Same Old Scene

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About Same Old Scene

"Same Old Scene" is a 1980 song recorded by English rock band Roxy Music and written by lead singer Bryan Ferry. The song was taken from the group's number one album Flesh and Blood, and was released as a single in late 1980. It peaked at #12 on the UK Singles Charts and #35 in Australia. It contains a drum machine rhythm backing and intricate bass guitar work that would become ubiquitous in many Roxy Music songs that followed. "Same Old Scene" plays during both the opening and end credits of the 1980 film Times Square and is included on the film soundtrack. It also plays over the end scene and closing credits of the 2008 pilot episode for the television series Ashes to Ashes, and is featured in a party scene in the 2018 film Can You Ever Forgive Me?. Most of the single editions had a non-LP track on the B-side called "Lover", which was notable for being one of the few Roxy Music B-sides with lyrics. "Lover" was also featured on the Miami Vice II soundtrack album in 1986, the B Side of Bryan Ferry's "The Price of Love" single in 1989, and was later included in the 1995 Roxy Music boxed set The Thrill of It All. 


Year:
1995
3:56
172 
#2

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Nothings last forever
Of that I'm sure
Now you've made an offer
I'll take some more
Young loving may be
Oh so mean

Will I still survive
The same old scene?
In our lighter moments
precious few

It's all that heavy weather
We're going through
When I turn the corner
I can't believe

It's still the same old movie
That's haunting me
Young loving may be
Oh so mean

Trying to revive
The same old scene
Young loving may be
So extreme

Maybe we should try
The same old scene [Repeats]
Nothings last forever
Of that I'm sure
Now you've made an offer
I'll take some more

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Roxy Music

Roxy Music are an English art rock band formed in 1971 by Bryan Ferry, who became the group's lead vocalist and chief songwriter, and bassist Graham Simpson. The other members are Phil Manzanera (guitar), Andy Mackay (saxophone and oboe) and Paul Thompson (drums and percussion). Former members include Brian Eno (synthesiser and "treatments"), and Eddie Jobson (synthesiser and violin). Although the band took a break from group activities in 1976 and again in 1983, they reunited for a concert tour in 2001, and have toured together intermittently since that time. more »

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Written by: BRYAN FERRY

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6 facts about this song

Music Genre & Release
1. "Same Old Scene" by Bryan Ferry and Roxy Music is categorized under the genre New Wave, Art Rock, and Glam Rock. 2. The song was released on 1st August 1980 as part of the group's eighth studio album "Flesh and Blood".
Composition & Style
3. Bryan Ferry, who is the lead vocalist and main songwriter for Roxy Music, wrote the song. 4. It is characterized by a strong and infectious beat with disco influences, reflecting the style of the 1980s. 5. Ferry's vocals on "Same Old Scene" have been praised for demonstrating his vocal range and emotional intensity.
Chart Performance
6. Despite its popularity, "Same Old Scene" had a modest chart performance. It peaked at number 12 on the UK Singles Chart. 7. However, it did better in Australia, reaching a peak position of number 35 on the Australian (Kent Music Report) chart.
Music Video & Performances
8. The music video for "Same Old Scene" is notable for featuring famous British actor and model, Twiggy. 9. Roxy Music performed "Same Old Scene" on the UK TV show "Top of the Pops" in 1980.
Miscellaneous
10. Renowned band Glimmer Twins, a side project of the DJ duo Dimitri From Paris and DJ Rocca, made a remix of "Same Old Scene". 11. The song is also included in the soundtrack of the movie "Times Square" (1980) and TV series "Ashes to Ashes" (2010). 12. "Same Old Scene" is one of the last hits from Roxy Music before they disbanded in 1983.
Legacy
13. "Same Old Scene" is considered by many as one of Roxy Music's signature songs and an iconic piece from the 1980s. 14. Bryan Ferry's unique voice mixed with the upbeat yet artistic musical arrangement of "Same Old Scene" allowed it to stand out and remain timeless to this day, even after four decades from its original release.

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