You'll Always Find Me in the Kitchen at Parties

Jona Lewie

About You'll Always Find Me in the Kitchen at Parties

"You'll Always Find Me in the Kitchen at Parties" is a song by English singer-songwriter Jona Lewie. It was written by Lewie and Keef Trouble. It was released in 1980 and entered the UK Singles Chart in May, reaching number 16 and staying for 11 weeks on the chart. The song experienced the greatest success in New Zealand, where it reached #3 in October for two weeks, remaining in the top 40 for 17 weeks. Lewie added a new storyline ending to Trouble's lyrics. He wrote the melody on a multi-timbre polyphonic Polymoog in his home eight-track studio, and played on and recorded the backing track entirely himself, apart from bass guitar from Norman Watt-Roy and additional hi-hat percussion from Bob Andrews. It has been claimed that the female backing vocal is by Kirsty MacColl, but Lewie has confirmed that during the recording of the song they were done by the wives of producer Andrews and Dave Robinson, the owner of Stiff Records. MacColl did however appear as a backing vocalist during live performances. In 2010, the track was used to advertise kitchens for IKEA. The advert, the full version of which ran to three minutes, features the group Man Like Me walking around a party in a house comprising only kitchens while singing a new version of the song. Lewie himself appeared as the host of the party. The song returned to the UK singles charts in 2010 reaching number 71. 


Year:
1992
3:03
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I'm no good at chatting up and always get rebuffed
Enough to drive a man to drink, I don't do no washing up
I always reached the stuff piled up, piled up in the sink

But you will always find him in the kitchen at parties

Me and my girlfriend we argued and she ran away from home
She must have found somebody new and now I'm all alone
Living on my own, what am I supposed to do?

That's why you'll always find him in the kitchen at parties
You will always find him in the kitchen at parties
You will always find him in the kitchen at parties

Then I met this debutante, I said that I like new wave rock
She was into French cuisine but I ain't no Cordon Bleu
This was at some do in palmer's green, I had no luck with her

You will still find him in the kitchen at parties
You will still find him in the kitchen at parties

At last I met a pretty girl, she laughed and talked with me
We both walked out of the kitchen and danced in a new way

And now I've done my time in the kitchen at parties
I've done my time in the kitchen at parties

He's done his time in the kitchen at parties
He's done his time in the kitchen at parties
He's done his time in the kitchen at parties
He's done his time in the kitchen at parties

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Jona Lewie

Jona Lewie (born John Lewis, 14 March 1947 in Southampton, England) is an English singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. more »

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Written by: Jona Lewie, Keith Trussell

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12 facts about this song

Song Creation
"You'll Always Find Me in the Kitchen at Parties" is a song written and performed by Jona Lewie. The track was released in 1980 as a single and gained popularity, becoming a new wave classic.
Popularity
The song peaked at number 16 on the UK Singles Chart and has sold over 400,000 copies in the UK alone.
Song Theme
The song's lyrics describe a socially awkward person who prefers to stay in the kitchen at parties, focusing on conversations and avoiding the main party.
Jona Lewie's Background
Jona Lewie is an English singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Before his solo success with "You'll Always Find Me in the Kitchen at Parties," he was a member of the 1970s pub rock band Terry Dactyl and the Dinosaurs.
Classic Hit
The song has since been covered and sampled by several artists and used in various commercials, demonstrating its enduring popularity.
Music Video
The music video for the song was made by Keith MacMillan, featuring Lewie performing the song in various kitchens and at different parties.
Unusual Instruments
The song is noted for its unusual instrumentation, which includes the use of a kitchen sink as a percussive instrument.
Tune Association
The tune of the song has often been used in advertising campaigns, especially within the UK.
First Major Hit
"You'll Always Find Me in the Kitchen at Parties" was Jona Lewie's first major hit, although he had been performing and recording music since the late 1960s.
Re-release
The song was re-released in 2010, and again entered the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number 69.
Commercial Use
In 2010, the song was used in an IKEA television commercial in the UK, causing it to re-enter the charts 30 years after its original release.
Famous Lyrics
One of the most frequently quoted lyrics from the song is "I'm no good at chatting up and I always get rebuffed, enough to drive a man to drink, I don't do no washing up." The line encapsulates the main character's social struggles and preference for the kitchen environment.

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