Something Happens (band)
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Something Happens were an Irish
pop-rock band whose heyday was the late 1980s – early 1990s. An earlier incarnation of the band was called 'The Dazzmen' and was fronted by singer Martin Lynch who left the band and became the frontman for another early 1980s Dublin band 'The Cracker Factory'. After Lynch's departure the band recruited vocalist Tom Dunne and became 'Something Happens'. The band’s line-up comprised Tom Dunne
(vocals), Ray Harman (guitar), Alan Byrne (Bass) and Eamonn Ryan (Drums).They shot to prominence with the single "Burn Clear" which was featured on the soundtrack of the 1988 Irish movie The Courier.
. In August 1989 the band supported Simple Minds
at their Dublin show and earned many new fans. Relentless touring in Ireland saw them build a strong local fanbase. One of the singles from their first album, "Forget Georgia," was later covered by Canadian singer Emm Gryner
on her 2005 album Songs of Love and Death
. 'Burn Clear' another track was on the soundtrack of Irish film "The Courier"
Their second album, 1990’s Stuck Together With God’s Glue was recorded in Los Angeles, and contains their best known songs, "Parachute" and "Hello, Hello, Hello, Hello, Hello (Petrol)". The album received critical acclaim with Petrol included in the end of years top fifty singles in rock magazine N.M.E. and the band received a reasonable amount of publicity in the music press and on television (the 'Petrol' in the title, referred to That Petrol Emotion
where Ray supposedly 'stole' the guitar riff). Although they were a very popular band in Ireland, international success eluded them and they were dropped by Virgin. This led to t-shirts bearing the legend “Something Happens are no longer Virgins." The year 1992 saw the release of Bedlam-A-Go-Go on Charisma Records
. The record label folded, and their final album, 1994’s Planet Fabulous, was released on the Wild Bikini label. The following year, a greatest hits album The Beatings Will Continue Until Morale Improves was released. In 2004, this album was re-released with the less humorous title of The Best Of Something Happens.
Today, the band play occasional gigs
but they're no longer recording new material. For these gigs, they usually get T-shirts printed saying "Something Happens - Irish Tour (S.H.I.T)". Lead singer Tom Dunne
had a very successful radio show on Today FM
. He has now moved to a weekday morning slot on Newstalk. Guitarist Ray Harman works in television. Eamonn Ryan now works with concert promotions company MCD.
The Something Happens track, Momentary Thing appeared on Veronica Mars
: Original Television Soundtrack, released by Nettwerk Records. Veronica Mars is an AFI award-winning cult TV drama series.
In December 2009 Something Happens returned, performing as support to Horslips
at The O2 (Dublin)
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
pop-rock band whose heyday was the late 1980s – early 1990s. An earlier incarnation of the band was called 'The Dazzmen' and was fronted by singer Martin Lynch who left the band and became the frontman for another early 1980s Dublin band 'The Cracker Factory'. After Lynch's departure the band recruited vocalist Tom Dunne and became 'Something Happens'. The band’s line-up comprised Tom Dunne
Tom Dunne
Thomas 'Tom' Dunne is an Irish radio broadcaster with Newstalk. He presents The Tom Dunne Show on weekday mornings between 10:00am and midday. He used to have a show called Pet Sounds on Today FM but gave it up...
(vocals), Ray Harman (guitar), Alan Byrne (Bass) and Eamonn Ryan (Drums).They shot to prominence with the single "Burn Clear" which was featured on the soundtrack of the 1988 Irish movie The Courier.
Career
The Dublin-based band’s first release was the self released "Two Chances" EP. After signing to Virgin Records they released a live EP, I Know Ray Harman, in 1988 which was recorded live at McGonagles.Their live show was energetic to say the least while the bands dress varied from Tom Dunne's trade mark paisley shirts to Alan Byrne's Infernal neckties. Later that year, their debut album Been There, Seen That, Done That was released on Virgin RecordsVirgin Records
Virgin Records is a British record label founded by English entrepreneur Richard Branson, Simon Draper, and Nik Powell in 1972. The company grew to be a worldwide music phenomenon, with platinum performers such as Roy Orbison, Devo, Genesis, Keith Richards, Janet Jackson, Culture Club, Lenny...
. In August 1989 the band supported Simple Minds
Simple Minds
Simple Minds are a Scottish rock band who achieved worldwide popularity from the mid-1980s to the early 1990s. The band produced a handful of critically acclaimed albums in the early 1980s and best known for their #1 US, Canada and Netherlands hit single "Don't You ", from the soundtrack of the...
at their Dublin show and earned many new fans. Relentless touring in Ireland saw them build a strong local fanbase. One of the singles from their first album, "Forget Georgia," was later covered by Canadian singer Emm Gryner
Emm Gryner
Emm Gryner is a Canadian singer-songwriter and occasional actress.-Biography:Gryner's childhood was spent in Forest, Lambton County, Ontario. Her father was of half Irish heritage and her mother was Filipina....
on her 2005 album Songs of Love and Death
Songs of Love and Death
Songs of Love and Death is the eighth full-length album by Canadian singer-songwriter Emm Gryner, released in 2005 on her independent label Dead Daisy Records....
