Laid Back
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- The term 'laid back' is often used to describe a person who has a mild and easy-going personality. It can also be used to describe a place or situation (i.e. a laid-back atmosphere) that is quiet, relaxed or casual.
Laid Back are a Danish pop duo formed in 1979 comprising keyboardist Tim Stahl and guitarist John Guldberg. Best known throughout the 1980s and early 1990s, their music incorporated elements of synth and funk.
Work
In the early 1980s, Laid Back were known in their own country and South America only, with the 1983 single "Sunshine Reggae" being one of their most successful. Their international standing was raised with the release of the 12-inch single "White Horse," a funk-influenced dance song with a memorable baseline that took favour in US dance clubs. The record was championed by none other than Prince. The record was later sampled by Monifah for her hit "Touch It" (US, #9).
For a number of years Laid Back were fairly quiet, but they resurfaced in 1989 with the catchy single "Bakerman," a hit in most European countries (including #9 in Germany) and a minor success in the UK charts where it reached number 44 (1990). It received plenty of airplay because of its unusual video, directed by Lars von Trier, which had the band skydiving while "playing" their instruments.
Two greatest hits compilations followed in 1995 and 1999.
In 2002, the duo composed the soundtrack of feature film, Flyvende Farmor, for which they were awarded a Robert, one of Denmark's top film awards.
Album Releases
- 1981: Laid Back
- 1983: Keep Smiling
- 1985: Play It Straight
- 1987: See You in the Lobby
- 1990: Hole in the Sky
- 1993: Why Is Everybody in Such a Hurry
- 1998: Laidest Greatest
- 1999: Unfinished Symphonies
- 2004: Happy Dreamer