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"Back Street Luv" is a song by British rock band Curved Air, written by band members Ian Eyre, Sonja Kristina and Darryl Way. It was included into the Second Album and released as a single in July 1971 by Warner Bros. Records (K16092). On September 18 "Back Street Luv" reached number 4 in the UK Singles Chart, its highest position. In 1971 Warners also released it a single in Netherlands (16092), Germany (16 092/WB 8029), France (16092) and Portugal (N-63-6). In 1975 a considerably more intense live version appeared on Curved Air – Live and was released as a single in the UK by Deram, but unlike the original recording it failed to make any commercial impact. Rock critic Dave Thompson called "Back Street Luv" "one of the band's own finest moments" and "also one of the crucial singles of the early 1970s". In 1997, Salad covered the song on the Childline charity album. 


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Some whirls come in time to dream the day away  And she's so sunny is the girl you met today  Will she make it can she take it  Like to try love such a shy love    Racket back street leanin' an the wall  She reads a story of her life before a doll  Did she give love could she feel love  Did she find love was t real love.    * When you smile today  Did she let you  Try to seize you didn't mean to  Make you feel so sad    Racket back street sittin' on the wall  She tells a man back she few before a doll  When she made love she try to find love  When She gives love she will find love

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Curved Air

Curved Air are a pioneering British progressive rock group formed in 1970 by musicians from mixed artistic backgrounds, including classic, folk, and electronic sound. The resulting sound of the band was a mixture of progressive rock, folk rock, and fusion with classical elements. Along with High Tide and East of Eden, Curved Air were one of the first rock bands after It's a Beautiful Day and The United States of America to feature a violin. Considered (according to AllMusic) "one of the most dramatically accomplished of all the bands lumped into Britain's late-'60s prog explosion", Curved Air released eight studio albums (the first three of which broke the UK Top 20) and had a hit single with "Back Street Luv" (1971) which reached number 4 in the UK Singles C… more »

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Written by: DARRYL RICHARD WAY, IAN EYRE, SONIA KRISTINA LINWOOD

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15 facts about this song

Band Formation
"Curved Air" was formed in 1970, making a significant contribution to the British progressive rock scene. “Back Street Luv” is one of their most popular songs.
Release Date
"Back Street Luv" was first released as a single in July 1971.
Songwriters
The song was written by all the band members including Sonja Kristina, Darryl Way, Francis Monkman, Florian Pilkington-Miksa, and Rob Martin.
Popular Album
"Back Street Luv" was also featured in the band's second studio album, "Second Album," which was released in 1971 itself.
Chart Performance
This track reached number 4 on the UK Singles Chart, marking it the band’s most successful single.
Song Genre
The song is considered under the Progressive rock and Psychedelic folk genre.
Re-released
"Back Street Luv" was re-released on the album "The Best of Curved Air" in 1976.
Music Video
A music video was created for the song with footage from the album "Lovechild," which was initially unreleased but later published in 1991.
Strong Female Lead
The lead singer of Curved Air, Sonja Kristina, was one of the few female vocalists in the progressive rock scene during the early 70s.
Unique Sound
Often praised for its fusion of classical and electronic music influences, the song showcases the signature Curved Air sound which set them apart from other bands of the time.
Use of Violin
The band's violinist, Darryl Way, brought a classical music influence to "Back Street Luv," making it one of the distinct characteristics of the band's sound.
Continuing Influence
The song continues to be played on classic rock and progressive rock radio stations, demonstrating Curved Air's ongoing influence.
Regular in Live Performances
The song "Back Street Luv" has been regularly included in Curved Air's live performances throughout their career.
Song Duration
The duration of the song is short, about 3 minutes and 38 seconds, which was unusual for progressive rock songs of that era, which often ran much longer.
Advocacy
Some critics interpret "Back Street Luv" as a reflection of the countercultural movements and feminist stances of the 1970s.

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