Christine
Siouxsie and the Banshees
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She tries not to shatter Kaleidoscope style Personality changes behind her red smile Every new problem brings a stranger inside Helplessly forcing one more new disguise Christine, the strawberry girl Christine, banana split lady Christine, the strawberry girl Christine, banana split lady Singing sweet savages lost in our world This big-eyed girl sees her faces unfurl Now she's in purple, now she's the turtle Disintegrating
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Written by: Steven Bailey, Susan Ballion
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10 facts about this song
Song Details"Christine" is a song by British rock band Siouxsie and the Banshees.
- It was released in May 1980 as the second single from the band's third album "Kaleidoscope".
- This song was written by Siouxsie Sioux and Steven Severin.
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Music and Lyrics"Christine" is one of the band’s most recognizable and notable songs.
- The lyrics of the song reflect on the story of Christine Sizemore, a woman with multiple personality disorder.
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Chart PerformanceThe single reached number 22 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Legacy & Influence"Christine" is regarded as one of Siouxsie and the Banshees' best songs.
- The song has had a significant impact on the British post-punk and alternative rock scenes.
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Unique InstrumentationThis song is known for its unique sound, generated by a combination of synthesizer and guitar.
- It features the first use of a synthesizer by Siouxsie and the Banshees with John McGeoch on guitar for the first time.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Christine" is equally compelling, featuring Siouxsie's enigmatic performance, which matched the song's subject matter.
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Critical ReceptionNME praised "Christine", saying it was "a brittle, twisting medium-paced tour de force, it confirms McGeoch's enormous value and Siouxsie's ability to still send shivers up and down the spine".
- Chris Roberts of The Guardian later described the song as "imperishable".
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Live Performances"Christine" performed live became a staple part of Siouxsie and the Banshees’ concert setlists.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by various artists, a testament to its lasting influence.
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RecognitionIn 2014, "Christine" was re-issued on the Siouxsie and the Banshees' compilation LP called “Spellbound: The Collection".
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