Blues Before and After
The Smithereens
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You know I really want to see you when you know I might not (And you make me want you more when you hurt me a lot) I say I really love you and you say that you don't (And it really turns me on when you say that you won't) The blues before and after I get the blues before and after I'm with you The blues before and after I get the blues before and after loving you Sometimes I need to hear you voice Sometimes I don't want to know (I get so tired of tryin' to win you I just don't want to know) You're takin' just what you need And then you're well on your way (I hear the same old story almost every day) The blues before and after I get the blues before and after I'm with you The blues before and after I get the blues before and after loving you It's a shame that you won't see me when I need you tonight Cause I know that if you did then everything would be right And I've tried my very best to give the things that you need But the blues they seem to follow me I never succeed I want to take you in my arms and you just don't want to know (When I finally get to touch you, feels like forty below) Just as always you have gotten your way Just a normal complication in a typical day The blues before and after I get the blues before and after I'm with you The blues before and after I get the blues before and after loving you
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Written by: PAT DINIZIO
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Blues Before and After" by The Smithereens is a classic rock song that infuses elements of power pop and alternative rock.
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Album DetailsThe song is from The Smithereens' third full-length album featuring original materials, titled "11," released in 1989.
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Chart Performance"Blues Before and After" spent eight weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at number 85. It was the most successful single from their album "11."
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Song ContextThe creators behind the song, The Smithereens, were a rock band from New Jersey, known for infusing their music with a fusion between modern beats and classic 1960s rock stylings. "Blues Before and After" is a prime example of this style.
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Music VideoThe song's music video is notable for featuring the popular radio personalities Mark and Brian from the Los Angeles radio station KLOS.
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Song InspirationThe song title, as well as the title of the album "11," was inspired by the works of American fiction writer, Kurt Vonnegut.
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Songwriting CreditsPat DiNizio, the band's vocalist and guitarist, is credited with writing "Blues Before and After."
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Crossover SuccessBeyond its chart success on the Billboard Hot 100, "Blues Before and After" also reached number 17 on the Billboard Album Rock Tracks chart.
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Song CompositionThe song is known for its prominent bass line, catchy melody, energetic guitar riffs, and DiNizio's raspy yet engaging vocals.
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Critical ReceptionCritics often praised "Blites Before and After" for its fusion of traditional blues formatting with a rock framework, marking it as a memorable single from The Smithereens.
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