Burlesque
Family
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Rolling and tumbling ain't done me no harm Gonna boogie my night all away Rita and Greta been twisting my arm into Heading out west Down to the Burlesque Saving my ace through to you Well, drinking and sinking, I'm feeling alright Right down to my snakey spat shoes Just about shutdown and three in the night Because I'm heading out west Down to the Burlesque Show 'em a moon at the door We got to show the Burlesque Rolling, tumbling Sure ain't done me no harm Drinking, sinking Just been too bad on my arm Well I finally lost Rita and Greta went home I guess that leaves just me and you Been kinda sneaky to get you alone Oh but you in that dress Destination Burlesque I got all my cards in one shoe I got all my cards in one Rolling, tumbling Sure ain't done me no harm Drinking, sinking Just been too bad on my arm Well I finally lost Rita and Greta went home I guess that leaves just me and you Been kinda sneaky to get you alone Oh but you in that dress Destination Burlesque I got all my cards in one shoe
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Written by: JOHN RICHARD WHITNEY, ROGER MAXWELL CHAPMAN
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
General Information"Burlesque" is a song by British progressive rock band Family.
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Songs ReleaseIt was released in 1972 as a single and included on their album "Bandstand".
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Chart PerformanceThe song was one of their biggest hits, reaching No. 13 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Album SuccessTheir "Bandstand" album, which holds the "Burlesque" song, is considered one of the band's most popular and successful works. It peaked at No. 15 on the UK Albums Chart.
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GenreFamily was known for their unique fusion of rock, folk, jazz, and blues genres, and "Burlesque" is an excellent example of this style.
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SongwritingThe song was written by the band's frontman Roger Chapman and guitarist John "Charlie" Whitney. The pair composed most of the band's material.
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Notable PerformancesIn live shows, "Burlesque" was often paired with the song "The Rocking R's", and this medley became a fan favorite.
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Lyrics InterpretationThe song's lyrics haven't been specifically explained by the band, but many fans interpret them as a critique of show business.
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LegacyEven decades after its release, "Burlesque" remains popular and is frequently played on classic rock radio stations.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have covered the song "Burlesque" in their performances, showing its lasting impact on the music scene.
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