Tar
Visage
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Remember health warning It's printed on the packet Middle tar, low tar, high tar Doesn't that make you die Taking on out of the packet It's just a force of habit You know you cannot stop it The why was the reason why Nerves, nerves Tension, tension Addiction, addiction, addiction, addiction Low tar, high tar Nicotine stain on your finger Try to wash off but it still linger Cigarette holder just a joke Don't really take bad away from smoke Nerves, nerves Tension, tension Addiction, addiction, addiction, addiction Low tar, high tar Remember health warning It's printed on the packet Middle tar, low tar, high tar Doesn't that make you die
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Written by: PETER ANSELM EGAN, MIDGE URE, BILLY CURRIE, BARRY ANTHONY ADAMSON, JOHN MCGEOGH, STEVE STRANGE, DAVE FORMULA
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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11 facts about this song
Release Year"Tar" by Visage was released in the year 1980.
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Album DetailsThe song is part of the debut studio album titled "Visage", by the British synthpop band of the same name.
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Band FormationVisage was formed in 1978 when Steve Strange and Rusty Egan decided to create a band while hosting a club night in London.
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Musical GenreThe song "Tar" is typically categorized as new wave and synthpop, genres that were popularized in the late 70s and 80s.
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Lyric InspirationThe song is about the harmful effects of smoking. The title "Tar" is a reference to one of the harmful substances present in cigarettes.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its unique theme and distinctive synth-pop sound, "Tar" did not chart as well as some of the band's other songs. It only reached number 30 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Band MembersThe performance of "Tar" features key members of the band including Steve Strange on vocals, Midge Ure on guitar and keyboards, Rusty Egan on drums, and Billy Currie on violin and keyboards.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Tar" extends the song's anti-smoking message. It showcases a stop-motion animation of a smoker who is gradually consumed by tar.
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First Single"Tar" was actually the first single released by Visage, followed by the better-known hit "Fade to Grey".
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ReceptionAlthough not a commercial success, "Tar" was critically acclaimed for its unique sound, poignant lyrics, and the band's successful fusion of electronic music with pop.
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Visionary BandVisage, through tracks like "Tar", helped spearhead the New Romantic movement in the UK, which marked a significant shift in the country's music and fashion scene.
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