Coles Corner
Richard Hawley
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Hold back the night from us, Cherish the light for us, Don't let the shadows hold back the dawn. Cold city lights glowing, The traffic of life is flowing, Out over the rivers and on into dark. I'm going down town where there's music, I'm going where voices fill the air, Maybe there's someone waiting for me With a smile and a flower in her hair I'm going down town where there's people The loneliness hangs in the air. With no-one there real waiting for me, No smile, no flower nowhere. Cold city lights glowing, The traffic of life is flowing, Out over the rivers and on into dark Hold back the night from us, Cherish the light for us, Don't let the shadows hold back the dawn. I'm going down town where there's people The loneliness hangs in the air. With no-one there real waiting for me, No smile, no flower nowhere. I'm going down town where there's people The loneliness hangs in the air. With no one there real waiting for me, No smile, no flower nowhere. Hold back the night
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Written by: RICHARD WILLIS HAWLEY
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10 facts about this song
Album Release"Coles Corner" was featured on Richard Hawley's fourth studio album, which was also entitled "Coles Corner." The album was released on September 5, 2005.
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InspirationThe song is named after a popular meeting spot in Hawley's hometown of Sheffield, England. Coles Corner was a department store in the city center where locals often arranged to meet.
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Mercury PrizeThe album "Coles Corner" was nominated for the prestigious Mercury Music Prize in 2006. The Mercury Prize is an annual music award for the best album from the United Kingdom and Ireland.
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Genre"Coles Corner" amalgamates a variety of music styles including pop, rock and roll, and country, but it mainly showcases British rock.
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Emotional ConnectionRichard Hawley mentioned in interviews that the song "Coles Corner" was one of the most personal tracks on the album. He stated that the lyrics were inspired by his own youthful experiences in Sheffield.
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Critical AcclaimThe song has been described by music critics as melodically lush, beautifully crafted, and lyrically poignant, reflecting a deep sense of nostalgia.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Coles Corner" features Hawley performing the song amongst the hustle and bustle of Sheffield's city center, further tying the song to its real-life inspiration.
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Performance StyleRichard Hawley is known for his baritone voice and "Coles Corner" is no exception. His deep and smooth vocals lend a significant portion of the song's charm.
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Instrumentation"Coles Corner" is known for its classic instrumentation, featuring rich strings, piano, and guitar, which helps create a timeless sound.
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Album CoverThe cover of "Coles Corner" album features a black and white image of the named corner in Sheffield, adding to the nostalgic feel of the track.
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