Breakfast at Sweethearts
Cold Chisel
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Campbell lane Through the window, curtain rain Long night gone, yellow day Speed shivers melt away Six o'clock I'm goin' down Coffee's hot and the toast is brown Hey street sweeper, clear my way Sweethearts breakfast is the best in town Oh-oh, Breakfast at Sweethearts Hey, Anne-Maria It's always good to see her She don't smile or flirt She just wears that mini-skirt Drunks come in Paper bag, Brandivino Dreams fly away As she pulls another cappuccino Six o'clock I'm goin' down Coffee's hot and the toast is brown Hey street sweeper, clear my way Sweethearts breakfast is the best in town Oh-oh, Breakfast at Sweethearts
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Written by: DONALD WALKER, DONALD HUGH WALKER
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Breakfast at Sweethearts" is a song by Australian rock band Cold Chisel, written by the band's keyboardist and primary songwriter, Don Walker.
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Album ReleaseThe song was released on their second studio album of the same name in 1979.
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InspirationThe song and the album were inspired by the band members' experiences waiting overnight at 'Sweethearts Cafe' in Kings Cross, Sydney, after their late-night gigs.
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Music Genre"Breakfast at Sweethearts" is an example of classic Australian pub rock, a genre that Cold Chisel substantially influenced.
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Notable RecognitionThe title track "Breakfast at Sweethearts" did not chart as highly as desired, but it has since become one of Cold Chisel's most enduring and popular songs.
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Vinyl Re-issueIn 2011, "Breakfast at Sweethearts" was re-issued in a remastered vinyl format to mark its legacy and influence.
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Influential ImpactThe song paints a vivid picture of late-1970s Sydney, and Don Walker's evocative lyrics helped to establish him as one of Australia's pre-eminent songwriters.
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Cold Chisel's GrowthThe "Breakfast at Sweethearts" album marked a progression in the band's sound, and its release helped to cement Cold Chisel's status as one of Australia's most popular live bands.
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Live Performances"Breakfast at Sweethearts" is a staple in Cold Chisel's live performances, enjoyed by fans old and new.
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Cultural ImpactTales and stories of the Kings Cross nightlife depicted in "Breakfast at Sweethearts" have become a part of the cultural tapestry of Australia. The song offers a snapshot of a particular place and time in Australian history.
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