Feel the Benefit

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About Feel the Benefit

"Feel the Benefit" is a song by 10cc appearing on their 1977 album, Deceptive Bends. It is the final track on the album, and is the band's longest studio recording at nearly 12 minutes. The song is a fan-favorite, and has been included on many of the band's compilation albums and has been performed live by the band many times since its release. The song showcases heavy Beatles-influenced sound. Some of its musical elements seem to be directly inspired by the songs "Dear Prudence" (1968) and "Venus and Mars" (1975).  


Year:
2002
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You went out on the street without your shoes on
You didn't listen what your momma said
She said you won't feel the benefit, won't feel the benefit
And if we all went out without our shoes on
Tell me where would we be, where would we be 

If all the people in the world lost their reason
What would we see, where would we be
If all the entertainers in the world lost their music
What would they play, what could they say
To pacify the crowd, to justify themselves
Won't feel the benefit 

You're like a cloud behind the sun
Like the face behind the clown
You're moving like the wrinkles in a frown
And you can never look back

A leaf that's borne upon the wind
A cardboard suitcase in your hand
The wanderer soon returns
And finds the colour of the grass is just the same
On the other side of the tracks, oh no 

Ooh when you smile it's like a holiday
Ooh pack your bags and we can get away
We'll float on a Queen down to Rio
There's no need to shave
We'll be stinking like rum in a punch 

You can walk on the water
You can dabble in the mumbo jumbo
You can smoke a little ganja
Float like a cloud over Rio, Rio

You can ride with the Gauchos
Swinging your bolas in a red bandana
You can run with the devil
Takin' your chances with Senorita 

You can drink a lot of coffee in Brazil
But the bill is gonna make you ill 

Feel the benefit 

So, you can go out on the street and take your chances
But if you do, you better do it right
Or you won't feel the benefit, won't feel the benefit
Spin the wheel and take your chances
And your number might come up
Though the odds may be in favor of the house 

If all the people in the world would say together
We're all black and white, we're all day and night
If all the people in the world could sing together
How would it sound, what would we feel 

We'd all feel the benefit

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10cc

10cc are an English art rock band who achieved their greatest commercial success in the 1970s. The band initially consisted of four musicians—Graham Gouldman, Eric Stewart, Kevin Godley, and Lol Creme—who had written and recorded together for some three years, before assuming the "10cc" name in 1972. more »

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Written by: GRAHAM GOULDMAN, ERIC STEWART

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10 facts about this song

Album Information
"Feel the Benefit" is a song from the album "Deceptive Bends," which is the fifth studio album by British rock band 10cc.
Song Length
The song stands out for its length, lasting 11 minutes and 32 seconds, which is quite long compared to many standard pop songs.
Band Lineup
"Feel the Benefit" was one of the first songs recorded by 10cc after the departure of band members Kevin Godley and Lol Creme. This left Eric Stewart and Graham Gouldman to complete the album.
Song Composition
"Feel the Benefit" is a three-part suite, which is somewhat unusual in the realm of popular music. The three parts are titled "Reminisce and Speculation," "A Latin Break," and "Feel the Benefit."
Release Date
The song was released in 1977, during the time when the use of synthesisers was beginning to expand in the music industry.
Musical Experimentation
"Feel the Benefit" showcases the dynamic range of 10cc, with a quiet intro, a loud middle section with Latin rhythms, and an emotive ending.
Song Theme
The song, like much of 10cc's work, includes complex harmonies and changes in key and tempo. The lyrics comment on society and ask listeners to appreciate life's benefits.
Critical Reception
Critics have praised "Feel the Benefit" for its ambitious composition and superlative musicianship.
Live Performances
Despite its length, the band has performed "Feel the Benefit" in full at several live concerts, demonstrating their musical prowess.
Production Quality
Like much of "Deceptive Bends," "Feel the Benefit" is known for its detailed production quality, with carefully layered vocal tracks and instrumental details.

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