Death Cab for Cutie

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About Death Cab for Cutie

Death Cab for Cutie is an American alternative rock band, formed in Bellingham, Washington, United States, in 1997. The band is composed of Ben Gibbard (vocals, guitar, piano), Nick Harmer (bass), Dave Depper (guitar, keyboards, vocals), Zac Rae (keyboards, guitar), and Jason McGerr (drums). The band was originally a solo project by Gibbard. Upon getting a record deal, he expanded the project into a complete band, which released a debut album, Something About Airplanes, in 1998. The group's fourth album, 2003's Transatlanticism, broke into the mainstream both critically and commercially, with songs from the album featured in numerous TV series and films. The band's major-label debut for Atlantic Records, 2005's Plans, went platinum. A ninth studio album, Thank You for Today, was released in August 2018. Death Cab for Cutie's music has been called indie rock, indie pop, and alternative rock. It is noted for its unconventional instrumentation and for Gibbard's distinctive voice and lyrical style. Since its formation, the band has released nine full-length studio albums, four EPs, two live EPs, one live album, and one demo album. 


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2011
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That night Cutie called a cab
-Baby don't do it
She left her East Side drum so drab
-Baby don't do it
She went out on the town
Knowing it would make her lover frown
-Death cab for Cutie
-Death cab for Cutie
Someone's going to make you pay your fare

The cab was racing through the night
-Baby don't do it
His eyes in the mirror, keeping Cutie in sight
-Baby don't do it
When he saw Cutie it gave him a thrill
Don't you know Baby, curves can kill
-Death cab for Cutie
-Death cab for Cutie
Someone's going to make you pay your fare

Cutie, don't you play with fate
Don't leave your lover alone
If you go out on this date
His heart will turn to stone

Bad girl Cutie, what have you done
-Baby don't do it
Slipping sliding down Highway 31
-Baby don't do it
The traffic lights changed from green to red
They tried to stop but they both wound up dead
-Death cab for Cutie
-Death cab for Cutie
Someone's going to make you pay your fare
Someone's going to make you pay your fare
Someone's going to make you pay your fare
Someone's going to make you pay your fare

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The Bonzo Dog Band

The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band (also known as the Bonzo Dog Band or the Bonzos) was created by a group of British art-school students in the 1960s. Combining elements of music hall, trad jazz and psychedelia with surreal humour and avant-garde art, the Bonzos came to public attention through appearances in the Beatles' 1967 film Magical Mystery Tour and the 1968 ITV comedy show Do Not Adjust Your Set. more »

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Written by: NEIL INNES, VIVIAN STANSHALL

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10 facts about this song

Origin of the Song
"Death Cab for Cutie" is a 1967 song performed by the British comedy rock band The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band, which later became known as The Bonzo Dog Band.
Inception of the Band's Name
The song "Death Cab for Cutie" later inspired the naming of an American alternative rock band, popularly known as Death Cab for Cutie.
Song's Album
The song "Death Cab for Cutie" was released as part of The Bonzo Dog Band's debut album, "Gorilla."
Song's Genre
The song is considered a parody of the Elvis Presley ballad style and teen tragedy song, a popular genre in the late 50s and early 60s.
Song's Theme
The song "Death Cab for Cutie" tells the story of a young girl who is killed in a cab accident.
The Beatles Connection
This song was also featured in The Beatles' 1967 TV movie- Magical Mystery Tour.
Songwriter
The song was written by Vivian Stanshall, the lead singer of The Bonzo Dog Band, and Neil Innes.
Performances
During the Magical Mystery Tour, The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band performed this song in the strip club scene.
Unique Style
The Song "Death Cab for Cutie" was a reflection of The Bonzo Dog Band’s fondness for satirical humor mixed with memorable musical melodies.
Song's Influence
It was the song's unique and distinctive name that caught the attention of Ben Gibbard, who went on to name his band "Death Cab for Cutie".

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