Don't Bring Me Down
The Pretty Things
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I'm on my own, nowhere to roam I tell you baby, don't want no home I wander round, feet off the ground I even go from town to town I said I think this rock is grand Say I'll be your man Don't bring me down, don't bring me down I met this chick, the other day And then to me, she said she'll stay I get this pad, just like a cave And then we'll have, our living made And then I'll lead her on the ground My head is spinning round Don't bring me down, don't bring me down I, I, I, I, I need a lover 'cause someone new And then to her I will be true I'll buy her furs and pretty things I'll even buy a wedding ring But until then I'll settle down? Say I'll be your man Don't bring me down, don't bring me down Until then I'll settle down? Say I'll be your man Don't bring me down, don't bring me down Don't bring me down
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11 facts about this song
Song Origin"Don't Bring Me Down" is a song by the British rock band, The Pretty Things.
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Album InformationThe song was released in 1964 as part of the band's debut self-titled studio album "The Pretty Things".
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Band Line-upWhen "Don't Bring Me Down" was recorded, The Pretty Things consisted of Phil May, Dick Taylor, Brian Pendleton, John Stax, and Viv Prince.
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Musical StyleMusically, the song is a blend of rhythm and blues, British invasion rock, and early punk, showcasing the band’s unique, raw sound.
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Covers and InfluenceThe song was later covered by David Bowie and included on his 1973 album "Pin Ups".
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Album ReceptionSince its release, "The Pretty Things" and particularly "Don't Bring Me Down", have been credited with influencing the sound of later British invasion bands.
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Chart Performance"Don't Bring Me Down" was particularly successful in its single format, reaching top ten in several charts in the UK.
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LegacyMore than 50 years since its release, "Don't Bring Me Down" remains one of The Pretty Things' best-known and most popular songs.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Don't Bring Me Down" have often been considered as reflecting the band's notorious bad-boy image and rebellious spirit.
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Live PerformancesThe Pretty Things frequently played "Don't Bring Me Down" during their live performances, with it often being a fan favorite.
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Cultural InfluenceThe song's influence goes beyond music, with it being referenced in works of literature and film, serving as a potent symbol of 1960s British youth culture.
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