Son of a Gun

Nirvana

About Son of a Gun

Son of A Gun is the debut extended play single by Glasgow alternative rock group The Vaselines. The title-song of the EP came to a wider audience after a Nirvana Peel session version of it, along with "Molly's Lips", was released on their compilation album Incesticide."You Think You're A Man" is a cover of a song written by the cult-film actor Divine.


Year:
2000
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Up, up, up and down
Turn, turn, turn around
Round, round, round about
And over again

Gun, gun, son of a gun
You are the only one
Makes any difference to what I say

The sun shines in the bedroom
When we play
The raining always starts
When you go away

The sun shines in the bedroom
When we play
The raining always starts
When you go away

Up, up, up and down
Turn, turn, turn around
Round, round, round about
And over again

Gun, gun, son of a gun
You are the only one
Makes any difference to what I say

The sun shines in the bedroom
When we play
The raining always starts
When you go away

The sun shines in the bedroom
When we play
The raining always starts
When you go away

Up, up, up and down
Turn, turn, turn around
Round, round, round about
And over again

Gun, gun, son of a gun
You are the only one
Makes any difference to what I say

The sun shines in the bedroom
When we play
The raining always starts
When you go away

The sun shines in the bedroom
When we play
The raining always starts
When you go away

The sun shines in the bedroom
When we play
The raining always starts
When you go away

The sun shines in the bedroom
When we play
The raining always starts
When you go away

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Nirvana

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Written by: ORVILLE BURRELL, RICARDO DUCENT, MARION HALL, DAVE WILLARD ANTHONY KELLY, NIGEL STAFF

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network

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12 facts about this song

Song Creation
"Son of a Gun" was originally composed and performed by the Scottish alternative rock band, The Vaselines.
Initial Release
The song was first released in 1987 as part of The Vaselines' debut EP, "Son of a Gun."
Genre
The song is typically characterized as falling under the indie pop and alternative rock genres.
Nirvana's Cover
Iconic rock band Nirvana, fronted by Kurt Cobain, covered "Son of a Gun," along with two other Vaselines songs.
Album Inclusion
Nirvana's cover of "Son of a Gun" was included in their 1992 album "Incesticide," a compilation of B-sides, demos, and covers.
Live Performances
Nirvana performed "Son of a Gun" live on several occasions, including during their famed BBC sessions.
Kurt Cobain's Admiration
Nirvana's frontman Kurt Cobain was a notable fan of The Vaselines. He once described Eugene Kelly and Frances McKee, the duo who made up The Vaselines, as his "most favorite songwriters in the whole world."
Cobain's Influence
Cobain's admiration for The Vaselines brought the relatively obscure band into the mainstream spotlight.
Nirvana’s Rendition
The Nirvana cover version of “Son of a Gun” is notably heavier and grungier than the original version by The Vaselines.
Legacy
Through Nirvana's cover, "Son of a Gun" has continued to influence and inspire generations of alternative rock musicians.
Re-release
The Vaselines' version of "Son of a Gun" was re-released in 2010 as part of a compilation album titled "Enter The Vaselines."
Record Label
Originally, The Vaselines' "Son of a Gun" was released under the independent label 53rd & 3rd; Nirvana's version was released under the major label DGC Records.

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