International Bright Young Thing

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About International Bright Young Thing

"International Bright Young Thing" is a song by the British alternative dance band Jesus Jones. It was released as the third single from their second album Doubt, and was a top-ten hit in Britain. It followed "Real Real Real" and "Right Here, Right Now". All three singles were included on a Jesus Jones compilation album Never Enough: The Best of Jesus Jones released in 2002. The single reached #7 on the UK Singles Chart in January 1991.


Year:
1999
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Please introduce yourself
Let's shock the world with what we know
Squeeze the world
'til it's small enough to join us heel to toe

International bright young thing
Now you know for sure that you make the world swing
International bright young thing
Make it swing

High in the air between here and there
Somewhere, anywhere
I feel that I'm always home
That I'm never alone

International bright young thing
Now you know for sure that you make the world swing
International bright young thing
Make it swing

I'm so tired I can hardly think so I'll feel instead
Let you loose inside my head
I hear you yelling it to me, spelling it out to me
When I thought I came from nowhere, I came from everywhere instead

International bright young thing
Now you know for sure that you make the world swing
International bright young thing
Make it swing

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Jesus Jones

Jesus Jones are a British alternative dance band. The Wiltshire-based group, formed in late 1988, recorded and performed in the late 1980s, throughout the 1990s, and into the 2000s. They are best remembered for their track, "Right Here, Right Now", an international hit and subsequently globally licensed for promotional and advertising campaigns. They are also well-remembered for the songs "Real Real Real" and "International Bright Young Thing." more »

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Written by: MICHAEL EDWARDS

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BACKGROUND FACTS
"International Bright Young Thing" is a famous song by Jesus Jones, an alternative rock band from the UK. - The song was from the band's album “Doubt”, which was released in 1991.
CHART PERFORMANCE
The song is the band's biggest hit in the US, having reached number 1 on Billboard's Modern Rock Tracks chart. - It also secured a spot on the mainstream Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 7.
MUSIC VIDEO
The music video for "International Bright Young Thing" was directed by acclaimed director, Michael Geoghegan. - The video prominently features a series of elaborate set pieces, striking colors, and complex visuals.
RADIO AIRPLAY
The song gained considerable radio airplay upon its release, making it a popular pick for both college and mainstream radio stations.
SONG THEME
"International Bright Young Thing" is notably upbeat and energetic, symbolizing the youthful ethos of its time. - The song lyrics talk about seizing opportunities globally and the optimism of youth.
SOUND AND STYLE
The song is known for its integration of dance beats with the structure of alternative rock, a style that made Jesus Jones well-known in the early '90s. - A distinct feature of the song is its use of sampling and synthesisers which was ahead of its time when the song was released.
CHANGING MUSIC LANDSCAPE
"International Bright Young Thing" is widely considered as a song that helped transition alternative rock into the mainstream in the early 1990s.
ACCOLADES
Although the song didn’t win any awards, the album "Doubt" which it’s part of, helped Jesus Jones win an MTV award for "Best New Artist".
COVER VERSIONS
In 1997, the song was covered by Australian band Cordrazine for the compilation album "Triple J: Like a Version".
CULTURAL IMPACT
The phrase "International Bright Young Thing" has since been used in various forms of media, including titles for books and articles, symbolizing a worldly, adventurous, youthful spirit.

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