Thane Road, Beeston, following on from their stage appearance 2010 was on 27 Feb, at "Lets Rock Cancer" at Leadmill, Sheffield, DJd at Camden Lock's Proud venue for the fund raiser for homeless charity "Shelter" and to raise the profile of the campaign to save the BBC 6 Music station, that's earmarked by Corporation bosses for the chop, and played a gig at The Dirty South, Lewisham on 1 April to a packed house. The guys are ready to follow up 2009 tour-that closed with 36 gig UK tour in Nov/Dec, that was spread over 5 weeks, plus the extra dates, when they accompanied the band Shed7 on 7 out of 10 dates of Shed's tour, finishing on 22 Dec.
On 2009 tour, they performed and promoted their new album "No Smoke, No Mirrors". Prior to their UK tour, the guys have recorded and released their video of single "Jukebox". They appeared once on Big Brother Little brother and were asked back a second time for the eviction night. All in all the band are excited after their successful tour in Britain playing their new material from their Album as well as classic Holloways anthems to very enthusiastic audiences.
They appeared once on Big Brother Little brother and were asked back a second time for the eviction night. All in all the band are excited after their successful tour in Britain playing their new material from their Album as well as classic Holloways anthems to very enthusiastic audiences. Full Biog
Feeling reborn is a rare treat; but The Holloways resilience in recent times has led to what feels like a rebirth. Reaping such a rare reward was the first step along the clear path that now lies ahead for a band who once again have much to smile about; not that The Holloways had stopped smiling - not for very long anyway. "The sun doesn't always shine" is one of the band’s phrases to live by; along with "everything happens for a reason”.
In the early months of 2009, Alfie and Bryn were busy recording additional new material to kick-start the year. By April they decided to start actively seeking new members and as luck would have it, in the very first rehearsal they found guitarist Mike Baker, who - after playing just one song with the band - had done enough for Alfie and Bryn to make up their mind. The following day Edwin Harris set up his drums and did a quick warm up and before even playing a song, the decision again, was easy. Luck had clearly swung back in The Holloways’ favour and a new lease of life took the boys into the studio for a couple of hectic weeks before doing a few gigs and recording 3 brand new songs and they’re back doing what they do best - playing music.
2008 had been soul destroying for the band. Much conspired to prevent full scale releases of the exciting new material recorded at the legendary Sawmills Studio. The biggest setback was the long, drawn out legal battle across the pond involving their stateside former label TVT.
The darkest hour before the dawn came in December with a lot of smoke as The Holloways' home - Nambucca - caught fire. Much was lost in the fire - practically everything. This was the final straw for Dave and Rob who felt the end had come with nothing seeming to go the band's way. However, the founding members - Alfie and Bryn - felt the previous 3 years of good fortune by far outweighed the 12 months of bad fortune; and having weathered the storm, they concluded "2009 has to be good. Yin and yang and all that." - The sun doesn't always shine indeed.
The Holloways had an exciting start to life with the critically acclaimed debut - "So This Is Great Britain?” - and 2007 saw the band storm sold out shows across the UK with singles Dance Floor, Generator and Two Left Feet pumping on the radio airwaves.
Now, the energy and the bond in the band has seen the boys enjoy an intense schedule which is already relighting many fires ahead of the release of the new album – No Smoke, No Mirrors – which is due for a September release.
Everyone is massively excited for the summer schedule; the boys will be back on the road gigging the brand new set featuring songs from the forthcoming album alongside the classic Holloways favourites.
