Sister Europe
The Psychedelic Furs
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Stupid on the Steinway So sick upon a steinway The sailors drown See them talk and see them drown And see them drink and fall around Upon the floor Sister of mine, home again Sister of mine, home again Lonely in a crowded room The radio plays out of tune So silently The radio upon the floor Is stupid it plays Aznavour So out of key Sister of mine home again Sister of mine home again Broken on a ship of fools Even dreams must fall to rules So stupidly Words are all just useless sound Just like cards they fall around And we will be Sister of mine home again Sister of mine home again Buy a car and watch it rust Sister see them fall to dust They fall around In another crowded room Paint me like the shirt I'm in Honestly Sister of mine, home again Sister of mine, home again Sister of mine Sister of mine Sister of mine Sister of mine Sister
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Written by: Duncan Kilburn, John Ashton, Richard Butler, Roger Nicholas Morris, Timothy Butler, Vincent Davey
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"Sister Europe" was originally released by the English rock band The Psychedelic Furs in March, 1980 as a single.
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Debut Album FeatureThe song is also featured on the band's self-titled debut album, "The Psychedelic Furs", which was released in the same year.
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Band FormationThe Psychedelic Furs, the band behind "Sister Europe", were formed in London in 1977 by brothers Richard and Tim Butler.
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Genre SceneThe song is identified with the post-punk/new wave scene of the 1970s and early 1980s.
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Song Influence"Sister Europe" has been described by many music critics as having a big influence on the evolution of alternative rock music.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was not a rocker on the charts, but its exposure got the band an invitation to the American music program "American Bandstand", increasing exposure in the U.S.
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Noteworthy CoverA cover version of "Sister Europe" was released by American rock band Foo Fighters as a B-side on their single, "Best of You" in 2005.
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Remarkable Critic ReceptionDespite not being a chart-topping hit, "Sister Europe" is often cited by critics as one of The Psychedelic Furs' best songs.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song credits go to all six members of the band, who at the time were Richard Butler, Tim Butler, Vince Ely, John Ashton, Roger Morris, and Duncan Kilburn.
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Video AppearanceThe song’s accompanying music video was a regular feature on the fledgling MTV, further helping to introduce the band to a new audience in the USA.
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