Johnny Come Home
Fine Young Cannibals
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Nobody knows The trouble you feel Nobody cares The feelin' is real Johnny, We're sorry, Won't you come on home We worry, Won't you come on What is wrong in my life I must get drunk every night Johnny, We're sorry Use the phone, Call your mom She's missing you badly, Missing her son Who do you know, Where will you stay Big city life Is not what they say Johnny, We're sorry, Won't you come on home We worry, Won't you come on What is wrong in my life That I must get drunk every night Johnny, We're sorry You'd better go, Everything's closed Can't find a room, Money's all blown Nowhere to sleep, Out in the cold Nothing to eat, Nowhere to go Johnny, We're sorry, Won't you come on home We worry, Won't you come on What is wrong in my life That I must get drunk every night Johnny, We're sorry Won't you come on home We worry, Won't you come on home Johnny Won't you come on home
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Written by: DAVID STEELE, ROLAND LEE GIFT
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12 facts about this song
Album"Johnny Come Home" was the first single released from Fine Young Cannibals' self-titled debut album in 1985.
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ChartThe song became a big hit in the United Kingdom where it reached Number 8 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Genre FusionCombining rock music with soul undertones, the song is seen as a prime example of the "blue-eyed soul" genre - essentially soul music performed by non-African American artists.
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Musical StyleThe song is known for featuring a prominent high-pitched trumpet that gives it a jazzy edge, as well as a funk-styled bass hip line.
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VideoThe music video for "Johnny Come Home" has distinct, cinematic story-telling which matched the song's themes and helped boost its audience reach.
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ThemeThe song explores themes of disillusionment, rebellion and the challenges faced by young men who leave home seeking independence and end up feeling lost or in trouble.
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American ChartAlthough it didn't top the Billboard charts, it reached a respectable spot at Number 76 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
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AwardsIn 1986, it helped win Fine Young Cannibals the "Best New Artist" award at the BRIT Awards.
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CoversDespite being a unique song, it has been covered by several artists, including fellow British band Orange Juice.
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Relevance TodayEven today, "Johnny Come Home" remains a favourite among lovers of 80s music, and has found new audiences through instances of radio play and its inclusion on various "Best of the 80s" compilations.
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Group MembersFine Young Cannibals, the band who performed "Johnny Come Home", were a three-piece from Birmingham, England, consisting of Roland Gift, David Steele, and Andy Cox.
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Name Origin InspirationThe name 'Fine Young Cannibals' was taken from the 1960 film 'All the Fine Young Cannibals', starring Robert Wagner and Natalie Wood.
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