On the Rebound
Uriah Heep
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On the rebound, on the rebound That's how you fell for me That's how you changed my life You cut me like a knife On the rebound, on the rebound You came, you saw, you took It only took one look And lady, I was hooked On the rebound, it's a replay Your love was on the rebound On the rebound You came and took my soul You came and left a hole Where your love used to be On the rebound, on the rebound You like to drown in your tears And after all these years You give your pain to me On the rebound, you came to me, babe On the rebound, to set you free On the rebound, too bad for me Your love was on the rebound You came to me To set you free To pray for me It's a replay You came to repay It's a replay To set you free Just a replay Your love was Just a replay
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Band Information"On the Rebound" is a song by the English rock band Uriah Heep, an influential band active since the 1970s and known for their progressive and hard rock styles.
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Song Facts"On the Rebound" was released in 1980 as part of the band's 15th studio album, "Conquest".
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Chart DetailsThe song charted at no. 47 in the UK charts, reflecting its relative popularity during the period of its release.
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Lineup ChangeThe "Conquest" album, which features "On the Rebound," was notable as it marked the introduction of a new singer, John Sloman, who replaced departing vocalist John Lawton.
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Musical Style"On the Rebound" typifies Uriah Heep’s distinctive sound, blending hard rock and progressive elements with strong melodic hooks.
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Song ThemeThe title of the song suggests a theme of recovery or turning point, in line with Uriah Heep's encounters of several lineup changes throughout their career.
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Live Performances"On the Rebound" became a concert staple for the band, often appearing in their live setlists.
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Other UsesIn addition to its release on the "Conquest" album, "On the Rebound" also appears on several Uriah Heep compilation and live albums, indicating its importance in the band's discography.
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Band MembersAt the time of recording "On the Rebound", Uriah Heep consisted of Mick Box, Trevor Bolder, Chris Slade, Ken Hensley, and John Sloman.
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Song Length"On the Rebound" is a 3:13-minute track. Despite its relatively short length, this song demonstrated Uriah Heep's ability to craft engaging, radio-friendly rock music.
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