Forming in the wake of the early-'60s success of local favorites the Kingsmen and the Wailers (whose Etiquette label they recorded for), the Sonics combined classic Northwest-area teen band raunch with early English band grit (particularly influenced by the Kinks), relentless rhythmic drive, and unabashed '50s-style blues shouting for a combination that still makes their brand of rock & roll perhaps the raunchiest ever captured on wax.
Lead singer Gerry Roslie was no less than a white Little Richard, whose harrowing soul-screams were startling even to the Northwest teen audience, who liked their music powerful and driving with little regard to commercial subtleties. With hit after hit on the local charts (and influencing every local band that ever took the stage), the band inexplicably was never able to break out nationally, leaving its sound largely undiluted for mass consumption. Breaking up between 1966 and 1968 (after one ill-fated album attempt to water down their style for national attention), the Sonics continue today to be revered by '60s collectors the world over for their unique brand of rock & roll raunch.
In 2007, The Sonics reunited again, this time for the Cavestomp garage rock festival in Brooklyn (November 2-4, 2007). The line up featured original members Gerry Roslie on vocals/keyboards, Larry Parypa on guitar and Rob Lind on tenor sax; with Ricky Lynn Johnson (of The Wailers) on drums and Don Wilhelm (of The Daily Flash) on bass and vocals.
In 2008, The Sonics recorded a live session for Mark Lamarr's BBC Radio 2 show God's Jukebox on March 22. They played their first ever shows in London on Friday March 21 and Sunday March 23.
Since then, they have played the Primavera Festival in Barcelona, followed by Bilbao, then Belgium, Norway, and the Azkena Rock Festival in Vitoria in the Basque Country.
Their first show in their home region since their last Seattle reunion in 1972 was on Halloween 31 October 2008 at the Paramount Theatre in Seattle, where they were introduced and joined onstage for a couple numbers by Steven Van Zandt. Kent Morrill (front man of the Wailers) made a surprise appearance to help sing his signature song "Dirty Robber". Bob Bennett was also present to sit in on drums albeit only for a few songs and only while Ricky Lynn Johnson played in unison.
It's All Right
The Sonics Lyrics
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Glass in our hand yeah it's lit right
We gon get this show on the way
Yeah they wanna join us cause it feels right
Yeah they know
Yeah they know
Yeah they know
Yeah they know
She wants more
Bring your glass c'mon straight to my door
Come on yeah the weekend's fire
(Oh it's fire)
Sipping on our drinks its litty right here
Drink up the night ain't young
Soon we gon see the sun damn
Party till our body's numb
One more shot for my boys yeah they know
Yeah yeah
Come on yeah the weekend's fire
(It's fire)
Damn they don't know us we never get tired
They don't wanna let go
(No no)
This feel like the main show
(Damn right)
They say that they want more
Yeah yeah
They know that we party all the way
Glass in our hand yeah it's lit right
We gon get this show on the way
Yeah they wanna join us cause it feels right
Yeah they know
Yeah they know
Yeah they know
Yeah they know
That she's right
She wants more
Bring your glass c'mon straight to my door
Shawty grabbed me by the hand she don't wanna let go
Took her to the hotel we gon have our own show
Pull her panties to the side and watch her slide down the pole
Imma take her on a ride cause she don't wanna let go uh
Yeah she was impressed by the way that I drip
Got the water on my wrist can't forget bout the neck
Got the whole club banging when they playing our shit
Madiba's in my pocket gotta walk with limp
Whole gang in the club yeah you know that we lit
VIP section you cannot get in this shit
Couple drinks gon make her ratchet now she showing her tits
Gotta call the fire department it's way too lit yeah
They don't wanna let go
(No no)
This feel like the main show
(Damn right)
They say that they want more
Yeah yeah
They know that we party all the way
Glass in our hand yeah it's lit right
We gon get this show on the way
Yeah they wanna join us cause it feels right
Yeah they know
Yeah they know
Yeah they know
Yeah they know
That she's right
She wants more
Bring your glass c'mon straight to my door
The Sonics's song "It's All Right" is a celebration of partying and having a good time with friends. The lyrics depict a wild night of drinking and dancing, with the chorus repeating the phrase "Yeah they know" to imply that everyone is aware of the fun that's happening. The song's upbeat tempo and catchy melody add to the celebratory atmosphere. The lyrics also touch on the idea of people wanting to join in on the fun, as the singer invites others to bring their glasses to his door.
