1) an American band formed … Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two bands with this name:
1) an American band formed in Boulder, Colorado, in early 1987
2) a British punk band from Worcester, England, formed in 1978
1. The Samples are an American band formed in Boulder, Colorado, in early 1987. The band's name came from the members' early sustenance of food samples from the local grocery store. The music has been described as "reggae influenced folk and rock/pop". The founding members were Sean Kelly (Guitar/Vocals), Andy Sheldon (Bass/Vocals), Charles Hambleton (guitar), Jeep MacNichol (Drums/Vocals), and Al Laughlin (Keyboards, Vocals). They have not released an album since 2005. Since 2008, they have only performed live sporadically, and sometimes under the name "Sean Kelly and The Samples".
Sean Kelly and Charles Hambleton met in 1985 in Burlington, Vermont at an open mic called The Sheik, leading to the formation of the band Secret City in 1986. After playing together in Burlington for a year, the pair moved to Boulder, CO and met up with Andy Sheldon, a friend and member of a prior band with Kelly. Jeep MacNichol joined the band as drummer after responding to an ad posted at the University of Colorado. After playing around the area, Al Laughlin saw the group perform at a frat party and asked if the group needed a keyboardist, an offer the band accepted.
The band gradually gained fame and released their first self-titled album The Samples on their own label. Following the release, they signed with Arista Records and re-released the same album in May 1989. However, the relationship with Arista was short-lived as irreconcilable differences quickly came up from the label's desire to change their sound. Their contract with Arista was terminated and the band continued to tour unsigned. In 1991, Hambleton left the band to flee to the Caribbean over a heroin charge. He later appeared in Pirates of the Caribbean and was associate producer of the film The Cove.
The Samples continued to tour and released their own self-published album, Underwater People, composed of both studio-recorded and live tracks. The band soon joined the newly-formed independent label, W.A.R.? - What Are Records?. Their records, including "Underwater People" (1992), "No Room" (1992), "The Last Drag" (1993) and "Autopilot" (1994) blended pop sensibility with a mix of folk, reggae, jazz, and rock to create their own signature sound. Sean Kelly, as the main songwriter, wrote songs about nature and the environment giving the band an "eco-friendly" reputation. Sheldon's thumping bass, MacNichol's Stewart Copeland-inspired beats and Laughlin's off-beat reggae chords supported Kelly's inspired songwriting and Sting-like vocals. They became a success throughout the early 1990s, selling over one million copies of their catalogue based on a genuine grass roots campaign. Their live shows helped them on the college circuit selling out venues in college towns across the country. The band headlined some of the H.O.R.D.E. tour shows in 1993 and 1996 and they shared the bill with big names such as The Allman Brothers Band, Blues Traveler, and Phish. On their own tours, many up and coming bands opened up for them including Dave Matthews Band, Hootie & the Blowfish, and Lisa Loeb. The success included television performances on The Tonight Show and House of Blues.
In 1996, The Samples signed with MCA Records and released "Outpost", their 5th studio album. Due to a buyout, MCA was experiencing financial difficulties and significant corporate reshuffling, and, as a result, many small or recently-signed bands were dropped from the label that year. The Samples' contract with MCA was subsequently terminated. The following year, The Samples often toured as a three-piece while Laughlin stayed in Colorado to address his heroin abuse and a robbery charge. He would leave the band shortly thereafter, along with MacNichol who left to pursue a solo career. The Samples rejoined What Are Records? and released three more albums, Transmissions from the Sea of Tranquility, The Tan Mule and Here and Somewhere Else. In 2000 the band began to release albums independently. Since 1997, there have been numerous member changes with the exception of Sean Kelly as frontman.
In April 2008, The Samples came to an end, as Sean Kelly wrote: "The long and winding road for The Samples has ended. Outside of possibly playing a few rumored dates with the original line up next fall, The Samples will be no longer." However, the band continued to play a few shows through 2009. The original five-piece lineup reunited for a show at Mile High Music Festival in 2010 and formed a new lineup and played the Denver Day of Rock. They continued to tour the spring and summer of 2011.
2. The Samples were a UK punk band from Worcester England, formed in 1978.
Sean 'Badger' Taylor - Vocals
Dave Evans - Ld Guitar
Dave Saunders - Rh Guitar
Pascal 'Pecker' Smith - Bass
Tony Allen - Drums
Rick 'Vividhead' Mayhew - Drums
Worcester's finest for nearly 12 years, The Samples played, danced and got very pissed at some 200+ live dates. They played with the likes of The Fall, Blitz, Vice Squad, Discharge etc..and most of the Oi! period Punk bands; anyone who was anybody promised The Samples dates or support slots - only a few came up with the goods. They played at The Lyceum in London, the 100 Club on several occasions and most of the London club venues - always for crap money and flat beer, but that was the fun of it - The Samples always did it for fun, they didn't wantto be trendy or Garry Bushell's favourite 'dish of the week', it wasn't important. Signing to No Future gave The Samples a world-wide audience with letters coming from all over the globe. Dead Hero sold 7,500 and reached the Independent top 10 and 104 in the national chart. Oh what fame! Without a second single or LP, The Samples carried on regardless and played many CND, Anti-Hunt and Animal Liberation gigs. Although not an Anarchist band, The Samples belief was a true Left Wing approach to the world's problems.
As the eighties approached its end, The Samples became 'semi-retired', coming out to play now and again, still managing to attract 200-300 in their home town. The last London gig was supporting Broken Bones. The whole Punk thing became far too pretentious and fashionable - I believe it was someone called Johnny Rotten who said it became 'No Fun' - and how right he was...
