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1) The kids are a punk rock band based in Antwerp, Belgium. They were one of the first groups in Belgium to really tap into the power of the international punk scene which was erupting in 1976-77.
Formed by three angry dock(work)ers, the group evolves from pure energy on the first album to more varied and adult songs. Ludo Mariman (in "Wit-lof from Belgium") on the changes the band went trough : "Look, punk may be dead and over. But that doesn't mean we have to go away. We are almost a normal rock band now. We even have a slow song. We play better. We don't spit on the public anymore, now we try to amuse them".
In 1986, after 10 years THE KIDS decided to stop playing and LUDO MARIMAN started his solocareer. But in 1996, 20 years after the first gig THE KIDS held a reunion-tour. The first two albums were reproduced on one CD and a double album. THE KIDS will continue playing as long as ....... 'THE KIDS ARE UNITED'.
In 2001 THE KIDS were 25 YEARS young and in december of that same year the Live CD FLABBERGASTED! was released. In 2005 they release a new single "Freedom, Liberty, Democracy". In 2006 the KIDS are 30!
2007 saw the release of THE KIDS ANTHOLOGY, a box including all albums between 1978 and 1985, completed with a DVD of a live concert recorded in 1982.
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Because i made a bio for a kids page and i now found out there is also a The Kids page on lastfm i copy paste this over here.
One of the first groups in Belgium to really tap into the power of the international punk scene which was erupting in 1976-77 were The Kids. In retrospect, it is a bit foolish to call the Kids a "punk"-group, since they were much too R&B for that, but they certainly communicated the "punk"-feeling.
Front-man Ludo Mariman in "Wit-lof from Belgium": "In 1976 we were together in a band called "Crash". None of us could really play. We just hammered away, hard and fast, sounding like a really bad Velvet Underground. When the first news of the punk explosion in Britain started to come through, I went to London. I wanted to know what was going on over there, and if these guys had the seem feelings of anger I had. I remember the shivers down my spine seeing Eddie & The Hot Rods. I also saw the Ramones and then I knew we had that same music within us. Technically we could handle it, because you don't have to master the instruments to play punk music".
"Bloody Belgium", "Fascist cops", "No Monarchy" and "Rock over Belgium" were the songs which got them started.
They played support acts for Iggy Pop and Patti Smith in 1977.
Formed by three angry dock(work)ers, the group evolves from pure energy on the first album to more varied and adult songs. Ludo Mariman (again in "Wit-lof from Belgium") on the changes the band went trough : "Look, punk may be dead and over. But that doesn't mean we have to go away. We are almost a normal rock band now. We even have a slow song. We play better. We don't spit on the public anymore, now we try to amuse them".
Strangely enough, their two first albums were produced by Leo Caerts, the man who had been a band-leader for the likes of Will Tura etc. and the author of the world hit "Eviva España" (see Samantha).
In 1979 they release a single together with Jo Lemaire & Flouze : Jo sings "Tintarella di Luna", the Kids do a cover of "Louie Louie".
The album "Living in the 20th century" becomes a classic. They even hit the hitparades with "Dancing".
Their moment of fame however is the brilliant song "There will be no next time" (or as Humo put it : "the world hit which never was one").
After the split of the group in 1985, the front-singer of the band Ludo Mariman, a former professional soccer-player for Antwerp, keeps trying to make it in the music business. He sings "Angie" for the LSP-band and returns to the public eye four years later with "You never know what's yours" and has kept on recording ever since. Although his records are always of reasonable quality, he never really manages to produce the excitement which was a trademark for The Kids.
That Mariman is a well-respected artist can be deduced from this expert for the 1994 album "They say" in Humo : "Mariman is, just as when he invented the punk movement for the low countries 18 years ago, still angry and that is a quality of this man. ... Most of the twelve songs on this album were written and sung from the viewpoint of something that somebody who has a much smoother tongue than me has described as the "wet dog syndrome". ... Authenticity. You cannot buy it in your local shopping mall. Ludo Mariman has had tons of it for years, and now he has even produced a very good cd with it."
1996 sees a surprise comeback for the Kids. They decide to reform the band and tour the summerfestivals. In 1998 they are featured on the soundtrack of the Belgian movie "Dief". They also reappear on national television (on "Nieuwe Maandag"). Ludo Mariman says the group now has a status where it can decide to play together once in while. They will also continue to tour in the summer of 1998.
This tour lasted well into 1999. During this they found out that they are doing to their own amazement - well eh - amazingly well in Eastern Germany. "There is a lot of demand for punks of the first generation over there. The sadder the surroundings, the better punkrock thrives", said singer Ludo Mariman in "Het Nieuwsblad".
The group has undergone some changes in personnel : ex-Scabs Frankie Saenen now hits the drums, and young Pieter Van Buyten (see also Flip Kowlier, Chitlin' Fooks) handles the bass. Ludo Mariman and guitar-player Luk Van De Poel remain on their post. On March 13th 2001, a live-concert in the Ancienne Belgique was recorded, and the goal still is to release a CD with this material.
