Wake Up Boo!

The Boo Radleys

About Wake Up Boo!

"Wake Up Boo!" is a song recorded by British indie band The Boo Radleys for their fourth album, Wake Up!. It was by far their biggest hit both in the UK and internationally. The track is an upbeat guitar-pop song about the change from summer to autumn, contrasting the narrator's optimism ("Wake up, it's a beautiful morning") with his companion's pessimism ("You have to put the death in everything"). Part of the song was used as a jingle by Chris Evans for his BBC Radio 1 breakfast show in the mid nineties.  


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Summer's gone, day's spent with the grass and sun
I don't mind to pretend I do seems really dumb

I rise as the morning comes
Crawling through the blinds
I shouldn't be up at this time
But I can't sleep with you there by my side

Wake up it's a beautiful morning
The sun shining for your eyes
Wake up it's so beautiful
For what could be the very last time

Twenty five, don't recall a time I felt this alive,
So wake up boo, there's so many thing's for us to do

It's early so take your time
Don't let me rush you please
I know I was up all night
I can do anything, anything, anything

Wake up it's a beautiful morning
The sun shining for your eyes
Wake up it's so beautiful
For what could be the very last time

Wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up 
Wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up 

But you can't blame me now for the death of someone
But you can't blame me now for the death of someone
But you've gonna say, what you want to say
You have to put the death in everything

(Wake up)
Wake up it's a beautiful morning
The sun shining for your eyes (wake up)
Wake up it's so beautiful
For what could be the very last time (wake up)

Wake up it's a beautiful morning
The sun shining for your eyes (wake up)
Wake up it's so beautiful
For what could be the very last time (wake up)

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The Boo Radleys

The Boo Radleys were an English alternative rock band of the 1990s who were associated with the shoegazing and Britpop movements. They were formed in Wallasey, Merseyside, England in 1988, with Rob Harrison on drums, singer/guitarist Sice Rowbottom, guitarist/songwriter Martin Carr, bassist Timothy Brown . Their name is taken from the character Boo Radley in Harper Lee's 1960 novel, To Kill a Mockingbird. Shortly after the release of their first album, Hewitt replaced Rob Harrison on drums and he was in turn replaced by Rob Cieka. The band split up in 1999. more »

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Written by: MARTIN JAMES CARR

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12 facts about this song

Genre
"Wake Up Boo!" falls under the Indie Pop and Britpop musical genres, indicative of its British origin and upbeat, light-hearted tone.
Chart Performance
The song was a significant success in England, peaking at #9 on the UK Singles Chart in 1995.
Albums
"Wake Up Boo!" is the opening track of The Boo Radleys' fourth album, "Wake Up!", elevating the band's popularity within the Britpop scene.
Lyrics
The song is famous for its vivacious and uplifting lyrics that are reminiscent of the essence of pop culture during springtime. Hence, it often gets increased airplay around that time.
Musical Style
"Wake Up Boo!" hints at a dramatic departure from the band's earlier noise-pop and shoegazing style, moving towards a more mainstream, pop-oriented sound.
Band Breakup
Despite the successful single, The Boo Radleys disbanded in 1999. However, they left a lasting impact with songs like 'Wake Up Boo!' still favored by many.
Concerts
"Wake Up Boo!" remains a crowd favorite and often features in the live performances of "The Boo Radleys".
Unique Sound
The song is distinctive due to its fusion of guitar-dense sound with other instruments such as trumpets - an unusual combination in pop music at the time.
Song Title
"Wake Up Boo!" has no real meaning and was a phrase made up by the band because it sounded good, characterizing the playful nature of Britpop.
Critical Reception
Critics appreciated the cheerful and optimistic tone of the song, which proved a contrast to the often dreary British weather.
Legacy
Even today, the song remains a part of pop culture, often featured on compilation albums and receiving radio airplay, thereby showcasing The Boo Radleys' lasting impact on Britpop.
Music Video
The music video for "Wake Up Boo!" shows the band playing in a room full of alarm clocks, complementing the 'wake up' theme of the song.

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