Come Together

Primal Scream

About Come Together

"Come Together" is a song by Scottish rock band Primal Scream, released in August 1990 as the second single from their third studio album Screamadelica (1991). The song peaked at number 26 on the UK Singles Chart. The single versions of the song, mixed by Terry Farley, are radically different from the album version which was mixed by Andrew Weatherall. Whilst the Farley mix follows a standard pop song structure, Weatherall's extended album mix is more influenced by house music and dub mixes and features none of Bobby Gillespie's vocals. In the US, the single was released as a double A-side with the bands previous single "Loaded". In 2013, a remix of the song was produced by Daniel Avery and was signed by British television network BT Sport to provide the theme tune for coverage of the Barclays Premier League other live events. 


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2012
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This is a beautiful day
It is a new day
We are together, we are unified
And all for the cause
Because together we got power
Apart we got power

Today on this program you will hear gospel,
And rhythm and blues, and jazz
All those are just labels
We know that music is music

Today on this program you will hear gospel,
And rhythm and blues, and jazz
All those are just labels
We know that music is music

Come together as one 
Come together as one 
Come together as one 
Come together as one 
Come together as one 
(gospel)

This a beautiful day
It's a new day
(repeat)

We are together
We are together
We are together, we are unified

We are together
We are unified, because together we got power
Apart we got power, we are together

Today on this program you will hear gospel,
And rhythm and blues, and jazz
All those are just labels
We know that music is music

Come together as one 
Come together as one 
Come together as one 
Come together as one 
Come together as one 
(gospel)

Rock the boat (get off the boat) 
Rock the boat (get off the boat) 
Rock the boat (get off the boat) 
We are together, we are unified

Come together as one 
(gospel)

This a beautiful day
It's a new day

This a beautiful day
It's a new day

The name of the game is power
And if you ain't playing power,
You're in the wrong place
(repeat)

Brothers and sisters, the name of the game is power
If you ain't playing power,

This a beautiful day
It's a new day

This a beautiful day
It's a new day

Rock the boat (get off the boat) 
Rock the boat (get off the boat) 
Rock the boat (get off the boat) 
We are together, we are unified

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Primal Scream

Primal Scream are a Scottish alternative rock band originally formed in 1982 in Glasgow by Bobby Gillespie (vocals) and Jim Beattie. The current lineup consists of Gillespie, Andrew Innes (guitar), Martin Duffy (keyboards), and Darrin Mooney (drums). Barrie Cadogan has toured and recorded with the band since 2006 as a replacement after the departure of guitarist Robert "Throb" Young. more »

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Written by: ANDREW INNES, BOBBY GILLESPIE, ROBERT YOUNG

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Band Formation
"Primal Scream" the band that released "Come Together" was formed in Scotland in the year 1982. The members, led by Bobby Gillespie, originally started as part of the indie pop scene.
Album Inclusion
"Come Together" was included in the band's third studio album, 'Screamadelica', which was released in 1991.
Genre-Shifting
The album 'Screamadelica', and specifically the song "Come Together", marked a huge shift in Primal Scream's genre, as they started incorporating elements of dance music and psychedelia into their sound.
Song Recognition
"Come Together" is recognized for having encouraged a movement towards a more dance-oriented sound in the indie rock scene.
Song Content
"Come Together" is a melting pot of various musical genres such as house, rock, and gospel. It even includes a sample from a sermon by Reverend Jesse Jackson.
Song Versions
The song "Come Together" has various versions featured on different releases. On the original 'Screamadelica' album, two versions run over 10 minutes, showcasing its dance multi-layered and free-form structure.
Producing Collaboration
The song was produced in collaboration with DJ Andrew Weatherall and Terry Farley, a partnership that led to the explosion of the band's new musical direction.
Cultural Influence
The song "Come Together" was integral in the shaping of the UK's late-1980s and early-1990s "Madchester" and "baggy" scenes, merging rock and dance music in unprecedented ways.
Come Together Festival
The song was so influential that it lent its name to 'The Come Together Music Festival' that took place in Sydney, Australia, in 2005.
LP Artwork
Interestingly, the 'Screamadelica' album that 'Come Together' features in, is notable for its colorful, psychedelic artwork by Paul Cannell.

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