Connection
Elastica
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Riding on any wave, That is the luck you crave, They don't believe it now, They just think it's stupid, So got anything? Anyone could have done, Who would've cared at all, not you. Another heart has made the trade, Forget it, forget it, forget it, I don't understand how a heart is a spade, But somehow the vital connection is made. Riding on anything, Anything's good enough, Who would've thought it of Someone like you, Just as they brought me round, Now that they brought you down, Roundabout and roundabout Who wants a life anyway? Another heart has made the grade, Forget it, forget it, forget it, I don't understand how the last card is played, But somehow the vital connection is made.
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Written by: JUSTINE ELINOR FRISCHMANN
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"Connection" was released as a single by Elastica on October 10, 1994. It became one of the band's most popular songs.
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Music CompositionThe song was composed using the audio equipment brand, Roland. Specifically, a rhythm machine known as the "Boss Doctor Rhythm DR-55" was used to create the distinct drum programming for "Connection".
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Plagiarism ControversyFollowing its release, the band was accused of plagiarism by Wire. Wire claimed that "Connection" was too similar to their song "Three Girl Rhumba". Elastica settled the case out of court, agreeing to an out-of-court settlement with Wire.
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Album InclusionThe song was included in Elastica's self-titled debut album, which was released in March 1995.
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Chart Performance"Connection" reached number 17 on the UK Singles Chart and peaked at number 2 on the U.S. Modern Rock Tracks chart.
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Radio PopularityThe song is often played on alternative rock radio stations and is also commonly associated with 1990s British pop culture.
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Cultural AppearancesIt has appeared in various forms of media, including the films "Trainspotting", "The Men Who Stare at Goats", and "Sleepers", as well as the video game "Rock Band 3".
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LegacyDespite the plagiarism controversy, the song went on to achieve iconic status in the Britpop era. It's often credited with helping to propel the genre and Elastica to mainstream popularity.
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VideoThe music video was directed by the well-known director Dawn Shadforth.
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Band DisbandmentUnfortunately, despite the success of "Connection", Elastica disbanded in 2001, just six years after the album that carried the hit song was released.
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