Ghost Town
Cheap Trick
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Well the streets are all crowded Lots of people around And there's music playing But I can't hear a sound Just the sound of the rain Falling silently down Livin' ain't been livin' Since you put down Yeah, life goes on around me every day But it might as well be half a million miles away It's like a ghost town without your love Like a ghost town without your love Like a ghost town, baby, can't you see? It's a ghost town until you come back to me oh, oh, till you come back to me Well I wish I still had you Had you here next to me Baby, where did you go? Baby, why did you leave? Though the world, it keeps turnin' But it don't turn for me Without you in my life My life ain't no place to be There's only lonely days and empty nights Ain't the same without you, baby, nothin' feelin' right Darlin', I want to leave this town Don't want to be around I'm gonna leave this town
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Written by: Diane Warren, Rick Nielsen
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, SONGS OF MOJO, LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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15 facts about this song
Release Date"Ghost Town" by Cheap Trick was released in 1988.
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Album AppearanceThe song is from their 10th studio album "Lap of Luxury".
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Failed ExpectationsDespite the success of the album, "Ghost Town" did not chart, unlike other songs from the same album.
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GenreThe song is classified under the hard rock genre.
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Song Creation"Ghost Town" is not part of Cheap Trick's successful collaborations with external songwriters as it was written entirely by the band members.
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Video DirectionThe music video for "Ghost Town" was directed by the esteemed David Hogan, who often worked with the group.
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Musical StyleThe song features a haunting and atmospheric sound with strong guitar riffs, showcasing the band's continuing evolution in the late 80s.
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Album's StatusThe album 'Lap of Luxury' marked a comeback for Cheap Trick, featuring other hits like "The Flame" and "Don't Be Cruel".
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Out of SyncWhile the album saw a shift towards more commercial sounds, "Ghost Town" maintains the band's core harder rock roots.
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Controversial LyricsThe song has got some level of controversy due to its descriptive lyrics about a love that has died.
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Artistic PointsThe desolate ambience created by the lyrics of "Ghost Town" is seen as an exploration of the human emotional state.
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Live PerformancesDespite not being one of their biggest hits, "Ghost Town" regularly features in Cheap Trick's live set lists.
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Critical ReviewCritics often praise the song for its atmospheric tone and rich lyricism.
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Band Members' OpinionMember Rick Nielsen has been quoted as stating, "Ghost Town" stands as one of his favorite Cheap Trick songs.
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Unique InstrumentationIt includes a prominent and chilling harmonica solo, which is unique compared with Cheap Trick's usual heavy reliance on guitar solos.
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