Death of Samantha
Yoko Ono, Plastic Ono Band
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Two, one, two, three, four. People say I'm cool, Ya', I'm a cool, chick baby. Ev'ry day I thank god That I'm such a cool, chick baby. When I'm on the phone, I thank god, My voice sounds smooth and clear without a trace of tear. When I'm at work, I thank god, I still have that smile ma used to say lit her day. But something inside me, something inside me died that day. People say I'm cool, Ya', I'm a cool, chick baby. Ev'ry day I thank god That I'm such a cool, chick baby. When I'm with people, I thank god, I can talk hip when I'm crying inside. When I'm with friends, I thank god, I can lit a cigarette when I'm choking inside. People say I'm cool, Ya', I'm a cool, chick baby. Ev'ry day I thank god That I'm such a cool, chick baby. A friend lent me shades So I could hide my eyes that day. Was a snowy day, The shades have seen a lot of things I didn't want to know myself. Was like an accident, part of growing up, People tell me. But something inside me, something inside me died that day. What do you do-oo? what can you do? What do you do-oo? what can you do?
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10 facts about this song
Background"Death of Samantha" is a song by Yoko Ono from her fifth studio album, "Approximately Infinite Universe." It is often cited as one of her most iconic and best-known songs.
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Song MeaningThe song is about the intense emotional trauma Yoko Ono experienced on a certain Thanksgiving Day. On that day, she reportedly found her husband, John Lennon, in bed with another woman.
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CollaborationsThe track features many notable musicians, including Denny Seiwell and Wayne 'Tex' Gabriel from Elephant's Memory, Carlos Alomar, and John Lennon himself.
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Release Date"Death of Samantha" was first released in January 1973. Despite the personal and challenging content within the song, it was well-received by critics and listeners.
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Music GenreThe song falls into the genres of Rock and Avant-Garde. Ono's distinctive vocal style is on full display in this track, marked by her unique blend of spoken word and singing.
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Album ThemeThe album "Approximately Infinite Universe" which includes "Death of Samantha", is noted for its feminist themes and its exploration of social issues, which was considered progressive and avant-garde at the time.
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Listener ResponseMany listeners and fans interpret "Death of Samantha" as Ono's poignant, raw response to the pain and betrayal she felt due to Lennon's infidelity.
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InfluenceLater artists have covered the song, including Porcupine Tree and Boy George, demonstrating the lasting impact and influence of the track.
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Visual MediaIn 2012, Yoko Ono collaborated with artist George Maciunas to create a conceptual short film entitled "Film No. 12 - Fluxfilm". The film features the song "Death of Samantha".
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Live PerformancesOno has performed "Death of Samantha" at many of her concerts, making it one of her signature performance pieces.
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