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Summer Tour 2009 (No Doubt)
The 2009 Summer Tour was the fifth concert tour by American rock group No Doubt. Background On December 3, 2008, the band announced on their official website plans of a tour and a new album . They stated, "As most of you saw from our little iChat (yes, it was really us), we have decided to go on tour next year while continuing to work on our album. We are working on tour dates now and can't wait to get out there and play for all of you – it's been too long! We'll announce tour dates soon so be sure to check back for updates. Have a safe and happy holiday and we'll see you on the road in 2009!" The tour was officially announced in January 2009 by MTV News. Stefani cited the reason for tour was to perform their favorite songs and explore new musical directions. A survey on the band's website complied fan's favorite songs that have a possibility of being performed on the tour. During an interview with guitarist Tom Dumont, he explained the tour will have ''A Clockwork Orange'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
No Doubt
No Doubt is an American rock band from Anaheim, California, formed in 1986. For most of their career, the band has consisted of vocalist Gwen Stefani, guitarist Tom Dumont, bassist Tony Kanal, and drummer Adrian Young. Since the mid-1990s, they were supported by trombonist and keyboardist Gabrial McNair and trumpeter and keyboardist Stephen Bradley in live performances. Though their 1992 eponymous debut album failed to make an impact, its ska punk–inspired follow-up ''The Beacon Street Collection'' sold over 100,000 copies in 1995, over triple that of its predecessor. The band's diamond-certified album ''Tragic Kingdom'' (1995) benefited from the resurgence of third-wave ska in the 1990s, and "Don't Speak", the third single from the album, which set a record when it spent 16 weeks at the number one spot on the '' Billboard'' Hot 100 Airplay chart. "Just a Girl", co-written by Stefani, was described as "the most popular cut on the CD". The group's next album, ''Return of Satu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matt Costa
Matthew Albert Costa (born June 16, 1982) is an American singer-songwriter from Huntington Beach, California, United States. He has 13 independent releases: 7 self-recorded EPs, 6 complete LPs, 4 of which are released via Brushfire Records. His first album in five years, ''Santa Rosa Fangs'', was released on May 18, 2018, on Dangerbird Records. Life Matt Costa, who is of Portuguese descent, states that his father works in the airline business. In early 2003, Matt's homemade demo reached No Doubt guitarist Tom Dumont, who offered to record more demos for Costa in his home studio. Those first recordings led to two EPs (Matt Costa EP, Elasmosaurus EP) that Costa and Dumont distributed themselves. These were later combined and mixed by Phil Ek to form Costa's first full-length CD entitled ''Songs We Sing''. Costa spent the summer of 2005 opening on Jack Johnson's summer tour. He has since toured with Modest Mouse, Oasis, Ryan Adams & The Cardinals, G. Love & Special Sauce, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Don't Speak
"Don't Speak" is a song by American rock band No Doubt from their third studio album, ''Tragic Kingdom'' (1995). It was released as the third single from ''Tragic Kingdom'' in the United States on April 15, 1996, by Interscope Records. Lead singer Gwen Stefani and her brother Eric Stefani, former No Doubt member, wrote the song originally as a love song. The song went through several rewrites and new versions. Gwen modified it into a breakup song about her bandmate and ex-boyfriend Tony Kanal, shortly after he ended their seven-year relationship. Despite the song's popularity and substantial airplay, "Don't Speak" did not chart on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 (as rules of the times required commercial singles for charting and one was not issued for the song), but it did reach number one on the Hot 100 Airplay chart for 16 weeks. Outside the United States, it topped the charts in Australia, Canada, Iceland, the Netherlands, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland and the United Kin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Running (No Doubt Song)
''Running'' is a song by American rock band No Doubt from their fifth studio album, ''Rock Steady'' (2001). Written by band members Gwen Stefani and Tony Kanal, the song was released as the album's fourth and final single on January 27, 2003, by Interscope Records. "Running (No Doubt single), Release date and Track listing"''Billboard'' Retrieved on April 20, 2008 The song was also used in the final episode of the American television series ''Sabrina, the Teenage Witch'' in 2003. "Running" received mixed reviews from music critics and was compared to the work of Depeche Mode. The single only charted on the official charts of the United States, where it became the band's lowest-charting single, and in Germany, where it had its longest-charting period. The accompanying music video was directed by Chris Hafner, featuring many old and new pictures as well as clippings of the band members. Background and writing The song was written by lead singer Gwen Stefani and bassist Tony Kanal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hey Baby (No Doubt Song)
"Hey Baby" is a song by American rock band No Doubt from their fifth studio album ''Rock Steady'' (2001). Written by band members Gwen Stefani, Tony Kanal and Tom Dumont, "Hey Baby" was released as the album's lead single in October 2001 by Interscope Records. "Hey Baby" is heavily influenced by the Jamaican dancehall music present at No Doubt's post-show parties and tour bus lounges of their ''Return of Saturn'' tour. Its lyrics describe the debauchery with groupies at these parties. "Hey Baby" received generally positive reviews from music critics, although its dancehall influences had a mixed reception. An accompanying music video features scenes that mimic the parties No Doubt attending while recording the parent album in Jamaica. "Hey Baby" was commercially successful, peaking at number five on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100. It also reached the top-ten in several other countries, including Australia, Germany, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. At the 45th Grammy Awards, No ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New (No Doubt Song)
