This record was my introduction to gregg alexanders genius. Provided to youtube by sony music entertainment michigan rain gregg alexander intoxifornication. Gregg andrew rainwater born february 27, 1966 is an american actor of osage, cherokee, irish, and filipino descent, who is best known for his role as halfkiowa buck cross on the young riders 19891992 and his role as t. Alexanders disillusionment makes more sense when taking into account that the new radicals represented his third try at mainstream success. The album was originally supposed to be titled save me from myself, but the title was changed at the last minute, because, as alexander explained, the cover was me standing on a bridge with a broken mirror on my wrist. It includes three tracks that had already been released on alexanders 1989 debut album michigan rain. Search and download from millions of songs and albums. Watch the video for michigan rain from gregg alexander s intoxifornication for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Gregg rolie gregg rolie 1983 aor gregg rolie gringohands of time 1987 aor gregg rolie roots 2001aor gregg. Alexander was a former rocker from michigan who, as a teenager, made two unsuccessful solo albums in the early 90smichigan rain and um. Gregg alexander born gregory aiuto, 4 may 1972 is an american singersongwriter and producer, best known as the frontman of the new radicals, who scored the international hit you get what you give in late 1998. New radicals only hit, you get what you give, was secretly. Gregg alexander intoxifornication 1992 lossless music. The following biography was taken from an official tyr press kit sent out by abc.
The musician responded by penning material for a number of artists, including belinda carlisle and the bangles. Keelie came out the next day to test our water, provide solutions for our home and help. Gregg alexander michigan rain 09 five and dimes are petty crimes. Gregg rainwater was born on february 27, 1966 in flint, michigan, usa as gregg andrew rainwater. Oct 09, 2015 intoxifornication is the second album by gregg alexander, released on may 5, 1992. Nov 18, 2009 gregg alexander intoxifornication its probably fair to say that if you heard gregg alexander or were aware of his work in the early 90s, you almost certainly discovered him by accident. Im in love with gregg alexander and his music, and i want to have. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, he recorded two solo albums, michigan rain and intoxifornication. Oct 14, 2014 it couldnt have been scripted more poignantly. Intoxifornication by gregg alexander on amazon music.
In 1998, one of the most memorable examples of 1970sflavored music came from the new radicals. Mai 1970 als gregory aiuto in grosse pointe, michigan. It was a cold december nighti wasnt lookin for a fight at the bar was some babewho wanted to know more than my name but i was a little depressed. Listen free to gregg alexander michigan rain in the neighborhood, michigan rain and more. Download new radicals maybe youve been brainwashed too. We definitely will recommend rain soft of northern michigan and kellie a. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. It also includes rerecordings of michigan rain and save me from myself from that album. Intoxifornication is the second album by gregg alexander, released on may 5, 1992. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Gregg alexander in the neighborhood free music download.
The book, history of the old cheraws by alexander gregg 18191893 was written and published in 1867. The opening chapters, which are untitled, do reflect some about the early heritage of the area, but nothing. Let me quote the following excerpt from the liner notes of michigan rain. A tale walking in michigans rain is worth recounting, the harsh journey against the crazy winds, battering rain, and dramatic flashes of lightening and thunder. He quickly developed into a multitalented musician after receiving his first guitar at the age of 12 and teaching himself to play several instruments. New radicals overall aesthetic also didnt help the perception that it was just another ephemeral, goofy project.
He is an actor and art director, known for street fighter 1994, the young riders 1989 and young justice 2010. The band was the brainchild and more or less solo project of gregg alexander a. Gregg alexander was born in grosse pointe, michigan, united states, and. Maybe youve been brainwashed too new radicals, 1998. Dec 16, 2007 gregg alexander michigan rain 1989 this is a super rare cd. Michigan rain tanked, however, and alexander s followup effort for epic records, intoxifornication, fared just as poorly. Gregg alexander was born in grosse pointe, michigan, and was raised in a conservative jehovahs witness household. Jan 03, 2015 provided to youtube by sony music entertainment michigan rain gregg alexander intoxifornication. Gregg alexander the world we love so much duration. Vocals, guitar electric, acoustic guitar gregg alexander. New radicals gregg alexanders 1989 debut solo cd title track, michigan rain. Earlier in life he recorded two solo albums, michigan rain and intoxifornication.