. 'Burn Clear' another track was on the soundtrack of Irish film "The Courier"
Their second album, 1990’s Stuck Together With God’s Glue was recorded in Los Angeles, and contains their best known songs, "Parachute" and "Hello, Hello, Hello, Hello, Hello (Petrol)". The album received critical acclaim with Petrol included in the end of years top fifty singles in rock magazine N.M.E. and the band received a reasonable amount of publicity in the music press and on television (the 'Petrol' in the title, referred to That Petrol Emotion
That Petrol Emotion
That Petrol Emotion are a Northern Irish, London-based band with an American vocalist, Steve Mack.-Career:The band originally formed in 1984 from the ashes of the Derry Hitmakers, Bam Bam and the Calling and The Undertones. It was formed by guitarist John O'Neill and second guitarist Raymond Gorman...
where Ray supposedly 'stole' the guitar riff). Although they were a very popular band in Ireland, international success eluded them and they were dropped by Virgin. This led to t-shirts bearing the legend “Something Happens are no longer Virgins." The year 1992 saw the release of Bedlam-A-Go-Go on Charisma Records
Charisma Records
Charisma was a record label founded by former journalist Tony Stratton-Smith in 1969. Manager for The Nice, the Bonzo Dog Band and Van der Graaf Generator at the time, Stratton-Smith was unable to find a record company willing to release an album by one of his favourite groups so he founded his own...
. The record label folded, and their final album, 1994’s Planet Fabulous, was released on the Wild Bikini label. The following year, a greatest hits album The Beatings Will Continue Until Morale Improves was released. In 2004, this album was re-released with the less humorous title of The Best Of Something Happens.
Today, the band play occasional gigs
Concert
A concert is a live performance before an audience. The performance may be by a single musician, sometimes then called a recital, or by a musical ensemble, such as an orchestra, a choir, or a musical band...
but they're no longer recording new material. For these gigs, they usually get T-shirts printed saying "Something Happens - Irish Tour (S.H.I.T)". Lead singer Tom Dunne
Tom Dunne
Thomas 'Tom' Dunne is an Irish radio broadcaster with Newstalk. He presents The Tom Dunne Show on weekday mornings between 10:00am and midday. He used to have a show called Pet Sounds on Today FM but gave it up...
had a very successful radio show on Today FM
Today FM
Radio Ireland Ltd, trading as 100-102 Today FM is an Irish commercial FM radio station which is available nationally. The station, which commenced broadcasting on Saint Patrick's Day in 1997, can be received nationally and carries a mix of music and talk...
. He has now moved to a weekday morning slot on Newstalk. Guitarist Ray Harman works in television. Eamonn Ryan now works with concert promotions company MCD.
The Something Happens track, Momentary Thing appeared on Veronica Mars
Veronica Mars
Veronica Mars is an American television series created by Rob Thomas. The series premiered on September 22, 2004, during television network UPN's final two years, and ended on May 22, 2007, after a season on UPN's successor, The CW Television Network. Veronica Mars was produced by Warner Bros...
: Original Television Soundtrack, released by Nettwerk Records. Veronica Mars is an AFI award-winning cult TV drama series.
In December 2009 Something Happens returned, performing as support to Horslips
Horslips
Horslips are an Irish Celtic rock band that compose, arrange and perform songs based on traditional Irish jigs and reels. The group are regarded as 'founding fathers of Celtic rock' for their fusion of traditional Irish music with rock music and went on to inspire many local and international acts....
at The O2 (Dublin)
Albums
- Been There, Seen That, Done ThatBeen There, Seen That, Done ThatBeen There, Seen That, Done That was the Something Happens' first studio album. At the time of its release the band had built up a large fan-base both in Ireland and abroad.-Track listing:# Beach - 3:28# Incoming - 2:43# Take This With You - 3:28...
- I Know Ray HarmanI Know Ray HarmanI Know Ray Harman is a EP released in 1988 by Irish band Something Happens. It features the band live in McGonagles, Dublin on April 16, 1988. This recording is also on some versions of their 1988 album Been There, Seen That, Done That- Track listing :...
- live album recorded at McGonagles in Dublin - Stuck Together With God's GlueStuck Together With God's GlueStuck together with God's Glue was Something Happens' second studio album with Petrol making it number 40 in NME's singles of the year in 1990...
- Live At The Town & Country
- Bedlam A Go-Go
- Planet FabulousPlanet FabulousPlanet Fabulous was released in 1994 and was Something Happens' fourth studio album after the success of Stuck Together with God's Glue...
- The Beatings Will Continue Until Morale ImprovesThe beatings will continue until morale improvesThe beatings will continue until morale improves is a famous quotation of unknown origin. It literally denotes how morale, such as within a military unit or other hierarchical environment, will be improved through the use of punishment...
- Alan, Elvis & God