Goodbye Toulouse
The Stranglers
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Your streets were paved with love Your skies were blue Goodbye Toulouse I walked your streets in fear I washed your streets with tears Toulouse Goodbye Toulouse Your cafes tell the tale Of saddened millionaires Toulouse A million dreams I've had A million lies I've told Toulouse Goodbye Toulouse Paula looked down on me From her high balcony Toulouse I will return some day So you can hear me say Farewell Goodbye Toulouse Goodbye Toulouse Goodbye Toulouse
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Written by: BRIAN JOHN DUFFY, DAVID GREENFIELD, HUGH ALAN CORNWELL, JEAN JACQUES BURNEL
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9 facts about this song
Band Creation"Goodbye Toulouse" is a song by The Stranglers, a band that was formed in Guildford, Surrey, England, in 1974.
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Album DebutThe song "Goodbye Toulouse" is included in The Stranglers' debut album "Rattus Norvegicus", which was released in 1977.
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Song Inspiration"Goodbye Toulouse" is inspired by the book 'The Day of the Jackal' by Frederick Forsyth. The book had a subplot about the French town of Toulouse being destroyed by an earthquake.
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PopularityDespite its unique fairground-waltz melody, "Goodbye Toulouse" wasn't released as a single and it's not one of the band's most renowned songs. However, it's loved by a core fan base and has been performed live on several occasions.
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Musical Style"Goodbye Toulouse" signifies the band's punk rock roots with elements of psychedelic rock and new wave, making it an intriguing blend of styles.
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Marking a MilestoneThe band's album "Rattus Norvegicus", which includes "Goodbye Toulouse", helped The Stranglers to establish themselves as one of the leading bands in the UK punk rock scene.
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Current StatusAs of 2021, "Goodbye Toulouse" remains a much-cherished part of The Stranglers' seminal body of work, over four decades after it was first released.
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Band MembersThe song was performed by the original lineup of The Stranglers, which consisted of Hugh Cornwell, Jean-Jacques Burnel, Dave Greenfield, and Jet Black.
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Music LegacyAlthough never charting, "Goodbye Toulouse" contributed to the lasting impact of The Stranglers in the music world. Their influence can be felt in a range of other bands, from punk rock to new wave and beyond.
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