Gregg alexander, songwriter and musician of new radicals fame, stopped by the grammy pro lounge at the guild of music supervisors. Gregg alexander new radicals, one of the coauthors of this song, explained its meaning to billboard magazine, saying, the goal was for each lyric and sentiment to be a story and a thought unto itself, but also to the greater mystery of life, which is that we are all just coming and going in. Gregg alexander born gregory aiuto in grosse pointe, michigan, in 1970 is. Scott feinberg is the lead awards analyst for the hollywood reporter and the editorinchief of. You get what you give is a 1998 song by the new radicals. You and i are quits, and its useless to draw up a list of mutual hurts, sorrows, and pains. When i found the failed solo career of gregg alexander frontman of new radicals, i was like, i wanted to share this with the world. Intoxifornication is the second album by gregg alexander, released on may 5, 1992. New radicals gregg alexander grants first interview in 15 years exclusive. Watch the video for intoxifornication from gregg alexander s intoxifornication for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. All that is changing now that hes penned a number of songs for the. Watch the video for the truth from gregg alexander s intoxifornication for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Songwriter gregg alexander hasnt talked much in the media in the 15 years since disbanding late90s hit group new radicals. You get what you give 1998, someday well know 1999.
Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from gregg alexander. In a time interview, u2 lead guitarist the edge is quoted saying you get. Gregg alexander new radicals the nicole sandler show. New radicals stylized as ew radicals was an american alternative rock band active from 1997 to 1999. The unreleased, original version michelle branch and santanas 2003 hit single the game of love. He is a singer, songwriter, and producer and is best known as the frontman of the new radicals. But he still finds his way back every now and then. They released one album, 1998s maybe youve been brainwashed too, an alternative album heavily influenced by the rock and soul of the 1970s, and strong.
The songwriter gregg alexander used to lead new radicals. He has a great voice, but this song reminds me of that episode of the office where jan loves that awful single by her former secretary hunter. Tired of touring and promotional interviews, alexander disbanded the group in mid1999 before. Its a drizzling autumn night in new york city when gregg alexander. May 4th, 1970 29 yo gregg was born in grosse pointe, michigan to a plumber father, tony, and a jehovahs witness mother, sharon.
Exnew radicals frontman sings begin again oscarhopeful lost. Read about in the neighborhood from gregg alexander s michigan rain and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. The new radicals gregg alexander says hes got 7 to 10. Check out my other youtube channel all about guns n roses s. Snubbed by the neighbors, gregg at school alternated between gifted student and juvenile delinquent. This video is either unavailable or not supported in this browser. From may 3, 1999, my interview with new radicals gregg alexander.
Gregg alexander and danielle brisebois interview on kroqs kevin and bean podcast on february, 2015. New radicals gregg alexanders 1st public performance in 15 years. Trailers and clips from films and tv shows and everywhere else. Begin again music video like a fool 2014 keira knightley movie hd. New radicals singer gregg alexander shares gotta stay.
Lost stars is from the begin again written by the master gregg alexander formerly of the new radicals. New radicals gregg alexander gives first interview in 15. Playing via spotify playing via youtube playback options. New radicals gregg alexanders 1st public performance. The vocal performance of the song is by michelle branch. The band centered on frontman gregg alexander, who wrote and produced. Gregory aiuto, stage name gregg alexander, was born may 4, 1970. The game of love is a song composed by gregg alexander and rick nowels, and is on the album shaman by santana. Listen to electric girlfriend from gregg alexander s intoxifornication for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Chances are close to 100 percent that youre familiar with at least one gregg alexander song, and thats his top40 pop hit with the new radicals a band so dominated by alexander as to. Autoplay when autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically. The bridge contains a spokenword section that alexander often. It includes three tracks loving you sets me free, cruel with me and the world we love so much that had already been released on alexander s 1989 debut album michigan rain. Gregg played butch for the new radicals, but you can see more of his flamboyant gayness in this early video.
New radicals only hit, you get what you give, was secretly. Music video by gregg alexander performing the truth. List of songs written by gregg alexander list songs. Gregg had one sister, caroline, and one brother, steve. New radicals gregg alexander grants first interview in 15 years exclusive many have wondered what lost stars would sound like if alexander himself sang it.
True to his word, alexander stopped doing press until a 2014 interview, and immersed. The former new radicals frontman has quit the business three times. Listen free to gregg alexander michigan rain in the neighborhood, michigan rain and more. In 1998, gregg alexander, a lanky detroiter whod been bouncing around the music industry for a few years without any success, scored a massive out. He dissolved the new radicals in 1999 to focus on production and. One of my favorite things i ever found was the followup to.
Watch new radicals gregg alexander perform live for the. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, he recorded two solo albums, michigan rain and intoxifornication. It was written and here performed by gregg alexander. Loves boat has been shattered against the life of everyday. Gregg alexander lost stars cover by larosa youtube. Alexander disbanded the group just before sharing the second single from the bands only album. New radicals gregg alexander grants first interview in. A collection of gregg alexander s renditions of songs hes written, a lot of which have been released by other musicians. Famous quotes containing the words list of, list, songs andor written. Alexander was the oneman band behind the new radicals, who created one of poprocks most enduring songs when they dropped hit single you only get what you give 20 years ago. Listen to save me from myself from gregg alexander s intoxifornication for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Pages in category songs written by gregg alexander the following 33 pages are in this category, out of 33 total. New radicals frontman gregg alexander breaking his silence. Alexander, through an intermediary, had offered me his first interview because i have been a vocal fan of john carneys begin again for which he came out of his selfimposed exile to writeco.
The new radicals platinum debut album maybe youve been brainwashed too was released for the first time on vinyl friday, and semiretired grammyaward winning singer gregg alexander provided. We strive to provide the most comprehensive online library of videos, news, and op. May 4, 1970 is an american singersongwriter and producer, best known as the frontman of the new radicals, who produced and cowrote the international hit you get what you give in late 1998. Vladimir mayakovsky 18931930 every morning i woke in dread, waiting for the day nurse to go on her rounds and announce from the list of names in her. When john carney once decided to make a followup film about three people trying to maintain passion and artistic integrity in the music business, there was just one ideal choice to write the songs. The name gregg alexander may not ring a bell, but the sight of him in a floppy fishermans hat probably would. Someday well know, agreeing only to shoot a video for the song. Unofficial facebook page about new radicals, gregg alexander and danielle brisebois. New radicals an american pop rock band active in the late 1990s, centered on frontman gregg alexander, who wrote and produced all of their songs and was the sole constant member.
The new radicals fan club is an unofficial blog about danielle brisebois and gregg alexander. Gotta stay hi demo new radicals gregg alexander youtube. Gregg alexander was cocreator and lead singer of the new radicals, which had a blockbuster hit in 1998 you get what you give, before alexander decided that he did not want to be a big rock star. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available.
Its a drizzling autumn night in new york city when gregg alexander, known. Thankfully, gregg alexander continues writing and producing, preferring to keep his genius more behind the scenes than out front. The dude from the new radicals is now an oscar nominee. In the 15 years following gregg alexander s run in the billboard hot 100 with new radicals ebullient pop gem you get what you give which peaked at no.
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