The Great Salt Lake
Band of Horses
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Back of the boat was painted wrecking-ball There was country music playing but he don't like it all And red fire poppin' on the rained-down woody There was whiskey bottle-spilling and a lake, it was made of salt Well, look out back, there was a note on the door it saying "Everybody listen, we will be the next Omaha" Well, if you find yourself falling apart Well, I am sure I could steer The great salt lake Falling apart Well, I am sure I could steer The great salt lake Your old man was but a wishing machine It's time that you could spin Now that he is getting old When Billy Lorett had found a watering hole It's a place to lay south or the heads of coyote Now, if you find yourself falling apart Well I am sure I could steer The great salt lake Follow me home We want more Follow me home We all want more If ever beat down We know who we are They know who we are If ever beat down We know who we are They all know we want more
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Written by: BENJAMIN BRIDWELL, CHRISTOPHER EARLY, TIMOTHY MEINIG
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10 facts about this song
Origin"The Great Salt Lake" is a song by the American rock band Band of Horses. It is part of their debut studio album, "Everything All The Time", which was released in 2006.
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InspirationThe lyrics of the song refer to the Great Salt Lake, the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere located in the U.S. state of Utah.
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PopularityUpon release, the song gained considerable popularity for its blend of indie rock and Southern rock influences, helping the band gain a wider audience.
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Musical CompositionThe song is characterized by its strong guitar riffs and haunting vocal harmonies. It also combines elements of folk music with a distinct indie-rock sound.
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Critical Reception"The Great Salt Lake" is often cited as one of Band of Horses' standout tracks, and it remains a fan favorite to this day.
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Band CompositionAt the time of the debut album's recording, Band of Horses primarily consisted of two core members, Ben Bridwell and Mat Brooke. However, the band's lineup has constantly changed over the years.
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Live Performances"The Great Salt Lake" is a regular feature at Band of Horses' live performances. The band is known for their energetic and passionate renditions of the song on stage.
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Music VideosThe music video for "The Great Salt Lake", released on YouTube, features beautiful imagery of nature and landscapes - consistent with the song's themes.
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InfluenceBand of Horses' early success with songs like "The Great Salt Lake" helped pave the way for similar indie folk and rock bands in the years following.
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Vinyl ReleaseIn honor of the record's tenth anniversary in 2016, "Everything All The Time", including "The Great Salt Lake", was released on vinyl.
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