1. An alternative rock band from… Read Full Bio ↴There are three artists with this name:
1. An alternative rock band from the United States
2. A rock band from Sweden
3. A power pop band from Finland
1. The Refreshments were a rock band from Arizona formed in 1992. They wrote and performed the title theme of King of the Hill, an animated series. The band split up in 1997, after releasing the album The Bottle and Fresh Horses and breaking from Mercury Records, their record label. Lead singer Roger Clyne and P.H. Naffah regrouped to form Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers.
Buddy Edwards is now a writer and has published his first novel Stuck Outside of Phoenix. Brian Blush is now a member of the local Arizona band Disasteroid, as well as doing regular acoustic shows, and his side project Luck and Trouble.
2. The Refreshments are also a Swedish rock group formed 1990 in Gävle.
During their first years they mainly played covers of 1950s rock-n-roll songs. Their debut album was the 1995 Both Rock'n'Roll followed by Trouble Boys. Both albums were produced by Billy Bremner who also played in the band during a few years.
Most of their songs are written by bass player Joakim Arnell. After the piano player Johan Blohm joined the band, they began playing the occasional country song. Two of their biggest hits are "Miss You Miss Belinda" and "One Dance, One Rose, One Kiss." In 2003 thay had a big selling album with Rock'n'Roll X-mas. The Refreshments have also worked with Dave Edmunds, resulting in the live album A Pile Of Rock.
http://www.refreshments.nu/
3. The Refreshments were a Finnish power pop band, which released few singles and one album during 90's. The Refreshments attracted some international attention and they made split single and mini tour with UK indie band called Mega City Four. The Refreshments broke up during the recording sessions of their second album. From the ruins of The Refreshments arose Mental Market, which made one album before breaking up.
Those Were The Days
The Refreshments Lyrics
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I can still recall like only yesterday
Me and my baby dancin′ the night away
On Saturday nights there were bands playin' everywhere
They had cool looking guitars and greasy hair
There was hope in the air good news was spread
The war was over, the future bright ahead
Those were the days Those were the days
Those were the days Those were the days
The right time The right place Those were the days
They made the best looking cars the world has seen
There were big blond bombshells on the silver screen
What a great decade fashion at it's peak
Barbeque-parties in the backyard every week
On the radio you could hear Little Richard yell
Good ol' times I remember oh so well
Those were the days Those were the days
My face a smilin′ face Those were the days
Those were the days Those were the days
The right time The right place Those were the days
Solo
Back then the girls were hot and I was cool
I was smokin′ Ritz, 'n′ drinkin' rocket fuel
I was too fast to live, too young to die
Now the girls are cold and I don′t even try
Those were the days Those were the days
My face a smilin' face Those were the days
Those were the days Those were the days
The right time The right place Those were the days
Those were the days Those were the days
My face a smilin′ face Those were the days
Those were the days Those were the days
Those were the days Those were the days
Those were the days Those were the days
The Refreshments' song Those Were the Days is a nostalgic look back at the past, specifically the 1950s and 1960s. The song describes a time of hope, optimism, and relative prosperity following World War II. The singer reminisces about dancing with his baby on Saturday nights and listening to bands play with their cool guitars and greasy hair. During this time, there was a feeling of hope in the air, as the war had ended and the future looked bright. The 1950s and 1960s were a time of great social change and cultural upheaval, and the song captures the spirit of that era.
The song also touches on some of the trends and cultural touchstones of the time period. The singer mentions the world's best-looking cars, big blond bombshells on the silver screen, and Little Richard's yelling on the radio. These were all aspects of American culture that were particularly noteworthy during the post-war period. The song also touches on the singer's personal experiences, describing how he used to smoke Ritz and drink rocket fuel, but now feels like he's too old to try and impress the girls.
Overall, Those Were the Days is a wistful look back at a particular moment in American history. The song captures the sense of optimism and possibility that defined the era, as well as the cultural touchstones that made it so distinctive.
Line by Line Meaning
Those were the days J. Arnell
Referring to a time period in the past represented by J. Arnell's memory
I can still recall like only yesterday
The vividness of the memory, still fresh in the mind
Me and my baby dancin′ the night away
One of the fond memories is of dancing with a loved one for hours on end
On Saturday nights there were bands playin' everywhere
Live music was easily accessible and a regular occurrence on weekends
They had cool looking guitars and greasy hair
The musicians on stage had a distinct style, with guitars and hairstyles that were deemed fashionable
There was hope in the air good news was spread
The general atmosphere was positive, with optimism about a bright future
The war was over, the future bright ahead
One of the reasons for this optimism was the end of a major conflict and the potential for future progress
My face a smilin′ face Those were the days
The happy expression on the artist's face when thinking about that time period
The right time The right place Those were the days
The feeling that everything was perfectly aligned for a special time in history
They made the best looking cars the world has seen
One of the positive aspects of that time period was the impressive design of automobiles
There were big blond bombshells on the silver screen
Hollywood stars, particularly with blonde hair, were considered glamorous and attractive
What a great decade fashion at it's peak
The 50s and 60s were known for their distinctive style, which is still revered today
Barbeque-parties in the backyard every week
A common social activity during that time period was hosting outdoor parties with food and drink
On the radio you could hear Little Richard yell
One of the popular musicians of the time was Little Richard, whose energetic style of music is associated with that era
Back then the girls were hot and I was cool
The singer reminisces about feeling attractive and desirable during that time period
I was smokin′ Ritz, 'n′ drinkin' rocket fuel
The artist references a cigarette brand and a drink that had a reputation for being very strong, linking them with his youthful energy and experimentation
I was too fast to live, too young to die
The artist is describing a feeling of invincibility, that he was living life to the fullest and was not yet ready to face any consequences
Now the girls are cold and I don′t even try
The singer contrasts his current situation to the past, suggesting a feeling of disillusionment with the present
Writer(s): Joakim Arnell
Contributed by Ellie G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.