Lypswitch - Dave's Song - The Story Behind the Song

From the new album Lypswitch - World of Sin
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The song was originally titled Victims of Pain but when the September 1990 Demos were recorded the band ran out of studio time to lay down the vocals.

The song was then shelved and was later used in a video to celebrate the life of Dave Brandani.

When the 30 years CD was being put together the band decided to put it on the album and dedicate it to Dave.

Dave's Tribute Video.

Dave's Song

Music by Lypswitch
Written in 1990 recorded in 1990
Dedicated to Dave Brandani August 12, 1970 - October 2, 1992

About the Recording

Produced by Dino Papanicolaou
Executive Producer Curt Lorraine
Recorded at Sonora West, Burbank CA. in September 1990
Piano by Dino Papanicolaou

Once the music was recorded producer Dino Papanicolaou had the idea to add piano to the track.
The band liked the idea and it has been said this gives the song a bit of a Lynyrd Skynyrd vibe to it.

"Dave Brandani was our buddy and brother and came with us on the dream to make it in Hollywood. He was our counselor, inspiration, comedian and the best person you will ever meet. He was an awesome road manager for us, Love/Hate, Funhouse, Hardly Dangerous and many other bands. He actually made it and toured the world with Love/Hate. They did tours with AC/DC, Dio, and Skid Row. We lost him way too early in a motorcycle accident. He was a member of the band, he was and still is our brother."
- Danny Whaley -

"Dave Brandani was a very good friend of mine before we moved to Hollywood. He played bass in a band with me back in Florida called Fatal Vision. He was such a cool dude. He was funny, kind and very smart. He was the type of guy that would give you the shirt off his back. We had a lot of good times together. He and I drove from Orlando to Hollywood in his van. He built our stage and designed and made our lights at our practice facility back in Florida. He was really good at that stuff. He went on to be the road manager for Love/Hate a few years after we moved to Hollywood. Unfortunately, he died in a motorcycle accident in late 1992. We were all devastated and heart-broken by his passing."
- Mick O'Brien -

"Dave Brandani always saw the lighter side of everything and when I think of some of our times together I laugh out loud. He really made L.A. feel like a home sometimes and he always had your back. He never seemed afraid of anything, and always brought me up when I was second guessing myself. The important thing for all of us to remember is to live life that much more for him and everyone that had life taken from them. Everyone pictures being old and being happy. Brandani's death is proof that death doesn't care if you are ready. Live every moment like it's your last and take nothing for granted. And when everything is going great and you find yourself happy, think of him then as well."
- David Love -

"Dave Brandani was a childhood friend of mine back in Florida. His family moved away when I was about 9 or 10 and I didn't meet up with him again until the Lypswitch days about 10 years later. The cool part is once we realized we knew each other as kids our bond became even stronger. His work ethic was unmatched, and it didn't take long until other bands noticed this and hired him. Before you know it he was with Love/Hate and he toured the world. As busy as he was I'll never forget when he called me from backstage at the Philadelphia Spectrum (Where they were opening for Dio) to say happy birthday. That's just how Dave was, he cared, he really cared. I miss the days when he would be on break from the road and would stay with us for a week or so. The tour stories he told were awesome and when we were doing shows and he was in town, he would still come down and help us. He never needed to do that, and we didn't ask, that's just who he was. I'll never forget him"
- KA -

The band started a tribute to Dave back in 1999 on the original Lyp website: Tribute to Dave Brandani

Already their upbeat, wild rock sound has spread through the airwaves of Southern California via KNAC 105.5, which has been playing Lypswitch's demo tune "Rattlesnake Skin". Wait any longer and you'll need binoculars to see them from your Coliseum luxury box.

Gena Nason - LA Weekly March 1990

Lypswitch have come a long way from their Orlando, Florida roots, arriving in Southern California two years ago, and graduating to headlining status after sharing stages with the likes of Bang Tango, Love/Hate and Funhouse. They have earned themselves a large and entusiastic following on the local scene.

With such killer songs as "This is my Life", "Foot in the Door", "Rattlesnake Skin", and "Kiss in the Dark" these prophets of what they call "Underground punk funk street rock" are headed to the top.

Wendy Weisberg - BAM Magazine August 10, 1990

Hottest New Group: Lypswitch. They have just enough sex and looks to play the strip, just enough grit, reality, and black leather to play the darker scene.

Concrete Jungle - 1989

A sure bet to sell millions of records it's a wonder that Lypswitch still is unsigned. The band has the material, image and looks required by A&R people to sign a band, hopefully it won't be too long before someone realizes this.

H.R. Long - Rock City News March 1990

Lypswitch have very catchy songs, with good hooks and choruses. This music is very marketable.

Judy Jade - LA Rock Review July 1989

Review of the RnR Rebels and the Sunset Strip Box Set
With 36 bands showcasing two songs each over four discs, ROCK N’ ROLL REBELS & THE SUNSET STRIP is a ridiculously bountiful treasure trove of riches from the third wave of the golden era of the Sunset Strip. In addition to the bands already mentioned, Dallas Dollz, Rough Justice, Cold Shot, Spyder Blue, Lypswitch, Scratch, Longgone and Bad Blood are solid gold guaranteed to get feet tapping, heads banging, and long-gone hair lines and waistlines reminisced about.

Shane Pinnegar - 100 Percent Rock Magazine - Australia - April 2015

Review of the RnR Rebels and the Sunset Strip Box Set

“Sexx On The Sun” — Lypswitch: Hard-driving riffs and an anthemic chorus reminiscent of bands such as GN’R and Poison.

“She's So Psychedelic” — Lypswitch: A punk-fueled rhythm section decorated with an infectious gang-shouted chorus.

Kelley Simms - BraveWords - Canada - April 2015

Lypswitch did their fare share of selling out their headlining gig at the Whisky. They also introduced a new groove with "Kiss in the Dark" offering proof David Love is turning into a vampire

Jessica Black - Crash Magazine 1990