Counting the Beat
Swingers
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I look at the sunrise I look at it earn I look into your eyes Don't know where to turn I'm gonna drift into that void I'm flying through space I'm an asteroid I'm dancing that place when you're paranoid I'm thinking about you and nothing else Think about you, you think about me Think about you, counting the beat Thinking about you, thinking about me Thinking about just you and me La-dah-da-de, there ain't no place I'd rather be La-da-de-da, la-da-de-da, la-da-de-da... [12] I'm bleeding to death On the cloudiest day Three-four-five beat A-waltzing away I'm counting the beat, two-three-four-five I'm feeling the heat, glad to be alive I'm counting the beat, six-seven-eight-nine I'm wishing that you, that you were mine Think about you, you think about me Think about you, counting the beat Thinking about you, thinking about me Thinking about you, thinking about me Thinking about you ? Think about, just you and me La-dah-da-de, there ain't no place I'd rather be La-da-de-da, la-da-de-da, la-da-de-da... [36]
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Written by: MARK JOHN HOUGH, PHILIP RAYMOND JUDD, WAYNE STEVENS
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12 facts about this song
Historical Release"Counting the Beat" is a single by New Zealand rock band the Swingers, released in 1981.
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Success RankingsIt is considered one of the iconic New Zealand songs, reaching number 1 on both the New Zealand and Australian singles charts.
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Musical StyleKnown for its catchy, upbeat rhythm and memorable lyrics, "Counting the Beat" is a distinct example of the post-punk new wave style that was popular in the early 1980s.
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CompositionIt was written by Phil Judd, an original member of the band, along with Mark Hough and Bones Hillman.
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Cultural ImpactThe song has been featured in various films and advertising campaigns over the years. Notably, it was used in advertisements for Australian supermarket chain Coles.
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RecognitionIn 2001, the Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) ranked "Counting the Beat" as one of the top 30 New Zealand songs of all time.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have covered "Counting the Beat" since its release, demonstrating its lasting popularity and impact in the music world.
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LegacyDespite the dissolution of The Swingers, "Counting the Beat" remains their most enduring and identifiable hit.
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Band's BackgroundThe Swingers were short-lived, operating from 1979 to 1982. The band consisted of Phil Judd, formerly of Split Enz, Bones Hillman, later a member of Midnight Oil, and Buster Stiggs.
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Album AppearanceEven though the band only released one album, "Practical Jokers," "Counting the Beat" was not included. It was released as a standalone single instead.
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Trophies"Counting the Beat" won Single of the Year at the 1981 New Zealand Music Awards.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the Mushroom record label.
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