Go!
Tones on Tail
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Living it up. It's a big kick It's good for you Watch the big freeze slip Crack the jackpot, get out of control If you put yourself down You'll never win, get out of that hole Keep your mind open, your head up You'll never, ever get old Go! Your whole world could change If only you just broke through 'Cause your fears are doing Nothing for you Keep your head up, your mind open You'll always come through 'Cause living it up, it's a big deal It's good for you Swap your dull grey thoughts For fierce demands you can stand up to Don't put yourself down, you'll never win So let's all smash through Through the fear of being real Through the fear of being really you 'Cause living it up, it's a big deal It's good for you
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Written by: DANIEL GASTON ASH, GLENN DEREK CAMPLING, KEVIN HASKINS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Band Origin"Tones on Tail" is an English rock band formed in 1982. The group consisted of Daniel Ash, Kevin Haskins, and Glenn Campling. They were originally members of the seminal gothic rock band Bauhaus, making them notable figures in the post-punk era.
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Single Release"Go!" is one of the most popular singles by Tones on Tail. It was released in 1984, two years after the band formed.
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Music GenreAlthough Tones on Tail often incorporated elements of gothic rock into their music, "Go!" was more influenced by new wave and dance-punk.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number one on the US Dance Club Songs chart, which is compiled by Billboard magazine.
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Album Inclusion"Go!" was included in the compilation album 'Everything!' released in 1984.
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Lyrics InspirationIt is reported that one line of this song, 'Ya Ya Ya Ya Ya', came about when the band's recording engineer suggested it. Daniel Ash liked the idea and incorporated it into the song.
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Band DisbandmentDespite the success of "Go!" and a few other popular tracks, Tones on Tail disbanded in 1984 - the same year the song was released.
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Cover VersionThe song has been covered by various artists over the years, indicating its enduring popularity, including pop singer Moby.
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Prominent Usage"Go!" has appeared in numerous movies, TV shows, and commercials, perhaps most notably in the show '13 Reasons Why', which introduced it to a new generation of listeners.
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Band Members' FutureAfter Tones on Tail disbanded, two of its members, Daniel Ash and Kevin Haskins, went on to create the successful alternative rock band Love and Rockets.
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Cultural InfluenceIn addition to its successful chart performance and broad usage in pop culture, "Go!" has also been identified as a significant influence on the early development of the house music genre.
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Number of VersionsThere are over 15 different versions of "Go!" by Tones on Tail. The variations come from different remixes and edits.
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