A Different Beat

Boyzone

About A Different Beat

"A Different Beat" is a song by Irish boy band Boyzone from their second studio album, A Different Beat. The song was written by Ronan Keating, Stephen Gately, Shane Lynch, Keith Duffy, Martin Brannigan, and Ray Hedges, and it was produced by Hedges with additional production by Trevor Horn on the radio edit. It was released as the album's second single on 2 December 1996 by Polydor Records.


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Take a pinch of one man 
Wrap him up in black skin 
Add a touch of blue blood 
And a little bitty bit of Indian boy 

Curly black and kinky 
Oriental and sexy 
If you lump it all together 
Well you've got a recipe 
For a get along scene 

Oh what a beautiful dream 
If it could only come true 
You know you know

What we need is a great big melting pot 
Big enough to take the world 
And all it's got 
Keep it stirring for a hundred years or more 
Turn out coffee colored people 
By the score 

Rabbi and the friars 
Bishops and the Gurus 
We had the Beatles and the Sun Gods 
A long time ago, it's true 

But then it really didn't matter 
What religion you choose no,no,no 

Mick and Lady Faithfull 
Lord and Mrs Graceful 
You know the living could be tasteful 
Why don't we all get together in a loving machine 
I'd better call up the queen 
It's only fair that she knows 
You know , you know 

What we need is a great big melting pot 
Big enough to take the world 
And all it's got 
Keep it stirring for a hundred years or more 
Turn out coffee colored people 
By the score 
Yeah, no

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Boyzone

Boyzone is an Irish boy band. Its most famous line-up was composed of Keith Duffy, Stephen Gately, Mikey Graham, Ronan Keating, and Shane Lynch. Boyzone have had 19 singles in the top 40 UK charts and 21 singles in the Irish charts. The group have had 6 UK number one singles and 9 number one singles in Ireland with 12 of their 20 singles in the UK being in the UK Top 2. Boyzone are one of the most successful bands in Ireland and the United Kingdom. In total, Boyzone had 19 top 5 singles on the Irish Singles Chart, 18 top 10 hits on the UK charts, nine #1 Irish Singles Chart hit singles and six #1 UK hit singles and five #1 albums, with approximately 20 million records sold by 2010 worldwide. The number is confirmed by Gately's book The Tree of Seasons. more »

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Written by: ROGER FREDERICK COOK, ROGER JOHN REGINALD GREENAWAY

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10 facts about this song

Release and Success
"A Different Beat" is a song by the Irish boy band Boyzone, released as the second single from their second studio album, "A Different Beat," on November 11, 1996. It was both a commercial and critical success, ensuring Boyzone's status among leading boy bands.
Chart Performance
The song quickly climbed the music charts, making it to number one on the UK Singles Chart and staying there for a week. It also found success on charts throughout Europe, indicating Boyzone's growing international popularity.
Cultural References
The song's lyrics reference different countries and cultures, which was intentional as the band wanted to emphasize unity and inclusivity with this track.
Unique Musical Style
Unlike other songs by Boyzone, "A Different Beat" features a more sophisticated, funk-influenced rhythm, moving away from the typical pop-ballad style for which the group was known.
Live Performances
"A Different Beat" was performed live during many of their shows and concerts, becoming a fan favourite. It was also performed at their 2008 reunion tour.
Charity and Social Activism
The lyrics of the song reflect the band's philanthropic mindset, with lines about making a difference and creating a better world. Boyzone themselves were involved in a number of charity projects around that time.
Lineup
The band's lineup during the time of this song included Keith Duffy, Stephen Gately, Mikey Graham, Ronan Keating, and Shane Lynch. Although all members contributed to the vocals, this song highlighted the abilities of lead singer Ronan Keating.
Tribute
After the tragic death of Stephen Gately in 2009, Boyzone performed "A Different Beat" on numerous occasions as a tribute to their late bandmate.
Song Structure
"A Different Beat" has an unconventional song structure in comparison with most pop tracks. It starts with a spoken intro and includes a rapped verse, showcasing the band's desire to experiment with their music.
Music Video
The music video for "A Different Beat" features the members of Boyzone performing the song in front of various international landscapes, further emphasizing the global message of unity present in the song.

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