Song 2

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About Song 2

"Song 2" (often mistakenly titled as "Woo Hoo") is a song by English rock band Blur, the second track from their 1997 eponymous fifth studio album. Released in April 1997, "Song 2" reached number two on the UK Singles Chart, number four on the Australian ARIA Charts, and number six on US Billboard Alternative Songs (previously called Billboard Modern Rock Tracks). At the 1997 MTV Video Music Awards, "Song 2" was nominated for Best Group Video, and Best Alternative Video. At the 1998 Brit Awards, the song was nominated for Best British Single, and Best British Video. In December 1998, BBC Radio 1 listeners voted "Song 2" the 15th Best Track Ever. In 2011, NME placed it number 79 on its list "150 Best Tracks of the Past 15 Years".  


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I got my head shaved
By a jumbo jet
It wasn't easy
But nothing is, no
When I feel like heavy metal
And I'm pins and I'm needles
Well I lie and I'm easy
All of the time but I'm never sure when I need you
Pleased to meet you
I got my head done
When I was young
It's not my problem
It's not my problem
When I feel like heavy metal
And I'm pins and I'm needles
Well I lie and I'm easy
All of the time but I'm never sure when I need you
Pleased to meet you
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Oh, yeah

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Blur

Blur are an English alternative rock band. Formed in London in 1988 as Seymour, the group consists of singer/keyboardist Damon Albarn, guitarist/singer Graham Coxon, bassist Alex James and drummer Dave Rowntree. Blur's debut album Leisure (1991) incorporated the sounds of Madchester and shoegazing. Following a stylistic change influenced by English guitar pop groups such as The Kinks, The Beatles and XTC, Blur released Modern Life Is Rubbish (1993), Parklife (1994) and The Great Escape (1995). As a result, the band helped to popularise the Britpop genre and achieved mass popularity in the UK, aided by a chart battle with rival band Oasis in 1995 dubbed "The Battle of Britpop". more »

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Written by: Damon Albarn, David Rowntree, Graham Coxon, Steven Alexander James

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10 facts about this song

Album Info
"Song 2" is the second single from Blur's eponymous fifth album, simply titled "Blur," released in February 1997.
Chart Success
Despite its short duration of merely two minutes, the song became one of Blur's biggest hits in the United States. It peaked at number 6 on the US Billboard Modern Rock chart.
Not Intended as a Single
Interestingly, "Song 2" was never intended to be a single. However, because of its popularity, especially in the US, it was released as a single.
Making of Song
According to band members, "Song 2" is more of a joke than a serious song. It was created as an impulsive reaction reflecting their desire to make a song totally different from the band's typical style.
Title Secret
The song is famously known as "Song 2" because the band had not decided on a title for it during the recording sessions. It was the second song on the album, and the name just stuck.
Structure of the Song
"Song 2" follows a traditional verse-chorus-verse structure with a very infectious riff that proved to be a hit during live performances.
Musical Style
Although Blur rose to prominence as a Britpop band, "Song 2" shows heavy influence from the American grunge movement, often associated with bands like Nirvana and Pixies.
Usage in Popular Culture
The song has been used in several media, notably as the goal celebration anthem for the National Hockey League's Buffalo Sabres and the English Premier League football team Chelsea F.C. It has also been featured in various movies and advert campaigns.
Recognition
The success of "Song 2" helped Blur break into the US market. In 1997, Q Magazine readers voted it the 15th greatest song of all time.
Parody Elements
Some interpret "Song 2" as a satire of the grunge genre, given its departure from Blur's signature Britpop style and its mimicry of grunge's aesthetic and rhythmic elements.

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