The Sleepy Jackson
The Sleepy Jackson are an Australian alternative rock band formed in Perth, Western Australia. The band's name was inspired by a former drummer who was narcoleptic. The band revolves around the distinctive vocal style of multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Luke Steele. Stemming from a musical family, Luke's father Rick Steele is a local blues musician, and two of Luke's siblings are also musicians, with brother Jesse a former member of The Sleepy Jackson (and currently performing with father Rick in The Hot Biscuit Band), and sister Katy, who fronts another Perth rock band, Little Birdy. While a series of acclaimed EPs brought The Sleepy Jackson to a broader musical attention of Australia, it was the release of their 2003 album Lovers and 2006 second album Personality - One Was a Spider, One Was a Bird that directed significant international focus upon the band.
History
Miniskirt EP
The Sleepy Jackson formed in 1998 with the original lineup featuring Luke Steele (vocals and guitars), Jesse Steele (drums), and Matthew O'Connor (bass). This lineup recorded a self-titled debut EP and a subsequent single titled "Miniskirt." Both recordings were independently released. In 2000, as a result of non-musical commitments, Luke suggested that his brother should redirect his attentions and concentrate on other happenings in his life which ultimately resulted in Jesse following his advice and departing the band.
The Sleepy Jackson
ALBUMS
- Personality: One Was a Spider, One Was a Bird released: 2006
- Lovers released: 2003
- The Sleepy Jackson released: 2003
Work Alone
Mia mia. Mia mia ma me arh ohon babee.
Ma ma mo he ma hoo he deladeloo
Lately... I like alone on the show.
I don't get you on my mind.
I get on the thought of trying to get you off my mind.
Lately... Mia mia ma me arh ohoh babee.
Ma ma mo he ma hoo he deladeloon ooh.
Lately... I like alone.
I don't get you on my mind.
I get on the thought of trying to get you off my mind.
Lately... It's true, they tried to get me down with the morning weather.
You don't get clever, you don't see.
If you do not work early in the morning weather.