I Want More

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About I Want More

"I Want More" is a song on Can's 1976 album Flow Motion. Unusually, it features all of the members of the band on vocals simultaneously and is characteristic of their Virgin era sound, with lyrics written by Peter Gilmour. It was the band's only hit single in the UK which led to an appearance on Top of the Pops, where bass player Holger Czukay performed with a double bass. The band were introduced by Noel Edmonds, who made the pun "I wonder if Can will get into the top tin!". Following their performance he quipped, "We wanted to have them on at the beginning of the show, but then realised we couldn't have a Can opener. " When Can's performance was repeated on the show five weeks later, it was actually as the opening act. The single reached number 26 in the UK Singles Chart in August 1976. The song "... And More", also on Flow Motion, repeats the chorus of this track, and was included as a B-side to the single release. The single was reissued on its thirty-year anniversary in 2006, by Spoon Records, and reached number 103 in the UK Singles Chart in June. The single was released on a 7" picture disc, on 12" orange vinyl (limited copy pressing) and in digital download format. 


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1976
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Everybody plays a game, 
We don't have to save a name, 
Every day come sun array, 
I say good's just playing for safe. 
I don't have to say no more, 
You've got more time waiting for, 
Don't care if I break the law, 
I want more and more and more. 
Everybody plays a game, 
Voice inscription play for safe, 
You've got more time waiting for, 
I want more and more and more and more 
And more and more and more and more 
And more and more and more and more 
And more and more and more and more 
And more and more and more and more 
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Can was an experimental rock band formed in Cologne, West Germany in 1968. Later labeled as one of the first krautrock groups, they transcended mainstream influences and incorporated strong minimalist and world music elements into their often psychedelic music. more »

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Written by: DAVID W. JR. COBB, ROBIN EVERHART, MICHAEL P. MILEY, SCOTT C. PFAFF

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11 facts about this song

Band Origin
"Can" is a German experimental rock band that was hugely influential in the 1970s, and "I Want More" is one of their most beloved tracks.
Song's Success
"I Want More" was released as a single in 1976 and became Can's only hit in the UK, peaking at No. 26 on the UK Singles Chart. This was a remarkable achievement, especially for a band known for its experimental sound.
Iconic Track
"I Want More" is often looked upon as Can's most accessible track due to its disco-like rhythm and catchy melody, which was unusual for the band renowned for its avant-garde and improvisational approach.
Album Release
"I Want More" was also part of a studio album – "Flow Motion." This was Can's eighth studio album and was released in the same year as the track, 1976.
Signature Style
The song clearly displays Can's mixture of minimalist music structures and repetitive beats, which some have described as a form of early techno or trance music.
Song's Length
The characteristic length of Can's songs, often reaching well over the 10-minute mark, was disrupted with "I Want More," which only lasts a little over 3 minutes.
Live Performances
The band performed "I Want More" on the BBC's Old Grey Whistle Test in 1976, which helped it gain more traction and popularity, especially in the UK.
Post-Band Success
After Can disbanded, many members went onto successful solo careers. Irmin Schmidt, keyboardist, and Jaki Liebezeit, drummer, continued to perform "I Want More" in solo concerts, showcasing its enduring popularity.
Media Usage
"I Want More" has been featured in several movies and TV show soundtracks, further solidifying its status as a cultural staple.
Lyrics
Despite the limited number of lyrics, most of them being the song's title, "I Want More" delivers a strong message of desire and aspiration, which is open to various interpretations.
Influence
"I Want More" and Can's experimental music laid the groundwork for many genres, including ambient, new wave, trip-hop, techno, and post-rock, and bands like The Fall and Happy Mondays have cited them as a key influence.

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