Edie (Ciao Baby)
The Cult
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Always said you were a youthquaker, Edie A stormy little world shaker Oh, Warhol's darling queen, Edie An angel with a broken wing The dogs lay at your feet, Edie Oh, we caressed you cheek Oh, stars wrapped in your hair, Edie Life without a care But your not there Oh, caught up in an endless scene Yeah, paradise a shattered dream Oh, wired on the pills you took, Edie Your innocence dripped blood, sweet child The dogs lay at your feet, Edie Oh, we caressed your cheek Oh, stars wrapped in your hair Oh, life without a care Ciao baby Shake it, boy Oh, sweet little sugar talker Paradise dream stealer Oh, Warhol's little queen, Edie An angel with a broken wing, oh The dogs lay at your feet, Edie Oh, we caressed your cheek, well Stars wrapped in your hair Life without a care yeah, yeah, yeah Don't you know paradise takes time? Ciao baby, yeah Ciao baby Ciao baby, yeah Ciao baby
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Written by: IAN ROBERT ASTBURY, WILLIAM DUFFY, WILLIAM HENRY DUFFY
Lyrics © Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release & Popularity"Edie (Ciao Baby)" is a hard-rock song by the band "The Cult" that was released in the year 1989.
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Album DetailsThe song was one of the tracks on their fourth studio album, "Sonic Temple."
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Single ReleaseIt was later released as a single in two versions; the album version and an acoustic version which was included in the initial pressings of the Sonic Temple album.
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Inspiration"Edie (Ciao Baby)" was inspired by Edie Sedgwick, a fashion model and actress, a prominent figure in the 1960s and associated with artist Andy Warhol.
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Lyrics ThemeThe lyrics of the song often reflect upon Sedgwick's life and her relationships, especially with Warhol.
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Song Duration"Edie (Ciao Baby)" is around 4 minutes and 46 seconds long.
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Music VideoThe music video of the song was directed by Mark Miremont and was shot in black and white.
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Chart RankingAlthough it did not rank on the Billboard Hot 100, "Edie (Ciao Baby)" did make it on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, peaking at number 17.
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LegacyDespite not being one of their highest-charting hits, "Edie (Ciao Baby)" remains one of The Cult's most popular and enduring tracks.
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Special EditionA special edition of the song on a 12-inch gatefold version decorated with gold foil, including a six-minute version of the song and a cover of the track "Zap City," was released as well.
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