Going out of My Head
Fatboy Slim
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i'm going out my head (repeat) -=by Jossse=-
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Written by: PETE TOWNSHEND
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10 facts about this song
Artist's Real NameFatboy Slim, the creator of "Going Out of My Head", is actually Norman Quentin Cook, a British musician, DJ, and record producer.
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Song Release"Going Out of My Head" was released as the third single from Fatboy Slim's debut studio album, "Better Living Through Chemistry" in 1997.
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GenreThe song falls under the genre of Big Beat, a genre that came to prominence in the 1990s, blending elements from house, techno, and rock music.
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SamplingThe song samples heavily from "I Can't Explain" by The Who and "Sliced Tomatoes" by Just Brothers, showcasing Fatboy Slim's knack for seamless mash-ups and unique remixes.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Going Out of My Head" was directed by famed music video director, Spike Jonze, and features a mock-play on the sort of chaos that might ensue if a giant boombox were to roll through a city.
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Album SuccessThe album "Better Living Through Chemistry," on which "Going Out of My Head" appears, reached No. 9 on the UK Albums Chart and helped solidify Fatboy Slim's sound as iconic within the electronic music scene.
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Later Compilation"Going Out of My Head" was later included in Fatboy Slim's greatest hits album, "Why Try Harder," released in 2006.
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Chart PerformanceWhile "Going Out of My Head" was not a top-chart hit, its groove-centric sound was a response to the more commercial sounding dance music of the time and brought Fatboy Slim significant recognition in the Big Beat scene.
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Live PerformancesThe song's samples and groovy beats lend well to live performances and it is often included in Fatboy Slim’s DJ sets at music festivals and gigs.
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PseudonymsPrior to adopting the“Fatboy Slim” moniker, Cook was part of bands like The Housemartins and Beats International and released music under aliases like Pizzaman and The Mighty Dub Katz. "Going Out of My Head" emerged as one of the earliest hits under the Fatboy Slim name.
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