In the Street
Big Star
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Hanging out, down the street The same old thing we did last week Not a thing to do But talk to you Steal your car, and bring it down Pick me up, we'll drive around Wish we had A joint so bad Pass the street light Out past midnight Hanging out, down the street The same old thing we did last week Not a thing to do But talk to you
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Written by: Alex Chilton, Christopher Bell
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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22 facts about this song
Song Origin"In the Street" was first featured on Big Star's debut album '#1 Record', which was released in 1972.
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Band MemberThe song was written by the band's co-founders, Alex Chilton and Chris Bell.
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Album RecognitionAlthough '#1 Record' was not a commercial success upon its initial release, it has since been recognized as a milestone in the power pop genre.
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Song VersionThe most well-known version of "In the Street" is probably Cheap Trick's cover, which was used as the theme song for the popular television show 'That '70s Show'.
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Song InspirationThe song is believed to be inspired by the band members' experiences growing up in Memphis, Tennessee.
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Song Lyrics"In the Street" is seen as a teenage anthem, with lyrics about hanging out, driving around, and not having anything to do.
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Musical StructureThe song is noted for its use of twin guitars, which was a characteristic feature of Big Star's sound.
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Cult FollowingDespite initial commercial failure, "In the Street" has gained a cult following and is now considered a classic of the American power pop genre.
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Lyrics controversyThere has been some controversy regarding Cheap Trick's version of the song as it changed some of the lyrics, replacing a reference to smoking cigarettes with a line about listening to a favorite song.
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Song Influence"In the Street" has influenced many artists over the years, including The Replacements who wrote a song in tribute to Alex Chilton.
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Live PerformancesThe song is often included in live performances by Big Star's former members and has been covered by numerous artists.
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Song LegacyRolling Stone magazine ranked 'In the Street' as one of the top 500 songs that shaped Rock n Roll.
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Creation"In The Street" was composed by Alex Chilton and Chris Bell, the founding members of Big Star.
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Release DetailsThe song was first released in 1972 as part of Big Star's debut studio album "#1 Record".
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Television premiereA cover version of "In the Street" by Cheap Trick was adapted as the theme song for the popular American television series "That '70s Show".
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Cover VersionsApart from Cheap Trick, "In The Street" has been covered by other musicians including Wilco and The Posies.
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InspirationChilton and Bell reportedly wrote the song as a teenage anthem to represent the aimlessness of youth.
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LyricsThe notable lyric "Wish we had a joint so bad" was changed to "Wish we had some cash so bad" for the Cheap Trick version used in "That '70s Show".
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Critical AcclaimThe single, despite not charting significantly at the time of its release, has been hailed in retrospective reviews as a classic piece of power pop.
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Alex ChiltonPrior to co-forming Big Star, Chilton was previously a member of the blues-rock band The Box Tops.
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Underappreciated GeniusDespite its present status, "In The Street" did not garner commercial success, similar to many of Big Star's songs.
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LegacyThe song, after getting featured in "That '70s Show", gained wider recognition decades after its initial release, showcasing the enduring appeal of Big Star's music.
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