Knock Me Down
The Holloways Lyrics
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Claiming they're all his to take with a smile and a wink,
And he's off until tomorrow, laughing all the way singing,
Oh my, I've been on the wrong side,
I thought you were out to get me,
You never have me round for tea,
I've never been the wrong type,
Sound the alarm, there's a man stealing flowers from the garden,
And he's eyeing up the ones next door with a smile and a wink,
And he's off until tomorrow, laughing all the way singing,
Oh my, I've been on the wrong side,
I thought you were out to get me,
You never have me round for tea,
I've never been the wrong type,
But you know that sometimes people, they get the wrong idea about me
And then he pipes up, 'Knock me down',
With a feather from your cap and a leaf from your book,
That I've never even looked at,
I've been left, right, on the outside, inside, upside down to me
(Sound the alarm, there's a man stealing flowers from the garden,
Laughing all the way singing,)
Oh my, I've been on the wrong side,
I thought you were out to get me,
You never have me round for tea,
I've never been the wrong type,
But you know that sometimes people, they get the wrong idea about me
Oh my, I've been on the wrong side,
I thought you were out to get me,
I should have had you round for tea,
I've never been the wrong type,
But you know that sometimes people get the wrong idea about me
I've never been the wrong type,
But you know that sometimes people get the wrong idea about me
I've never been the wrong type,
But you know that sometimes you might get the wrong idea about me
Get the wrong idea about me
Might get the wrong idea about me
Might get the wrong idea about me
Might get the wrong idea about me
The song "Knock Me Down" by The Holloways tells the story of a man who is wrongly judged by the people around him. The first verse introduces us to a man who is stealing flowers from the garden, claiming them as his own. He does it with a smile and a wink, and he's off until tomorrow, singing and laughing all the way. This line could imply that the man is carefree and unbothered by what others may think of him. In the chorus, the man realizes that people have a wrong idea about him - that he is not a bad person - and he sings, "Oh my, I've been on the wrong side, I thought you were out to get me, You never have me round for tea, I've never been the wrong type, But you know that sometimes people get the wrong idea about me."
The second verse sounds an alarm and reveals that the man is also stealing flowers from the garden next door. It seems like he is not afraid of getting caught, as he continues to steal and sing with enjoyment. In the bridge, he asks someone to "knock me down with a feather from your cap and a leaf from your book that I've never even looked at." This line could mean that the man is ready for any challenge, but he just needs a little push or inspiration to prove himself. The song ends with the repeated line "Might get the wrong idea about me," emphasizing the idea that sometimes people judge others without really knowing them.
Line by Line Meaning
Out in the yard there's a man stealing flowers from the garden,
There is a man stealing flowers from the garden.
Claiming they're all his to take with a smile and a wink,
He claims the flowers are his and does so with a smile and a wink.
And he's off until tomorrow, laughing all the way singing,
He leaves and laughs while singing, not caring about the consequences of his actions.
Oh my, I've been on the wrong side,
The artist realizes they've been on the wrong side of a situation.
I thought you were out to get me,
The artist believed someone was trying to harm them.
You never have me round for tea,
The person they thought was out to get them has never invited them for tea.
I've never been the wrong type,
The singer claims they've never been the wrong type of person.
But you know that sometimes people get the wrong idea about me
Despite this, the artist acknowledges that others may still get the wrong idea about them.
Sound the alarm, there's a man stealing flowers from the garden,
The situation with the man stealing flowers continues, and the artist urges someone to take action.
And he's eyeing up the ones next door with a smile and a wink,
The thief is now looking at the flowers in the neighboring garden with the same demeanor as before.
And then he pipes up, 'Knock me down',
The thief taunts someone to knock him down.
With a feather from your cap and a leaf from your book,
He suggests that a small, seemingly insignificant action would knock him down.
That I've never even looked at,
The thief has no knowledge or care for the item mentioned.
I've been left, right, on the outside, inside, upside down to me
The singer feels disorientated and confused by the situation and those involved.
I should have had you round for tea,
The singer regrets not reaching out to the person they thought was out to get them.
Might get the wrong idea about me
The artist acknowledges that people may still misunderstand them.
Contributed by Adalyn H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Rheanna Smith
Crikey that man stealing flowers from the garden is bloody scary! The last thing I would do would be to follow him...