Their only single for No Future, "Dead Hero", was coincidently released a week before the Falklands War. A couple of music papers refused to print promotions for the single until a press release was issued explaining that the song was written about the First World War. It went on to sell 7,500 copies. A follow-up single entitled "Nobody Cares" was recorded for No Future, but the label folded before its release.
This is also the incorrect tag for the electronic/glitch-hop artist Samples: http://www.bensamples.com/
Everytime
The Samples Lyrics
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The same way I came
But I'll see you tomorrow
On another brand new day
Remember the beach?
Remember the cold, cold sea
That washed over us,
Everytime, over you and me
Everytime, over you and me
The summer is fast
When nobody knows
The long stretch of highways
And how far they go
Sometimes I'm crazy
From waiting so long
To make it so perfect
To fix what was wrong
Everytime, over you and me
Everytime, over you and me
As darkness falls on me
Like the cold use of words
And out there I can see
The flight of ocean birds
But never asking why
I wonder where they fly
I'm not going back
The same way I came
But I'll see you tomorrow
On another brand new day
Everytime, over you and me
Everytime, over you and me
The Samples’ song “Everytime” is a heartfelt reflection on memories and a hopeful look towards the future. The opening lyrics, “I’m not going home, the same way I came” suggest a departure from the familiar, and that something new is on the horizon. The line “Remember the beach? Remember the cold, cold sea that washed over us, and washed over you and me” calls to mind a shared experience, and the powerful feelings that it evoked.
The chorus, “Everytime, over you and me” is a reminder that the memories and experiences that shape us stay with us, and that they impact all future events. The Summer is fast, when nobody knows” speaks to the fleeting nature of time, and the importance of cherishing each moment. The lines “Sometimes I’m crazy from waiting so long, to make it so perfect, to fix what was wrong” speak to the human desire to make things right, to perfect and improve upon what has been done before.
The final verse speaks to the beauty of the natural world, and the mystery that accompanies it. The line “But never asking why, I wonder where they fly” is a testament to the power of wonder and imagination. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, a hopeful reminder that change is constant, and that we have the ability to shape our own experiences and memories.
Overall, The Samples’ “Everytime” is a powerful reflection on the transitory nature of life, and the importance of cherishing the time that we have.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm not going home
I'm not returning to the life I had before, things have changed
The same way I came
The path I took to get here is not the path I'll take going forward
But I'll see you tomorrow
Even though things have changed, I'll still see you in the future
On another brand new day
Tomorrow is a new opportunity for us
Remember the beach?
Do you remember the good times we had?
Remember the cold, cold sea
It was refreshing and invigorating, a reminder of the beauty of nature
That washed over us,
It was a moment of pure experience that connected us to the natural world
and washed over you and me
It was a shared moment of beauty and renewal
Everytime, over you and me
We have these moments of connection and renewal over and over
The summer is fast
The season of growth and change is fleeting
When nobody knows
The future is uncertain, and we don't know what will happen next
The long stretch of highways
The journey ahead will be long and difficult
And how far they go
The distance we have to travel is unknown, and may be further than we expect
Sometimes I'm crazy
The uncertainty and difficulty of the journey can be overwhelming
From waiting so long
I've been waiting for something to change for a long time
To make it so perfect
I want everything to be ideal, and struggle to accept that it can't be
To fix what was wrong
I want to address the problems in my life, but it's not always easy to do so
As darkness falls on me
The challenges and difficulties of my life seem to overshadow everything else
Like the cold use of words
The harsh realities of the world can be bitter and unpleasant
And out there I can see
Despite everything, there is beauty and wonder in the world around me
The flight of ocean birds
The freedom and grace of the birds is a reminder of the possibilities in life
But never asking why
I don't need to understand everything to appreciate its beauty and significance
I wonder where they fly
Despite everything, I still have a sense of curiosity and wonder about the world
I'm not going back
I can't return to the past, but must move forward
The same way I came
I need to find a new path and a new way of living
But I'll see you tomorrow
Despite everything, I still have hope for the future and for our friendship
On another brand new day
Tomorrow is a new opportunity for growth and change
Everytime, over you and me
We will continue to have moments of connection and renewal, no matter where life takes us
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SEAN C. KELLY
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@garydevoid9323
Knowing Sean and the original line up personally these guys should definitely be regarded as one of the best bands to come out of our great state of Vermont. Listen to As tears fall and tell me different.
@Gekko0325
Simply a perfectly crafted song !
@douglasdilts7261
This is a must for highway /trip music no matter what age
@josephgaby3626
I just don't know why they never made it as a bid time gig. I love them and have every CD. Just think they are great.
@georgesawtooth2214
Their mostly mellow songs were no competition to grunge which was big at the time which was the early to mid 1990's. Grunge destroyed a lot of great bands around that time.
@josephgaby3626
@@georgesawtooth2214 You are probably right. I lived in Denver and worked in Boulder during their heyday and grunge was further west.
@georgesawtooth2214
@@josephgaby3626 Too bad because I love the Samples. The original band was the best with all talented guys. I bet if they had made it sooner they would be well known today.
@josephgaby3626
@@georgesawtooth2214 I bet you are right. I turned my sister back in VA to them at the time and she still plays their CD's. Cheers!
@GrizzlePaws
it's the sound of a hot, boring summer day in the early 90s and I miss it so bad
@popgun5247
For me, it's an early Fall day, and I miss it, too. Painfully so.