Simple Simon
INXS
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Simon found love, in love he thinks he found himself Only has a heart for her and her alone He walks down crowded streets and doesn't feel alone Oh, never alone Walks in space with his feet firmly on the ground Camp on love sign people I talk about Johnny knows love song people I talk about Simon, oh oh oh Simon, oh oh oh Camp on love sign people I talk about Johnny knows love song people I talk about Simon, oh oh oh Simon, oh oh oh Well she's just a simple girl, yeah Spends her time on crossword games and cigarettes, ah She lives all alone in a military zone where sam's can't get in Facts and evidence, she probably give you no clues away No clues away Camp on love sign people I talk about Johnny knows love song people I talk about Simon, oh oh oh Simon, oh oh oh Camp on love sign people I talk about Johnny knows love song people I talk about Simon, oh oh oh Simon, oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh oh Camp on love sign people I talk about Johnny knows love song people I talk about Simon, oh oh oh Simon, oh oh oh Camp on love sign people I talk about Johnny knows love song people I talk about Simon, oh oh oh Simon, oh oh oh Simon found love, in love he thinks he found himself Only has a heart for her and her alone He walks down crowded streets and doesn't feel alone, oh never alone Walks in space with his feet firmly on the ground Camp on love sign people I talk about Johnny knows love song people I talk about Simon, oh oh oh Simon, oh oh oh Camp on love sign people I talk about Johnny knows love song people I talk about Simon, oh oh oh Simon, oh oh oh
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Written by: ANDREW CHARLES FARRISS, GARRY WILLIAM BEERS, JON FARRISS, KIRK PENGILLY, MICHAEL HUTCHENCE, TIMOTHY WILLIAM FARRISS
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10 facts about this song
Genre"Simple Simon" is a song by INXS, an Australian rock band which is known for their mix of rock, new wave, and dance music.
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Release Date"Simple Simon" was released as a single in 1980. It was one of the earliest releases by INXS, predating their international success.
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Debut EPThis song is actually the title track from INXS's debut extended play (EP). The EP was self-financed by the band and released exclusively in their home country of Australia.
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LyricsThe lyrics of “Simple Simon” are heavily influenced by political sentiments and criticize simplistic approaches to complex problems.
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SuccessDespite its impassioned message, "Simple Simon" did not chart when it was originally released.
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Live PerformancesThough it wasn't a hit, "Simple Simon" was frequently played during the band's early live performances.
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Band Line-upAt the time of Simple Simon’s release, INXS was in its original lineup. The band featured Michael Hutchence on lead vocals, Garry Gary Beers on bass guitar, Andrew Farriss on keyboards/guitar, Tim Farriss on lead guitar, and Kirk Pengilly on saxophone/guitar, and Jon on drums.
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ProducersThe Simple Simon EP, including the title track, was produced by INXS with Duncan McGuire and Graham Owens.
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B-sideThe B-side of the "Simple Simon" single release was a song titled "We Are the Vegetables."
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Limited ReleaseINXS's "Simple Simon/We Are the Vegetables" 7 inch single is now considered a rare find among record collectors due to its limited release and the band's later popularity.
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