Before and After
Chad & Jeremy
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HE WEARS A SMILE, I WEAR A FROWN AND I CAN TELL WHENEVER HE'S AROUND AND ALL THE EYES OF EVERYONE ARE STARING AND I KNOW THAT THEY'RE COMPARING THE TWO WHISPERING AND SAYING WHEN THEY DO SEE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE OLD AND NEW BEFORE AND AFTER, LOSING YOOOOOU, LOSING YOOOOOU HIS FUTURE'S BRIGHT, MY FUTURE'S DIM AND ALL THE DREAMS WE SHARED YOU SHARE WITH HIM AND I KNOW THAT THEY'RE COMPARING THE TWO WHISPERING AND SAYING WHEN THEY DO SEE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE OLD AND NEW BEFORE AND AFTER, LOSING YOOOOOU, LOSING YOOOOOU I USED TO BE HAPPY AS HE, TILL I LOST YOU SOMEHOW THOUGH I DON'T SHOW IT, YOU WOULDN'T KNOW IT TO LOOK AT ME NOW HE WEARS A SMILE, I WEAR A FROWN HE MAKES YOU HAPPY WHEN HE'S AROUND HE WEARS A SMILE, I WEAR A FROWN HE MAKES YOU HAPPY WHEN HE'S AROUND
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"Before and After" is a song by the British duo Chad & Jeremy, made up of Chad Stuart and Jeremy Clyde, who became popular during the British Invasion of the 1960s.
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Release YearThe song was released in 1965 as a single.
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Album"Before and After" is a track from Chad & Jeremy's third studio album, also titled "Before and After."
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, the song reached number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it one of the duo's most successful releases.
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GenreThe musical style of "Before and After" is folk rock, with arrangements that are often rich and lush, characteristic of the Baroque pop of the era.
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Music Producer"Before and After" was produced by Jim Dickson, known for his work with The Byrds.
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Lyric ThemeThe lyrics of the song have a nostalgic slant, focusing on the theme of love and the changes (the before and after) that a person experiences once they fall in and out of it.
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Pop CultureThe song has been used in some TV shows and movies over the years, which helped to keep it relevant, including an episode of the classic TV show "The Patty Duke Show."
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Cover VersionsOther artists have covered "Before and After", showcasing its staying power in the music industry.
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Music LegacyDespite Chad & Jeremy's relatively short career span, their music, including tracks like "Before and After," has left an indelible mark on the folk and pop rock scene of the 1960s.
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