48 Crash
Suzi Quatro
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Well you got the hands of a man and the face of a little boy blue-ue And when you stand you're so grand there's a case just for looking at you-oo oo-oo You're so young, you could have been the devil's son You're so young, but like a hang up I'll be sad when you're old and you're gone Watch Out! You know the 48 Crash come like a lightning flash (48 Crash, 48 Crash) And the 48 Crash is a silk sash bash (48 Crash, 48 Crash) 48 Crash, 48 Crash Come like a lightning flash, a lightning flash And it's a silk sash bash, a silk sash bash, that's the 48 Crash You've got the kind of a mind of a juvenile Romeo-o And you're so blind you could find that your motor ain't ready to go-o o-o You're so young, you're a hot shot son of a gun You're so young, but like a teenage tearaway soon you'll be torn and you'll run Watch Out! You know the 48 Crash come like a lightning flash (48 Crash, 48 Crash) And the 48 Crash is a silk sash bash (48 Crash, 48 Crash) 48 Crash, 48 Crash Come like a lightning flash, a lightning flash And it's a silk sash bash, a silk sash bash, that's the 48 Crash Crash, Crash, 48 Crash (Crash) Crash, Crash, 48 Crash (Crash) Crash, Crash, 48 Crash (Crash) Crash, Crash, ah! You know the 48 Crash comes like a lightning flash (48 Crash, 48 Crash) And the 48 Crash is a silk sash bash (48 Crash, 48 Crash) 48 Crash, 48 Crash Come like a lightning flash, a lightning flash And it's a silk sash bash, a silk sash bash That's the 48 Crash 48 Crash 48 Crash 48 Crash 48 Crash 48 Crash 48 Crash 48 Crash 48 Crash 48 Crash 48 Crash 48 Crash
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Written by: MICHAEL DONALD CHAPMAN, NICHOLAS BARRY CHINN
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Song Background"48 Crash" is a song performed by American rock singer-songwriter Suzi Quatro. It was released as a single in 1973.
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SongwritersThe song was written by the renowned British songwriting team Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman, who were also known for writing hits for bands like Sweet and Smokie.
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Chart Performance"48 Crash" became a huge chart success, reaching No.1 in Australia and No.3 in the UK. It hit the top 40 charts in several other countries, further cementing Quatro's status as a rock icon.
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Song ThemeThe song's lyrics are thought to be about the fear of aging and a man's mid-life crisis, using a car crash as an allegory. However, Quatro has stated that she has never fully understood the meaning behind the lyrics.
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Exclusive ReleaseIn the United States, the song "48 Crash" was only released on Quatro's self-titled album of 1973 and not as a single.
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Live PerformancesSuzi Quatro continues to perform "48 Crash" at her concerts, demonstrating the song's enduring popularity and vitality.
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Covers and SamplingThe song "48 Crash" has been covered by several artists over the years and has been sampled in many songs, demonstrating its enduring influence in rock music.
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The Opening Track"48 Crash" was the opening track of the UK version of her self-titled album.
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Recognition"48 Crash" is recognized as one of the biggest hits of Suzi Quatro's career. It helped set the stage for female rock and roll artists, placing Suzi Quatro as one of the pioneers in this genre.
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Unusual Song TitleAlthough the title "48 Crash" is ambiguous and the song's lyrics don't offer a clear interpretation, it adds to the mysterious allure of the song, making it an interesting piece in the history of rock music.
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