"New" is a song by American rock band No Doubt, written by band members Gwen Stefani and Tom Dumont for the '' Go'' soundtrack (1999). It was later included on No Doubt's fourth studio album ''Return of Saturn'' (2000). It's the first single as a quartet, after the departure of original keyboardist Eric Stefani in 1994. The song is available as a downloadable track for the music video game series '' Rock Band'' and ''Guitar Hero''. The song was a complete departure from the band's previous singles, switching from a ska punk-influenced sound to more new wave-influenced sound. Background The song was produced by ex-Talking Heads member Jerry Harrison in a one-time recording session in January 1999. Guitar pedals and effects are used to distort the sound of Adrian Young's drums. As for the guitar, Dumont's performance has been stated as greatly influenced by Devo, further contributing to the track's new wave feel. The song was the first song to be recorded by No Doubt as a four ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bathwater (song)
"Bathwater" is a ska punk song written by Tom Dumont, Tony Kanal, and Gwen Stefani for No Doubt's fourth studio album ''Return of Saturn'' (2000). It was released as the album's fourth and final single on November 14, 2000. Background and writing The song was written in only ten minutes, opening with slow New Orleans jazz funeral, funeral brass and Adrian Young as a human beat-box. The lyrics discuss overcoming insecurities about a relationship with adoration. The lyric "to wash in your old bathwater" means accepting a lover's faults. "Bathwater" is a ska punk song written in the key of E minor. It is composed in swing time with a medium swing and moves at a moderately fast tempo of 138 beats per minute. The song's verses are carried by perfect fifth chords with a i-IV chord progression. Some use minor key piano chords on the off beat. Stefani's vocal range spans over two octaves in the song, from G3 to B5. Critical reception "Bathwater" received mixed reviews from music ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simple Kind Of Life
"Simple Kind of Life" is a song written by Gwen Stefani for No Doubt's fourth album ''Return of Saturn'' (2000). The song contrasts Stefani's desire to settle down and start a family with her commitment to the band. It received positive reviews from music critics, who noted the song's somber melody and raw lyrics. "Simple Kind of Life" was released as the album's second single in June 2000. It became the most successful American single from ''Return of Saturn'', but had little international success. The accompanying music video illustrates the song's themes of marriage and family. Background and writing Singer Gwen Stefani wrote and composed the track during a last minute recording session."Simple Kind of Life". Montoya, Paris and Lanham, Tom. 2003. ''The Singles 1992-2003'' (liner notes). Interscope Records. November 25, 2003. Stefani had been writing with bassist Tony Kanal that day, and she wrote the song late at night during what she referred to as "a PMS moment". Followi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Squeal (song)
"Squeal" is a song by American band No Doubt for their independent second studio album, ''The Beacon Street Collection'' (1995). Produced by the band, it was written by member Eric Stefani and released as the album's lead single in mid 1994. The band recorded "Squeal" in their Fullerton garage following Interscope Records's refusal to allow them studio time due to the commercial failure of ''No Doubt'' in 1992. Using the proceeds from their concerts, No Doubt created 7" singles for album tracks "Squeal" and "Doghouse". 1,000 copies of the single were distributed as part of the group's Beacon Street Records label. The single is a "ska-tinged" song with a more developed and rawer sound than their material from 1992. In addition to the band members performing their standard instruments, its instrumentation is joined by a saxophone, trombone, and trumpet. "Squeal" features the last performance by saxophonist Eric Carpenter, who left the band shortly after. The lyrics describe a femal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ex-Girlfriend (song)
"Ex-Girlfriend" is a song by American ska band No Doubt from their fourth studio album, ''Return of Saturn'' (2000). The song was released as the album's lead single in early 2000 and was moderately successful, reaching the top 40 in most countries it charted in, including peaking within the top 10 in Australia, Iceland, and Spain. A review from ''Billboard'' magazine called Stefani's vocal performance on the song "fantastic". Background and writing Lead singer Gwen Stefani originally composed the song as a dirge about her relationship with Gavin Rossdale, the lead singer of British rock band Bush, whom she married in 2002. After listening to it, the band increased the tempo because the album already included several ballads.Montoya, Paris and Lanham, Tom. "Ex-Girlfriend". ''The Singles 1992-2003'' (liner notes). Interscope Records. November 25, 2003. The line "you say you're gonna burn before you mellow" is a reference to the lyrics in the Bush song "Dead Meat": "I'm doing you i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Excuse Me Mr
"Excuse Me Mr." is a song by American band No Doubt for their third studio album, ''Tragic Kingdom'' (1995). The song was written by Gwen Stefani and Tom Dumont, while produced by Matthew Wilder. It was released as the fourth single from the album on August 21, 1996. The song has also been included on the band's 2003 greatest hits album, ''The Singles 1992–2003''. Musically, the former is a rock-influenced ska track with lyrics describing a woman trying to get the attention of a man. A country version of the song was also created but never released. The single received positive reviews from music critics who labelled it a successful breakup song and as one of the best tracks on ''Tragic Kingdom''. Commercially, "Excuse Me Mr." had a minimal impact on record charts, reaching the top 40 of the alternative charts in both the United States and Canada and peaking at number 11 on the Official New Zealand Music Chart. Sophie Muller directed the accompanying music video in January 1997 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Underneath It All
"Underneath It All" is a song by American ska band No Doubt from their fourth studio album ''Rock Steady'' (2001). It was written by the band's lead singer Gwen Stefani and David Stewart. The song features a reggae production from Sly and Robbie and guest vocals from Lady Saw. The song received mixed reviews from contemporary music critics. "Underneath It All" was released as the album's third single in July 2002. It became No Doubt's highest-charting US single, but was less successful elsewhere. The song won a Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal at the 46th Grammy Awards. The song was featured in the 2004 film '' 50 First Dates''. Background and writing The song was originally written by Gwen Stefani and David Stewart during Stefani's visit to boyfriend Gavin Rossdale in London. The two used backward string samples to write the song in only ten minutes."Underneath It All". Montoya, Paris and Lanham, Tom. ''The Singles 1992-2003''. Interscop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
