Prima Donna

Uriah Heep

About Prima Donna

"Prima Donna" is a song by British rock band Uriah Heep from their eighth studio album Return to Fantasy (1975), released as the first single from the album. The song was written by Ken Hensley, Mick Box, David Byron and Lee Kerslake and was sung by David Byron. It was recorded in May 1975 in Lansdowne and Morgan Studios, London. The song reached number ten in Denmark and number three in Norway.


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1975
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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.
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.
Songwriters
The song was written by the band members - Mick Box, David Byron, Lee Kerslake, Ken Hensley and Gary Thain.
Musical Style
The song "Prima Donna" demonstrates Uriah Heep's classic rock style with elements of hard rock and progressive rock in it.
Personnel
The personnel on "Prima Donna" included Mick Box (guitar), David Byron (lead vocals), Lee Kerslake (drums), Ken Hensley (keyboards), and Gary Thain (bass).
Lyrics
The lyrics of "Prima Donna" discuss the hardships and struggles of dealing with a diva, or in other words, a prima donna.
Critical Reception
Critics have praised "Prima Donna" for its catchy riff and powerful vocals. It is considered one of the standout tracks on "Return to Fantasy".
Length
"Prima Donna" runs for a length of about 3 minutes and 11 seconds.
Song Title
The 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.
Commercial Success
While 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.
Live Performances
"Prima Donna" is a common feature in Uriah Heep's concert setlists and is a fan favourite.
Album Performance
The 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.
Current Lineup
Of 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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