Ten Little Indians
Harry Nilsson
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Ten little Indians standing in a line One stood looking at another man's wife Then there were nine Nine little Indians Their hearts were full of hate One took another's goods Then there were eight Eight little Indians They just got down from Heaven One told a lie about another's best friend Then there were seven Seven little Indians All trying to get their kicks One thought he'd found another way To get to Heaven, then there were six Six little Indians All trying to stay alive One took another's life Then there were five Five little Indians All trying to find the door One pulled his mother down Then there were four Four little Indians All thinking that they gotta be free One little Indian forgot to say his prayers Then there were three Three little Indians Deciding what they're gonna have to do One took the name of God in vain Then there were two Two little Indians Thinking that they oughta have some fun One took a liking to a picture of himself Then there was one One little Indian Out looking for the sun At six o'clock, the moon came out Then there was none
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Written by: HARRY NILSSON, HARRY EDWARD NILSSON
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8 facts about this song
Song Background"Ten Little Indians" is a song written and performed by Harry Nilsson, an American singer-songwriter known for his contributions to pop and rock music during the late 1960s and early 1970s.
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US Chart PerformanceThe song reached the 34th number on Billboard Hot 100 list.
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Album Contribution"Ten Little Indians" is featured in Nilsson's album, "Pandemonium Shadow Show," which was released in 1967.
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Cover VersionsThe English rock band The Yardbirds covered "Ten Little Indians" in 1967 for their album "Little Games."
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Song ThemeThe track was based on the popular children's counting song, "Ten Little Indians," which has been controversial due to its potentially offensive racist language and origins in American history.
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Experimental ApproachHarry Nilsson was acclaimed for his ability to employ innovative and diverse music styles in his works, and "Ten Little Indians" is one of the songs that integrated pop and rock elements through subtle yet distinct shifts in tempo, rhythm, and melody.
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Musical StructureThe song consists of a series of diminishing verses, which mimics the counting down aspect present in the traditional "Ten Little Indians" children's song.
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Tone shiftWhile the song maintains a rather upbeat tempo, the lyrics provide a dramatic contrast with mentions of war, loss, and sorrow, reflecting Nilsson's signature blend of humor and melancholy.
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