Making Time
The Creation
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Making time Shooting lines For people to believe in Things you say Gone in a day Everybody leavin' Everybody leavin' Why do we have to carry on? Always singing the same old song Same old song The same old song Tellin' lies Closing your eyes Making more excuses Pullin' the wool Actin' the fool People have their uses People have their uses Why do we have to carry on? Always singing the same old song Same old song The same old song Lookin' for An open door Never taking chances Take your pick Makes you sick Seekin' new advances Seekin' new advances Why do we have to carry on? Always singing the same old song Same old song The same old song
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Written by: EDWIN PHILLIPS, KEN PICKETT
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10 facts about this song
Historical Significance"Making Time" is a debut single by The Creation, released in 1966. The song is an exemplary piece of British freakbeat, a genre that bridged the gap between the British Invasion and the psychedelic rock eras of the 1960s.
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Band MembersThe Creation was comprised of members Eddie Phillips, Kenny Pickett, Bob Garner, and Jack Jones at the time the song was released.
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Unconventional PerformanceEddie Phillips, lead guitarist of band, is often credited with being the first to play a guitar with a violin bow. This distinctive technique was used in "Making Time". Later, this style was made famous by Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page.
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Song Theme"Making Time" is built upon the concept of assembly-line production, a central aspect of the industrial revolution in Britain, with its lyrics metaphorically referring to the concept of machines making homogeneous products in large quantities.
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Commercial SuccessDespite the relative obscurity of The Creation, "Making Time" was successful enough to reach number 49 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Influence on Other BandsThe Creation and their song "Making Time" have been cited as influences by artists such as Paul Weller of The Jam and Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin.
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Use in Popular Culture"Making Time" has found enduring popularity through its use in multiple films and television series, including "Rushmore" and "Baby Driver".
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Re-RecordingsThe song has been re-recorded by The Creation multiple times, including a version in 1987 and another one in 1996.
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Cover Versions"Making Time" has been covered by various artists over the years. For instance, the popular indie rock band Guided By Voices covered it in 2003.
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Innovative Recording TechniquesThe Creation was known for their adventurous and innovative recording techniques, showcased in "Making Time". The song exemplifies their approach to music, combining driving, powerful rock 'n' roll riffs with unusual sonic elements, such as the sound of a watch ticking.
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