Gimme Some Slack
The Cars
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I want to shake like Laguardia Magic mouth in the sun Train ride to the courtyard Before you can run Down at the end of Lonely Street Where no one takes a walk Someone lyin' at your feet And someone's gettin' off Just gimme some slack, yeah Just gimme some slack Just gimme, slack That's all I want is slack The seven floors of walkup The odor musted cracks And the peeping keyhole introverts With the monkeys on their backs And the rooftops strung with frauleins The pastel pinned up sails The eighteen color roses Against your face so pale Uh, just gimme some slack, that's right Uh gimme some slack Gimme, slack, ooh yeah All I want is slack I want to float like Euripides All visions intact I'm alright with Fellini fiends A trippin' over the track Down at the end of Lonely Street Where no one takes a chance Someone's in the cheap light Someone wants to dance Just gimme some slack, that's right All I want is slack Oh, gimme, slack All I want is slack Gimme, slack Slack Slack Slack Slack Slack
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Written by: Ric Ocasek
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10 facts about this song
Album Release"Gimme Some Slack" is a song by the American rock band, The Cars. It was included in their fourth studio album, "Panorama," which was released on August 15, 1980.
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SongwriterLike most of The Cars' songs, "Gimme Some Slack" was written by the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist, Ric Ocasek.
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Music StyleThe song carries the band's signature new wave and rock sound. It also demonstrates a more experimental approach, slightly deviating from the band's previously established pop-rock style.
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Chart PerformanceWhile "Gimme Some Slack" was not released as a single and did not chart separately, the album "Panorama" peaked at #5 on the Billboard 200, indicating the song was part of a commercially successful record.
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Live PerformancesDespite not being one of The Cars' biggest hits, "Gimme Some Slack" was often included in their live performances during their 1980 Panorama tour.
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Music VideoThe Cars didn’t make a separate music video specifically for "Gimme Some Slack." However, they released a music video promoting the "Panorama" album that included portions of all the tracks.
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Legacy"Gimme Some Slack" is not as frequently cited as some of The Cars' other songs, but it nevertheless represents an important part of their discography, illustrating their willingness to experiment with different musical styles.
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Recent ReleasesThe song, along with the entire "Panorama" album, was remastered and reissued as expanded editions in both 2017 and 2020. These reissues include rare and previously unreleased tracks.
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Band MembersThe Cars' lineup at the time of "Gimme Some Slack" included Ric Ocasek, Elliot Easton on lead guitar, Greg Hawkes on keyboards, Benjamin Orr on bass, and David Robinson on drums.
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Critical ReceptionWhile some critics found the album "Panorama" less immediately appealing than the band's first two albums due to its more experimental sound, others praised The Cars for their willingness to evolve and take risks.
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