Lighten Up
| Title | Lighten Up |
|---|---|
| Artist | Beastie Boys |
| Album | Check Your Head |
| Release Date | 1992-04-21 |
| Description | “Lighten Up” is Track 5 on Beastie Boys' third (full-length) LP Check Your Head. Writing credit is shared by Beastie Boys & Money Mark Nishita. It was performed by: Adam Yauch (bass) Michael Diamond (drums) Adam Horovitz (guitar) Mark Nishita (D6, Clav, Organ, Wurlitzer) Juanito Vasquez (cuita, conga) Arturo (Ture) Oliva (bata', shakeree) “Lighten Up” was recorded and mixed at G-Son Studios, Atwater Village, CA, Co-produced by Beastie Boys & Mario C with Mario C acting as engineer. After sequencing at PCP Labs, the album was released on 4.21.1992. The song was performed in 139 known Concerts. 1st Known Performance: 5.17.1992 — Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, US http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJ7vQ_-5hbI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MM7dSmZw_Xs Last Known Performance: 6.10.2009 — The Orange Peel, Asheville, NC, US |
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