Swingin Party
The Replacements
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Bring your own lampshade, somewhere there's a party Here it's never endin', can't remember when it started Pass around the lampshade, there'll be plenty enough room in jail If bein' wrong's a crime, I'm serving forever Being strong and kind, I need help here with this feather If bein' afraid is a crime, we hang side by side At the swingin' party down the line Pound the prairie pavement, losin' proposition Quittin' school and goin' to work and never goin' fishin' Water all around, never learning how to swim now If bein' wrong's a crime, I'm serving forever If being strong and kind, then I need help here with this feather If bein' afraid is a crime, we hang side by side At the swingin' party down the line, li, li, line At the swingin' party down the line Bring your own lampshade, somewhere there's a party Here it's never endin', can't remember when it started Pass around the lampshade, there'll be plenty enough room in jail If bein' wrong's a crime, I'm serving forever If bein' strong is what you want, then I need help here with this feather If bein' afraid is a crime, we hang side by side At the swingin' party down the line Every valentine at the swingin' party down the line Catch you down at the swingin' party down the line
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9 facts about this song
Swingin Party" OriginThe song was originally written and released by the American rock band, The Replacements, in 1985.
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Swingin Party" AlbumsThe Replacements included "Swingin Party" in their third studio album, "Tim."
- Lorde included her cover version in "The Love Club EP" and a re-released version of her debut album, "Pure Heroine," in 2013.
- Kindness, included his version of "Swingin' Party" in his 2012 debut album "World, You Need a Change of Mind".
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Writers and ProducersThe song was written by Paul Westerberg, the lead vocalist and guitarist of The Replacements.
- Lorde's cover was produced by Joel Little.
- The Kindness version was produced by Philippe Zdar and Adam Bainbridge.
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Chart PerformanceWhile The Replacements did not achieve mainstream chart success with their original version, the song has gained recognition over time.
- Despite it not being an official single, Lorde’s version peaked at number 92 on the US Billboard Pop Digital Songs chart.
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Versatility of the SongAlthough it originates from an alternative rock background, "Swingin Party" has demonstrated its versatility through the cover versions. Lorde's cover is an electropop version, while Kindness's version offers an electronic vibe.
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Respected CoversBoth Lorde and Kindness has received critical acclaim for their cover versions of the song. It has been noted that each artist managed to infuse their unique styles and personalities into their respective covers.
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Use in MediaLorde's cover of "Swingin Party" was featured in an episode of the popular television show "Grey's Anatomy.".
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Yearly PerformancesLorde began performing the song at concerts as part of her setlist in 2013 and continued to perform it in subsequent years.
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Song Meaning"Swingin Party" is often interpreted as a commentary on the party lifestyle and the fears and anxieties that come with youth and growing up.
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