Born to Be Sold
Transvision Vamp
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From Elvis Presley to Marilyn Cassius Clay to Billy the Kid Ooh ooh ooh ooh Ooh ooh ooh ooh From Jackie O to J.F.K. Little Richard and Lady Day Ooh ooh ooh ooh Ooh ooh ooh ooh Everyone played a different role Baby they were born to be sold They were born to be sold They were born to be sold Now all I know is all I see And what I am I choose to be I don't need no one to bleed for me I'm gonna make my own history Ooh ooh ooh ooh Ooh ooh ooh ooh Here comes the news Here comes the news Baby, here comes the news, alright I was born to be sold All you hot shot, big buck Sweet talking, side walking Foot tapping, tail wagging Back stabbing, money grabbing Slaves of gold I'm telling you, I don't need to be told I cross my heart, rock my soul Baby I was born to be sold I was born to be sold I was born to be sold I was born to be sold From Valentino to Fonteyne Al Capone to John Wayne From Harley D to Lenny Bruce Harry Dean to Betty Blue From Sister Sue to Judy Teen Marty Wilde to Morrisey From Johnny Rotten to Charlie Chaplin Madonna Ciccone to Little Satnin And back to Elvis and Marilyn Sugar Ray and Billy the Kid Jackie O J.F.K. Little Richard and Lady Day I was born to be sold I was born to be sold I was born to be sold
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Written by: NICK SAYER
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11 facts about this song
Genre"Born To Be Sold" falls under the genre of Punk rock and Alternative / Indie rock, characteristic of the band Transvision Vamp's style.
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AlbumThe song is a part of Transvision Vamp’s third and final studio album titled "Little Magnets Versus The Bubble Of Babble".
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Year ReleasedThe song was released in the year 1991.
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Band MembersTransvision Vamp consisted of charismatic lead vocalist Wendy James, guitarist Nick Christian Sayer, bassist Dave Parsons, and drummer Pol Burton. All of these artists contributed to the making of "Born To Be Sold".
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ProducerThe song, like the rest of the album, was produced by Duncan Bridgeman.
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ListenabilityDespite the band's popularity waning around the release of the album, "Born To Be Sold" remains a cult favorite among Transvision Vamp’s fan base.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Born To Be Sold" features the lead vocalist Wendy James, portraying an array of personalities which projects a critical view on how the music industry tends to commercialize musicians.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Born To Be Sold" provide a critical commentary on fame and the idea of ‘being sold’ in the music industry.
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Chart PerformanceThe song did not manage to replicate the commercial success of the band's early hits.
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Recognition"Born To Be Sold" is often considered one of the band's most underrated songs by critics and fans alike.
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Dissolution of bandNot long after the release of the album containing "Born To Be Sold", Transvision Vamp dissolved due to declining popularity and tensions within the band.
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