HAPPY HANSON MONTH!!
It's that time of year ..... HANSON MONTH!
Man, it's been a while since I last posted any Hanson related music/content. Well, let's be real, it's been a while since I last posted! This year has been ..... interesting to say the least. But, with today being MAY DAY and the beginning of a new month, full of promise and opportunity, I'm going to give it my best shot and dedicate this month to my favorite band: Hanson!
Why is May known as "Hanson Month"? The band's first studio album The Middle of Nowhere was released May 6, 1997. The mayor of Hanson's hometown in Tulsa, Oklahoma, announced that day as the first ever unofficial "Hanson Day" in honor of those three young brothers who had just entered the world of entertainment. Hanson ended up skyrocketing to fame that year and have had a successful 22 year long career in the music business maintaining a loyal fan base. In 2003, they left the world of record companies and contracts to start their own record label ("3CG") and become an independent band. They brought back the idea of "Hanson Day" that year by playing a free concert of the new music they'd been working on for anyone who was interested. Over the years, "Hanson Day" has evolved into what it is now: a weekend in May where fans from all over the world congregate in Tulsa in celebration of music, art, creativity and entertainment. Hanson Day has included everything from Karaoke, to Dance Parties, Bowling Tournaments and always, music! Hanson releases a Fan Club EP each year where they perform those songs live during the Hanson Day concert. Hanson has created a community that inspires hundreds of people to dream big, reach for the stars and celebrate life through song.
I attended my very first Hanson Day in 2017. I had the BEST time and hope to go back (right now, my goal is for Hanson Day 2021!). I'm sad I won't be attending Hanson Day in person this time around, but that is why I have decided to hold my own Hanson Day by celebrating all month long!
Each day I'll be highlighting Hanson's wonderfully rich catalog of musical inspiration! From the very beginning to their most recent endeavors, this is one ultimate Evolution of Hanson you won't want to miss!!
We'll start at the very beginning .... a very good place to start ;)
Really quick! Before we get into the first album, check out this adorable video of the boys in 1992 (the year I was BORN!) singing "Splish Splash"
Now, let's get started!
The year is 1995. Three brothers, Isaac (15), Taylor (12) and Zac (10) Hanson released a little, independent, demo album (recorded in 1994) they worked on all by themselves (with assistance from their father) called Boomerang. This is the beginning. This is what started it all....
Song: Boomerang
Artist: Hanson, Boomerang
Those Hanson brothers were writing catchy songs even as babies! I don't know about you, but this song has got me boppin' my head and singing along. It's adorable! And Taylor was a performer since the beginning! Already so passionate!
Something special about you babe,
Maybe it's your smile.
But when I see you, you
Hear the dial. It goes....
Bing, bang, it hit me like a boomerang. Light
turns green, blood starts flowing.
Bing, Bang, it hit me like a boomerang. Light
turns green and my heart starts pumping.
Hooo hooo hooo hooo
Maybe somehow in my make believe world,
Maybe somehow you will be my girl.
And I understand there are other guys, but
When I see you my blood pressure starts to rise.
Bing, bang, it hit me like a boomerang. Light
turns green, blood starts flowing.
Bing, Bang, it hit me like a boomerang. Light
turns green and my heart starts pumping.
Bing, bang, it hit me like a boomerang. Light
turns green, blood starts flowing.
Bing, Bang, it hit me like a boomerang. Light
turns green and my heart starts pumping.
Bing bang ba da ba ba da bang
Bing bang ba da ba ba da.....bang
Bing bang ba da ba ba da bang
Bing bang ba da ba ba da.....bang
Bing bang ba da ba ba da bang
Bing bang ba da ba ba da.....bang
Bing, bang, bing, bang ow!
I've seen girls in all shapes and sizes,
but baby since I met you, you're the only
one for me.
Bing, bang, it hit me like a boomerang. Light
turns green, blood starts flowing.
Bing, Bang, it hit me like a boomerang. Light
turns green and my heart starts pumping.
Bing, bang, it hit me like a boomerang. Light
turns green, blood starts flowing.
Bing, Bang, it hit me like a boomerang. Light
turns green and my heart starts pumping.
Bing, bang, it hit me like a boomerang. Light
turns green, blood starts flowing.
Bing, Bang, it hit me like a boomerang. Light
turns green and my heart starts pumping.
Bing, bang, it hit me like a boomerang. Light
turns green, blood starts flowing.
Bing, Bang, it hit me like a boomerang. Light
turns green and my heart starts pumping.
