Happy Birthday Helen
Things of Stone and Wood
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Let's not forget last night Yeah, how we drove along the Yarra How we sang harmonies To Carole King These three years now just gone They are the legends of my mind We both kneel at these rocks To drink of the memory You are the tunes in my head, The fire in my ribs You are the voice in my heart That whispers compassion Happy birthday Helen Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh We kissed on that bridge that fell down While we held hands at the Taj We've been stuck in a cave With that bloke who says Oi Am And when I cried for my cruel heart You rubbed my back 'til I felt better We ate bread on the lake And yearned for the seasons You are the tunes in my head, The fire in my ribs You are the voice in my heart That whispers compassion Happy birthday Helen Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh You are the tunes in my head, The fire in my ribs You are the voice in my heart That whispers compassion You are the storm on the ocean, Poems in the trees The smell of the winter That haunts me each autumn You're my everything You are my everything You are my everything Happy Birthday Helen Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh Shake Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh Ma ma ma ma Ma ma ma ma Happy birthday Helen
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Written by: GREG ARNOLD
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10 facts about this song
Title and ArtistThe song "Happy Birthday Helen" is performed by Australian folk-pop band 'Things of Stone and Wood.'
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Chart SuccessThe song was highly successful in Australia on its release in 1992, reaching #9 in the ARIA Singles Chart.
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GenreThe song is in the folk-rock genre and it is notable for its mix of rock instrumentation with folk-inspired melodies and lyrical themes.
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Story Behind the Song"Happy Birthday Helen" was written by the band's lead vocalist and guitarist Greg Arnold, as a birthday gift for his then-girlfriend Helen Durham, who later became his wife.
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AlbumThe song was taken from the band's debut album, 'The Yearning.'
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AchievementsThe success of "Happy Birthday Helen" helped 'Things of Stone and Wood' gain mainstream popularity in Australia, and the album 'The Yearning' won an Australian Music Award in 1993.
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Impact on the BandIn part due to the success of "Happy Birthday Helen," Things of Stone and Wood achieved substantial success during the early-to-mid 1990s, with several of their albums and singles charting in Australia.
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Notable LyricsThe lyrics of "Happy Birthday Helen" are heartfelt and celebratory, such as the song's chorus: "What would you do if I sang out of tune?/ Would you stand up and walk out on me?/ Lend me your ears and I'll sing you a song/ And I'll try not to sing out of key."
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PerformancesThe song is often performed at concerts by Things of Stone and Wood, where it is typically received enthusiastically by fans due to its catchy tune and heartfelt lyrics.
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Cultural ImpactThe song has been included in the soundtrack of several films and TV shows, and it is often played on Australian radio, reflecting its enduring popularity in the band's home country.
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