Duchess
The Stranglers
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Duch of the terrace never grew up I hope she never will Broken-down TV sits in the corner Pictures standing still Standing still Duch of the terrace knows all her heritage Says she's Henry's kid Knows all her history in the family Needs a man, god forbid God forbid And it sounds like an empty house Standing still And it's quieter than a mouse Standing still Duch of the terrace never grew up I hope she never will Says she's an heiress, sits in her terrace Says she's got time to kill Time to kill And the Rodneys are queuing up God forbid And they all want to win the cup God forbid Duchess, duchess Duchess, duchess Duchess, duchess And the Rodneys are queuing up God forbid And the Rodneys are queuing up God forbid And the Rodneys are queuing up God forbid
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Written by: HUGH ALAN CORNWELL, DAVID GREENFIELD, BRIAN JOHN DUFFY, JEAN JACQUES BURNEL
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13 facts about this song
Album Release"Duchess" is a song by The Stranglers from their album "The Raven," released in the year 1979.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "Duchess" achieved the 14th position on the UK Singles Chart.
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Unique StructureUnlike many popular songs, "Duchess" has an unconventional structure, with the first verse repeated twice rather than following the usual pattern of verse - chorus - verse.
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Controversial LyricsThe lyrics of "Duchess" were often viewed as controversial at the time due to the perceived negative depiction of feminist ideals.
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SongwritingThe song was written by the band members Hugh Cornwell, Jean-Jacques Burnel, Dave Greenfield, and Jet Black.
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Style"Duchess" showcased the band's transition from punk to a more versatile new wave and post-punk style.
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Radio AirplayDespite its recognizable status, "Duchess" was one of the songs that were initially banned by the BBC for airing due to its lyrical content.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Duchess" showed The Stranglers in a 'straight-ahead' Rock and Roll format, standing and performing the song.
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Track Length"Duchess" has a duration of just 2 minutes 30 seconds, making it one of the shortest tracks on the "The Raven" album.
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Live Performances"Duchess" became a regular feature of The Stranglers' live performances, and received a positive response from their fans.
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Influential RecordDespite some initial backlash, "Duchess" is considered to be one of The Stranglers' most influential records in their shift towards mainstream success.
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Song InspirationThe song "Duchess" is allegedly inspired by a woman known to the band, who embodied the virtues and vices expressed in the song's lyrics.
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Cover Versions"Duchess" has also been covered by various artists, proving its lasting influence and popularity over the years.
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