Members:
- Ludo Mariman (vocals, guitar) -- Ludo Mariman (zang, gitaar)
- Danny De Haes - Pieter Van Buyten (bass) -- Danny De Haes - Pieter Van Buyten (bas)
- Luk Van De Poel (guitar) -- Luk Van De Poel (gitaar)
- Eddy De Haes - Cesar Janssen - Frankie Saenen(drums) -- Eddy De Haes - Cesar Janssen - Frankie Saenen (drums)
Albums (The Kids):
- The Kids (Fontana - 1978)
- Naughty kids (Fontana - 1978)
- Living in the 20th century (Mercury - 1979)
- Black out (Mercury - 1981)
- If the kids ... (Mercury - 1982)
- Gotcha! (Konexion - 1985)
Compilations :
- The Kids (Release on CD of the first two albums + bonus-tracks) (Polygram - 1996)
- The Kids Anthology (3 cd's, one live cd + 2 bonus cd's and a dvd) (Universal 2007)
Albums (Ludo Mariman) :
- You never know what's yours (Kafka - 1989)
- They say (Donor - 1994)
http://www.thekidspunk.eu
source: http://houbi.com/belpop/groepen/kids.htm
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2) The Kids is also a Norwegian rock band from Trondheim. With Dag Ingebrigtsen as lead singer and Torstein Flakne (now Stage Dolls) on lead guitar. Dag Ingebrigtsen has been taking part in almost every song made for Rosenborg footballclub, and has been influential in what to be known as "trønder-rock". In 1979 their hit "Hun er forelska i lærer'n" where at the top of Norways hitchart.
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3) Early Connecticut punk rock band
4) The Kids was finnish child group. They have released album "The Kids" in 2000. Members were Ida ja Joanna Kupiainen and Anniina Merisalo.
I'll get you
The Kids Lyrics
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One at a time
Unspoken balance here
Unabridged for so many years
That I should stare at receivers
To receive her
Isn't fair
Don't worry, I'll catch you
Don't worry, I'll catch you
Don't ever worry
Your arms in mine
Any time
Wouldn't trade anything
You're still my everything
To my surprise
Before my eyes
You arrive
Don't worry, I'll catch you
Don't worry, I'll catch you
Don't ever worry
Still breaking old habits, habits
You pulled the wool over me
I can see everything, everything
Remembering jinx removing
Don't worry, I'll catch you
Don't worry, I'll catch you
Don't ever worry
No need for reminding
You're still all that matters to me
The lyrics of "I'll Get You" by The Kids speak to the protective and reassuring nature of a romantic relationship. The first few lines, "Can you sleep as the sound hits your ears? One at a time. Unspoken balance here. Unabridged for so many years," highlight the unspoken bond between two people who have been together for a long time. The singer then mentions "staring at receivers to receive her," indicating a longing for their partner's presence.
The chorus of the song, "Don't worry, I'll catch you," is repeated multiple times throughout, reinforcing the idea of reassuring one's partner and being there to support them. The singer also mentions the value of their partner, stating, "Wouldn't trade anything, you're still my everything."
Towards the end of the song, the singer acknowledges the ups and downs of their relationship, noting that they are "still breaking old habits" and have "pulled the wool over" each other's eyes. However, they express their commitment to each other, saying "No need for reminding, you're still all that matters to me."
Overall, "I'll Get You" is a song about the importance of being there for your partner, even during challenging times. It speaks to the strength of a long-term relationship and the reassurance that comes from knowing you have someone to rely on.
Line by Line Meaning
Can you sleep as the sound hits your ears?
Are you able to sleep despite the noise that you hear?
One at a time
Take things slowly, one step at a time.
Unspoken balance here
There is a balance between us that we do not need to say out loud.
Unabridged for so many years
Our relationship has been continuous and unaltered for many years.
That I should stare at receivers
I should wait for your calls or messages with anticipation.
To receive her
I am eager to receive your attention and affection.
Isn't fair
It's not fair for me to expect your attention all the time.
Don't worry, I'll catch you
I'll always be here for you and support you.
Your arms in mine
I feel safe and comforted when I'm in your arms.
Any time
You can always count on me, no matter the circumstance or time of day.
Wouldn't trade anything
I wouldn't exchange my relationship with you for anything else in the world.
You're still my everything
You continue to be the most important person in my life.
To my surprise
It was unexpected to see you in this situation.
Before my eyes
Right in front of me.
You arrive
You appeared at the perfect moment.
Still breaking old habits, habits
It's difficult for me to get rid of my old ways.
You pulled the wool over me
You tricked or deceived me in some way.
I can see everything, everything
I am now aware of what you were trying to hide from me.
Remembering jinx removing
I am reminded of the time we tried to remove the jinx or curse that was affecting us.
No need for reminding
I don't need to be told about what you mean to me.
You're still all that matters to me
You are still the most important person in my life.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave
Written by: JAMES DEWEES, JAMES SUPTIC, MATTHEW PRYOR, ROBERT POPE, RYAN POPE
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