Garden Party
Marillion
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Garden Party held today, invites call the debs to play, Social climbers polish ladders, wayward sons again have fathers, Edgy eggs and queing cumbers, rudely wakened from their slumber, Time has come again for slaughter on the lawns by still Cam waters Champagne corks are firing at the sun again Swooping swallows chased by violins again Straafed by Strauss they sulk in crumbling eaves again Oh God not again, not again Apertifs consumed en masse display their owners on the grass Couples loiter in the cloisters, social leeches quoting Chaucer Doctor's son a parson's daughter where why not and should they oughta Please don't lie on the grass, unless accompanied by a fellow, (May I be so bold as to suggest Othello) Punting on the Cam is jolly fun they say Beagling on the downs Oh please come they say Rugger is the tops a game for men they say (They say) Thank God they say I'm punting, I'm beagling, I'm wining, reclining, I'm rucking, I'm fucking So welcome, it's a party Angie chalks another blue, mother smiles she did it too Chitters chat and gossips lash Posers pose pressmen flash, flash, flash Smiles polluted with false charm, locking onto Royal arms, Society columns now ensured, return to mingle with the crowds Oh what a crowd Punting on the Cam, oh please do come they say Beagling on the downs, oh please so come they say Garden party held today they say Oh please do come, oh please do come, they say
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Written by: IAN MOSLEY, MARK KELLY, PETER TREWAVAS, STEVE HOGARTH, STEVE ROTHERY
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10 facts about this song
Creation Story"Garden Party" is a song by the British rock band Marillion. The band claims it originated in a jam session during the recording of their debut album "Script for a Jester's Tear".
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Popular RankingIt was released as the second single off of the album in 1983. This single subsequently reached No. 16 on the UK Singles Chart, making it the band's second top 20 hit.
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Lyrics InspirationThe lyrics were inspired by lead singer Fish's experiences of the music industry parties at the time. The lyrics contain a thinly veiled snipe at the pretensions of the 'elitist' public school system in the UK.
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The Keyboard RoleThe song features a distinct keyboard riff from Mark Kelly, which is one of Marillion's most recognisable pieces of music.
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Album ReceptionWhile the album "Script for a Jester's Tear" received mixed reviews at the time, it's now seen as a classic of the neo-progressive rock genre and "Garden Party" is one of its standout tracks.
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Verses DescriptionAs for the song's construct, it is composed of several verses, each followed by a chorus, and two extended instrumental sections.
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Song LineupThe song was performed by the band's original lineup, which consisted of Fish (vocals), Steve Rothery (guitar), Pete Trewavas (bass), Mark Kelly (keyboards), and Mick Pointer (drums).
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Live Performances"Garden Party" became a concert staple for the band and is frequently performed at live shows.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song, like the band's other early videos, features Fish performing in mime makeup, in homage to the album's cover art.
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Chart PositionInterestingly, despite reaching a higher chart position, "Garden Party" sold less than their debut single "Market Square Heroes".
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