Lee Remick

The Go-Betweens

About Lee Remick

"Lee Remick" is the debut single by Australian indie group The Go-Betweens. It was released in September 1978 by the Australian independent record label, Able Label, with only 700 copies of the 7" vinyl record produced. Both songs were re-released on The Able Label Singles in 1986 (together with "People Say" and "Don't Let Him Come Back") and on the 1999 compilation album, 78 'til 79 The Lost Album. In January 2009 the German label, Little Teddy Recordings, re-issued the single for the 30th anniversary of its original release. Only 500 vinyl copies were pressed. The copies were dubbed from the original vinyl record as the original master tapes of the recordings, which were sent to Beserkley Records in 1988, were subsequently lost and are presumed to have been destroyed in a fire. 


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2008
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She comes from Ireland
She's very beautiful
I come from Brisbane 
I'm quite plain
She's from the mountains, so close to heaven
Clouds on her shoes, stars on her chest

I love Lee Remick, she's a darling

She was in The Omen with Gregory Peck
She got killed, what the heck
Her eyes are like gems
She's an actress for Screen Gems 

I love Lee Remick, she's a darling

Her hair's red, but it's not dye
If I touched her, I know I'd want to cry
My life is desperation, but it's only infatuation

I love Lee Remick, she's a darling

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The Go-Betweens

The Go-Betweens were an indie rock band formed in Brisbane, Australia in 1977 by singer-songwriters and guitarists, Robert Forster and Grant McLennan. They were later joined by Lindy Morrison on drums, Robert Vickers on bass guitar and Amanda Brown on violin, oboe, guitar, and backing vocals, before disbanding in late 1989. Forster and McLennan reformed the band in 2000 with a new line-up, McLennan died on 6 May 2006 of a heart attack and The Go-Betweens disbanded again. more »

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Written by: ROBERT DERWENT GARTH FORSTER

Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY, Universal Music Publishing Group

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12 facts about this song

Song Creation
"Lee Remick" is the debut single by the Australian indie rock band The Go-Betweens. It was first released in 1978.
Inspiration
The song was inspired by and named after the American actress Lee Remick. Some of the lyrics specifically refer to films she starred in such as "Days of Wine and Roses" and "The Omen".
Song Inception
The Go-Betweens' members Robert Forster and Grant McLennan wrote the song when they were studying at the University of Queensland.
Band Member Indicator
"Lee Remick" highlighted the creative prowess of Grant McLennan and Robert Forster, hinting at their potential as songwriters which later came to full fruition in the band's successive albums.
Music Style
The song showcases the band's early raw and minimalistic post-punk style, being significantly less polished than their later works but bearing their distinctive sound.
Record Label
The song was released through The Go-Betweens' self-founded independent label, Able Label.
Commercial Success
Though it did not gain significant commercial success, the song has critical acclaim and is still cherished by fans of The Go-Betweens.
Song Reception
It has been regarded as an influential classic in the indie pop genre, and particularly within the Australian music scene.
Live Performances
The band often played "Lee Remick" in their live performances and it became a fan-favorite track.
Re-release Information
Along with their second single "Karen", "Lee Remick" was included in the band's compilation album "78 'Til 79 The Lost Album" released in 1999.
Legacy
Even decades after its release, the song is often cited in retrospectives of The Go-Betweens' career as an early example of their unique blend of literary lyrics and infectious pop melodies.
Homage
The song serves as an enduring tribute to the actress Lee Remick, celebrating her various roles and the impact she had on the band's members.

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