Hey! Luciani
The Fall
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Aborteum. I said Luciani The future's here today I said Hey Luciani Pope of three three days They made out you were are an ultra nut And had no time for your Christianity You paid with your life for their treachery The future's here today The future's here to stay Luciani Hey Luciani Jesus has gone away I said Hey Luciani Meet the Church, Bank, S.A. They said you were of peasant stock And one day the curia murdered you Your hermeneutics are through And on that fruited plain The corporate bishop's graze Exit church of poverty and pain The future's here today The future's here to stay Hey Luciani A pop star in your cell I said Hey Luciani A Polish son of Hell You were the first John Paul I How is it your 'Christian' is gone? Can you see it from your grave? The TV snow-storm on top, The brass Holy Grail Imitation for sale The future's here today Luciani And all the cowls are black On an inquisition rack The future's here today The future's here to stay Luciani
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Written by: BRIXE SMITH, MARK EDWARD SMITH, STEPHEN HANLEY
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"Hey! Luciani" was released by the English post-punk band, The Fall, in 1986. It is listed as their 26th single in their discography.
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InspirationThe song was inspired by Pope John Paul I, whose original name was Albino Luciani. He was Pope for only 33 days in 1978 before his sudden death.
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Theatrical ConnectionThe song was actually written for a play of the same title by Mark E. Smith, the lead vocalist and songwriter for The Fall. The play, "Hey! Luciani," debuted at Riverside Studios in London in December 1986.
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Chart RankingDespite its unconventional inspiration and origins, "Hey! Luciani" performed relatively well commercially. It reached number 59 on the UK singles chart.
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Album InclusionThe song wasn't included on any original The Fall studio album of the time but it can be found on several compilation albums, such as Palace of Swords Reversed (1987) and The Frenz Experiment - Expanded Edition (2020).
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Musical StyleIt is characterized by it's simultaneous simplicity and complexity, with off-beat rhythms and an infusion of dancey guitar lines. It's emblematic of The Fall's post-punk style that often pushes the boundaries of typical rock music.
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Different VersionsA remixed, alternative version of the song titled "Luciani (A Past Gone Mad)" can be found on the album, A Past Gone Mad - The Best Of The Fall 1990-2000.
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The Fall's LineupAt the time of the song's recording, The Fall's lineup consisted of two guitarists, a bass player, drummer, and Smith as vocalist, creating their uniquely layered sound.
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Conspiracy TheoryThe play and song reflect Smith's interest in a conspiracy theory suggesting Pope John Paul I was murdered because he intended to expose corrupt financial practices within the Vatican Bank.
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Critic ReviewsCritics and listeners describe "Hey! Luciani" as one of The Fall's catchier songs, despite its somewhat obscure subject matter. It's lauded for Smith's distinctive vocal delivery and the band's tightly-wound instrumental performance.
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