Here Comes Your Man

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About Here Comes Your Man

"Here Comes Your Man" is a song by the American alternative rock band Pixies, written and sung by the band's frontman Black Francis. Produced by Gil Norton, it was released as the second single from the group's second album Doolittle in June 1989. Written by Black Francis as a teenager, "Here Comes Your Man" was recorded for the band's 1987 demo tape, but not included on either Come On Pilgrim or Surfer Rosa, as the songwriter was reluctant about releasing the song. Critics saw "Here Comes Your Man" as the Pixies' breakthrough song; Jon Dolan of Spin magazine commented that it was "the most accessible song ever by an underground-type band. " The song reached number three on the U. S. Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart. In 2019, the single was certified Gold in Canada. 


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1989
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Outside there's a box car waiting
Outside the family stew
Out by the fire breathing
Outside we wait 'til face turns blue

I know the nervous walking
I know the dirty beard hangs
Out by the box car waiting
Take me away to nowhere plains

There is a wait so long
You'll never wait so long

Here comes your man
Here comes your man
Here comes your man

Big shake on the box car moving
Big shake to the land that's falling down
Is a wind makes a palm stop blowing
A big, big stone fall and break my crown

There is a wait so long
You'll never wait so long

Here comes your man
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You'll never wait so long

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Pixies

Pixies is an American alternative rock band formed in Boston, Massachusetts in 1986. The group consists of Black Francis (vocals, rhythm guitar), Joey Santiago (lead guitar), Kim Deal (bass, vocals), and David Lovering (drums). The Pixies achieved relatively modest commercial success in their home country, but were significantly more successful in the United Kingdom and mainland Europe. The group disbanded in 1993 under acrimonious circumstances, but reunited in 2004. more »

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10 facts about this song

Release
"Here Comes Your Man" is a track by Pixies, which was released in 1989 in the UnitedKingdom and 1990 in the United States.
Album
The song is part of the band's second studio album "Doolittle", which is considered as one of the most influential alternative rock albums of all time.
Writer
The song was written by Pixies frontman, Black Francis when he was a teenager.
Influence
The song is often noted for its strong influence from The Beatles and surf rock, a departure from the noisy, abrasive style Pixies was known for.
Chart Performance
The song reached No. 3 on the U.S. Modern Rock Tracks chart and No. 54 on the UK Singles Chart.
Music Video
The music video for the song included shots of the Pixies playing in a cityscape model, filled with artificial fog and oversized props, designed to create a surreal atmosphere.
Early Demo
An early demo version of "Here Comes Your Man" was included on the band's first album, but the more refined version from "Doolittle" is much more popular and widely recognized.
Live Performances
Despite being one of their bigger hits, "Here Comes Your Man" was played rarely in live performances. The band felt the song was not representative of their typical sound.
Lyrics
The lyrics for the song were inspired by a homeless man who used to sleep outside the frontman's father's office. The upbeat melody contradicts the sadness of the lyrics, a common trait in Pixies' songs.
Reception
"Here Comes Your Man" was widely acclaimed by music critics for its catchy melody and innovative fusion of surf rock and alternative rock elements.

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