The song's bridge takes a slightly more sensual turn, with the singer describing a sexual encounter with a woman he met at the party. However, this is still in keeping with the theme of having a good time and living in the moment. The closing verses of the song return to the idea of everyone wanting more, indicating that the party is still going strong and that the good times are not over yet.
Overall, "It's All Right" is an anthem for anyone who wants to let loose and have a good time with their friends. It promotes the idea of living in the moment and enjoying life while you can.
Line by Line Meaning
They know that we party all the way
Everyone is aware that we like to party to the fullest extent
Glass in our hand yeah it's lit right
We are holding glasses with alcohol and the atmosphere is lively
We gon get this show on the way
We are about to start a spectacle of a party and get it underway
Yeah they wanna join us cause it feels right
Others want to be a part of our celebration because it has the right vibe
Yeah they know
Others are aware of our partying reputation
That she's right
The feeling of the party is on point and hitting the right chords
She wants more
The partygoers want more of the good vibe and celebration
Bring your glass c'mon straight to my door
Bring more alcohol and join the party at my place
Come on yeah the weekend's fire
The weekend is hot and happening
(Oh it's fire)
The weekend is on fire, which is evident and clear
Sipping on our drinks its litty right here
We are enjoying our drinks and the atmosphere is lively
Drink up the night ain't young
Drink up as much as you can because the night is not going to last forever
Soon we gon see the sun damn
The night is going to last until the sunrise, and it's going to be amazing
Party till our body's numb
We will party until we can't feel our bodies anymore
One more shot for my boys yeah they know
Let's take one more shot of alcohol for the guys who know how to party
Come on yeah the weekend's fire
The weekend is still on fire and amazing
(It's fire)
The weekend is superb and fantastic as always
Damn they don't know us we never get tired
Others might not know us, but we never get tired of partying hard
They don't wanna let go
People are reluctant to leave the party
(No no)
This is definitely not happening
This feel like the main show
The party feels like the main attraction
(Damn right)
Absolutely right
They say that they want more
People want more of the good atmosphere and celebration
Shawty grabbed me by the hand she don't wanna let go
A girl grabbed me by the hand and does not want to leave the party
Took her to the hotel we gon have our own show
We took her to the hotel to have our intimate celebration and good time
Pull her panties to the side and watch her slide down the pole
We're going to get into sensual acts that satisfy and please us
Imma take her on a ride cause she don't wanna let go uh
I am going to take her on an adventure because she does not want to leave the party
Yeah she was impressed by the way that I drip
She is impressed by the way I carry myself
Got the water on my wrist can't forget bout the neck
I have a good watch and necklace, and they are hard to forget about
Got the whole club banging when they playing our shit
Our music is making the whole club go wild and lively
Madiba's in my pocket gotta walk with limp
My pockets are full, so I have to walk carefully and cautiously
Whole gang in the club yeah you know that we lit
Our gang is partying hard and having a good time
VIP section you cannot get in this shit
The party's VIP section is exclusive and off-limits for others
Couple drinks gon make her ratchet now she showing her tits
After a few drinks, the girl is showing herself in a sensual and risqué manner
Gotta call the fire department it's way too lit yeah
The party is wild and has to tone it down before something bad happens
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Griffin Pasquallie, Keegan Brown
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@moLeOnPoT
heard this for the first time...great song, it kicks ass..and the guitar sounds rather fuzzy.
@hervasisaben
I love this song. THANKS roppi
@davidswubc
Buddy Holly did have a garage band in his parents garage!
@RELopez-mk4ic
The Ramones of the 60s
@ch1lly7
@acicchino you dont even need to think about "the hype" or the mainstream success something might get. i listen to tons of stuff, as do all people who are into music and know how to use teh internetz, and try never to label anything. the only judgment should be ' i like- i dont like' :). its a step towards not labeling in general and not judging based on what you might have heard. these were my thoughts for now, peace :)
@trextrextrex
Pretty sure the Fuzzbox was a Kink's invention.
@ludditeneaderthal
@larryrules138 no fuzzbox here. just overdriven tubes, and speaker cones driven just short of the point of self destruction... the most primitive amplifier technology, run right up to redline... and all a couple of years before clapton refused to turn his amp down, and made studio blues history... the pinacle of american rock and roll!!
@Disburden
On Purpose my friend.
@Disburden
Fuck I tunes, A turn table is all you need with a good tube receiver!
@psychostupe
its so annoying none of these songs r on itunes