Lee Remick
The Go-Betweens
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She comes from Ireland She's very beautiful I come from Brisbane I'm quite plain She's from the mountains, so close to heaven Clouds on her shoes, stars on her chest I love Lee Remick, she's a darling She was in The Omen with Gregory Peck She got killed, what the heck Her eyes are like gems She's an actress for Screen Gems I love Lee Remick, she's a darling Her hair's red, but it's not dye If I touched her, I know I'd want to cry My life is desperation, but it's only infatuation I love Lee Remick, she's a darling
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Written by: ROBERT DERWENT GARTH FORSTER
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY, Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Song Creation"Lee Remick" is the debut single by the Australian indie rock band The Go-Betweens. It was first released in 1978.
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InspirationThe song was inspired by and named after the American actress Lee Remick. Some of the lyrics specifically refer to films she starred in such as "Days of Wine and Roses" and "The Omen".
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Song InceptionThe Go-Betweens' members Robert Forster and Grant McLennan wrote the song when they were studying at the University of Queensland.
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Band Member Indicator"Lee Remick" highlighted the creative prowess of Grant McLennan and Robert Forster, hinting at their potential as songwriters which later came to full fruition in the band's successive albums.
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Music StyleThe song showcases the band's early raw and minimalistic post-punk style, being significantly less polished than their later works but bearing their distinctive sound.
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Record LabelThe song was released through The Go-Betweens' self-founded independent label, Able Label.
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Commercial SuccessThough it did not gain significant commercial success, the song has critical acclaim and is still cherished by fans of The Go-Betweens.
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Song ReceptionIt has been regarded as an influential classic in the indie pop genre, and particularly within the Australian music scene.
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Live PerformancesThe band often played "Lee Remick" in their live performances and it became a fan-favorite track.
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Re-release InformationAlong with their second single "Karen", "Lee Remick" was included in the band's compilation album "78 'Til 79 The Lost Album" released in 1999.
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LegacyEven decades after its release, the song is often cited in retrospectives of The Go-Betweens' career as an early example of their unique blend of literary lyrics and infectious pop melodies.
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HomageThe song serves as an enduring tribute to the actress Lee Remick, celebrating her various roles and the impact she had on the band's members.
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