The Sound of the Crowd
The Human League
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Put your hand in a party wave Pass around Make a shroud pulling combs through a backwash frame Find the copies in a carbon mount Pass around Stroke a pocket with a print of a laughing sound Get around town, get around town Where the people look good Where the music is loud Get around town No need to stand proud Add your voice to the sound of the crowd The shades from a pencil peer Pass around A fold in an eyelid brushed with fear The lines on a compact guide Pass around A hat with alignment worn inside Get in line now, get in line now Stay in time with the rhythm and rhyme Get around town, get around town Where the people look good Where the music is loud Get around town No need to stand proud Add your voice to the sound of the crowd
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Written by: Ian Burden, Phil Oakey
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10 facts about this song
Song Production"The Sound of the Crowd" was produced by the British production duo Martin Rushent and Chris Thomas. Rushent is known for his work with many 80s bands while Thomas for legendary bands like The Beatles and Pink Floyd.
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Release DateThe song was released on 20 April 1981. It was the first single of their third studio album called 'Dare'.
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Rankings and Sales"The Sound of the Crowd" entered the UK Singles Chart at number 12, marking its first appearance in the UK Top 20. It eventually climbed to number 10 in May 1981.
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Music GenreThe track is classified under synth-pop music, a subgenre of new wave music that became popular during the late 70s and early 80s.
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Band Line-upThe Human League at the time consisted of Philip Oakey, Joanne Catherall, and Susan Ann Sulley. The departure of Martyn Ware and Ian Craig Marsh in 1980 resulted in a new line-up and a shift in their musical style from experimental electronic to pop.
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Lyrics and ThemeThe lyrics of "The Sound of the Crowd" were written by Philip Oakey and Ian Burden. The song's theme is about individuals influencing (like a ripple in a pool) and getting lost (like a whisper in a crowd) among the masses.
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Album SuccessThe album 'Dare', which features "The Sound of the Crowd" is considered to be a synth-pop classic. It peaked at No.1 in the UK Albums Chart and was later certified triple platinum.
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Music VideoThe music video for "The Sound of the Crowd" was directed by the acclaimed British music video director, Brian Grant, who has worked with notable artists such as Duran Duran and Peter Gabriel.
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Live Performances"The Sound of the Crowd" was often performed live and featured on various pop music programs, including "Top of the Pops" and "Countdown."
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered multiple times. Notably, the electronic music band VNV Nation included “The Sound of the Crowd” on their 2011 album "Automatic".
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