Born Late '58
Mott the Hoople
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Baby took me out last night Got a little cadillac bite. Shook me about - inside out Didn't get home 'till light. She's a grower, a goer - you gotta get to know her No chooser, a cruiser - you turn around she'll lose you Burned out as the light turned green Smoke-screened off her rail. He didn't see me comin' but he shoulda saw me runnin' Faster than the U.S. mail. She's a speeder, a leader You're really gotta meet her You see her, she thrills you, you look at her she'll kill you. Listen, fella, baby don't you sell her Don't you try and steal her away Hush, man logs in her dam Think you better fade away Detonator, jail-baiter - a radar radiator She'll annoy ya, destroy ya - she'll bring ya down in fire Create her, mistreat her - no use tryin' to beat her Admit it, she's greater, shame you weren't born later.
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Written by: PETER OVEREND WATTS
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10 facts about this song
Band Information"Born Late '58" is a song by English rock band Mott the Hoople, which was formed in 1969. The band's original lineup consisted of lead singer Ian Hunter, guitarist Mick Ralphs, bassist Overend Watts, drummer Dale Griffin, and keyboardist Verden Allen.
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Album DetailsThe track "Born Late '58" is part of Mott the Hoople’s seventh studio album, titled "The Hoople," released in 1974. This record followed their commercially successful album, "Mott."
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Song CreditsThis song was written by Peter Overend Watts, the bassist of Mott the Hoople, and it's the only song on the album solely penned by him.
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Album Reception"The Hoople" is considered one of the band's most successful albums. Despite its success, this album was the last with significant input from lead singer Ian Hunter.
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Band Disintegration"Born Late '58" turned out to be one of the last songs by the original line-up of Mott the Hoople, as by late 1974, the band started to disintegrate.
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Song ThemesThe song's lyrics discuss topics of fame, age, and rock and roll lifestyle, reflecting some of the band members' own experiences at the time.
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Post-band ContributionsDespite the band's break-up, "Born Late '58" remains a popular song among Mott the Hoople fans. Bassist Overend Watts, the song's writer, went on to contribute to the Rock and Roll's rich history until his death in January 2017.
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Reunion ConcertsThe song was part of the setlist when Mott the Hoople regrouped to perform a series of reunion concerts in 2009.
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Genre Classification"Born Late '58" is often classified as glam rock, a style that Mott the Hoople utilized often during their career.
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Legacy"Born Late '58," along with other Mott the Hoople's songs, greatly influenced many British bands including The Clash, Queen, and Def Leppard.
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