Burnt out Car

Saint Etienne

About Burnt out Car

"Burnt Out Car" is a single by Saint Etienne. It was released by Heavenly Records on 22 September 2008 (2008-09-22) to promote the November 2008 release of the band's latest best of album, London Conversations: The Best of Saint Etienne. The release of London Conversations was eventually delayed to February. "Burnt Out Car" was originally slated to be a single in 1996 and remixes were commissioned. The release was eventually dropped but the Balearico Mix surfaced on the Casino Classics remix collection and the Continental album. The original mix was not released until 2006, when it appeared on the outtakes collection Nice Price. The track was re-recorded and produced by the Xenomania team for the 2008 release. The single was backed by three b-sides spanning the 7" and CD single as well as a remix by Mark Brown. 


Year:
1997
4:18
90 

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A simple / good morning /
Or hello would have done /
The silence / 10 am /
Not my idea of fun /
The papers / the photos /
Things were found in the fire /

Chorus:
Something that you said /
The look upon your face /
Something in the way you hold me /
I know what they say /
I know what this means /
I know that you never told me /

A change of hair colour /
Clairol baby-blond /
I'm not quite used to it /
It never takes too long /
No makeup / no earrings /
Nothing to identify me /

Chorus

Repeat chorus several times...

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Saint Etienne

Saint Etienne are an English electronic music band from London, formed in 1990. The band consists of Sarah Cracknell, Bob Stanley and Pete Wiggs. They are named after the French football team AS Saint-Étienne. more »

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Written by: BOB STANLEY, PETER STEWART WIGGS

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10 facts about this song

Song Category
"Burnt Out Car" is a pop and electronic dance music song.
Song Creators
The song is by Saint Etienne, a British band known for their unique blend of indie pop, house, and new wave.
Song Output
"Burnt Out Car" was originally released as a b-side on the band's "Sylvie" single in 1998.
Album Inclusion
"Burnt Out Car" is also featured on their compilation album "Smash the System: Singles and More" (2001).
Song Versions
There are several versions of the song. A Balearico Mix was issued on various single releases of "He's on the Phone" in 1995. It also appears on their remix compilation "Casino Classics" (1996).
Music Video
A music video for the song was made in 2008, under the initiative of members Sarah Cracknell, Bob Stanley, and Pete Wiggs.
Awards
Although the song was not a chart hit, it did earn the band a nomination for the Ivor Novello Award.
Unique Sound
The song's unique blend of melancholic lyrics and uptempo beats is characteristic of the band's eclectic style.
Lyrics Origin
The band's lyrics are often inspired by everyday life, culture, and landmarks, and "Burnt Out Car" is no exception.
Critic Opinions
Many critics have praised the song for its lush production and Sarah Cracknell's evocative vocals.

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