Start
The Jam
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It's not important for you to know my name - Nor I to know yours If we communicate for two minutes only It will be enough For knowing that someone in this world Feels as desperate as me - And what you give is what you get. It doesn't matter if we never meet again, What we have said will always remain. If we get through for two minutes only, It will be a start! For knowing that someone in this life, Loves with a passion called hate And what you give is what you get. If I never ever see you - If I never ever see you - If I never ever see you - again. And what you give is what you get!
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Written by: PAUL JOHN WELLER
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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15 facts about this song
Band History"Start" is a song by "The Jam," an English punk rock/mod revival band active from 1972 to 1982. The band consisted of three members - Paul Weller (vocals, guitar), Bruce Foxton (bass, vocals), and Rick Buckler (drums).
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Song CreationPaul Weller wrote the song. He was the primary songwriter and leader of The Jam.
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Music Chart Success"Start" was a commercial success. It was released as the band's eleventh single on 15 August 1980. It peaked at number one in the UK Singles Chart.
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Album InclusionThe song was included in The Jam's fifth album "Sound Affects," which was released in November 1980.
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Musical SignatureThe song's bass line is notably similar to the Beatles' "Taxman" from the album "Revolver."
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Song ThemeThe song "Start" talks about taking a chance at the beginning of a relationship, highlighting the themes of love, courage, and vulnerability.
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Song DurationThe song has a duration of just over two minutes, making it one of the shorter chart-topping songs in UK music history.
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Splitting of BandUnfortunately, despite the success of "Start" and their other hits, The Jam was disbanded in 1982 by Paul Weller who wanted to explore different musical directions leading to the formation of another band, The Style Council.
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Solo CareerPost the disbandment of The Jam and The Style Council, Paul Weller embarked on a successful solo career in 1990 and continues to release music and tour.
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Last Studio Album Rating"Start" was included in The Jam's last studio album 'Sound Affects' which received a high rating of four out of five stars from the Rolling Stone Album Guide.
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LegacyToday, the song "Start," as well as many other works by The Jam, remain popular and influential in the UK punk rock and mod revival scenes.
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Cover VersionsVarious artists have covered and paid tribute to "Start" over the years, highlighting its enduring influence in the music industry.
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AwardsThe song "Start" contributed to The Jam's winning the British Group category at the BRIT Awards in 1983, a year after the band had split.
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Paul Weller’s RecognitionIn 2006, Paul Weller received the Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music, highlighting his significance in the industry, beginning with his work in The Jam, including the hit song "Start."
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Music InfluenceAlong with their other songs, "Start" has significantly impacted British popular culture, helping to lay the groundwork for the Britpop movement of the 1990s.
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