Kings of Speed

Hawkwind

About Kings of Speed

"Kings of Speed" is a 1975 song by the British space rock group Hawkwind. It was originally released as a single in the UK (UP35808) on 7 March 1975 and was subsequently included on the album Warrior on the Edge of Time, although its B-side, "Motorhead", was not. Although failing the chart in both the U. S. and the U. K., the track became an underground success, particularly with significant play in dance clubs. The parent album also did well, climbing up the Billboard album chart in the U. S. 


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Kings of speed, kings of speed, 
We're gonna make you, kings of speed, kings of speed
Between you and me Mr. see, I think we have what these boys need
Step this way lads, it ain't no lie, 
Try your luck and be the human fly
Kings of speed, kings of speed,
We're gonna make you, kings of speed, kings of speed
We're gonna take a tasty trip on Frank and Beasley's rocket ship
The biggest attraction, the brightest star, boys
you're going fast and far
Kings of speed, kings of speed,
We're gonna make you, kings of speed, kings of speed
We guarantee you the sweetest ride
You'll go so far you'll think you've died
Step this way lads it ain't no lie
Try your luck and reach the sky

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Hawkwind

Hawkwind are an English rock band, one of the earliest space rock groups. Their lyrics favour urban and science fiction themes. They are also a noted precursor to punk rock and now are considered a link between the hippie and punk cultures. more »

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Written by: MICHAEL MOORCOCK, STEVE MACMANUS

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Kings of Speed" is a song by British rock band Hawkwind.
Album Details
It was featured on the band's 1975 album "Warrior on the Edge of Time", which is the band's fifth studio album.
Songwriting Credits
The song’s writing credits goes to Michael Moorcock and Dave Brock.
Significance of the Song
Notably, "Kings of Speed" was the final track on "Warrior on the Edge of Time" and marked the end of what many consider as Hawkwind's golden age.
Type of Music
This song, like most of Hawkwind’s tracks, fits into the space rock genre - a rock music genre characterized by loose and lengthy song structures centered on instrumental textures that typically produce a hypnotic, otherworldly sound.
Song Popularity
The "Kings of Speed" also had a 7" single version that reached number 59 in the UK Singles Chart.
Musical Elements
The song is defined by its driving rhythm and swirling, atmospheric synths, which is a hallmark of Hawkwind's style.
Collaborations
The co-writer of the song, Michael Moorcock, is a famous English science fiction author who sometimes collaborated with Hawkwind by providing lyrics and occasionally performing with them.
Michael Moorcock's Involvement
"Kings of Speed" was one of several Hawkwind songs for which Moorcock provided the lyrics, and it was a title of one of his series of science-fiction novels about his character Jerry Cornelius.
Band Line-up
During the time "Kings of Speed" was recorded, Hawkwind consisted of founding member Dave Brock, Nik Turner, Lemmy, Simon King, and Alan Powell.

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