Stages

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About Stages

"Stages" is a song by American rock band ZZ Top. It was released as the second single from their ninth studio album Afterburner (1985). It peaked at number 21 on the United States Billboard Hot 100 and topped the Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart for two weeks.


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1985
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It's a fine time to fall in love with you,
I ain't got a single thing to do.
It happened before I knew what was going on.
I fell out and knew that I was gone.
Stages keep on changing,
stages rearranging love.

Then you left me standing all alone,
I couldn't even get you on the phone.
Were you just confused and didn't know
if you should stay or if you had to go?
Stages keep on changing,
stages rearranging love.

Now you're back and say you're gonna stay.
I wouldn't have it any other way.
Tell me it's for real and let me know
why does lovin' have to come and go.
Stages keep on changing,
stages rearranging love.

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ZZ Top

ZZ Top is an American rock band from Houston, Texas. Formed in 1969, the group consists of Billy Gibbons (guitar and vocals), Dusty Hill (bass and vocals), and Frank Beard (percussion). ZZ Top's early sound was rooted in blues but eventually grew to exhibit contemporary influences. Throughout their career they have maintained a sound based on Hill's and Beard's rhythm section support, accentuated by Gibbons' guitar and vocal style. Their lyrics often gave evidence of band's humor and thematically focus on personal experiences and sexual innuendos. more »

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Written by: BILLY GIBBONS, FRANK LEE BEARD, JOE MICHAEL HILL

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10 facts about this song

Album Release
"Stages" is one of the songs from ZZ Top's 9th studio album, "Afterburner", released in 1985.
Chart Performance
The song reached number 21 on the US Billboard Hot 100 charts, making it one of their highest charting songs.
Music Video
The music video for "Stages" is distinct as it showcases ZZ Top's signature car, the 'Eliminator', in a space setting, marking a departure from their standard desert scenes.
Genre-Pushing Song
"Stages" showed ZZ Top pushing the boundaries on their sound, adding more elements of new wave and dance-rock.
Synthesizer Usage
As with many ZZ Top songs from the 80s, "Stages" features heavy use of synthesizers. This was a direct shift away from their earlier, blues-oriented sound.
Billboard Rock Chart
This song didn't just do well on the general charts, but also specifically on the rock charts – it reached No. 1 on the Billboard Top Rock Tracks chart in 1986.
Successful Album
The album "Afterburner", where "Stages" is included, is the band's most commercially successful release, with sales of over 5 million units.
Awards
Despite its high charting, the song didn't win any awards. However, its popularity contributed significantly to ZZ Top's overall success during the 80s.
Composing Members
Like most ZZ Top songs, "Stages" was written by band members Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill, and Frank Beard.
Critical Reception
"Stages" was most critically praised for its catchy guitar riffs and synthesizer work, which marked a new direction for ZZ Top’s music.

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