No Matter What

Badfinger

About No Matter What

"No Matter What" is a song originally recorded by Badfinger for their album No Dice in 1970, written and sung by Pete Ham and produced by Mal Evans.


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Badfinger

Badfinger were a British rock band consisting originally of Pete Ham, Ron Griffiths, Mike Gibbins and Tom Evans; active from 1968 to 1983, and evolving from The Iveys; formed by Ham, Griffiths and David "Dai" Jenkins in Swansea, Wales, in the early 1960s. Joey Molland joined the group in 1969, following the departure of Griffiths. Signed by The Beatles' Apple label in 1968 as The Iveys, they adopted the name Badfinger in 1969. Badfinger had four consecutive worldwide hits in 1970 and 1971: "Come and Get It" (written and produced by Paul McCartney), "No Matter What", "Day After Day", and "Baby Blue". The Ham/Evans-penned Badfinger song, "Without You", became a Billboard number one hit for Harry Nilsson. more »

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14 facts about this song

Release Date
"No Matter What" was released by the rock band Badfinger on November 6, 1970, as part of the album "No Dice."
Composition
Pete Ham was the lead vocalist and also composed this song, revealing the strength of his songwriting ability.
Band Origin
Badfinger was the first group that was not the Beatles to be signed to the Beatles' Apple label.
Chart Success
"No Matter What" peaked at number eight on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number five on the UK Singles Chart, marking it as one of the band's most successful songs.
Distinct Sound
The song is known for its crisp, tuneful, and powerful sound that many consider uniquely Badfinger.
Musical Style
"No Matter What" is notable for being one of the early examples of power pop, a genre that combines the catchy melodies of pop music with a heavier, more guitar-oriented sound.
Influence
This song played an influential role in shaping the power pop genre and influenced bands like Raspberries and Big Star.
Tragedy
Despite the success of the song, the lead singer and songwriter, Pete Ham, tragically committed suicide in 1975 due to financial and managerial issues.
Cover Versions
The song "No Matter What" has been covered by various artists, including Def Leppard and Harry Nilsson, thus showing its continual impact on music culture.
Legacy
In 2005, "No Matter What" was listed as one of "The 500 Greatest Songs Since You Were Born" by Blender Magazine, underlining its enduring legacy.
Innovative Recording
The song's recording featured an innovative production technique - reverse echo (a note is sung and then echoed before it essentially exists) - used by producer Geoff Emerick.
Musical Structure
"No Matter What" has a compact musical structure, featuring verse-chorus-verse-chorus-bridge-verse-chorus elements without a solo.
Recognition
In 2018, the song was inducted into the Great American Songbook by the Library of Congress for its cultural, historical, and aesthetic significance.
Usage
Over the years, "No Matter What" has been used in different types of media, including movies ("Detroit Rock City") and television shows ("Breaking Bad"), demonstrating its timeless appeal.

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