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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.
There Will Be No Next Time
The Kids Lyrics
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i did get, so it's no surprise when i say
i want you and i'm sure i will get you
when you fall for me i just say that we're through
so come on
there will be no next time
there will be no next time
i lead a loose life, and i don't regret
i'm enjoying every minute of it
a party here and a party there
when my time has come i wanna go without fear
so come on
there will be no next time
there will be no next time
there will be no next time
so come on
there will be no next time
there will be no next time
there will be no next time
The Kids' song "There Will Be No Next Time" is a reflection on the selfish and self-centered attitude of a spoiled child. The lyrics of the song are a representation of the carefree and reckless nature of youth, as the lead singer implies that he is able to get with anyone he wants, and when he's done, he just moves on to the next one. He does not seem to think about the emotions of others, but instead focuses solely on his own desires.
The chorus of the song is a strong message that there will be no second chances in life. The singer seems to have the mindset that he can do whatever he wants and get away with it, but he is warned that there will not be a next time. This warning is not only directed at the singer of the song but also serves as a cautionary message to young people about the importance of making the most of their time and not taking life for granted.
The overall message of the song is about living life to the fullest and not letting fear hold you back. The singer embraces his wild lifestyle and encourages others to do the same, but he also acknowledges that there are consequences to this lifestyle. The song is both a celebration of the carefree energy of youth and a warning about the importance of being responsible.
Line by Line Meaning
i'm a spoiled little kid, everything i asked
I have always been privileged and used to getting what I want.
i did get, so it's no surprise when i say
It's expected that I'll get what I want.
i want you and i'm sure i will get you
I want you and I feel confident that I will be able to get you.
when you fall for me i just say that we're through
Once you show interest in me, I'll lose interest in you and end the relationship.
i lead a loose life, and i don't regret
I live a carefree life and have no apologies for it.
i'm enjoying every minute of it
I am finding pleasure in my lifestyle.
a party here and a party there
I attend parties frequently.
when my time has come i wanna go without fear
When it is my time to pass away, I want to do so without regrets or worries.
there will be no next time
I do not believe in eternal life and I do not anticipate wanting to repeat this life after death.
there will be no next time
I am not someone who believes in second chances or taking life for granted.
there will be no next time
I live life in the moment and do not concentrate on the future too much.
Contributed by James O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
patrick huyvaert
Prachtig, dit nummer had alles om een wereldhit te worden. De zang van Ludo en de fantastische opzwepende gitars met de solo als orgelpunt.
Arcade 1959
Super groupe du nord du pays !
Bruno Pinkhof
One of the best songs in Belgpop. Promotion work has to be done into the Anglosphere.
wesley david mariano David
muito, muito bom the kids
thefrisquette
Un des plus anciens et un des meilleurs groupes rock belges!!!!!Trops méconnus....
Arcade 1959
Nous avons trop regardé vers la Grande Bretagne, alors qu'il y avait du talent chez nous.
GrimlyFiendish
Great song! This one and Do you Wanna Know are my favorites Kids songs.
Mokumskin Franky
Geweldige sound! Morgen weer in Amsterdam!
Sands of time
They weren't very well know in the states, but that doesn't mean they shouldn't have been. Great original sound. Other great groups, we missed, on Doctor Feel Good, The Rattles and Cherokees .
SuperNicko6
THE KIDS IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE BANDS TOGETHER WITH THE DANISH BAND THE KITE THEORY.