The King and Queen of America
Eurythmics
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Well c'mon darlin' The stars are burning bright C'mon now darlin' Our luck is good tonight 'Cause we're the all time winners In the all time loser's game Yea we're the all time winners And here we go again The king & queen of America Yea it's the king of nothing And the queen of rage With a pile of confusion Upon a glittering stage You know we never did anything To make ourselves feel proud You know we never did anything So let's play it loud Let's hear it for the King & queen of America So c'mon darlin' There's a big moon in the sky We're gonna build A little satellite We're gonna make it fly We're gonna send it up to heaven All the way up to the stars And all of them aliens Are gonna find out Who we are We're talkin' 'bout the King & queen of America
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Written by: ANNIE LENNOX, DAVID ALLAN STEWART
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Release Date"The King and Queen of America" is a track from Eurythmics' 1989 album, "We Too Are One."
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SongwritersThis song was written by Annie Lennox and David A. Stewart, the two members of this British pop duo.
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Music VideoThe music video for this song is known for its satirical take on stereotypical American lifestyles and features Lennox and Stewart as a variety of well-known American figures, including Elvis Presley, Richard Nixon, and Marilyn Monroe.
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Commercial performanceThe song reached number 29 on the UK Singles Chart but failed to make a significant impact on the U.S Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 110.
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ProductionThe single was produced by David A. Stewart, and the music video was directed by Willy Smax.
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Critics ReviewAlthough the song might not have been as successful as some other Eurythmics' singles, many critics did appreciate the duo's socio-political commentary.
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GenreThe song, like many other Eurythmics' songs, falls into the synth-pop genre, which was a dominant musical style in the 1980s.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been performed or reinterpreted by several other artists over the years.
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Album Performance"We Too Are One" was a significant success for Eurythmics, peaking at number one on the UK Albums Chart and number 34 on the US Billboard 200.
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Awards and RecognitionEurythmics, as a band, have won numerous awards and recognitions in their career. However, "The King and Queen of America" did not individually win any major awards.
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Eurythmics’ HiatusThe duo decided to go on a hiatus shortly after the release of the "We Too Are One" album, marking "The King and Queen of America" as one of their final projects before they pursued solo careers. They returned as a duo in the late 1990s.
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Live PerformancesDespite its relative lack of commercial success, "The King and Queen of America" has featured in several of Eurythmics' live performances even in their post-1990s comebacks.
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