Getting a Drag
Lynsey de Paul
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Could it be? Is it true? Was it me? Was it you? Because I thought you were a brother But you turned out like my mother And it's getting a drag I was sure, I was wrong But before very long I found that I had kissed a mister Just as pretty as my sister And it's getting a drag Bye bye, don't cry My, my, have I been had So sad, too bad It's getting a drag Who am I? Who are you? What am I gonna do? Most people make up when they break up But we break up ''cause you make up And it's getting a drag Bye bye, don't cry My, my have I been had So sad, too bad It's getting a drag Could it be? Is it true? Was it me? Was it you? Because I thought you were a brother But you turned out like my mother And it's getting a drag So sad, but it's getting a drag So sad, but it's getting a drag You let the cat out the bag Heh, heh, heh, heh Yeah, yeah, yeah
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Written by: DE PAUL, JORDAN
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14 facts about this song
Music Genre"Getting a Drag" by Lynsey de Paul is a pop song, demonstrating the singer's talent in this genre.
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Success in the ChartsThough not as successful as some of her other singles, "Getting a Drag" did manage to reach number 18 in the Belgian Ultrapop charts.
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Writer/ArtistLynsey de Paul wrote and produced nearly all of her songs, including "Getting a Drag." She was recognized as one of the first female artists in the UK to take such creative control over her music.
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Release TimeThe song "Getting a Drag" was released in 1973, at the prime time of Lynsey de Paul's music career.
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B-SideThe B-side of "Getting a Drag" is "You Made Me Write This Song", demonstrating Lynsey's penchant for clever and often autobiographical songwriting.
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Lynsey’s SuccessIt's worth noting that Lynsey de Paul was one of the most successful female singer/songwriters of her era. Her biggest hits include "Sugar Me" and "Won't Somebody Dance With Me".
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Juxtaposition"Getting a Drag" demonstrates Lynsey de Paul's varied songwriting abilities, as it's quite different in tone and subject matter from her biggest hits.
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Record Label"Getting a Drag" was released under the emblematic label MAM Records, a label well-known for representing successful artists in the 1970s.
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Cover ArtThe single cover shows a close-up of Lynsey de Paul with her hand on her cheek, indicating a certain degree of desolation, which aligns with the theme of the song.
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Song Theme"Getting a Drag" by Lynsey de Paul talks about issues of relationships growing dull and uninspiring, showcasing the singer’s ability to write about various emotions and experiences.
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Notable PerformancesLynsey de Paul performed "Getting a Drag" on various shows including popular German TV show “Disco”.
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Visual AidsThe music video for "Getting a Drag" includes Lynsey performing her song, alternating between seated and standing movements, and this visual element made the song more engaging to the audience of the time.
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Song Duration"Getting a Drag" by Lynsey de Paul is three minutes and seven seconds long, the standard length for pop songs in the 1970s.
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Lynsey de Paul’s LegacyAlthough "Getting a Drag" did not achieve major commercial success, it remains an integral piece of Lynsey de Paul's legacy as a singer-songwriter renowned for her unique voice and songwriting ability.
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