Redondo Beach
Patti Smith
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Late afternoon, dreaming hotel We just had the quarrel, that sent you away I was looking for you, are you gone, gone? Called you on the phone, another dimension Well, you never returned, oh you know what I mean I went looking for you, are you gone, gone? Down by the ocean, it was so dismal Women all standing with shock on their faces Sad description, oh I was looking for you Everyone was singing, girl is washed up On Redondo beach and everyone is so sad I was looking for you, are you gone, gone? Pretty little girl, everyone cried She was the victim, of sweet suicide I went looking for you, are you gone, gone? Down by the ocean it was so dismal Women all standing with shock on their faces Sad description, oh I was just looking for you Desk clerk told me, girl was washed up Was small, an angel with apple blonde hair, now I went looking for you, are you gone, gone? Picked up my key, didn't reply Went to my room, started to cry You were small, an angel, are you gone, gone? Down by the ocean it was so dismal I was just standing with shock on my face The hearse pulled away and the girl that had died, it was you You'll never return into my arms 'cause you were gone, gone Never return into my arms 'cause you were gone, gone Gone, gone Gone, gone Goodbye
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Written by: Leonard J Kaye, Patti Smith, Richard A Sohl
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Redondo Beach" is a reggae-infused rock song written by Patti Smith and Richard Sohl, which appears on her 1975 debut album "Horses."
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Inspirational SourceThe song was allegedly inspired by a quarrel and subsequent temporary estrangement between Smith and her sister.
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LyricsThe lyrics of the song, quite melancholy in nature, describe a woman who commits suicide by drowning following a lover's quarrel.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several artists, including Morrissey, former lead singer of the band The Smiths, who introduced the song to a new generation of listeners.
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Track Version DifferenceTwo versions of the song were recorded – one with only Smith and an acoustic guitar, and another, more upbeat version with a full band.
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Album RankingThe "Horses" album, which includes "Redondo Beach," is consistently ranked among the greatest albums of all time. In 2003, the album was ranked number 44 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time.
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Live PerformancePatti Smith occasionally performs "Redondo Beach" live in concert, and it remains one of her most popular songs.
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Song Usage"Redondo Beach" was used in the movie "Times Square" (1980) and in the soundtrack of the French film "Gazon Maudit" (1995).
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Genre BlendingThe track is notable for its blend of rock and reggae music, showcasing Smith's eclectic musical tastes.
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Smith's InfluenceWith the song "Redondo Beach," Patti Smith helped pave the way for other women in rock music, challenging the genre's male-dominated status quo.
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