I Love the Sound of Breaking Glass
Nick Lowe
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I love the sound of breaking glass Especially when I'm lonely I need the noises of destruction When there's nothing new Oh nothing new, sound of breaking glass I love the sound of breaking glass Deep into the night I love the sound of its condition Flying all around Oh all around, sound of breaking glass Nothing new, sound of breaking glass Oh all around, sound of breaking glass Nothin' new, sound of breakin' glass Safe at last sound of breaking glass I love the sound of breaking glass Deep into the night I love the work on it can do Oh change of mind Oh a change of mind Sound of breaking glass All around, sound of breaking glass Nothing new, sound of breaking glass Breaking glass, sound of breaking glass Sound of breaking glass Sound of breaking glass Sound of breaking glass Sound of breaking glass Sound of breaking glass Sound of breaking glass
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Written by: ANDREW PAUL BODNAR, NICHOLAS ORAIN LOWE, STEPHEN ANTHONY GOULDING
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10 facts about this song
Album History"I Love the Sound of Breaking Glass" is one of the tracks on Nick Lowe's debut solo album "Jesus of Cool" which was released in 1978.
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Chart SuccessThe song reached number 7 on the UK Singles Chart in 1978, making it Nick Lowe's biggest hit as a solo artist.
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Genre ClassificationNick Lowe's "I Love the Sound of Breaking Glass" falls under the genre of new wave, power pop, and punk rock.
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Song InspirationThe song title reportedly was inspired by actress Tallulah Bankhead who supposedly enjoyed the sound of breaking glass.
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Recording TeamThe song was co-written by Lowe, Andrew Bodnar, and Steve Goulding. Together they were known as Noise to Go.
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Instrumental FeatureAn interesting aspect of this song is the prominence given to the bass guitar which is not typical in most songs where the bass is usually a support instrument.
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Album CoverThe cover of the UK edition of the album "Jesus of Cool" featured four different photographs of Lowe, all taken in a photo booth, depicting him in different guises. This was in line with the album's original theme which focused on the concept of "image manipulation and fame."
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Music VideoThe music video for "I Love the Sound of Breaking Glass" was directed by Chuck Statler, known as the "godfather of music videos" who also directed videos for Devo and Elvis Costello.
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Hit Compilation"I Love the Sound of Breaking Glass" was also included in Nick Lowe's 1999 hit compilation album titled "The Doings."
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Song's ThemeThe song contrasts the pleasant image invoked by its catchy and upbeat melody, with the destructive implication of its title, complementing the overall theme of the album "Jesus of Cool," which satirizes and deconstructs pop music.
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