Stop Whispering

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About Stop Whispering

"Stop Whispering" is a single from English alternative rock band Radiohead, released as the band's fourth single in 1993. It is the fourth track of their first album, Pablo Honey (1993). It reached #23 on the US Modern Rock Tracks chart in October 1993."Stop Whispering" was released as the follow-up to "Creep" in Australia on 7 February 1994. It peaked at #131 on the Australian ARIA singles chart.


Year:
1993
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And the wise man said I don't want to hear your voice 
And the thin man said I don't want to hear your voice
And they're cursing me 
And they won't let me be 
There's nothing to say 
And there's nothing to do 
Stop whispering, start shouting 
Stop whispering, start shouting 

And my mother say we don't't love you son some more
And the buildings say let me spit on your face some more
And the feeling is 
That there's something wrong 
'Cause I can't find the words 
And I can't find the song 

Stop whispering, start shouting 
Stop whispering, start shouting 

Dear sir, I have a complaint 
Dear sir, I have a complaint 
Can't remember what it is 
Doesn't matter anyway
Doesn't matter anyway

Stop whispering, stop whispering
Stop whispering, stop whispering, start shouting

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Radiohead

Radiohead are an English rock band from Abingdon, Oxfordshire, formed in 1985. The band consists of Thom Yorke (lead vocals, guitar, piano), Jonny Greenwood (lead guitar, keyboards, other instruments), Colin Greenwood (bass), Phil Selway (drums, percussion) and Ed O'Brien (guitar, backing vocals). more »

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Written by: Colin Charles Greenwood, Edward John O'Brien, Jonathan Richard Guy Greenwood, Philip James Selway, Thomas Edward Yorke

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12 facts about this song

Album Release
"Stop Whispering" is a track from Radiohead's debut album, "Pablo Honey," which was released in the 22nd of February, 1993.
Band Member Input
The song was written by all members of Radiohead which include Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, Colin Greenwood, Ed O'Brien, and Philip Selway.
Song Inspiration
The track was inspired by the Pixies, a popular alternative rock band during the 90s. Radiohead has cited Pixies as one of their major musical influences.
Music Video Director
The music video for "Stop Whispering" was directed by Jeff Baines, a notable director who has worked with many other popular artists.
U.S. Version Variation
Interestingly, there are two versions of "Stop Whispering." The U.S. version of the song is noticeably different, with a much more upbeat sound compared to the UK version.
First TV Performance
Radiohead performed "Stop Whispering" during their first ever American television appearance on the Arsenio Hall Show in 1993.
General Reception
The track received mixed reviews from critics, some of which labelled it as less impactful compared to other tracks in the album, while some praised its distinctive sound and melody.
Spotify Statistics
As of 2022, "Stop Whispering" has over 8 million streams on Spotify.
No Live Performances
The song has not been performed live by the band since 1996.
Contrasting Theme
"Stop Whispering“ is noted for its noticeably brighter, reverb-heavy sound, contrasting the rest of the album's more grunge-influenced style.
Comparisons
It is often compared to the style of U2 and R.E.M, two of the most influential Rock bands of the 80s and 90s.
Lyrics Meaning
The lyrics are interpreted as a critique of people's passive nature, encouraging listeners to speak up and stand up for what they believe in.

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