So Young

The Stone Roses

About So Young

"So Young/Tell Me" is the debut double A-side single by English rock band The Stone Roses, produced by Martin Hannett and released in 1985 on Thin Line. The single went without much notice outside of Manchester, and demonstrates a very different aggressive punk style than the band's later material with Reni in particular showcasing a more exuberant drumming style."So Young" was originally titled "Misery Dictionary", but the band changed the name of the song to make it sound less negative and because they did not want people to think that they were influenced by The Smiths who had a song with a similar name. The front cover artwork was produced by John Squire, who smashed an old transistor radio and then glued the parts together. Ian Brown has since distanced himself from the songs, saying he "wouldn't pay 10p for it now" and that it sounded like "four lads trying to get out of Manchester". The single later appeared as part of the Compact Disc Singles Collection, an 8-CD collection of the band's singles released by Silvertone in 1992. Both songs also featured on the compilation albums The Complete Stone Roses and Garage Flower 


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1995
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In the misery dictionary
Page after page after page
In the misery dictionary
Page after page
Where there's life there's gotta be hope
And where there's a will there's a way
One man's in is another's out
I gotta get out today

Where there's life there's gotta be hope
And where there's a will there's a way
Amid divisions you're so low
You know I gotta get out today

In the misery dictionary
Page after page after page
In the misery dictionary
Page after page

And where there's a will there's a way

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The Stone Roses

The Stone Roses are a British alternative rock band formed in Manchester in 1983. They were one of the pioneering groups of the Madchester movement that was active during the late 1980s and early 1990s. The band's most successful lineup consists of vocalist Ian Brown, guitarist John Squire, bassist Gary "Mani" Mounfield, and drummer Alan "Reni" Wren. more »

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Written by: LUIZ PHILIPPE MARTINS NEIVA, ANTONIO CARLOS SANTOS DE FREITAS, RODRIGO SHA

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15 facts about this song

Release Date
"So Young" by The Stone Roses was officially released on September 10, 1985.
Record Label
The song was released under the Thin Line record label and was the first single by the band.
B-side
The B-side of the So Young single is the song "Tell Me."
Original Title
The song was originally titled "Misery Dictionary" before being renamed 'So Young.'
Lyrics and Theme
The lyrics of "So Young" are darker than many other Stone Roses songs, addressing themes of alienation, rebellion and youthfulness.
Music Video
Unlike many of their later songs, "So Young" does not have an official music video.
Different Style
This song had a raw punk style, which was different from the band's subsequent "baggy" or "Madchester" sound, characterized by a blend of alternative rock and dance music.
Legal Issues
The song's lyrics—particularly "we're so young and we're so rude"—are rumored to have been influenced by the band members' brushes with the law before they became famous.
Limited Success
"So Young" did not chart when it was first released, but it has since been acclaimed for its powerful and unique sound.
Influence
"So Young" is often cited as an early sign of the Stone Roses' potential, hinting at the creativity and talent that would make them one of the leading bands in the British indie music scene of the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Band Members
The band members during the release of the song were Ian Brown (lead vocals), John Squire (lead guitar), Gary Mounfield (bass guitar), and Alan Wren (drums).
Album
Even though it was their first single, "So Young" was not included in their self-titled debut album released in 1989.
Live Performance
The Stone Roses rarely performed "So Young" live in concert, but when they did, it was always well received by audiences.
Reissues
Despite the initial limited success, the song has been reissued multiple times as a part of different compilation albums due to growing popularity and recognition of the band.
Origin
The song was a product of the post-punk movement in the UK, a music era that The Stone Roses are often credited as leading exponents.

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