i was fourteen years old when i stumbled across the brand new heavies for the first time.
back then, i had no clue what acid jazz really was — i just knew that i loved it. my young ears knew that i had fallen in love with this sound… for months, i had brother sister (their first album) playing in my stereo, my cd walkman… i was hooked.
fast forward twelve years later, at twenty six years old… i’m finally given the chance to see them live.
i saw them tonight– with my buddies, anna and jason, at the roxy theatre on sunset blvd.
…it was just one of those magical nights… with the band rocking their hearts out… my eyes were closed singing to the songs i knew so well.. with quick flashbacks of spending hours in my room with their album on repeat twelve years ago — everything came rushing back… remembering all the memories i so lovingly identified with each of their songs. god, i love how music can do this to me. it is such a rush. a delightful and delicious rush.
my throat is so sore from singing so much tonight… and i am flushed with the glow of seeing one of the best live shows i’ve had the pleasure and luck of experiencing. wow. they rocked me. and it feels so damn good.
i wish i had more nights like this.
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lyrics to: brother sister by the brand new heavies
Don’t let your young life get you down
It always had a certain mystery
Many changes come to everyone
About the time that they turn seventeen
Grandma said at times you’ll feel a sting
There’ll be sharp turns and uphills and closed doors
Then she said hold onto your faith
‘Cause in this world you’ve got to go and get yours
So you stand up
Be strong go out there
Hold on to the real thing that matter
‘Cause no one’s gonna hand it to you on a silver platter
There’s no need to feel you’re on your own
Just let your intuition guide you through
Take one step toward what you believe
Don’t be afraid to make your move
In my head those words remind me what
Grandma said – at times you’ll feel a sting
There’ll be sharp turns and uphills and closed doors
Then she said hold on to your faith
Don’t be scared go out there
Stand up
Be strong go out there
Hold on
To the real things that matter
‘Cause no one’s gonna hand’ em to you
On a silver platter
Just stand up
Be strong go out there
Hold on
To the real things that matter
‘Cause no one’s gonna hand ‘em to you
On a silver platter
Don’t be scared go out there
Just stand up my brother sister
Hold on
To the real things that matter
‘Cause no one’s gonna hand it to you
On a silver platter
Stand up my brother sister
Hold on to the real things that matter
‘Cause no one’s gonna hand ‘em to you
On a silver platter
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many thanks to anna bananas and mr. jason t for a super wonderful time!
check out Jason’s review – LAist: We Don’t Want It Unless It’s Brand New (Heavies)
