Sour Suite
The Guess Who
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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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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.
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Song InformationThe "Sour Suite" is a track from the band's ninth studio album, "So Long, Bannatyne," which released in July 1971.
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GenreIt 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.
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Band MembersSome 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."
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Chart PerformanceAlthough "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.
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Lyrical ThemeThe 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.
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Unique aspectsThe 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.
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ImpactDespite 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.
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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.
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Change in Band's DirectionThe 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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