Kevin Carter
Manic Street Preachers
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Written by: JAMES BRADFIELD, NICHOLAS JONES, RICHARD EDWARDS, SEAN MOORE
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12 facts about this song
Song Background"Kevin Carter" is a song by Manic Street Preachers from their fourth studio album "Everything Must Go".
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Release InformationThe song was released on 30 September 1996 as the third single from the album.
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Song InspirationThe song is named after, and dedicated to, Kevin Carter, a South African photojournalist who committed suicide in July 1994.
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Carter's WorkKevin Carter was the photographer who documented the suffering of civilians during the civil war in Sudan.
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Band Members' ParticipationThe song was written by James Dean Bradfield, Nicky Wire, and Sean Moore.
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Song Reception"Kevin Carter" reached number 9 on the UK Singles Chart, marking it as their second top-ten single in the U.K from their album "Everything Must Go".
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Music VideoThe music video for "Kevin Carter" was directly influenced by Carter's photographs and was shot in black and white format.
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Awards and NominationsThe single won the 1997 Ivor Novello Award for Best Contemporary Song.
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Song ThemeThe song is about the emotional turmoil and guilt Kevin Carter experienced due to his career as a photojournalist in conflict zones.
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Album's SuccessThe parent album "Everything Must Go" was a commercial success and reached number 2 in the UK Albums Chart.
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Critical AcclaimThe song, along with the album, is widely regarded as a classic, with many critics praising its strong subject matter and the band's handling of a tragedy with respect.
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Impact on Band's CareerThis song marked a notable departure from the band's earlier punk rock influenced sound and showcased a more mature, tailored style, setting the tone for their later works.
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