Voices

Cheap Trick

About Voices

"Voices" is a song written by Rick Nielsen and recorded by American rock band Cheap Trick which appeared on the album Dream Police. The single was released in 1979 and peaked at number 32 in the US. The single has become one of the band's more widely known tracks. The song was originally recorded with Cheap Trick bass guitar player Tom Petersson singing the lead vocal, but it was later rerecorded for the Dream Police album with Cheap Trick's usual lead vocalist, Robin Zander, singing the lead. On the released track, Petersson and Nielsen provide back up vocals. The song is unusual for Cheap Trick in that six or seven vocal tracks are layered in, making it impossible to replicate the sound on the album in live concerts. Steve Lukather of the band Toto plays lead and acoustic guitar on the version of the song on Dream Police, but is uncredited. Prior to its release on Dream Police, "Voices", backed by "Surrender", was released as a single in the UK as a promotion for the upcoming album. However, when the album release was delayed, the single was quickly pulled. When Dream Police was finally on the verge of being released, Arnold Levine directed a promotional film of the band featuring "Voices" and two other songs from the album, "Dream Police" and "Way of the World". Subsequent to its original release on Dream Police, "Voices" has appeared on several Cheap Trick compilation albums, including The Greatest Hits, The Essential Cheap Trick, Collections, Playlist: The Very Best of Cheap Trick and The Music of Cheap Trick and the box set Sex, America, Cheap Trick. A number of live versions have also been released. A performance from August 28, 1999 at Davis Park in Rockford, Illinois was released on Silver. A 2008 performance at Nippon Budokan, Tokyo was released on the DVD in the 30th anniversary edition Cheap Trick at Budokan. In 1980, Zander and Nielsen performed the song during an appearance on the television show Kids Are People Too. 


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1979
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You didn't know what you were lookin' for 
Til you heard the voices in your ear

Hey, it's me again
Plain to see again 
Please can I see you every day 

I'm a fool again
I fell in love with you again 
Please can I see you every day

You didn't know what you were lookin' for 
Til you heard the voices in your ear
You didn't know what you were lookin' for 
Til you heard the voices in your ear

Words don't come out right 
I try to say it oh so right 
I hope you understand my meaning 

Hey, it's me again
I'm so in love with you again 
Please can I see you every day

You didn't know what you were lookin' for 
Til you heard the voices in your ear
You didn't know what you were lookin' for 
Til you heard the voices in your ear

I remember every word you said 
(Word you said) 
I remember voices in my head 
(In my head) 
I remember ever word you said 
(Word you said)

I heard your voice-it 
Your voice is-cool voices 
Warm voices 
Just what I needed, too 
Words don't seem right 
But its 
Cool voices-warm voices 
Your voice is 
Just what I needed for 
Love is the word-it's 
Warm voices-your voice is 
Cool voices 
Just what I needed, too
I heard your voice-it was 
Your voice is-cool voices 
Warm voices

Just what I needed, too 
Just what I needed, too 
Just what I needed, too

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Cheap Trick

Cheap Trick is an American rock band from Rockford, Illinois, formed in 1973. The band consists of Robin Zander (vocals, rhythm guitar), Rick Nielsen (lead guitar), Tom Petersson (bass guitar), and Bun E. Carlos (drums). Their biggest hits include "Surrender", "I Want You to Want Me", "Dream Police" and "The Flame". more »

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Written by: RICK NIELSEN

Lyrics © SONGS OF MOJO, LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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12 facts about this song

Release Date
"Voices" was released in October 1979 as the second single from their fourth studio album, Dream Police.
Album Rank
The song is from the album "Dream Police" which reached number 6 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart.
Chart Performance
"Voices" reached number 32 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Genre
This Cheap Trick song falls into the Rock genre, specifically Power Pop and Hard Rock.
Songwriter
Like many of Cheap Trick's songs, "Voices" was written by the band's lead guitarist Rick Nielsen.
Critic Reception
"Voices" has been greatly appreciated for its melodious tune and catchy lyrics. It is considered one of the key tracks that helped shape Cheap Trick's sound and reputation.
Music Video
Despite being released in the late 70s, the song didn't have an official music video until it was later compiled for a Greatest Hits package.
Live Performances
"Voices" has frequently featured in live performances and has become a fan favourite.
Cover Versions
The song "Voices" was covered by Steel Train on a tribute album to Cheap Trick.
Genre Blending
The song blends melodic elements of pop with more intense and raw elements of rock which were typical of Cheap Trick's unique sound.
Film Appearance
"Voices" had a cameo in the 2009 movie "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen."
Accolades
Although the song did not receive any specific individual awards, it contributed to the collective recognition of Cheap Trick into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016.

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