I Knew the Bride
Dave Edmunds
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Well, the bride looked a picture in the gown that her mama wore When she was married herself nearly twenty-seven years before She had to change the style a little but it looked just fine They stayed up all night, but they got it finished just in time Now on the arm of her daddy, she's a-walkin' down the aisle And she catches my eye and she gives me a secret smile Maybe it's too old-fashioned, but we once were close friends Oh but the way that she looks today, she never could have then. Well I can see her now in the tight blue jeans Pumpin' all the money in the record machine Spinnin' like a top, you shoulda seen her go I knew the bride when she used to rock and roll [Repeat: x4] Now her proud daddy only wanna give his little girl the best And so he put down a grand on a cozy little lover's nest You could've called the reception an unqualified success At a flash hotel for a hundred and fifty guests Take a look at the bridegroom smilin' pleased as pie Shakin' hands all around with a glassy look in his eye He got a real good job and his shirt and tie is nice But I remember a time when she would never even look him twice But I can see her now drinkin' with the boys Breakin' their hearts like they were toys She used to do the pony, she used to do the stroll I knew the bride when she used to rock and roll [Repeat: x4] Well I can see her now with her headphones on Jumpin' up and down to her favorite song I still remember when she used to wanna make a lot of noise Hoppin' and boppin' with the street corner boys She used to love to party, she used to love to go I knew the bride when she used to rock and roll [Repeat: x4] Hey!
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Written by: NICHOLAS ORAIN LOWE
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"I Knew the Bride" by Dave Edmunds falls primarily under the genre of "rockabilly." A music genre that blends elements of country music with rhythm and blues. It was particularly popular during the 1950s and 1960s.
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Song CompositionThe song was written by Nick Lowe, a British singer-songwriter. Many of his songs have been covered by a variety of artists. "I Knew the Bride" was first recorded by his band Rockpile, but the Dave Edmunds' version is the most famous.
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Release DetailsThis song was first released in 1977 and it featured on Dave Edmunds' album "Get It". The album was Edmunds’ highest charting solo album, reaching #4 in the UK.
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Chart Performance"I Knew the Bride" managed to reach #4 in the Top 10 Peel Sessions in 1977, despite not entering the singles charts upon its initial release.
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Song ThemeThe lyrics of "I Knew the Bride" tell a story about a man watching the woman he used to love, marrying another man. Hence, the title "I Knew the Bride".
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Popular CoversThe song has been covered by numerous artists over the years, including Huey Lewis and the News, and even the song's writer himself, Nick Lowe.
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Music VideoA music video was made for "I Knew the Bride", which featured Rachel Sweet as the bride. The video was quite popular on MTV during the early 1980s.
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Song Accolades"I Knew the Bride" has a Rock and Roll flavor that was quite popular in the late '70s and early '80s. Despite not being a major hit in its initial release, it has been highly appreciated over time and regarded as a classic track of the era.
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Live PerformancesEdmunds often played this song in his live performances, and it went on to become a staple at his concerts.
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CollaborationDave Edmunds often collaborated with Nick Lowe, the song’s writer, on many projects, including their band 'Rockpile'.
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