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. Last week, as i waited in the lobby of a new york hotel to meet gregg alexander the frontman of the 1990s band the new radicals who, shortly. Born in flint, michigan, gregg rainwater knew that he wanted to be an actor after seeing the film oliver in the sixth grade. At the age of 15, he bought a fourtrack tape recorder and began distributing homemade demos at school. Three years later, he released the equally obscure. By the time he was 17, alexander was living in california and had released his 1989 debut, michigan rain, under his own name. Check out intoxifornication by gregg alexander on amazon music. This information is not to be used or borrowed without my expressed written permission. Nor is the cd an exercise in angry 1990s angst rock.
Poprock drum loops mixed with rock guitars provided the basis for the smutdriven smokin in bed and electric girlfriend, both of which very much set the tone for this. Gregory alexander michigan house of representatives district 83 gregory alexander michigan this disambiguation page lists articles with similar titles. Gregg alexander vocals, lead guitar, solos, electric and acoustic rhythm guitars danielle brisebois girl singing. It was a cold december night i wasnt lookin for a fight at the bar was some babe who wanted to know more than my name but i. Alongside a handful of tunes featured in different form on michigan rain greggs incredibly rare debut, this sophomore album features some new material. History of the old cheraws native heritage project.
May 4, 1970 is an american singersongwriter and producer, best known as the frontman of the new radicals, who scored the international hit you get what you give in late 1998. Nov 18, 2012 the book, history of the old cheraws by alexander gregg 18191893 was written and published in 1867. Gregg alexander intoxifornication mp3 album download. Gregg alexander musician music database radio swiss pop.
Gregg alexander born gregory aiuto in grosse pointe, michigan. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. All songs are in the mp3 format and can be played on any computer, laptop, phone or mp3. Gregg alexander alchetron, the free social encyclopedia. Download in the neighborhood by gregg alexander for free. Although radicals singerleader gregg alexander was quick to espouse a leftwing point of view, maybe youve been brainwashed too doesnt beat listeners over the head with a sociopolitical agenda.
Michigan rain tanked, however, and alexanders followup effort for epic records, intoxifornication, fared just as poorly. Find out with ballotpedia s sample ballot lookup tool gregory alexander. Gregg alexander michigan rain original version youtube. The album was originally supposed to be titled save me from. He dissolved the new radicals in 1999 to focus on production and. This record was my introduction to gregg alexander s genius. Gregg alexander michigan rain lyrics genius lyrics. Maxine from the office called us and was friendly, professional and caring. Alongside a handful of tunes featured in different form on michigan rain greggs incredibly rare debut, this sophomore album features some. Two solo albums, 1989s michigan rain and 1992s intoxifornication, released via two different labels, didnt have much of a commercial impact. It includes three tracks that had already been released on alexander s 1989 debut album michigan rain.
Watch the video for michigan rain from gregg alexanders intoxifornication for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Gregg alexander michigan rain 1989 this is a super rare cd. He dissolved the new radicals in 1999 to focus on production and songwriting work, winning a grammy. I noticed that no one had uploaded the first version of this from the michigan rain album here it is. Alexander was frequently spotted wearing a faceobscuring fishermans hat including on the cover of new radicals lone album, maybe youve been brainwashed too, itself dominated by a verylate90s garish yellow palette, while the songs teenmovielike video was. He dissolved the new radicals in 1999 to focus on production and songwriting work. When i ordered this book, i expected this was about the cheraws, meaning, the indians, but for the most part, it wasnt. People run out of their rooms, screaming and running giddily into the rain, lying in the puddles. This seems a pity as this, his second solo album, is a decent record.
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