My Telephone
Lisa Stansfield, Coldcut
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Telephone, got me hangin' on the line Telephone, wastin' all my time Ooh, I can live without my telephone Telephone, can't you leave it till I'm through Telephone, we've got better things to do Ooh, I can live without my telephone Telephone, got me hangin' on the line Telephone, wastin' all my time Ooh, I can live without my telephone Ooh, I can live without my telephone My telephone It don't matter where I am, telephones are in a jam Can't finish anything, the telephone is always ringin' Got no job, got no pay, don't let them take my phone away In my car or in my home Everybody's gettin' it on the phone Everybody's gettin' it on the telephone Everybody's gettin' it on the phone Everybody's gettin' it on the telephone Telephone, got me hangin' on the line Telephone, wastin' all my time Ooh, I can live without my telephone Telephone, always ringin' in my head Telephone, always get me out of bed Ooh, I can live without my telephone Ooh, I can live without my telephone Telephone
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Written by: TIMOTHY PARRY, LISA JANE STANSFIELD, IAN OWEN DEVANEY, ANDY MORRIS, MATTHEW BLACK, JONATHAN MORE
Lyrics © THIRD SIDE MUSIC INC., BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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13 facts about this song
Genre Classification"My Telephone" by Coldcut belongs to the genre of electronic and trip-hop music.
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Album DetailsThe song is part of the album "What's That Noise?" which was released in 1989.
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Artist ProfileColdcut is a British electronic music duo composed of Matt Black and Jonathan More. They are considered pioneers of the electronic music genre in the UK.
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Collaboration"My Telephone" features the vocals of singer Lisa Stansfield, who went on to have a successful solo career in the 90s.
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Music StyleThe song, like many others by Coldcut, combines elements of jazz, hip-hop, and dance music.
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Critical ReceptionThe album "What's That Noise?" including the song "My Telephone" received positive reviews from critics for its unique approach to electronic music.
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Important RankingsDespite its creative sound, "My Telephone" did not chart as high as other Coldcut tracks, but it remains a fan favorite.
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Music VideoThe music video for "My Telephone" carries Coldcut's signature style, featuring collages of various video clips.
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LegacyColdcut’s strength in their pioneering sampling techniques and electronic music trickery are evident in "My Telephone," making it a classic representation of their music.
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Message in the SongThe song underscores the impersonal and often intrusive nature of technology, with particular emphasis on telephones, a common motif in the late '80s.
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Live Performances"My Telephone" was often included in Coldcut's live performances in their early years.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the record label "Ahead Of Our Time," which was started by Coldcut themselves.
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Song's Influence"My Telephone" along with other tracks from the same album helped to pave the way for the later development of trip-hop and other electronic music genres.
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