Benjamin Scott "Ben" Folds (born September 12, 1966) is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. From 1995 to 2000, Folds was the frontman and pianist of the alternative rock band Ben Folds Five. After the group temporarily disbanded, Folds performed as a solo artist and has toured all over the world. The group reunited in 2011. He has also collaborated with musicians such as William Shatner, Regina Spektor and "Weird Al" Yankovic and undertaken experimental songwriting projects with authors such as Nick Hornby and Neil Gaiman. In addition to contributing music to the soundtracks of the animated films Over the Hedge, and Hoodwinked!, Folds produced Amanda Palmer's first solo album and was a judge on the NBCa cappella singing contest The Sing-Off from 2009 to 2013.
Early life and career
Folds was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He became interested in piano at age nine. His father, a carpenter, brought one home through a barter trade with a customer who was unable to pay. During this time, Folds listened to songs by Elton John and Billy Joel on AM radio, and learned them by ear. During his years at Richard J. Reynolds High School in Winston-Salem, Folds played in several bands as the pianist, bassist, or drummer.
Ben Folds Five are an American alternative rock trio formed in 1993 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The group's members are Ben Folds (lead vocals, piano, keyboards, melodica, principal songwriting), Robert Sledge (bass, contrabass, synthesizer, backing vocals), and Darren Jessee (drums, percussion, backing vocals, songwriter). The group achieved mainstream success in the alternative, indie and pop music scenes. Their single "Brick" from the 1997 album Whatever and Ever Amen gained airplay on many mainstream radio stations. During their seven years together, the band released three proper studio records, one retrospective album of B-sides and outtakes, and eight singles. They also contributed to a number of soundtracks and compilations. Ben Folds Five disbanded in October 2000. They reunited in 2011 and released their fourth album The Sound of the Life of the Mind in 2012.
History
1993 - 2000
Ben Folds Five was formed in 1993 in Chapel Hill by Ben Folds. They were, in fact, a trio in spite of their name, and the primary motivation behind the name, apart from the band's well-known use of humor, was simple preference, according to Ben: "I think it sounds better than Ben Folds Three."
Folds once described their music as "punk rock for sissies," a reaction to the angst prevalent in '90s rock.
Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps is a Britishcomedytelevision seriessitcom that ran from 26 February 2001 to 24 May 2011 and starred Sheridan Smith, Will Mellor, Ralf Little, Natalie Casey, Kathryn Drysdale and Luke Gell. Created and written by Susan Nickson, it is set in the town of Runcorn in Cheshire, England, and originally revolves around the lives of five twenty-somethings. Little departed after the airing of the sixth series with Smith and Drysdale leaving following the airing of the eighth series. The ninth and final series had major changes with new main cast members and new writers.
The core cast have been augmented by various recurring characters throughout the series, including Beverly Callard, Lee Oakes, Hayley Bishop, Alison Mac, Thomas Nelstrop and Jonathon Dutton. The show was first broadcast in 2001 on BBC Two. The title was inspired by the 1980 hit single “Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps Please” by Splodgenessabounds. On 23 July 2011, it was confirmed that the series would not be returning due to BBC Three wanting to make room for new comedies and feeling that the series had come to a natural end following the departures of most of the main cast members.
Music video by Ben Folds Five performing Kate. (C) 1997 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
published: 25 Oct 2009
Ben Folds Five - Kate (from Sessions at West 54th)
Music video by Ben Folds Five performing Kate (from Sessions at West 54th). (C) 2001 Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
http://vevo.ly/Aoi8Qa
published: 10 Oct 2018
Kate- Ben Folds Five
published: 04 May 2009
Kate | Ben Folds Five | funk cover ft. Maiya Sykes & BEN FOLDS!!
