Greg Hoy & The Boys wind up 2022 with their last video of the yr, ‘Everyone Needs To Be Someone’, and they’re closing out with a bang, not a whimper.
Greg Hoy & The Boys are nothing if not constant with regards to releasing nice, danceable, memorable music, in addition to preserving their followers well-fed with dwell performances. They could have simply returned from an excellent East Coast tour, however the Bay-area group don’t have any intention of stopping any time quickly, persevering with to put in writing and file, and they’re already planning to tackle 2023 full pelt.
‘Everyone Needs To Be Someone’ takes its inspiration from Sly and the Household Stone’, with the groove for ‘Dance To The Music’. It’s there from the very first pulsating drum beat from David E. Richman, and is sustained proper by to the top. You’ll lose your self (I actually did) within the guitar rhythms and lyrics however cease and pause to ponder Hoy’s phrases:
You’ve bought one life to dwell don’t hearken to the voice
That has no say in it you’d higher make a alternative
This time ain’t coming again see by the hourglass
Rise up and be your pal’s mannequin citizen!
Whilst you’re shedding your self in contemplation of the lyrics, be aware of the unbelievable guitar solo from lead guitarist Jon Reider. Clearly impressed by Van Halen, it’s pure sonic gold, and could have you craving for extra – fortunately all that takes is hitting rewind.
The music video for ‘Everyone Needs To Be Someone’ was shot of their apply area, in Berkeley, California, and also you’ll discover there’s one decidedly not boy within the band, guitarist Vicky Warwick. Greg says,
“Dave, Vicky and I watched two straight hours of MTV from 40 years in the past and shot the music video in a single take not more than a half an hour later!”
Hoy himself crafted the lyric video, using an Exacto knife and a minimize and paste strategy of utilizing inexperienced development paper and phrases typed on an outdated typewriter. The tip result’s one as pleasing because the tune itself.
Watch the music video for ‘Everyone Needs To Be Someone’ beneath, and discover out extra about Greg Hoy & The Boys on-line on their official web site, Fb, Twitter, and Instagram.
