Nude

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About Nude

"Nude" is a song by the English rock band Radiohead, released in March 2008 as the second single from their seventh studio album In Rainbows (2007). Radiohead first recorded "Nude" during the sessions for their third album, OK Computer (1997), but were not satisfied with the results. They performed it several times over the following decade, and it became one of their best-known unreleased songs. For In Rainbows, Radiohead rearranged the song around a bassline written by Colin Greenwood. "Nude" was promoted with a music video of Radiohead performing in slow motion, and a competition inviting fans to create remixes using the separated stem tracks. Boosted by the stem sales, it became Radiohead's most successful single on the Billboard Hot 100 chart since their debut single "Creep" peaked in 1993. 


Year:
2007
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Don't get any big ideas
They're not gonna happen
You paint yourself white
And fill up with noise
There'll be something missing
And now that you found it
It's gone
Now you feel it you don't
You've gone off the rails

So don't get any big ideas
They're not gonna happen
You'll go to Hell
For what your
Dirty mind is thinking

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Radiohead

Radiohead are an English rock band from Abingdon, Oxfordshire, formed in 1985. The band consists of Thom Yorke (lead vocals, guitar, piano), Jonny Greenwood (lead guitar, keyboards, other instruments), Colin Greenwood (bass), Phil Selway (drums, percussion) and Ed O'Brien (guitar, backing vocals). more »

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Written by: Colin Charles Greenwood, Edward John O'Brien, Jonathan Richard Guy Greenwood, Philip James Selway, Thomas Edward Yorke

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Album Appearance
"Nude" is the third track on the English rock band Radiohead's seventh studio album, "In Rainbows."
Long Development Period
Although "Nude" was released in 2007 as a part of the "In Rainbows" album, the song actually dates back in 1997 during the "OK Computer" sessions.
Alternate Titles
The song was initially titled "Big Ideas (Don't Get Any)" when it was first performed in 1998.
Live Version Vs. Studio Version
Early live performances of "Nude" had a more uptempo and full band arrangement, unlike the studio-produced one which was more subdued and orchestral.
Song's Themes
The song is speculated to discuss themes of unfulfilled desire and the futility of hedonism in obtaining personal satisfaction.
Fan Influence
"Nude" was frequently requested by fans in concerts, which was perhaps one of the reasons for its eventual recording and inclusion on the "In Rainbows" album.
Successful Track
It debuted at number 21 on the UK Singles chart, making it Radiohead's fifth top 40 single in the country.
Original Lyrics
The original lyrics were reportedly "Don't get any big ideas, they're not gonna happen." However, these were later modified for the album.
Commercial Success
"Nude" peaked at number 37 on the Billboard Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart.
Fan Remixes
In April 2008, Radiohead released the separate stems (bass, voice, guitar, strings/FX and drums) of "Nude" to the public for remixing.
Music Video
The music video was directed by Adam Buxton and Garth Jennings. It features the band performing the song in a dark setting with minimalist lighting.
Unique Sound
The recording of "Nude" features high falsettos, bowed glockenspiel and the ondes Martenot, a rare electronic musical instrument.

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