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published: 21 Oct 2019
Ben Folds Five - Kate - TFI Friday - 1997
Ben Folds Five knocking out a fine live version of 'Kate' from 'Whatever and Ever Amen' on Channel 4's 'TFI Friday' in 1997.
published: 03 May 2007
Ben Folds - Myspace Gig - Kate
Ben Folds performs 'Kate' during his myspace gig, webcast live from his studio in Nashville, Tennessee on October 24th 2006.
published: 30 Oct 2006
Ben Folds 5 - Kate (w/strings)
"Kate" with the strings track left in. For some mind-boggling reason, this version has been known heretofore on the internet as the "ska remix." (?)
Glommed from the wokeupwaytoolate.com file dump.
published: 29 Apr 2012
Ben Folds Five - Kate (Lyrics)
Track 11 on Ben Folds 'Best Imitation of My Self' CD
This song is originally from the Ben Folds Five album 'whatever and ever amen'. 'Kate' was released as a single in 1997 and peaked at #39 in the UK.
The song follows a love-struck man who is so obsessed with the girl "Kate" that he longs to be her. The song was featured in the film 'The Wedding Weekend'.
Lyrics-
She plays wipeout on the drums
the squirrels and the birds come
Gather around to sing the guitar
Oh I...have you got nothing to say
When all words fail she speaks
Her mix tape's a masterpiece
Walks through the garden
so the roses can see
Oh I...have you got nothing to say
And you can see the daisies
in her footsteps
Dandelions, butterflies
I wanna be Kate
Everyday she wars the same thing
I think she smokes pot
She's everythin...
published: 23 Mar 2012
Kate - Ben Folds 2024-09-29 Pantages Theater, Tacoma, WA
"Kater" by Ben Folds Five, from Ben Folds' show at Pantages Theater in Tacoma, WA on September 29th, 2024, as part of his "Paper Airplanes 2024" tour.
published: 30 Sep 2024
Ben Folds - Kate - Week 14 Version (From Apartment Requests Stream)
Music video by Ben Folds Five performing Kate (from Sessions at West 54th). (C) 2001 Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
http://vevo.ly/Aoi8Qa...
Music video by Ben Folds Five performing Kate (from Sessions at West 54th). (C) 2001 Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
http://vevo.ly/Aoi8Qa
Music video by Ben Folds Five performing Kate (from Sessions at West 54th). (C) 2001 Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
http://vevo.ly/Aoi8Qa
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Lead vocal: Maiya Sykes
Keys: Ben Folds & Jack Conte
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Drums: Tamir Barzilay
Bass: Joe Ayoub
Recording Engineer: Caleb Parker
Mixing/Mastering: Caleb Parker
Video Production: Ricky Chavez
Production Design: Corey Lubowich
HMU: Roxanne McDanel
Recorded Live at Scary Pockets HQ in Highland Park, CA.
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About Scary Pockets
We are Scary Pockets, a funk band that releases weekly music videos, in pursuit of the funk. Scary Pockets is Ryan Lerman and Jack Conte, with the help and support from a rotating roster of the best session musicians in the LA area. Make sure to subscribe and enable ALL notifications!
#ScaryPockets #Funk #Kate #BenFoldsFive
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Lead vocal: Maiya Sykes
Keys: Ben Folds & Jack Conte
Guitar: Ryan Lerman
Drums: Tamir Barzilay
Bass: Joe Ayoub
Recording Engineer: Caleb Parker
Mixing/Mastering: Caleb Parker
Video Production: Ricky Chavez
Production Design: Corey Lubowich
HMU: Roxanne McDanel
Recorded Live at Scary Pockets HQ in Highland Park, CA.
Watch more videos!
Scary Pockets: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL3xcB0B80KV06T2lqZhG5zUZuwojwuex&playnext=1
90s Hits Funkified: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL3xcB0B80KX25RsNBxJeuiO0YuJNWH46&playnext=1
Scary Goldings: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL3xcB0B80KWCRIVdgwL5ayqAczyccWNW&playnext=1
Most Popular: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL3xcB0B80KWzWR4-NxRrmRDwAnZfEXXr&playnext=1
About Scary Pockets
We are Scary Pockets, a funk band that releases weekly music videos, in pursuit of the funk. Scary Pockets is Ryan Lerman and Jack Conte, with the help and support from a rotating roster of the best session musicians in the LA area. Make sure to subscribe and enable ALL notifications!
