Shivers
Screaming Jets
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I've been contemplating Suicide But it really doesn't suit my style So I think I'll just act bored instead To contain the blood I could have shed She makes me feel so weary My heart is really on its knees But I keep a poker face so well That even my mother couldn't tell That my baby's so vain She is almost a mirror And the sound of her name Send a permanent shiver Down my spine Down my spine Well I keep her photograph against my heart Cause in my life she plays A starring part Our love could hold on cigarettes There is no room for these cheap regrets She makes me feel so weary My heart is really on its knees But I keep a poker face so well That even my mother couldn't tell That my baby's so vain She is almost a mirror And the sound of her name Send a permanent shiver Down my spine Down my spine Sends a permanent shiver down my spine
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5 facts about this song
Boys Next Door" version1. "Shivers" was actually written by Rowland S. Howard when he was only 16 years old, who was the band's guitarist.
2. The song was originally recorded and performed by Australian post-punk band "The Boys Next Door" (later called The Birthday Party), where Nick Cave was a member.
3. The track appeared on the band's debut studio album "Door, Door" released in 1979.
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Divine Fits" Version4. "Shivers" was covered by indie rock supergroup Divine Fits in their album "A Thing Called Divine Fits" which was released in 2012.
5. Even though Divine Fits is a relatively new band, featuring members from Spoon and Wolf Parade, their version of "Shivers" has been praised for its loyalty to the original with a modern twist.
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Nick Cave" Solo6. Nick Cave, who was the lead vocalist of "Boys Next Door", performed the song as a solo artist throughout his career with varying arrangements, showcasing his diverse musical prowess.
7. In some of his solo performances of the song, Cave chose to emphasise the darker, more morose elements of the track, demonstrating his capacity for conveying emotional intensity.
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Screaming Jets" Cover Version8. Australian rock band The Screaming Jets covered "Shivers" and it was included in their Album "Tear of Thought" which was released in 1992.
9. Their version of the song gained popularity across Australia, introducing the song to a new generation of rock fans.
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Numerous Variations10. Despite being covered by various artists including Courtney Love, "Shivers" remains a haunting ballad of love and loss that captivates audiences in each rendition.
11. It is quite unique that the song "Shivers" managed to cross genres from post-punk to indie rock to mainstream rock while maintaining its acclaim.
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