Echo Beach
Martha and the Muffins
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I know it's out of fashion And a trifle uncool But I can't help it I'm a romantic fool It's a habit of mine To watch the sun go down On Echo beach, I watch the sun go down From nine till five I have to spend my time at work The job is very boring, I'm an office clerk The only thing that helps pass the time away Is knowing I'll be back at Echo Beach some day On a silent summer evening The sky's alive with light Building in the distance Surrealistic sight On Echo Beach Waves make the only sound On Echo Beach There's not a soul around From nine till five I have to spend my time at work The job is very boring, I'm an office clerk The only thing that helps pass the time away Is knowing I'll be back at Echo Beach some day Echo Beach Far away in time Echo Beach Far away in time
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Echo Beach" was written by Mark Gane, a member of Martha and the Muffins, an innovative Canadian rock band.
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InspirationGane stated that the song was inspired by the image of a remote, beautiful, and isolated beach, which was a metaphor for a place one dreams of escaping to while at work.
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New Wave Genre"Echo Beach" is arguably one of the best-known singles in the New Wave genre, which was popular in the late 70s and early 80s.
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International SuccessThe song not only dominated the charts in Canada, but it also topped the UK Singles Chart in 1980, underlining the band's international appeal.
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Multiple Covers"Echo Beach" has been covered by several artists, including Toyah Wilcox, Gabriella Cilmi, and R.E.M., attesting to its enduring popularity.
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Juno AwardIn 1980, Martha and the Muffins won the Juno Award for "Single of the Year" for "Echo Beach."
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LegacyIn 2005, the song was inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, which solidified its mark in Canadian music history.
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Album Release"Echo Beach" was included in the band's debut album, "Metro Music," which released in 1980.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Echo Beach" was shot on a cold winter day on a beach in Ontario, which contrasts the sun-soaked escape the song lyrics alludes.
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Iconic Saxophone SoloAndy Haas is responsible for the song's memorable saxophone solo, adding a distinctive jazz element to the new wave track.
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