Reckoner

Radiohead

About Reckoner

"Reckoner" is a song by English rock band Radiohead, released on 23 September 2008 as the fourth single from their album In Rainbows. It was produced by longtime Radiohead producer Nigel Godrich. The song developed while Radiohead were working on another song, "Feeling Pulled Apart by Horses". "Reckoner" was named one of the best songs of the decade by Pitchfork and the NME. Remixes were released by James Holden, Flying Lotus and Diplo. To promote the single, Radiohead released the separate stems for fans to remix themselves, as they had done with their previous single "Nude".  


Year:
2007
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Reckoner
You can't take it with you
Dancing for your pleasure
 
You are not to blame for
Bittersweet distractors
Dare not speak its name
Dedicated to all human beings
 
Because we separate
Like ripples on a blank shore
In rainbows
Because we separate
The ripples on a black shore
 
Reckoner, take me with you
 
Dedicated to all human beings

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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

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12 facts about this song

Song Creation
"Reckoner" originated from a different song named "Feeling Pulled Apart with Horses" that Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood, members of Radiohead, created.
Album Inclusion
The song is a part of “In Rainbows,” Radiohead’s seventh studio album released in 2007.
Legacy
It was tagged as the 254th song on the Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
Unique Release
The album “In Rainbows” on which "Reckoner" is featured, was initially released in a pay-what-you-want format, a very unique release method at that time.
Reinterpretation
"Reckoner" was transformed into a completely different song after being shelved for years and Thom Yorke eventually preferred the new composition.
Lyrics Interpretation
The song lyrics are known for their elusive interpretation. Some fans believe the song is about reckoning with mortality, while others think it's about reckoning with the past.
Remix Competition
Radiohead held a remix competition for the song in 2008.
Celebrity Praise
The song is one of the favorites of rapper and producer Pharrell Williams. He labeled it as 'a masterpiece' during an interview.
Cover Versions
"Reckoner" has been covered by various artists in different genres, including Gnarls Barkley during the 2008 Electric Picnic Festival in Ireland.
Music Video
A user-generated music video for "Reckoner" was chosen by the band out of several entries submitted by fans as part of the "In Rainbows" music video contest.
Charts Performance
Despite not being released as a single, "Reckoner" peaked at number 76 in the UK Singles Chart.
Live Performances
"Reckoner" is one of the most regularly played songs from the album in Radiohead's live concerts.

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