Don't Let Go the Coat
The Who
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I can't be held responsible for blown behavior I can't be held responsible for blown behavior I lost all contact with my only savior I lost all contact with my only savior No one locked me out because I failed to phone up No one locked me out because I failed to phone up I can't bear to live forever like a loner I can't bear to live forever like a loner Don't let go the coat Don't let go the coat It's easy to be sad when you lack a partner It's easy to be sad when you lack a partner But how would I react to a broken heart now? But how would I react to a broken heart now? It ain't really true rock and roll unless I'm It ain't really true rock and roll unless I'm Hanging onto you, and when I hold it next time Hanging onto you, and when I hold it next time I won't let go the coat I won't let go the coat I try to explain, but you never understand it I try to explain, but you never understand it I need your body, but I can't just demand it I need your body, but I can't just demand it I won't let go like a stray at heel I won't let go like a stray at heel (Never let it out of your sight) (Never let it out of your sight) Every lonely wife knows the way I feel Every lonely wife knows the way I feel (Don't let go tonight) (Don't let go tonight) Don't let go the coat Don't let go the coat Never let go the coat Never let go the coat Your friends all pass for life is just a market Your friends all pass for life is just a market But you have to finish everything you started But you have to finish everything you started So I live my life tearing down the runway So I live my life tearing down the runway Sure to get the hang of hanging in there someday Sure to get the hang of hanging in there someday Don't let go the coat Don't let go the coat Won't get no more chances; forget the war dances Won't get no more chances; forget the war dances Go blind and hang on; don't try the slang, son Go blind and hang on; don't try the slang, son Never let go the coat Never let go the coat
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Written by: PETER DENNIS BLANDFORD TOWNSHEND
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11 facts about this song
Song Origin"Don't Let Go the Coat" was written by Pete Townshend, the principal songwriter for The Who.
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Album ReleaseThis song was released in 1981 as part of The Who's album "Face Dances."
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "Don't Let Go the Coat" hit number 47 on the UK Singles Chart and number 84 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S.
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Song ThemeThe lyrics of "Don't Let Go the Coat" can be seen as addressing spiritual themes, with many interpreting them as referring to Meher Baba, the spiritual guru with whom Townshend had a long-standing involvement.
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VideoThe music video for "Don't Let Go the Coat" was one of the earliest examples of a music video with a narrative, and it helped to establish the format's popularity.
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Band Dynamics"Don't Let Go the Coat" was released during a tumultuous period in The Who's history, with tensions between the band members running high.
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Unique SoundThis track is known for its distinct sound featuring acoustic guitar and a driving rhythm, showcasing the band's ability to experiment with different musical styles.
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Track Length"Don't Let Go the Coat" is one of the shorter songs on the "Face Dances" album, with a runtime under four minutes.
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Critical ReceptionThe media's reaction to the song was mixed, but it has been retrospectively praised for its lyrics and the strength of Townshend's songwriting.
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Live PerformancesDespite its commercial success, "Don't Let Go the Coat" was only performed live by The Who on a few occasions and was largely excluded from their concert setlists.
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Lineup ChangeThis song also marks a significant change in the band's lineup. "Don't Let Go the Coat" was one of the first songs that The Who recorded following the death of their original drummer, Keith Moon. The album "Face Dances" was the first album featuring new drummer, Kenney Jones.
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