Down the Road

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About Down the Road

"Down the Road" is a song by the French electronic music band C2C that was released on 25 June 2012 on the On And On. Taken from the same-titled EP Down the Road (2012), the song was written by Sylvain Richard, Guillaume Jaulin, Thomas Le Vexier, Pierre Forestier and Arnaud Fradin. The single reached the top of the SNEP chart, the official French Singles Chart. It was also a hit in Belgium and the Netherlands. The single also appears on the band debut album Tetra also released in 2012. C2C sampled the vocals from Eddie Cusic's, “You Don't Have to Go” for "Down the Road". 


Year:
2012
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Have no place to go
Have no place to go
Darling
Have no place to go
Have no place to go

Goodbye baby
Yes I'm going
Haha
Yes I'm going

Goodbye baby
Yes I'm going
Haha
Yes I'm going

(Down the road)

Have no place to go
Have no place to go
Darling
Have no place to go
Have no place to go
Darling

Goodbye baby
Yes I'm going
Haha
Yes I'm going

Goodbye baby
Yes I'm going
Haha
Yes I'm going

Down the road I go

Down the road I go

Down the road I go

Down the road I go

(road)
(road)
(road)

Darling
Have no place to go
Have no place to go
Darling
Have no place to go
Have no place to go
Darling
Have no place to go
Have no place to go
Darling
Have no place to go
Have no place to go

Darling

When that train rode up now
I come walking out
Come walking out

When that train rode up now
I come walking out
Come walking out

Down the road

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C2C

C2C (formerly known as Coups2Cross) is a French turntable group created in 1998. more »

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Written by: ARNAUD FRANCOIS REGIS FRADIN, GUILLAUME MICHEL JAULIN, KEVIN DOUBLE, PIERRE PHILIPPE FORESTIER, SYLVAIN YVES MARIE MICHEL RICHARD, THOMAS MICHEL DOMINIQUE LE VEXIER

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15 facts about this song

Music Genre
"Down the Road" by C2C belongs to the musical genre of electro swing and break beat, a fusion of old school jazz and blues elements with electronic music.
Chart Position
The song peaked at number one on the French singles chart, showcasing its lasting popularity in France.
Released Year
This progressive track was first released in the year 2012.
Music Video
The music video of "Down the Road" is distinctive with its visually stunning neon, geometrical patterns and creatures, displaying a highly artistic representation.
Group Composition
C2C, the French musical group behind "Down the Road," is composed of four DJ's.
Success Rate
After its release, "Down the Road" remained on the French digital charts for a stunning 75 weeks.
Album Release
"Down the Road" was a part of the album "Tetra," which won C2C multiple awards, including four awards at the Victoires de la Musique ceremony,
Previous Success
Prior to releasing "Down the Road," the group C2C had been acclaimed as a four-time winner of the DMC world team championships, impressively marking their previous successes.
Style
C2C is known for their unique style of infusing turntablism with electronic music, with "Down the Road" being a prime example.
Region Popularity
Besides France, "Down the Road" also achieved substantial success in Belgium, reaching number six in Wallonia, and in Switzerland, where it peaked at number 11.
Worldwide Recognition
"Down the Road" gained global recognition and was incorporated into several advertising campaigns, TV series and even covered in various dance and music performances.
Critical Acclaim
The song has been lauded by critics and listeners alike for its creative fusion of vintage samples with contemporary beats.
Authentic Sample
The haunting vocal sample used in "Down the Road" is borrowed from bluesman Joe Williams's song, "Every Day (I Have the Blues)".
Streaming Success
The song is a streaming success, with millions of streams on platforms like YouTube, Spotify and Apple Music.
Vinyl Release
The "Down the Road" EP was not only released digitally and on CD, but also on vinyl, reflecting the band's appreciation for classic music mediums.

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