The "Sweetest Girl"
Scritti Politti
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Sweetest girl in all the world His eyes are for you only Sweetest girl in all the world His eyes are for you only Sweetest girl in all the world His words have died before me Sweetest girl in all the world His words have died before me When they walk in the park, I never can tell When they walk in the dark, I never can tell It's just loving ooh loving The sweetest boy in all the world His life has got so lonely Sweetest boy in all the world His life has got so lonely Sickest group in all the world How could they do this to me The sickest group in all the world How could they do this to me What I want I will take, what you think that you know Oh such an awful mistake to never let go It's just loving ooh loving The weakest link in every chain I always want to find it The strongest words in each belief Find out what's behind it Politics is pride too Vagaries of science She left because she understood The value of defiance When the government falls, I wish I could tell When, oh when necessity calls, I never can tell It's just loving ooh loving Sweetest girl in all the world These words are for you only Sweetest girl in all the world These words have died before me When they walk in the park, I never can tell When they walk in the dark, you know that it never can be told
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Album Details"The Sweetest Girl" is a song by British band Scritti Politti, first released in 1981 on the album "Songs to Remember".
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a modest hit in the UK, peaking at number 64 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Release FormatOriginally, "The Sweetest Girl" was issued by Rough Trade Records in a one-sided 33⅓ rpm flexi-disc that was given free with the NME. Later, it was re-recorded and appeared on the album "Songs To Remember".
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GenreThe song incorporates elements of pop, synth-pop, and reggae, and is characteristic of Scritti Politti's eclectic approach to making music.
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Lyrics ConceptThe song's lyrics are a reflection on the harsh realities of love and relationships, juxtaposed against a sweet and melodious pop tune.
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Remix VersionIn 1985, the song was re-recorded and remixed. This remix was done by Phil Harding and Ian Curnow for their PWL production company.
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Influential FactorsScritti Politti's primary member, Green Gartside, has stated in interviews that the band's music, including "The Sweetest Girl", was heavily influenced by the work of philosophers such as Wittgenstein and Derrida.
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Awards and RecognitionIn a 1982 poll by NME, "The Sweetest Girl" was rated as the 13th greatest song of all time.
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Transition in Musical Style"The Sweetest Girl" marked a shift in Scritti Politti's musical style from punk rock to a more melodic and pop-oriented sound.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by many artists, including Madness, who released their version as a single in 1986 and reached number 35 on the UK singles chart.
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Musical ProminenceThe song has been mentioned in various books and academic works as an example of the Philosophical approach to pop music inherent in Scritti Politti's songwriting.
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ReceptionCritics often praise the song for its innovative blend of pop aesthetics and intellectual lyrical content.
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