Thirteen
Big Star
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Won't you let me walk you home from school Won't you let me meet you at the pool Maybe Friday I can Get tickets for the dance And I'll take you Won't you tell your dad, get off my back Tell him what we said 'bout 'Paint It Black' Rock 'n Roll is here to stay Come inside where it's okay And I'll shake you Won't you tell me what you're thinking of Would you be an outlaw for my love If it's so, well, let me know If it's no, well, I can go I won't make you
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Written by: Alex Chilton, Christopher Bell
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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13 facts about this song
Origin"Thirteen" was released in 1972 by the American rock band Big Star.
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AlbumThe song is a part of their debut show album titled "#1 Record".
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SongwritersThe beautiful lyrics and music of "Thirteen" were penned by Alex Chilton and Chris Bell, the main members of Big Star.
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Public RecognitionDespite having little commercial success initially, the song "Thirteen" was later critically acclaimed and is now considered one of the greatest rock songs of all time.
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Song Themes"Thirteen" is an acoustic ballad that explores themes of adolescence and first love.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by numerous artists throughout the years, including Elliott Smith, Wilco, and Garbage.
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Usage in Popular CultureAside from cover versions, "Thirteen" also found its way into popular culture by being used in movies and television shows like "That '70s Show" and "Gilmore Girls".
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Rolling Stone MagazineThis song ranked #396 in Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" in 2004.
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Music StyleAs with many tracks from the "#1 Record", "Thirteen" has a style largely inspired by British Invasion bands like The Beatles but also showcases sounds that would later become synonymous with power pop genre.
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Recognition by PitchforkRespected music publication Pitchfork named "Thirteen" as the 396th best song of the 1970s.
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Nostalgic LyricsIn the song, the lyrics narrate asking a girl out to a dance, walking her home from school, and sitting outside her house playing her a song, often seen as an homage to early teenage romance.
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Hidden DepthDespite its simple melodic structure, the song has a sense of wistful nostalgia and melancholy beneath its light-hearted lyrical imagery.
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Not a Chart TopperRather interestingly, despite its recognition today, the song wasn't released as a single and didn't chart when the album was originally released.
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