Congregation

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About Congregation

"Congregation" is a song by American rock band Foo Fighters. It is the third official single and the second radio single from their eighth studio album Sonic Highways. It was released on October 31, 2014. The song features country music singer Zac Brown, with whom Grohl collaborated with on Zac Brown Band's extended play The Grohl Sessions, Vol. 1.


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Well, I met the seventh son
He came for everyone
The day he heard the lighting in the field
I heard him clear his throat
A fork within the road
That night the Tallahatchie took the wheel

I’ve been throwing knives
To see just where they land
Now my world is in your hands

Send in the congregation
Open your eyes, step in the light
A jukebox generation
Just as you were

The voice upon the stage
Is the heart inside a cage
And they’re singing like a bluebird in the round
There’s mystery in this wood
And ghosts within these roots
That are tangled deep beneath this southern ground

I've been going through life
Making foolish plans
Now my world is in your hands

Send in the congregation
Open your eyes, step in the light
A jukebox generation
Just as you were

And you need blind faith
No false hope
Do you have blind faith?
No false hope
Where is your blind faith?
No false hope
Open your eyes, open your eyes
Step into the light
Open your eyes, step into the light
The sound becomes

Congregation
A congregation
A congregation, yeah
And they're singing like a bluebird in the round

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Foo Fighters

The Foo Fighters are an American rock band, formed in Seattle in 1994. It was founded by Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl as a one-man project following the death of Kurt Cobain and the resulting dissolution of his previous band. The group got its name from the UFOs and various aerial phenomena that were reported by Allied aircraft pilots in World War II, which were known collectively as foo fighters. Prior to the release of Foo Fighters' 1995 debut album Foo Fighters, which featured Grohl as the only official member, Grohl recruited bassist Nate Mendel and drummer William Goldsmith, both formerly of Sunny Day Real Estate, as well as fellow Nirvana touring bandmate Pat Smear as guitarist to complete the lineup. The band began with performances in Portland, Ore… more »

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Written by: Christopher Shiflett, Dave Grohl, Nate Mendel, Oliver Hawkins, Pat Smear

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10 facts about this song

Song Composition
"Congregation" is a song by American rock band Foo Fighters. It was released as the third single from the band's eighth studio album, "Sonic Highways".
Release and reception
The song was released on October 31, 2014, and received positive reviews from music critics, mainly for its rhythm and rock guitar elements.
Chart performance
"Congregation" achieved notable chart success, reaching number 2 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs chart and number 1 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart.
Recording process
The song was recorded at Southern Ground studio in Nashville, which influenced its country-rock sound.
Songwriting credits
The song was written by Foo Fighters' members Dave Grohl, Taylor Hawkins, and Nate Mendel along with their colleagues Pat Smear, Chris Shiflett, and Rami Jaffee.
Album concept
"Congregation" is one of eight tracks from the "Sonic Highways" album, each of which was recorded in a different city across the United States and was inspired by its musical history.
Special features
The song features Zac Brown on vocals and guitar, marking an unexpected collaboration between the country musician and the rock band.
Music video
The official music video for "Congregation" is part of the "Sonic Highways" documentary series. The video depicts the band recording the song in Nashville and exploring the city's music history.
Theme
The song's lyrics allude to non-conformity and self-expression, common themes in Foo Fighters' discography.
Live performances
"Congregation" has frequently been included in Foo Fighters' live performances since its release and is popular amongst fans.

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