Ty Cobb
Soundgarden
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I'm sittin' in a magic hat With smoke and mirrors And tire rubber fires Watch me disappear What made it slow you down Sucking on a ball and chain Another motherfucker goes down the drain Hard headed f*ck you all Hard headed f*ck you all Hard headed f*ck you all Just add it up to the hot rod death toll Hard headed f*ck you all Hard headed f*ck you all Hard headed f*ck you all Just add it up to the hot rod death toll Sick in the head sick in the mouth can't hear a word you say Not a bit, and I don't give a shit I got the glass, I got the steel, I got everything All I need is your head on a stake Hard headed f*ck you all Hard headed f*ck you all Hard headed f*ck you all Just add it up to the hot rod death toll Hard headed f*ck you all Hard headed f*ck you all Hard headed f*ck you all Just add it up to the hot rod death toll Hard headed f*ck you all Hard headed Hard headed f*ck you all Hard headed Hard headed f*ck you all Hard headed f*ck you all Hard headed f*ck you all Hard headed f*ck you all Hard headed f*ck you all Hard headed f*ck you all Just add it up to the hot rod death toll Hot rod death toll Hot rod death toll Hot rod death toll Hot rod death toll
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Written by: HUNTER BENEDICT SHEPHERD, CHRISTOPHER J. CORNELL
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20 facts about this song
Creation & Release"Ty Cobb" is a song by the American rock band Soundgarden. It's from their fifth studio album "Down on the Upside" which was released on May 21, 1996.
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Song's Title & LyricsThe song is named after Ty Cobb, the famous American baseball player known for his aggressive playing style and contentious personality.
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Songwriters & Performers"Ty Cobb" was written by all members of Soundgarden - frontman Chris Cornell, guitarist Kim Thayil, bassist Ben Shepherd, and drummer Matt Cameron.
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Unique Instrument UseThe song is noted for its use of the mandolin. The use of such an instrument is atypical for Soundgarden, as well as for most grunge and alternative rock bands from that era.
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Musical Style"Ty Cobb" is a punk-inspired track with an aggressive vibe, reflecting the hard-edged reputation of the baseball player after whom it's named.
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Chart PerformanceDespite not being released as a single, it managed to achieve position number 35 on the American rock charts largely due to airplay.
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Not Meant For a SingleAlthough the song charted, it was never released as a single, nor was there an official video made for it.
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Lyrics and ThemesUnlike most songs with famous people in the title, "Ty Cobb" has nothing to do with the player's life. The song's lyrics are abstract and vague with a consistent theme of aggression and obstinance.
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Live Performances"Ty Cobb" was one of the less frequently performed songs from "Down on the Upside" during Soundgarden’s live shows.
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Album ReceptionThe album "Down on the Upside," which featured "Ty Cobb," was commercially successful and received largely positive reviews from critics. The album peaked at number two on the Billboard 200 and was certified double platinum by RIAA.
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Genre Classification"Ty Cobb" by Soundgarden is classified as alternative metal and grunge, blending heavy metal with punk ethos.
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Album ReleaseThe pithy and hard-hitting track is featured on Soundgarden’s fifth studio album, "Down on the Upside," released in 1996.
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Song NamingDespite being titled after the infamous American baseball player Ty Cobb, the song isn't actually about him. The band just thought it was a cool, hard-hitting name to use.
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Song InspirationAccording to an interview with the band's lead vocalist, Chris Cornell, "Ty Cobb" was inspired by a guy that the band hated.
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InstrumentationThe mandolin is predominantly used in "Ty Cobb," a surprising choice considering Soundgarden's alternative and grunge style with their defining heavy guitar sounds.
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Song WritingThe song was primarily written by Chris Cornell, the lead vocalist, and Ben Shepherd, the bass guitarist of the band.
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Lyric ContentThe song features explicit language in its chorus and demonstrates an aggressive and defiant tone, which sharply contrasts the upbeat strumming of mandolins.
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Chart Ranking"Ty Cobb" didn't have the commercial success that other Soundgarden hits like "Black Hole Sun" reached. However, it did rank modestly on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart, peaking at #39.
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Live PerformanceDespite not being a commercial hit, "Ty Cobb" often features in Soundgarden's live playlist due to its high-energy, raw sound.
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Disbandment"Ty Cobb" was part of Soundgarden's last album before their first disbandment in 1997, adding significance to the song in the band's discography.
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