So Called Friend

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About So Called Friend

"So Called Friend" was the first single to be taken from Scottish band Texas' third studio album Ricks Road. It reached #30 on the UK Singles Chart in September 1993. The song was the theme song of TV series Ellen.


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Yeh I'm gonna make you wonder if you're my friend
Yeh I'm gonna make you wonder if you're my friend
Yeh that's the way I choose them, all my friends
Do you think you're close with all your promises
Do you think I act strange when you talk to me
It's cause I don't see you
Yeh I'm gonna make you wonder if you're my friend
Yeh I may as well tell you, you'll never be my friend
Aah that's the way I choose them, all my friends
The telephone always rings when you've got success
You only want us when we're at our best
But we don't hear you
Yeh I'm gonna make you wonder if you're my friend
It isn't our fault that your life's depressed
We've listened and we've learned
That all of the words that you say
Yeh all of the words that you say
Mean nothing
Yeh I'm gonna make you wonder if you're my friend

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Texas

Texas is the second most populous and the second-largest of the 50 states in the United States of America, and the largest state in the 48 contiguous United States. Located in the South Central United States, Texas shares an international border with the Mexican states of Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo León and Tamaulipas to the south, and borders the US states of New Mexico to the west, Oklahoma to the north, Arkansas to the northeast and Louisiana to the east. Texas has an area of 268,820 square miles (696,200 km2), and a growing population of 25.7 million residents. more »

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Written by: SPITERI MCELHONE

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10 facts about this song

Lead Vocals
The song "So Called Friend" features Sharleen Spiteri, the lead vocalist of Texas, showcasing her soulful, distinctive voice.
Album Details
This song is from Texas's fourth studio album, "Ricks Road," which was released in November 1993.
Chart Performance
This song was a commercial success, reaching number 30 on the UK Singles Chart and helping to solidify the band's popularity in the 1990s.
Song Theme
The song's lyrics discuss a supposed friendship that isn't as genuine as initially perceived, reflecting a common human experience.
Musical Style
"So Called Friend" is characterized by its pop-rock style with country music influences, aligning with Texas's distinctive sound.
Single Release
The song was released as a single in 1993 and became one of the band's most popular and enduring hits.
Music Video
The music video for "So Called Friend" is characteristic of early 1990s aesthetics, featuring the band performing in a small bar.
TV Show Appearance
Interestingly, an alternative version of "So Called Friend" was used as the theme song for the US sitcom Ellen for seasons one and two.
Band's Origin
The Scottish band Texas, from which the song originates, formed in 1986 and gained fame in the late 80s and 90s for their fusion of rock, pop and country influences.
Texas's Success
As of 2020, Texas has sold over 40 million records worldwide, and "So Called Friend" is widely recognized as one of their most popular songs.

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