Hanson, 'Thinking 'Bout Somethin'' -- Song Premiere

By Ashley Iasimone Posted Apr 5th 2010 02:30PM

When Hanson were on the road with their last album, 2007's 'The Walk,' their hands were full playing shows while also raising money and awareness to help fight HIV/AIDS and poverty in Africa. Carrying such a weighty message from city to city, they found a breath of fresh air at soundchecks and in hotel rooms, where they began writing new music that was inspired by something a little lighter -- the classic '50s and '60s rock 'n' roll and soul that the brothers grew up on. With the R&B-tinged pop-rock of their upcoming LP, 'Shout It Out,' and its infectious first single, 'Thinking 'Bout Somethin,'' it's clear that the trio is aiming to take its early influences to heart while having a bit of fun.

"The 'Shout It Out' album is an invitation to turn up the music and hopefully ignite a feeling of musical nostalgia and optimism," Taylor Hanson tells PopEater of the record, which drew in guest spots from Funk Brothers bassist Bob Babbitt and horn arranger Jerry Hey, who's worked with Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones and more. "The song Thinking 'Bout Somethin'' and the music video -- full of street dancing and loud cowbell and our friend, the brilliant Weird Al Yankovic -- are the first lines of that invitation."

Taylor takes lead vocals on the funky kiss-off tune, and the soulful inflection of his voice is accompanied by melodic brass, Wurlitzer and a big, catchy chorus made up of Hanson's signature three-part harmony.
Listen to 'Thinking 'Bout Somethin''

The single can be downloaded via iTunes on April 27. Its as-yet-unreleased video, directed by Todd Edwards ('Hoodwinked'), recreates a scene from 'The Blues Brothers' in which music spurs a crowd to dance in the streets. The band's interpretation of the scene brings them to the streets of their hometown of Tulsa, Okla., and includes more than 300 extras: Yankovic, two of Taylor's children (yes, all the Hanson brothers are married with children now), 60 local dancers and hundreds of fans who were invited to the set.

'Shout It Out,' featuring 'Thinking 'Bout Somethin'' and the track 'Give a Little' as single No. 2, will be available on June 8. At the end of April, Hanson are set to perform a sold out, five-night run of live shows in New York, N.Y., where they'll play each of their albums in chronological order. Following those concerts are a handful of Bamboozle appearances and a US tour in support of the upcoming release, which kicks off on July 21. The dates for the tour will be revealed soon.

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Tuesday 06 April

By Alysha

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Friggin beautiful!!!!!

Monday 05 April

By Sammy

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The beginning is killer! I'm also really digging the horns and the chorus.

By Ashley

Awesome! Glad my fav group for 10+ years hasn't sold out to anyone just to be big. They truly are about the music..good song!

By Paula

=D amazing!!!

By Wryen

I like the song, but I kept waiting for the drums to kick in a bit harder...Needs MORE COWBELL!! (just kidding, had to throw that in!!)

By KutePandyBear

It wont load for me :(

By HanRooLock

I LOVE THE SONG!!! its great! so catchy!!!

By Marjorie

*girl scream* AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! i have been waiting SOOO LONG for this song! its amazing! :D!!!!

By dolly

ahh they wrote this song for me and my seperating absolutely, im in love.

By MrsPlant

AMAZING! Can't wait to see the video!!! And can't wait for the SECOND single!! These guys never let me down... :)

By charmaine

wow these boys/men now are still out there and going strong its great to hear them again

By Bels

WOW, they just keep getting better!

Can't wait for June 8th, 'SHOUT IT OUT'!!!!

By Ola

Brilliant! It makes me moving and smiling, really nice job!

By Abraxus

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A funky summer tune to dance around to - love it - will definitely be downloading from I-tunes - and this will be on the radio for sure! Good for Hanson - they stayed true to themselves, have families, and they have talent - I see the Jonas brothers doing the same thing - take a break for a few years and then get back into the public eye in a big way and bring out some fantastic tracks! I know, Hanson have always keep going with their music, but they were content to slow down the career and touring thing so they could have a REAL life - you have to admire them for that!

By Louise Gracielle

You sound as amazing as ever, guys! Or even better!

What I like most about you is how the three voices unite in so beatufiful harmony, not to mention the charm of your instrumental.

Keep rocking!
And may your new album be released in BRASIL, for God's sake! ;)

By Mallorie

AWESOME! LOVE IT!! Can't wait for the album!! Keep on rockin guys!! Much love from Texas!!

By TazzyFanson

OMG LOVE IT!!! This is so great! So dancable! I heard the little clips on the music video shoot snippits but oh man the whole song.....YAY!! I can't to hear the full studio album. Great job boys!!!!!!!!

By rhi

the horns are so sweet!
this song is super catchy and I feel like it will take on really well with people, maybe get Hanson some of the credit they deserve

By Andrea

Hanson is "The Band"! Can't wait til June 8th and their fall Tour!

By Christy

*dances around* Thank you guys! Great song!

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