Hand Me Down World
The Guess Who
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Anybody here see the noise, see the fear and commotion I think we missed it Anybody here see the love, see the hate, the emotion Don't give me no hand me down shoes Don't give me no hand me down love Don't give me no hand me down world I got one already Anybody here see the long-distance cheer for the notion Well, I think we missed it Anybody here see the sky weeping tears for the ocean Don't give me no hand me down shoes Don't give me no hand me down love Don't give me no hand me down world I got one already Anybody here see the fuzzy-wuzzy loving cup explosion I think we missed it Anybody here see the changing of the year and emotion Don't give me no hand me down shoes Don't give me no hand me down love Don't give me no hand me down world I got one already (Don't give me no hand me down world) I don't really need it and I'm not gonna take it (Don't give me no hand me down world) A-don't give it to me 'cause I really don't want it (Don't give me no hand me down world) I don't want to take it and I really don't need it, no (Don't give me no hand me down world) I don't want to take it and I really don't need it (Don't give me no hand me down world) I don't want to take it, I don't want to take it 'cause I really don't need it (Don't give me no hand me down world) You know I don't want it, know I don't need it (Don't give me no hand me down world) You know I don't want it, know I don't need it (Don't give me no hand me down world) You know I don't want it and I'm not gonna take it (Don't give me no hand me down world) I don't want to take it 'cause I don't really need it (Don't give me no hand me down world) Just don't give it to me, don't want to take it (Don't give me no hand me down world) Gimme no, gimme no, no-no no-no-no (Don't give me no hand me down world) Don't want to take it 'cause I don't really need it
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Hand Me Down World" is a song by The Guess Who that falls under the genre of rock music, particularly the sub-genres of hard rock and classic rock.
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Year of ReleaseThe song was released during the golden era of rock music, specifically in May 1970.
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Album Details"Hand Me Down World" can be found on the band's seventh studio album, "Share the Land". This album was the first one to be released after the departure of the band's lead vocalist and keyboardist, Burton Cummings.
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Writing CreditsThe song was penned by Kurt Winter, a guitarist who joined The Guess Who alongside Greg Leskiw, following the departure of founding member Randy Bachman.
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Chart PerformanceUpon release, "Hand Me Down World" peaked at number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the U.S., signifying its commercial success.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by numerous artists and bands over the years. Notably, it was covered by the punk band The Replacements for their final album "All Shook Down" in 1990.
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Iconic LyricsThe iconic repetitive lyric, "Don't give me no hand me down world, I got one already," encapsulates the song's message of wanting original and sincere experiences and relationships rather than insincere or secondhand ones.
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Music VideoAlthough music videos were not as prevalent in 1970 as they are today, a vintage video clip does exist for "Hand Me Down World", showcasing the band performing the song live.
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Subsequent RoleYears after its release, "Hand Me Down World" continues to have a life in pop culture. The song has been used as the soundtrack in several films and TV shows, demonstrating its enduring appeal.
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Unique SoundMelding Winter's unique guitar work with exceptional backup harmonies, "Hand Me Down World" has been praised for The Guess Who's successful shift in style and approach despite personnel changes.
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