Man, it's been a while since I last posted any Hanson related music/content. Well, let's be real, it's been a while since I last posted! This year has been ..... interesting to say the least. But, with today being MAY DAY and the beginning of a new month, full of promise and opportunity, I'm going to give it my best shot and dedicate this month to my favorite band: Hanson!
Why is May known as "Hanson Month"? The band's first studio album The Middle of Nowhere was released May 6, 1997. The mayor of Hanson's hometown in Tulsa, Oklahoma, announced that day as the first ever unofficial "Hanson Day" in honor of those three young brothers who had just entered the world of entertainment. Hanson ended up skyrocketing to fame that year and have had a successful 22 year long career in the music business maintaining a loyal fan base. In 2003, they left the world of record companies and contracts to start their own record label ("3CG") and become an independent band. They brought back the idea of "Hanson Day" that year by playing a free concert of the new music they'd been working on for anyone who was interested. Over the years, "Hanson Day" has evolved into what it is now: a weekend in May where fans from all over the world congregate in Tulsa in celebration of music, art, creativity and entertainment. Hanson Day has included everything from Karaoke, to Dance Parties, Bowling Tournaments and always, music! Hanson releases a Fan Club EP each year where they perform those songs live during the Hanson Day concert. Hanson has created a community that inspires hundreds of people to dream big, reach for the stars and celebrate life through song.
I attended my very first Hanson Day in 2017. I had the BEST time and hope to go back (right now, my goal is for Hanson Day 2021!). I'm sad I won't be attending Hanson Day in person this time around, but that is why I have decided to hold my own Hanson Day by celebrating all month long!
Each day I'll be highlighting Hanson's wonderfully rich catalog of musical inspiration! From the very beginning to their most recent endeavors, this is one ultimate Evolution of Hanson you won't want to miss!!
We'll start at the very beginning .... a very good place to start ;)
Really quick! Before we get into the first album, check out this adorable video of the boys in 1992 (the year I was BORN!) singing "Splish Splash"
Zac (6), Taylor (9) and Isaac (11)
Now, let's get started!
The year is 1995. Three brothers, Isaac (15), Taylor (12) and Zac (10) Hanson released a little, independent, demo album (recorded in 1994) they worked on all by themselves (with assistance from their father) called Boomerang. This is the beginning. This is what started it all....
Song: Boomerang
Artist: Hanson, Boomerang
Those Hanson brothers were writing catchy songs even as babies! I don't know about you, but this song has got me boppin' my head and singing along. It's adorable! And Taylor was a performer since the beginning! Already so passionate!
Boomerang is the first song in the video above. Ends at minute 3:06
Maybe it's your smile.
But when I see you, you
Hear the dial. It goes....
Bing, bang, it hit me like a boomerang. Light
turns green, blood starts flowing.
Bing, Bang, it hit me like a boomerang. Light
turns green and my heart starts pumping.
Hooo hooo hooo hooo
Maybe somehow in my make believe world,
Maybe somehow you will be my girl.
And I understand there are other guys, but
When I see you my blood pressure starts to rise.
Bing, bang, it hit me like a boomerang. Light
turns green, blood starts flowing.
Bing, Bang, it hit me like a boomerang. Light
turns green and my heart starts pumping.
Bing, bang, it hit me like a boomerang. Light
turns green, blood starts flowing.
Bing, Bang, it hit me like a boomerang. Light
turns green and my heart starts pumping.
Bing bang ba da ba ba da bang
Bing bang ba da ba ba da.....bang
Bing bang ba da ba ba da bang
Bing bang ba da ba ba da.....bang
Bing bang ba da ba ba da bang
Bing bang ba da ba ba da.....bang
Bing, bang, bing, bang ow!
I've seen girls in all shapes and sizes,
but baby since I met you, you're the only
one for me.
Bing, bang, it hit me like a boomerang. Light
turns green, blood starts flowing.
Bing, Bang, it hit me like a boomerang. Light
turns green and my heart starts pumping.
Bing, bang, it hit me like a boomerang. Light
turns green, blood starts flowing.
Bing, Bang, it hit me like a boomerang. Light
turns green and my heart starts pumping.
Bing, bang, it hit me like a boomerang. Light
turns green, blood starts flowing.
Bing, Bang, it hit me like a boomerang. Light
turns green and my heart starts pumping.
Bing, bang, it hit me like a boomerang. Light
turns green, blood starts flowing.
Bing, Bang, it hit me like a boomerang. Light
turns green and my heart starts pumping.
Live Performance of Boomerang 1995 (Tulsa, Oklahoma)
Live Performance on Channel 6 News Tulsa, Oklahoma
(Sorry about the terrible quality! But this was 24 years ago!)
HAPPY HANSON MONTH!!
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