Lovely Head
Goldfrapp
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It starts in my belly Then up to my heart Into my mouth I can't keep it shut Do you recognize the smell Is that how you tell Us apart I fool myself To sleep and dream Nobody's there No-one but me So cool You're hardly there Why can't this be killing you Frankenstein would want your mind Your lovely head Your lovely head
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Written by: ALISON ELIZABETH GOLDFRAPP, WILL GREGORY, WILLIAM OWEN GREGORY
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7 facts about this song
Origin"Lovely Head" is a song by British electronic music duo Goldfrapp.
- The band Goldfrapp is composed of Alison Goldfrapp and Will Gregory.
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Album InformationThe song is the opening track on their debut studio album, "Felt Mountain", which was released in 2000.
- Felt Mountain went on to become a platinum-selling album in the UK.
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Song style"Lovely Head" is noted for Alison’s theatrical, expressive vocal style, mixing opera style with experimental electronic music.
- It is renowned for its use of a distinctive theremin-like sound in the intro, which is actually manipulated vocal samples played on a keyboard.
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Releases"Lovely Head" was released as the album's lead single in May 2000.
- The track also featured on the U.S. version of the band’s greatest hits album, "The Singles".
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Chart PerformanceDespite its unique sound, "Lovely Head" did not chart in the UK upon its original release.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Lovely Head" features Alison Goldfrapp alone in various scenes, with heavy use of theatrical artifice and surreal images.
- The video was directed by Dawn Shadforth, who also directed the visuals for other notable artists such as Kylie Minogue and Florence + The Machine.
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Recognition and UsageThrough time, "Lovely Head" has picked up critical acclaim for its experimental sound and has become a fan favorite.
- It was used in multiple television shows and films, including the popular series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer".
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