Ten Storey Love Song

The Stone Roses

About Ten Storey Love Song

"Ten Storey Love Song" is a The Stone Roses single released on 27 February 1995. It was written by guitarist John Squire. It reached number 11 and spent three weeks in the UK Singles Chart. The B-sides "Moses" and "Ride On" were the last new songs released by the group until the single "All for One" was released in 2016. A music video, directed by Sophie Muller, accompanied the single but the video was shot without the drummer, Reni, who did not turn up. Only three members of the band (Squire, Ian Brown and Mani) appear in the video although an unidentified man wearing a mask of Reni's face appears several times. Ian Brown did not turn up for the first day of the video shoot, this is reflected in the video when John Squire and Mani are watching footage of Ian Brown and Reni on a TV screen and look at their watches. The song is on the Roses' second album, Second Coming. It is the third song, fading into "Daybreak". In 2009 the British writer Richard Milward named his second novel after this song. 


Year:
1994
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When your heart is black and broken
And you need a helping hand
When you're so much in love
You don't know just how much you can stand

When your questions go unanswered
And the silence is killing you
Take my hand baby I'm your man
I got love maybe enough for two

Ten story love song
I built this thing for you
Who can take you higher
Than twin deep mountain blue
Oh well I've built this thing for you
And I love you true

There's no sure-fire set solutions
No short-cut through the trees
No breach in no wall that
They put there to keep you from me

As you're lying awake in this darkness
This everlasting night
Some day soon don't know where or when
You're gonna wake up and see the light

Ten story love song
I built this thing for you
Who can take you higher
Than twin deep mountain blue
Oh well I've built this thing for you
And I love you true

Ten story love song
I built this thing for you
Who can take you higher
Than twin deep mountain blue
Oh well I've built this thing for you
And I love you true

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The Stone Roses

The Stone Roses are a British alternative rock band formed in Manchester in 1983. They were one of the pioneering groups of the Madchester movement that was active during the late 1980s and early 1990s. The band's most successful lineup consists of vocalist Ian Brown, guitarist John Squire, bassist Gary "Mani" Mounfield, and drummer Alan "Reni" Wren. more »

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13 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Ten Storey Love Song" is classified under Alternative/Indie rock, which is a genre that emerged from the independent music scene of the 1980s and became widely popular in the 2000s.
Band Lineup
The Stone Roses, the British rock band behind this song, consisted of Ian Brown (vocals), John Squire (guitar), Mani (bass) and Reni (drums) during the release of this song.
Album Information
The song belongs to the band's second and final original studio album called 'Second Coming' which was released in 1995.
Chart Performance
Upon release, "Ten Storey Love Song" reached number 11 on the UK Singles Chart, showcasing the widespread popularity of The Stone Roses during their active years.
Creation Process
John Squire, the main songwriter of the band, reportedly wrote this song about his love for his wife.
Single Release
It was the second single released from the 'Second Coming' album following 'Love Spreads' which had reached Number 2 in UK charts.
Literature & Music Connection
A novel published in 1999 by Richard Milward named 'Ten Storey Love Song' was named after this song.
Art Inspiration
The cover art for the single was a work by John Squire (guitarist of the band) himself, named “Delight In The New”, incorporating his abstract expressionist style.
Music Video
The promotional music video for the track predominantly uses filmed concert footage of the band.
Commercial Use
This song has been used in industry commercials including an advertisement for Trojan Condoms aired in the United States.
Duration
The song has a duration of 4 minutes and 29 seconds making it one of the longest songs by the band.
Instrumentation
The song has a distinct melodic sound guided by John Squire's guitar playing, that is unique to The Stone Roses' music style.
Critical Reception
Despite the album 'Second Coming' receiving mixed reviews, "Ten Storey Love Song" was largely well-received by critics and fans alike.

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