Death Valley '69
Sonic Youth
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Groooooahhh! Coming down Sadie, I love it Now now now Death valley '69 You're right You're right You're right You're right You're right you were right I was on the wrong track We're deep in the valley How deep in the gully And now in the canyon And now in the canyon Out in the yonder way out in the yonder She started to holler She started to holler I didn't wanna I didn't wanna I didn't wanna I didn't wanna But she started to holler So I had to hit it Hit it Hit it Hit it Deep in the valley In the trunk of an old car In the back of a Chevy I got sand in my mouth you got sand in your mouth And you got sun in your eyes I got sun in your eyes Blind blinded And you wanted to get there But I couldn't go faster I wanted to get there But you couldn't go faster So I started to hit it you couldn't go faster So I started to hit it I started to hit it hit it Hit it Hit it Hit it Hit it Hit it Hit it Hit it Hit it Coming down Sadie, I love it Now now now Death valley '69 Death valley '69 Death valley '69 Death valley '69 Ieieieioooooaoaoaieeih!
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Written by: KIM A. GODRON, LEE M. RANALDO, LYDIA LUNCH, ROBERT BERT, THURSTON J. MOORE
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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11 facts about this song
Collaboration Background"Death Valley '69" was a collaborative effort between American singer-songwriter Lydia Lunch and alternative rock band Sonic Youth. Showcasing the power of uniting distinct artistic sensibilities, it represents a unique piece in both Lunch and Sonic Youth's discographies.
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Release YearThe song was initially released in 1985 as part of Sonic Youth's second studio album content, "Bad Moon Rising".
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Theme and InspirationThe inspiration for the song came from the notorious Charles Manson's family and their murders that took place in Death Valley, California in 1969. As such, it is often characterized as disturbing and intense.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song was co-directed by American artists Judith Barry and Richard Kern. It's as notorious as the song, known for its eerie visual aesthetic designed to match the overall mood of the track.
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Genre Fusion"Death Valley '69" is a fusion of elements from noise rock, no wave, and post-punk genres. The resulting unique sound helped ushered in a new era of alternative rock in the mid-'80s.
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Vocal ForefrontLydia Lunch’s distinct raw scream is a highlight of the song, her intense and passionate vocal performance significantly added up to the overall uniquely disturbing ambiance of the track.
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First IntroductionInterestingly, "Death Valley '69" was the first song which introduced many music listeners to Sonic Youth's early noise rock style.
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Independent SuccessDespite a lack of mainstream commercial success, "Death Valley '69" was well-received within the independent music scene, often cited as a standout track from "Bad Moon Rising".
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Influential Power"Death Valley '69" is influential for its experimental rock principles which have been said to inspire numerous later alternative bands.
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Live PerformancesLydia Lunch has often joined Sonic Youth on stage for live performances of the song, further strengthening the connection between the two artists.
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Re-releaseIn 1995, a decade after its initial release, the song was included as a bonus track for the reissue of "Bad Moon Rising". It maintains popularity and plays on streaming platforms today.
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