Over You

Roxy Music

About Over You

"Over You" is a hit single by the English rock band Roxy Music. The release date of the single, in early May 1980, preceded the release date of their album Flesh and Blood in mid May 1980. The single reached #5 on the UK Singles Chart, as next single "Oh Yeah" would do. Phil Manzanera recalls: “"In 1979, I had just built my first recording studio and I rang up Bryan and asked if he'd like to check it out. We decided to have a jam together, Bryan on bass and me on guitar with a rhythm box. Within five minutes we had written this track and it reached number three in the charts."” In most European countries, the B-side release on the single was a re-recording of the title track of their 1979 LP Manifesto. The new version was a new arrangement with a shorter intro, and the lyrics were broken up into several verses, while the original was continuous. This new version was re-released on the Thrill of It All boxset as Manifesto (Remake). 


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Oh baby this is nowhere.
Wish I was somewhere, over you.
Your sweet lips tell me there's no chance
No more romance, over you.
Oh baby

How can I go on.
Crying so long, over you.
Where strangers look for new love
I'm so lost in love, over you.

Some day
Yes
It might come
Babe

When I'll bebabe, over you.
And always up to that moment
I will try to say I'm, over you.

Oh baby
How can I go on?
Crying so long, over you.
Where stranger look for new love
I'm so lost in love, over you.

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Roxy Music

Roxy Music are an English art rock band formed in 1971 by Bryan Ferry, who became the group's lead vocalist and chief songwriter, and bassist Graham Simpson. The other members are Phil Manzanera (guitar), Andy Mackay (saxophone and oboe) and Paul Thompson (drums and percussion). Former members include Brian Eno (synthesiser and "treatments"), and Eddie Jobson (synthesiser and violin). Although the band took a break from group activities in 1976 and again in 1983, they reunited for a concert tour in 2001, and have toured together intermittently since that time. more »

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Written by: BRYAN FERRY, PHIL MANZANERA

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10 facts about this song

Band Origin
"Over You" is a track by Roxy Music, a renowned English rock band that was formed in 1970 by Bryan Ferry, who also acted as the band's principal songwriter and vocalist.
Album Details
The song "Over You" is included in their fifth studio album named "Flesh and Blood." This album was released in May 1980.
Chart Performance
The song did remarkably well commercially, reaching number five in the UK Singles chart. This contributed significantly to Roxy Music's popularity during that period.
Song Composition
Just like many other Roxy Music songs, "Over You" was written by both Bryan Ferry and Phil Manzanera, who was the band's lead guitarist.
Unique Style
At the time when the song was released, Roxy Music was known for their eclectic and innovative style, which combined elements of rock, pop, and other genres. "Over You" was a departure from this trend, providing a more mainstream pop-rock sound.
Legacy
While "Over You" may not be Roxy Music's most remembered hit today, it was a defining track in the band's career. It solidified their entry into mainstream pop, providing a major boost to the band's commercial success.
Music Video
The Music Video for "Over You" showcases Roxy Music's theatrical style. It's directed by the famous British director, film producer, and screenwriter Russell Mulcahy.
Song Vibe
Compared to other Roxy Music's songs, "Over You" maintained a softer, smoother vibe which many music critics and fans referred to as 'Sophisti-Pop'. Roxy Music was attributed as the pioneers of this subgenre of pop music.
Bryan Ferry's Style
The song features Ferry's distinct crooning style of singing, which gave a melancholic feel to "Over You".
Different Interpretations
While the song seems to be about a breakup, some fans argue that the song's lyrics reflect Ferry's feelings about the band's changing musical direction during that time.

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