She Bangs the Drum

My Granddaughter saw him recently live and is a new convert. I've posted him a couple of times before but its worth it again

Ian Brown is an English musician and former lead singer of the alternative rock band The Stone Roses. He is widely considered to be one of the pioneering members of the Manchester scene.

The single used a noticeably different mix of "She Bangs the Drums" to the album version. The hi-hat intro was omitted, and it featured a slightly heavier guitar sound and a marginally different backing vocal arrangement. This single version is the one most commonly used for compilations and radio play.

The CD and cassette singles were noted for their strong selection of B-sides: "Standing Here", "Mersey Paradise", and the backward playing track "Simone". It is noted for its fusion of Indie rock, and acid house genres. Ian Brown wrote the verse lyrics, while John Squire was responsible for the chorus.

In May 2007, NME magazine placed "She Bangs the Drums" at number 12 in its list of the 50 Greatest Indie Anthems Ever.



I can feel the earth begin to move
I hear my needle hit the groove
And spiral through another day
I hear my song begin to say
Kiss me where the sun dont shine
The past was yours
But the futures mine
Youre all out of time

I dont feel too steady on my feet
I feel hollow I feel weak
Passion fruit and holy bread
Fill my guts and ease my head
Through the early morning sun
I can see her here she comes

She bangs the drums

Have you seen her have you heard
The way she plays there are no words
To describe the way I feel

How could it ever come to pass
Shell be the first shell be the last
To describe the way I feel
The way I feel

Have you seen her have you heard
The way she plays there are no words
To describe the way I feel

How could it ever come to pass
Shell be the first shell be the last
To describe the way I feel
The way I feel

Have you seen her have you heard
The way she plays there are no words
To describe the way I feel

How could it ever come to pass
Shell be the first shell be the last
To describe the way I feel
The way I feel

Ian Brown - I Wanna Be Adored

Not too long ago Ron posted some of his favorite local bands, and I am so glad that he did. It gives me a chance to get turned on to some bands that I had not heard of before.

Ian Brown is someone who is obvisouly very talanted and who has a large following that I had never heard of before.



The World Is Yours


Ian Brown @Amazon.com

Manchester Bands

I live about 12 miles outside of Manchester UK. These are some of the bands to have generated from my neck of the woods.

I don't know if Elbow have made it in the US yet - but take the time to listen e.g.

Ian Brown worth a watch

I have always enjoyed The Fall

You can hear his accent (same as mine) on this - Stephen Fretwell

I have James on my iPod in the gym when I feel good

and The Smiths when its a bit of a grueler.