Stop This Game
Cheap Trick
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Well I can't stop the music I could stop it before Now I don't want to hear it Don't want to hear it no more No more I can't stop the music I could stop it before Now I don't want to hear it Don't want to hear it no more All I want to do is stop this game It's gonna really end Stop this game It's such a touchy, touchy thing Hey, livin' with you Is all I wanted before I've changed, you didn't Don't want to see you no more All I want to do is stop this game It's gonna really end Oh, stop this game It's such a touchy, touchy thing Well we were walkin' before we could crawl And you were lovin' just emotion just all It's just emotion wasn't music at all Now I can't stop the music Now I don't want to hear it no more No more, no more, no more Stop this game It's gonna really end Stop this game It's such a touchy, touchy thing I can't stop the music (stop this game) I could stop it before (it's gonna really end) Now I don't want to hear it (stop this game) Don't want to hear it no more (it's such a touchy, touchy thing)
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Written by: Richard A Nielsen, Robin W Zander
Lyrics © SONGS OF MOJO, LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Song Composition- "Stop This Game" is a song by American rock band Cheap Trick from their 1980 album, "All Shook Up", as the opening track of the album.
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Album Producers- The song and the album "All Shook Up" were both produced by former Beatles producer George Martin and engineer Geoff Emerick, renowned figures in the field of music production.
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Chart Performance- Despite its catchy tune and thoughtful lyrics, "Stop This Game" didn't fare as well as previous Cheap Trick singles, only reaching no. 48 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
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Music Video- A music video was made for the song that showed the band participating in a giant pinball game. It was one of the first videos to combine real-life action with animation.
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Creative Direction- The song marked a more direct move towards the mainstream pop market for Cheap Trick, integrating more classic rock elements into their punk rock roots.
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Noteworthy Mention- "Stop This Game" is often noted for its use of an extended brass section, not commonly used in Cheap Trick's earlier work.
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Songwriters- The song was written by Rick Nielsen and Robin Zander, who are also core band members of Cheap Trick.
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Performance- The song is known for its strong vocal performance by lead vocalist Robin Zander and the consistent rhythm by drummer Bun E. Carlos.
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Design and Packaging- In the packaging for the "All Shook Up" album, "Stop This Game" is paired with a small piece of striking art, a hallmark of the band's attention to detail and commitment to their fans.
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Live Performances- On stage, "Stop This Game" is often a showcase for the band, displaying their power and range as a live act, and it continues to be a staple in their live ensemble.
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