Sour Suite

The Guess Who

About Sour Suite

"Sour Suite" is a song written by Burton Cummings and performed by The Guess Who. It reached #12 in Canada and #50 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1972. The song was featured on their 1971 album, So Long, Bannatyne. Cummings said it took between two and three days to write the song. Its lyric about being "back in 46201" refers to the zip code for Indianapolis. Cummings took it from the return address of a letter sent to him by a female fan. The song was produced by Jack Richardson. The single's B-side, "Life in the Bloodstream", also charted reaching #39 in Canada. 


Year:
1971
4:08
80 
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Don't want to listen to my telephone ring
Or sing ding-a-ling or talk about a thing
Not this mornin'

I don't want to think about the night before
Or maybe it's a bore behind that open door
Got no time for that this mornin'

If I had the mind or I had the time
Maybe I could throw together a new kind of rhyme
And tell about my warnin'

But it's too late now
It's too late now
It's too late now

I don't want to think about a runaway dad
That took away the only thing that I've ever had
Don't even miss him this mornin'

I don't want to think about a cold goodbye
Or a high school buddy got a little too high
I can't help him out this mornin'

Reviewers laugh at me so I go out to see
And perhaps it's just as well, 'cause I'd rather be in hell
Than be a wealthy man this mornin'

But it's too late now
It's too late now
It's too late now

Whatever happened to images, 'cause now they're gone
And worn out phrases just keep a-hangin' on
Whatever happened to homes as opposed to houses?
The conversation, sayings as the evening drowses
It's just like four six two zero one
It's just like four six two zero one

Whatever happened to early morning urban skies?
And broken faces, half with melting eyes
Enough of riddles that just play with time
'Cause I'm still here and I can't beg a dime
I'm back here in four six two zero one
I'm back here in four six two zero one

Some bed is waitin' for me 'round the corner now
I gotta find it and try and hang on for a little while
Back here in four six two zero one, yeah
Mmm, there's gotta be a few small changes made

Don't want to listen to my telephone ring
Or sing ding-a-ling or talk about a thing
Leave me alone this mornin'

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The Guess Who

The Guess Who are a Canadian rock band from Winnipeg, Manitoba. Initially gaining recognition in Canada, they also found international success from the late 1960s through the mid-1970s with numerous hit singles, including "American Woman", "These Eyes" and "Share the Land". Several former members of The Guess Who, notably Burton Cummings and Randy Bachman (of Bachman–Turner Overdrive), have also found considerable success outside the band. more »

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Written by: BURTON CUMMINGS

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10 facts about this song

Band Legacy
"Sour Suite" is a song by "The Guess Who," a Canadian rock band from Winnipeg, is known as the first Canadian group to reach No. 1 on the Billboard charts in the United States.
Song Information
The "Sour Suite" is a track from the band's ninth studio album, "So Long, Bannatyne," which released in July 1971.
Genre
It displays a mixture of rock, pop, and jazz musical styles that The Guess Who became renowned for during the peak of their popularity in the late '60s and early '70s.
Band Members
Some of the band's well-known members, such as Burton Cummings and Randy Bachman, were instrumental in creating the unique sound of the "Sour Suite."
Chart Performance
Although "Sour Suite" didn't achieve the same chart-topping success as other songs by "The Guess Who," it's still recognized as one of their signature tracks and earned a respectable position on the music charts.
Lyrical Theme
The lyrics of "Sour Suite" revolve around the theme of disappointments, broken dreams, and bitter experiences in life, hence the word 'Sour' in the title. The song delves into aspects of disillusionment and dissatisfaction.
Unique aspects
The song is also noted for its stark tonal shifts. The beginning of the song has a melancholic tune, which then transitions into cheerier, upbeat music, reflecting the bittersweet sentiments conveyed in the lyrics.
Impact
Despite its less commercial success, "Sour Suite" had a significant impact on the band’s fans. It's considered one of their most emotionally resonating tracks.
Cover Versions
"Sour Suite" has been covered by a number of artists over the years, indicating its lasting relevance and popularity in the rock music scene.
Change in Band's Direction
The release of "Sour Suite" and the album "So Long, Bannatyne" marked a change in the band's musical direction, deepening their lyrical content and experimentations with different musical styles.

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