Harley was the Dan Bands first ever single and we loved hearing it on the radio driving around Europe. You can see the “Harley” video for it at www.youtube.com/watch?v=yptD5EB41TA or danhband.com
Fun Fact #1
While we were shooting this video in Amsterdam, we were staying at some fancy hotel where Van Halen would give their interviews all day, the label said they were very hard working guys. Inspiring. (Eddie and Alex were born in Holland and I had a fun time hanging out with the brothers at an airport once.) When we were at the hotel outdoor café, Marty goes, “Look there’s Gene Simmons (of KISS) so Marty and I went over to talk to him. I liked him and was very impressed with how much time he spent talking with us. The main thing we disagreed on was if there was any reason, other than money, to make music. No consensus was reached, but I am pretty sure our bank accounts probably reflect our attitudes back then, and that neither of us has still ever changed our thoughts about it. I enjoyed our conversation with him very much.
Lyrics
lyrics
When the road seems hard, and the day seems mellow, and in the night no rest will come. I could take it back, i could start it over, but I don't know where its from. I remember what I've done, I can see see it all and I can feel the rain coming down. But, I shouldn't have let her ride on my Harley, now I'm never gunna see it again.
When the promise fades, and the bonds are broken, there's a hollow that will come. I could take it back, i could start it over, but I don't know where its from.
Fool me once, its shame on you. Fool me twice, and I'm the fool.
credits
from Harley,
track released February 26, 1995
Dan H - Vocals, Guitar
Marty MacKeever- Keyboards, Background Vocals
Dave Hill - Drums
Trent Norton - Bass, Background Vocals
Produced by Dan H and Brian Foraker
Engineered by Tom Tucker and John Hampton
Recorded at Paisley Park Studios
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