Bostich
Yello
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Standing at the machine every day for all my life I'm used to do it and I need it It's the only thing I want It's just a rush, push, cash Standing at the machine every day for all my life I'm used to do it and I need it It's the only thing I want It's just a rush, push, cash Rush, push, rush, push, rush, push, rush, push Standing at the machine every day for all my life I'm used to do it and I need it It's the only thing I want
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Written by: BORIS BLANK, DIETER MEIER
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release and Recognition"Bostich" by Yello is perhaps one of their best-known tracks. Originally released in 1980 as a part of their album "Solid Pleasure", the song helped to elevate their popularity.
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Unique Music StyleThe song is classified primarily under the electronica genre, but its unique blend of synthetically generated sounds and stuttered percussion stands out, characterizing Yello's stylistic preferences.
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The Band Behind the SongYello is a Swiss electronic music band, formed in the late 1970s. The group consists of Dieter Meier and Boris Blank. Meier is a vocalist and lyricist, while Blank is primarily responsible for the unique and experimental sounds in their music.
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Distinct LyricsThe song "Bostich" has sparse lyrics, and the delivery might be described as passionate spoken word rather than traditional singing, exemplifying one of Yello's signature elements.
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Impact on Hip-hop"Bostich" gained unexpected popularity within the hip-hop community, particularly in New York City. The song’s electronic beats inspired early hip-hop artists and DJs, contributing to the unique blend of sounds that the genre introduced.
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Sampling in MusicThe song is frequently sampled as well, in various pieces of popular music, proving its impact and influence over diverse musical styles.
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Dance Club SuccessThe song was a dance club success, particularly in the United States, where it made it on the Dance/Club Play Songs bills, reaching as high as #2 in 1981.
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Refers to a Stapler BrandThe title of the song, "Bostich", refers to a brand of staplers. According to Blank, the song was inspired by the mechanical sound of a stapler.
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Re-releases and Remixes“Bostich” has seen several re-releases and remixes over the years, testifying to its enduring popularity, including a 1992 re-release that placed it on the UK Singles Chart at #22.
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Significant in Yello’s DiscographyDespite the band producing numerous albums and tracks throughout their career, "Bostich" remains one of the most iconic and significant tracks in Yello’s discography.
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