Open Up

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About Open Up

"Open Up" is a song recorded by Leftfield and featuring John Lydon (of Sex Pistols and Public Image Ltd.). It was released as a single on 1 November 1993. The single reached number 13 on the UK Singles Chart and number 39 in both Australia and New Zealand. NME reported in their 18 September 1993 issue, "This is the record that people have always wanted Lydon to do.""The Dust Brothers Remix" is an early remix by The Chemical Brothers, before they were forced to change to their current name. On later compilations, the remix appears as "The Chemical Brothers Remix" and is over nine minutes in duration (compared to eight minutes as first published). The longer version adds more than a minute of extra material around the 6–7 minute mark. The "I Hate Pink Floyd Mix" and the "Open Dub" were remixed by The Sabres of Paradise. The other 1993 versions are by Leftfield themselves. The song made an appearance on the Hackers soundtrack, and it is also the title track to the Acclaim baseball video game All-Star Baseball 2000. 


Year:
1995
5:36
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Burn, burn 
Burn, burn 

You lied, you faked
You cheated, you changed the stakes
Magnet toss that pie in the sky
Unrehearsed, let the bubbles burst
All in all, a dreaming circus
A fuel in the tea with parody
Tragedy or comedy
Probably publicity

Open up, make room for me
Now open up, make room for me

Open up, make room for me
Now open up, make room for me

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Leftfield

Leftfield is a British electronic band formed in 1989 in London, England. From 1989 to 2012, Leftfield was a duo of artists and record producers that consisted of Neil Barnes and Paul Daley (formerly of The Rivals, A Man Called Adam and the Brand New Heavies). In January 2010, Barnes resurrected the band name and having toured the world for a couple of years is now writing new material for a third album. Daley has declined to be involved and is focusing upon his solo career. more »

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Written by: JOHN LYDON, NEIL BARNES, PAUL T. DALEY

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Release and Critical Acclaim
"Open Up" is a collaborative single released by Leftfield, a British electronic music group, and John Lydon, a British musician famously known for leading the punk rock band Sex Pistols. The song was released in October 1993 and was met with critical acclaim.
Musical Fusion
The song "Open Up" is a unique fusion of Lydon's punk influences with Leftfield's electronic dance music. It's considered a milestone in the crossover between rock and electronica.
Chart Ranking
"Open Up" performed well on the charts, reaching the 13th spot on the UK Singles Chart and number 11 on the US Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.
Lyrics
The lyrics are allegedly a direct attack against Neil Barnes, a member of Leftfield, with whom Lydon had a disagreement.
Music Video
The music video for "Open Up" became famous for its fascinating yet unsettling apocalypse-based visuals featuring Lydon.
Re-release and Remixes
"Open Up" was re-released in 1995, featuring several remixes by DJs and producers such as Drum Club and Dust Brothers.
Controversies
The single caused a bit of controversy due to its music video. Some people interpreted the video's apocalyptic visuals and unsettling imagery as offensive and inappropriate.
Live Performances
Lydon performed "Open Up" live with Leftfield at the band's final gig until their reunion in 2010.
Song Influence
"Open Up" is credited as one of the early influences that launched the big beat genre, which became popular in the late 1990s.
Notable Recognition
In 2012, the song was ranked at number 33 in NME's list of "50 Most Explosive Choruses".

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