Prima Donna
Uriah Heep
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I'll go down fightin' But rather be delightin' All the people that come to see The Devil's from Chicago Now where the hell do they go When we get in our limousines 'Cause we just want to be Where it's all going on But tell me what do you do When it's over And everyone who Loved you is gone They're gone I said they're gone You're our kind of people You're the church And we're the steeple But we're all inside the hall If we've got what you need Then we'll give you the speed To get up and have a ball 'Cause we just want to be Where it's all going on But tell me what do you do When it's over And everyone who Loved you is gone You're just another Prima Donna of rock 'n' roll So please let me know When you want me to go
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Written by: DAVID BYRON, KEN HENSLEY, LEE GARY KERSLAKE, MICHAEL FREDERICK BOX
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13 facts about this song
Band Information"Prima Donna" is a song by Uriah Heep, a rock band from London, UK. They were founded in 1969 and are named after a fictional character from Charles Dickens's novel, David Copperfield.
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Album Facts"Prima Donna" is a track from the album "Return to Fantasy", the band’s eight studio album. Released in June 1975, it marked a change in the band's sound and direction.
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SongwritersThe song was written by the band members - Mick Box, David Byron, Lee Kerslake, Ken Hensley and Gary Thain.
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Musical StyleThe song "Prima Donna" demonstrates Uriah Heep's classic rock style with elements of hard rock and progressive rock in it.
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PersonnelThe personnel on "Prima Donna" included Mick Box (guitar), David Byron (lead vocals), Lee Kerslake (drums), Ken Hensley (keyboards), and Gary Thain (bass).
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Prima Donna" discuss the hardships and struggles of dealing with a diva, or in other words, a prima donna.
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Critical ReceptionCritics have praised "Prima Donna" for its catchy riff and powerful vocals. It is considered one of the standout tracks on "Return to Fantasy".
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Length"Prima Donna" runs for a length of about 3 minutes and 11 seconds.
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Song TitleThe term "Prima Donna" is an Italian word, generally used to describe a woman who is very self-important or demanding, often used in the context of opera singers.
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Commercial SuccessWhile Uriah Heep had considerable commercial success especially in the early and mid-1970s, "Prima Donna" was not released as a single, so it did not chart independently of the album.
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Live Performances"Prima Donna" is a common feature in Uriah Heep's concert setlists and is a fan favourite.
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Album PerformanceThe album "Return to Fantasy" reached No. 7 on the UK Albums Chart and remained on the chart for 13 weeks. In the U.S., it only reached No. 85 on the Billboard 200.
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Current LineupOf the lineup that recorded "Prima Donna", only Mick Box and Lee Kerslake remained in the band's current lineup until Kerslake's death in 2020. Mick Box is now the only remaining founding member.
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