#ScaryPockets #Funk #Kate #BenFoldsFive
"Kate" with the strings track left in. For some mind-boggling reason, this version has been known heretofore on the internet as the "ska remix." (?)
Glommed fr...
"Kate" with the strings track left in. For some mind-boggling reason, this version has been known heretofore on the internet as the "ska remix." (?)
Glommed from the wokeupwaytoolate.com file dump.
"Kate" with the strings track left in. For some mind-boggling reason, this version has been known heretofore on the internet as the "ska remix." (?)
Glommed from the wokeupwaytoolate.com file dump.
Track 11 on Ben Folds 'Best Imitation of My Self' CD
This song is originally from the Ben Folds Five album 'whatever and ever amen'. 'Kate' was released as a si...
Track 11 on Ben Folds 'Best Imitation of My Self' CD
This song is originally from the Ben Folds Five album 'whatever and ever amen'. 'Kate' was released as a single in 1997 and peaked at #39 in the UK.
The song follows a love-struck man who is so obsessed with the girl "Kate" that he longs to be her. The song was featured in the film 'The Wedding Weekend'.
Lyrics-
She plays wipeout on the drums
the squirrels and the birds come
Gather around to sing the guitar
Oh I...have you got nothing to say
When all words fail she speaks
Her mix tape's a masterpiece
Walks through the garden
so the roses can see
Oh I...have you got nothing to say
And you can see the daisies
in her footsteps
Dandelions, butterflies
I wanna be Kate
Everyday she wars the same thing
I think she smokes pot
She's everything I need, She's everything I'm not
Oh. I...
Have you got nothing to say
She never gets wet
She smiles and it's a rainbow
And she speaks and she breathes
I wanna be Kate
Down by the Rosemary and Cameron
She hands out the
Bhagaved Gita
I see her around every couple days
I wanna meet her so that
I can say...hey Kate
Track 11 on Ben Folds 'Best Imitation of My Self' CD
This song is originally from the Ben Folds Five album 'whatever and ever amen'. 'Kate' was released as a single in 1997 and peaked at #39 in the UK.
The song follows a love-struck man who is so obsessed with the girl "Kate" that he longs to be her. The song was featured in the film 'The Wedding Weekend'.
Lyrics-
She plays wipeout on the drums
the squirrels and the birds come
Gather around to sing the guitar
Oh I...have you got nothing to say
When all words fail she speaks
Her mix tape's a masterpiece
Walks through the garden
so the roses can see
Oh I...have you got nothing to say
And you can see the daisies
in her footsteps
Dandelions, butterflies
I wanna be Kate
Everyday she wars the same thing
I think she smokes pot
She's everything I need, She's everything I'm not
Oh. I...
Have you got nothing to say
She never gets wet
She smiles and it's a rainbow
And she speaks and she breathes
I wanna be Kate
Down by the Rosemary and Cameron
She hands out the
Bhagaved Gita
I see her around every couple days
I wanna meet her so that
I can say...hey Kate
Music video by Ben Folds Five performing Kate (from Sessions at West 54th). (C) 2001 Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
http://vevo.ly/Aoi8Qa
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Musicians
Lead vocal: Maiya Sykes
Keys: Ben Folds & Jack Conte
Guitar: Ryan Lerman
Drums: Tamir Barzilay
Bass: Joe Ayoub
Recording Engineer: Caleb Parker
Mixing/Mastering: Caleb Parker
Video Production: Ricky Chavez
Production Design: Corey Lubowich
HMU: Roxanne McDanel
Recorded Live at Scary Pockets HQ in Highland Park, CA.
Watch more videos!
