Heartbroken Bopper
The Guess Who
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Night school strutter just strutting around He can't find work since the band left town He can't get up 'cause he can't get down Yeah, he's a heartbroken bopper Honor roll student graduation day Summa Cum Laude is a big okay Car wash king is having beans today And he's a heartbroken bopper Oh, he's a heartbroken bopper Rise from the gutters, there's too much has gone to waste Rise with the others, there's too much is done in haste He's a heartbroken bopper Oh, he's a heartbroken bopper Oh, you're strutting with a heartbroken bopper Oh, you're moving with a heartbroken bopper Oh, you're shucking, heartbroken bopper Oh, you're dancing, heartbroken bopper Oh, you're moving, heartbroken bopper You're rocking with a heartbroken bopper A-strutting and a-moving with a heartbroken bopper Making it, heart broken bopper You've seen better days, heart broken bopper Seen better days, heartbroken bopper
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Written by: Burton Cummings, Kurt Winter
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8 facts about this song
Song Background"Heartbroken Bopper" is a song by the Canadian rock band The Guess Who.
- This track was included in their eighth studio album, "Rockin'".
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Song Credit and ReleaseThe song was written by the band members Burton Cummings and Kurt Winter.
- The Guess Who released "Heartbroken Bopper" in 1972.
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Chart Performance"Heartbroken Bopper" was a moderate hit, charting at number 47 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
- The song did slightly better in the band's home country, Canada, where it reached number 12 in RPM Magazine's national singles survey.
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Musical StyleThe Guess Who is known for their blend of rock and roll and pop music, and "Heartbroken Bopper" continues in this tradition.
- The song's catchy tune, upbeat tempo, and lively guitar riffs make it a memorable part of their discography.
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Song Theme and InterpretationThe lyrics of "Heartbroken Bopper" tell a story of a man devastated by a break-up, which was a common theme in pop and rock music of the time period.
- Despite its sorrowful lyrics, the song stands out for its energetic and upbeat musical arrangement.
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The Album "Rockin'The album "Rockin'" was released during a period of transition for The Guess Who. Following the departure of guitarist Randy Bachman, the band adopted a heavier and more hard rock style on the album.
- Despite changes in their musical approach, "Rockin'" was a commercial success. The album reached number 7 on Canada's RPM Magazine Top Albums chart and number 31 on the U.S. Billboard 200.
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Legacy of The Guess WhoThe Guess Who is considered one of the most successful Canadian rock bands of the '60s and '70s.
- While "Heartbroken Bopper" might not be their most well-known song, it represents an important period in the band's history and showcases their musical versatility.
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Live Performance"Heartbroken Bopper" is among the many hits The Guess Who has performed live in concerts throughout their extensive career.
- The song continues to be performed by Burton Cummings, even after leaving the band.
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