The Guitar Man
Bread
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Who draws the crowd and plays so loud Baby it's the guitar man Who's gonna steal the show You know, baby, it's the guitar man He can make you love He can make you cry He will bring you down Then he'll get you high Somethin' keeps him goin' Miles and miles a day To find another place to play Night after night who treats you right Baby, it's the guitar man Who's on the radio You go listen to the guitar man Then he comes to town And you see his face And you think you might Like to take his place Somethin' keeps him driftin' Miles and miles away Searchin' for the songs to play Then you listen to the music And you sing along You want to get the meaning Out of each and every song Then you find yourself a message And some words to call your own And take them home He can make you love He can get you high He will bring you down Then he'll make you cry Somethin' keeps him movin' But no one seems to know What it is that makes him go Then the lights begin to flicker And the sound is getting dim The voice begins to falter And the crowds are getting thin But he never seems to notice He's just got to find Another place to play Either way Got to play Either way Got to play
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Written by: David Gates
Lyrics © DAVID GATES D/B/A KIPAHULU MUSIC
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13 facts about this song
Song Creation"The Guitar Man" is a song written by David Gates and originally performed by the American soft rock band 'Bread'. It was recorded and released in 1972.
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Album ReleaseThe song was part of Bread's fifth album, "Baby I'm-a Want You".
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Music Ranking"The Guitar Man" peaked at No. 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Billboard Easy ListeningThe song enjoyed popular success and was a top-10 hit on the Billboard Easy Listening chart, where it reached No. 7.
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Song ThemeThe song revolves around the theme of how important a musician, specifically a guitarist, can be in people's lives.
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Musical StyleThis song is typical of the soft rock style that characterized Bread's music, with its mellow, emotive tone.
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David Gates’ ViewThe lead singer of Bread, David Gates, stated that the song was about the powerlessness of being a musician—providing joy and inspiration for others but often lacking the same in their personal lives.
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UK Chart"The Guitar Man" also gained prominence in the UK Singles Chart, peaking at No.16.
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Song Covers"The Guitar Man" has been covered by several artists including Cake in 2004 for their album "Pressure Chief".
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Recognized Signature"The Guitar Man" remains a recognized and frequently played track, thus becoming one of Bread's signature songs.
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Album Track LengthThe song has a duration of approximately 3 minutes and 46 seconds on the album.
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ContinuityThe track is known for its innovative arrangement, where there is no break between the first and second verses, helping to maintain the song's flow.
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Song CreditAlthough being a product of the band, Bread, David Gates was the sole writer of "The Guitar Man".
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