C'mon Billy
PJ Harvey
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C'mon Billy Come to me You know I'm waiting I love you endlessly C'mon Billy You're the only one Don't you think it's time now You met your only son I remember Lover's play The corn was golden We lay in it for days I remember The things you said My little Billy, Come to your lover's bed Come home Is my plea Your home now is Here with me Come home To your son Tomorrow might never come C'mon Billy You look good to me How many nights now Your child inside of Don't forget me I had your son Damn thing went crazy But I swear you're the only one Come along, Billy, come to me Come along, Billy, come to me Come along, Billy, come to me Come along, Billy, come to me Come along, Billy, come to me Come along, Billy, come to me Come along, Billy, come to me Come along, Billy, come to me
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13 facts about this song
Song Background"C'mon Billy" is a song by English alternative rock musician PJ Harvey. It's the lead single from her third studio album, "To Bring You My Love," released in 1995.
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Lyrics InformationThe lyrics to "C'mon Billy" tell a story, possibly of a woman appealing to the father of her child - named Billy - to come back and be part of their lives again.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song was directed by Maria Mochnacz, Harvey's long-time collaborator. It's stylized in a countryside setting, reflecting Harvey's West Country roots.
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Track Length"C'mon Billy" is relatively short, clocking in at just 2 minutes and 49 seconds in duration.
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Album ImportanceThe album from which "C'mon Billy" originates, "To Bring You My Love," is considered PJ Harvey's breakthrough, bringing her to the attention of a larger audience.
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Single SuccessAs a single, "C'mon Billy" did fairly well in the UK singles chart, reaching number 27.
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Critical AcclaimThe song - and the album as a whole - was widely acclaimed. In 1995, "To Bring You My Love" was named album of the year by Rolling Stone, Spin, and The Village Voice's Pazz & Jop poll.
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Stylistic Shift"C'mon Billy" signaled a departure from Harvey's earlier work, showcasing more melodious tunes instead of her typical punk-inspired aesthetic.
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Live PerformancesPJ Harvey has often performed "C'mon Billy" in her live shows and it remains a fan favorite.
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Cover ArtThe cover art for the "C'mon Billy" single features a photograph of Harvey wearing a pink feather boa, well-known for presenting gender-blurring visuals.
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Other versionsThe song is available in different versions including a demo version which is part of PJ Harvey's demos and B-sides collection of "To Bring You My Love."
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CD SingleThe "C'mon Billy" CD single contains not only the title track, but also two other songs - "Maniac" and "Nina in Ecstasy."
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Use in Media"C'mon Billy" has been used in media, most notably in the film "Stealing Beauty" by Bernardo Bertolucci.
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