I Love the Sound of Breaking Glass

Nick Lowe

About I Love the Sound of Breaking Glass

"I Love the Sound of Breaking Glass" is a song written by Nick Lowe, Andrew Bodnar, and Steve Goulding and performed by Lowe. It reached number 7 on the UK Singles in 1978. The song was featured on his 1978 album, Jesus of Cool. The song was produced by Lowe. Lowe reflected on the song in an interview with GQ in 2011, saying that he did not perform the song live as it could not be effectively performed solo. He explained, "There's one song of mine called 'I Love the Sound of Breaking Glass,' which was a fairly big hit in Europe, and people ask me for that sometimes, and I just don't do it. It's a really good record, but there's not actually any song there. It was a half-baked idea I had when I went to the studio, and the bass player and drummer sort of put a little sauce in it. But if I played it with just an acoustic guitar, the audience would probably give me a little clap in recognition, but by verse two, they'd be looking at their fingernails, waiting for the next one. There really isn't anything to it."When Lowe filmed a performance of "I Love the Sound of Breaking Glass" for Top of the Pops in 1978, he brought his future wife Carlene Carter to the set as part of their first date. Carter recalled, "I went to see him at Top of the Pops. He was doing 'I Love the Sound of Breaking Glass' in his Riddler suit, covered with question marks. We had chemistry." 


Year:
1989
3:13
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I love the sound of breaking glass
Especially when I'm lonely
I need the noises of destruction
When there's nothing new

Oh nothing new, sound of breaking glass

I love the sound of breaking glass
Deep into the night
I love the sound of its condition
Flying all around

Oh all around, sound of breaking glass
Nothing new, sound of breaking glass

Oh all around, sound of breaking glass
Nothin' new, sound of breakin' glass

Safe at last sound of breaking glass

I love the sound of breaking glass
Deep into the night
I love the work on it can do

Oh change of mind
Oh a change of mind
Sound of breaking glass

All around, sound of breaking glass
Nothing new, sound of breaking glass
Breaking glass, sound of breaking glass

Sound of breaking glass
Sound of breaking glass
Sound of breaking glass
Sound of breaking glass
Sound of breaking glass
Sound of breaking glass

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Nick Lowe

Nicholas Drain "Nick" Lowe (born 24 March 1949), is an English singer-songwriter, musician and producer. more »

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Written by: ANDREW PAUL BODNAR, NICHOLAS ORAIN LOWE, STEPHEN ANTHONY GOULDING

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10 facts about this song

Album History
"I Love the Sound of Breaking Glass" is one of the tracks on Nick Lowe's debut solo album "Jesus of Cool" which was released in 1978.
Chart Success
The song reached number 7 on the UK Singles Chart in 1978, making it Nick Lowe's biggest hit as a solo artist.
Genre Classification
Nick Lowe's "I Love the Sound of Breaking Glass" falls under the genre of new wave, power pop, and punk rock.
Song Inspiration
The song title reportedly was inspired by actress Tallulah Bankhead who supposedly enjoyed the sound of breaking glass.
Recording Team
The song was co-written by Lowe, Andrew Bodnar, and Steve Goulding. Together they were known as Noise to Go.
Instrumental Feature
An interesting aspect of this song is the prominence given to the bass guitar which is not typical in most songs where the bass is usually a support instrument.
Album Cover
The cover of the UK edition of the album "Jesus of Cool" featured four different photographs of Lowe, all taken in a photo booth, depicting him in different guises. This was in line with the album's original theme which focused on the concept of "image manipulation and fame."
Music Video
The music video for "I Love the Sound of Breaking Glass" was directed by Chuck Statler, known as the "godfather of music videos" who also directed videos for Devo and Elvis Costello.
Hit Compilation
"I Love the Sound of Breaking Glass" was also included in Nick Lowe's 1999 hit compilation album titled "The Doings."
Song's Theme
The song contrasts the pleasant image invoked by its catchy and upbeat melody, with the destructive implication of its title, complementing the overall theme of the album "Jesus of Cool," which satirizes and deconstructs pop music.

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