All Mine
Portishead
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All the stars may shine bright All the clouds may be white But when you smile Ohh how I feel so good That I can hardly wait To hold you Enfold you Never enough Render your heart to me All mine... You have to be From that cloud, number nine Danger starts the sharp incline And such sad regrets Ohh as those starry skies As they swiftly fall Make no mistake You shan't escape Tethered and tied There's nowhere to hide from me All mine... You have to be Don't resist We shall exist Until the day I die Until the day I die All mine... You have to be
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Written by: ADRIAN UTLEY, BETH GIBBONS, GEOFFREY BARROW, GEOFFREY PAUL BARROW
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8 facts about this song
Song Title and Artists"All Mine" is a song by British band Portishead, later covered by Welsh singer Sir Tom Jones.
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Original 1997 ReleaseThe song was first released in 1997 as part of Portishead's second album, "Portishead."
- It was also released as a single and topped the UK Indie Chart.
- The official music video, directed by Chris Bran, features inanimate objects (like teapots) lip-syncing to the song.
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Musical Style and Composition"All Mine" is celebrated for its unique fusion of electronica, trip-hop, and jazz elements.
- The song features the haunting vocals of lead singer Beth Gibbons, coupled with accomplished turntablism and sampling.
- Portishead uses a sample from "Magic Mountain" by War in the track.
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Tom Jones’ InterpretationTom Jones, the famous Welsh vocalist, covered "All Mine" in 1999.
- His version was included in the album "Reload," which consisted entirely of duets and covers.
- The song featured the artist's characteristic powerful delivery and operatic flair.
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Reception and InfluenceThe original by Portishead was hailed for its atmospheric feel and distinctive sampling.
- Jones' version was also praised, managing to impress both fans and newcomers.
- The song continues to be a popular choice for remixes and has appeared in a variety of television shows and movies.
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Lyrics and MeaningThe lyrics of "All Mine" tell a story of possessive love and speak about the singer's overpowering emotions.
- This notion of controlling love is a common theme in many of Portishead's songs.
- The song's lyrics have also been interpreted as a commentary on the music industry and the artist's relationship with their fans.
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Live PerformancesBoth Portishead and Tom Jones have performed "All Mine" live on multiple occasions.
- Notably, Portishead included the song in their set list during their acclaimed performance at the 1998 Glastonbury Festival.
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Soundtrack AppearancesThe song has famously been used in the soundtrack of several shows and movies, including a 1997 episode of "Roswell" and the 2006 film "Miami Vice."
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