Kings of Speed
Hawkwind
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Kings of speed, kings of speed, We're gonna make you, kings of speed, kings of speed Between you and me Mr. see, I think we have what these boys need Step this way lads, it ain't no lie, Try your luck and be the human fly Kings of speed, kings of speed, We're gonna make you, kings of speed, kings of speed We're gonna take a tasty trip on Frank and Beasley's rocket ship The biggest attraction, the brightest star, boys you're going fast and far Kings of speed, kings of speed, We're gonna make you, kings of speed, kings of speed We guarantee you the sweetest ride You'll go so far you'll think you've died Step this way lads it ain't no lie Try your luck and reach the sky
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Written by: MICHAEL MOORCOCK, STEVE MACMANUS
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Kings of Speed" is a song by British rock band Hawkwind.
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Album DetailsIt was featured on the band's 1975 album "Warrior on the Edge of Time", which is the band's fifth studio album.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song’s writing credits goes to Michael Moorcock and Dave Brock.
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Significance of the SongNotably, "Kings of Speed" was the final track on "Warrior on the Edge of Time" and marked the end of what many consider as Hawkwind's golden age.
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Type of MusicThis song, like most of Hawkwind’s tracks, fits into the space rock genre - a rock music genre characterized by loose and lengthy song structures centered on instrumental textures that typically produce a hypnotic, otherworldly sound.
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Song PopularityThe "Kings of Speed" also had a 7" single version that reached number 59 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Musical ElementsThe song is defined by its driving rhythm and swirling, atmospheric synths, which is a hallmark of Hawkwind's style.
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CollaborationsThe co-writer of the song, Michael Moorcock, is a famous English science fiction author who sometimes collaborated with Hawkwind by providing lyrics and occasionally performing with them.
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Michael Moorcock's Involvement"Kings of Speed" was one of several Hawkwind songs for which Moorcock provided the lyrics, and it was a title of one of his series of science-fiction novels about his character Jerry Cornelius.
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Band Line-upDuring the time "Kings of Speed" was recorded, Hawkwind consisted of founding member Dave Brock, Nik Turner, Lemmy, Simon King, and Alan Powell.
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