Turn It Down
Sweet
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So your old man went and called you a degenerate bum And you stood there crackin' on your cinnamon gun And your Ma was knockin' at your sister's brains And you couldn't help thinkin' what she hoped to gain Just then that freak walked in the door And knocked me to the floor You said, hey man, you're on some kind of trip He said, don't give me no lip Just turn it down, come on turn it down I can't take no more of that God awful sound So for God's sake turn it down Now the suspicious minds of your learned friends Will eat away at your kind 'til the music ends And the creep that taught you everything you know Will hypocritically ask you what the hell you know He'll go out and mess around, then go home without a sound You said, hey man, you're some kinda monk He said, listen here you punk Just turn it down, come on turn it down I can't take no more of that God awful sound So for God's sake turn it down Turn it down, just turn it down Come on turn it down, I said turn it down Come on turn it down, just turn it down I can't take no more of that God awful sound So for God's sake turn it down
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Written by: MICHAEL DONALD CHAPMAN, NICHOLAS BARRY CHINN
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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11 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Turn It Down" by Sweet is a classic rock song that blends elements of glam rock and hard rock.
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Release DateThe song was released in 1974 as part of Sweet's third studio album, "Desolation Boulevard."
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Chart SuccessDespite not reaching the same level of chart success as some of their other singles, "Turn It Down" is still considered a fan favorite.
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ControversyThe BBC banned the song due to its explicit lyrics, causing a delay in its release and ultimately impacting its chart performance.
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SongwritingThe song was written by the team of Mike Chapman and Nicky Chinn, who were responsible for many of Sweet's biggest hits.
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Performance Highlight"Turn It Down" features the band’s powerful harmonies, particularly during the catchy chorus.
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Band MembersThe song was performed by Brian Connolly (lead vocals), Steve Priest (bass, vocals), Andy Scott (guitar, vocals), and Mick Tucker (drums, vocals).
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Song MeaningThe song's lyrics are about the pitfalls of the rock 'n' roll lifestyle, a common theme in Sweet's music.
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LegacyThough it didn't top the charts, "Turn It Down" helped establish Sweet’s reputation for hard-edged glam rock sound.
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Cover VersionA cover of "Turn It Down" was recorded by the Finnish rock band, Hanoi Rocks in the late '80s.
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Song RecognitionThe song has been used in various music compilation albums over the years including "The Best of Sweet" (1992) and "Ballroom Blitz: The Anthology" (2001).
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