Scary Pockets: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL3xcB0B80KV06T2lqZhG5zUZuwojwuex&playnext=1
90s Hits Funkified: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL3xcB0B80KX25RsNBxJeuiO0YuJNWH46&playnext=1
Scary Goldings: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL3xcB0B80KWCRIVdgwL5ayqAczyccWNW&playnext=1
Most Popular: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL3xcB0B80KWzWR4-NxRrmRDwAnZfEXXr&playnext=1
About Scary Pockets
We are Scary Pockets, a funk band that releases weekly music videos, in pursuit of the funk. Scary Pockets is Ryan Lerman and Jack Conte, with the help and support from a rotating roster of the best session musicians in the LA area. Make sure to subscribe and enable ALL notifications!
#ScaryPockets #Funk #Kate #BenFoldsFive
"Kate" with the strings track left in. For some mind-boggling reason, this version has been known heretofore on the internet as the "ska remix." (?)
Glommed from the wokeupwaytoolate.com file dump.
Track 11 on Ben Folds 'Best Imitation of My Self' CD
This song is originally from the Ben Folds Five album 'whatever and ever amen'. 'Kate' was released as a single in 1997 and peaked at #39 in the UK.
The song follows a love-struck man who is so obsessed with the girl "Kate" that he longs to be her. The song was featured in the film 'The Wedding Weekend'.
Lyrics-
She plays wipeout on the drums
the squirrels and the birds come
Gather around to sing the guitar
Oh I...have you got nothing to say
When all words fail she speaks
Her mix tape's a masterpiece
Walks through the garden
so the roses can see
Oh I...have you got nothing to say
And you can see the daisies
in her footsteps
Dandelions, butterflies
I wanna be Kate
Everyday she wars the same thing
I think she smokes pot
She's everything I need, She's everything I'm not
Oh. I...
Have you got nothing to say
She never gets wet
She smiles and it's a rainbow
And she speaks and she breathes
I wanna be Kate
Down by the Rosemary and Cameron
She hands out the
Bhagaved Gita
I see her around every couple days
I wanna meet her so that
I can say...hey Kate
Benjamin Scott "Ben" Folds (born September 12, 1966) is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. From 1995 to 2000, Folds was the frontman and pianist of the alternative rock band Ben Folds Five. After the group temporarily disbanded, Folds performed as a solo artist and has toured all over the world. The group reunited in 2011. He has also collaborated with musicians such as William Shatner, Regina Spektor and "Weird Al" Yankovic and undertaken experimental songwriting projects with authors such as Nick Hornby and Neil Gaiman. In addition to contributing music to the soundtracks of the animated films Over the Hedge, and Hoodwinked!, Folds produced Amanda Palmer's first solo album and was a judge on the NBCa cappella singing contest The Sing-Off from 2009 to 2013.
Early life and career
Folds was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He became interested in piano at age nine. His father, a carpenter, brought one home through a barter trade with a customer who was unable to pay. During this time, Folds listened to songs by Elton John and Billy Joel on AM radio, and learned them by ear. During his years at Richard J. Reynolds High School in Winston-Salem, Folds played in several bands as the pianist, bassist, or drummer.
I know that you're in there I can see you You're saying you're ok I don't believe you And now that the gig is off The spell is broken The fat lady sung The president has spoken These days that you were waiting for Will come and go Like any day Just another day There's never gonna be a moment of truth for you While the world is watching All you need is the thing you forgotten And that's to learn to live with what you are So freak out if you wanna And I'll still be here Don't call me for years and when you do Yeah, I'll still be here I'm not saying the effort is a waste of time - but I Just love you for the things you couldn't change Though you've tried These hours of confusion they will soon expire Like everything Does There's never gonna be a moment of truth for you While the world is watching All you need is the thing you've forgotten And that's to learn to live with what you are Sometimes Everything you've ever wanted Floats above He's sticking out his tongue and laughing While everything Anyone can ever need Is down below Waiting for you To know this There's never gonna be a moment of truth for you While the world is watching All you need is the thing you've forgotten And that's to learn to live with what you are You got to learn to live with what you You got to learn to live with what you Are
After Ben Folds Five took off in the 1990s, he married Kate Rosen briefly in 1996, which he attributed to being a, 'hopeless romantic' despite being constantly on tour ... Ben Folds Divorces Fifth Wife Emma Sandall What I know about women.