King Midas In Reverse

The Hollies, Graham Nash

About King Midas In Reverse

"King Midas in Reverse" is a song by British pop group The Hollies, written by Graham Nash but credited to Allan Clarke, Nash and Tony Hicks. It was released by The Hollies as single in September 1967 in anticipation of their album Butterfly.


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If you could only see me.
And know exactly were I am.
You wouldn't want to be me,
Oh I can assure you of that.

I'm not the guy to run with,
Cause I'll pull you off the line.
I'll break you and destroy you
Give time.

He's King Midas with a curse.
He's king Midas in Reverse.
He's King Midas with a curse.
He's King Midas in Reverse.

It's plain to see it's hopeless,
Goin' on the way we are.
So even though I loose you,
You'll be better off by far.

He's not the man to hold your trust, 
Everything he touches turns to dust in his hands.
Nothing he can do is right, he'd even like to sleep at night, but he can't.

All he touches turns to dust
All he touches turns to dust
All he touches turns to dust
All he touches turns to dust

I wish someone would find me,
And help me gain control.
Before I loose my reason,
And my soul

He's King Midas with a curse.
He's King Midas in reverse.
He's King Midas with a curse.
He's king Midas in Reverse.

He's King Midas with a curse
(all he touches turns to dust)
He's Kind Midas in Reverse.
(all he touches turns to dust)
He's King Midas with a curse,
(all he touches turns to dust)
He's King Midas in Reverse

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Graham Nash

Graham William Nash, OBE (born 2 February 1942) is an English singer-songwriter known for his light tenor voice and for his songwriting contributions with the British pop group The Hollies, and with the folk-rock super group Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. Nash is a photography collector and a published photographer. Nash was inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Crosby, Stills & Nash in 1997 and as a member of The Hollies in 2010. more »

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Written by: ALAN CLARKE, GRAHAM NASH, TONY HICKS

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10 facts about this song

Creation and Release
"King Midas In Reverse" is a song by the British rock group The Hollies and was written by member Graham Nash. It was released as a single in the UK on 22 September 1967.
Chart Performance
Despite its innovative approach, the song was considered a commercial failure as it only reached number 18 in the UK Singles Chart, which was a disappointment for the band considering their previous track record of top ten hits.
Songwriting
This was the first A-side to be written by Nash, as previous Hollies singles were written by the songwriting team of Allan Clarke, Tony Hicks, and Graham Nash (known as "L. R. Clarke").
Song Genre
The song is identified as "psychedelic pop", which was an experimental genre blossoming in the '60s. This track was a departure from the Hollies' usual pop-rock sound, venturing into more progressive and ambitious musical territory.
Inspiration
Nash got the idea for the song after watching the 1966 film, "Morgan: A Suitable Case for Treatment," which features a king Midas figure.
Album Inclusion
Though not initially included on a studio album due to its poor chart performance, "King Midas in Reverse" later appeared on several Hollies and Nash compilations, including the Nash box set "Reflections."
Graham Nash's Discontent
Nash's disappointment over the commercial failure of "King Midas in Reverse" contributed to his growing dissatisfaction with the direction the Hollies were taking, leading to his departure from the band the following year to form Crosby, Stills & Nash.
Critical Reception
While its chart performance was underwhelming, "King Midas in Reverse" has since been recognized as a pioneering psychedelic pop song and is now considered an underappreciated classic.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by several artists over the years, including a version by the American dream pop band, Luna, for their 1999 album "The Days of Our Nights."
Presence in Popular Culture
The song was featured in the 2004 film "Stoned," a biographical drama about Brian Jones of the Rolling Stones.

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