You're Gonna Miss Me

The 13th Floor Elevators

About You're Gonna Miss Me

"You're Gonna Miss Me" is a song by the American psychedelic rock band the 13th Floor Elevators, written by Roky Erickson, and released as the group's debut single on Contact Records, on January 17, 1966. It was reissued nationally on International Artists, in May 1966. Musically inspired by traditional jug band and R&B music, combined with the group's own experimentation, "You're Gonna Miss Me", along with its Stacy Sutherland and Tommy Hall-penned B-side, "Tried to Hide", was influential in developing psychedelic rock and garage rock, and was one of the earliest rock compositions to utilize the electric jug. Accordingly, critics often cite "You're Gonna Miss Me" as a bona fide garage rock song, as well as a classic of the counterculture era. "You're Gonna Miss Me" reached number 55 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it the 13th Floor Elevators' only single to chart nationally. The failure of the song to achieve a higher chart listing is attributed to poor distribution by a disestablished record label. In addition, the band was prevented from consistently touring during their parole for possession of marijuana. The song was also included as a track on their debut album, The Psychedelic Sounds of the 13th Floor Elevators, in November 1966. more »

Year:: 1972
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Oh yeah
Ah
You're gonna wake up one morning as the sun greets the dawn
You're gonna wake up one morning as the sun greets the dawn
You're gonna look around in your mind, girl, you're gonna find that
I'm gone
You didn't realize
You didn't realize
You didn't realize
You didn't realize
You didn't realize
Oh, you're gonna miss me, baby
Oh, you're gonna miss me, baby
Oh, you're gonna miss me, child, yeah, yeah
I gave you the warning
But you never heeded it
How can you say you miss my lovin'
When you never needed it?
Yeah, yeah, ow
You're gonna wake up wonderin'
Find yourself all alone
But what's gonna stop me, baby?
I'm not comin' home
I'm not comin' home
I'm not comin' home
Oh, oh, oh, yeah
Oh, oh, oh, yeah

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The 13th Floor Elevators

The 13th Floor Elevators were an American psychedelic rock band formed in Texas in 1965. They are credited as one of the pioneering groups in the psychedelic rock genre and are known for popularizing the use of the term "psychedelic" in their music. Their energetic and experimental sound, fronted by vocalist Roky Erickson, combined elements of rock, blues, and folk with psychedelic influences. The band released a few albums and achieved moderate success before disbanding in 1969. Despite a relatively short-lived career, The 13th Floor Elevators left a lasting impact on the psychedelic rock scene. more »

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Written by: SAM HOPKINS

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11 facts about this song

Song Background "You're Gonna Miss Me" was released in 1966 by the band "The 13th Floor Elevators", an American rock band from Austin, Texas. It was the debut single of the band and was originally performed by Roky Erickson and his group The Spades.
Chart Success In 1966, the song reached number 55 on the Billboard Top 100 in the United States, which marked its peak chart position.
Iconic Introduction The iconic jug sound in the introduction of the track was produced by Tommy Hall, a band member, playing an electric jug.
Album Appearance "You're Gonna Miss Me" was later included in The 13th Floor Elevators' debut album "The Psychedelic Sounds of The 13th Floor Elevators" released in 1966.
Movie Feature The song was featured in the opening sequence of the 2000 movie "High Fidelity" starring John Cusack.
Roky Erickson – The Songwriter Roky Erickson, the primary writer of the song, was a singer, songwriter, harmonica player, and guitarist. He is considered a pioneer of the psychedelic rock genre.
Band's Signature Song Over the years, "You're Gonna Miss Me" became the signature song of The 13th Floor Elevators and was often used to open their live shows.
Genre Influence The song is often cited as an early instance of garage rock, psychedelic rock, and punk rock; it influenced bands of these genres in the years to follow.
Documentary Feature Roky Erickson's struggles with mental health and his music career, including the recording of "You're Gonna Miss Me", were documented in the 2005 film, "You're Gonna Miss Me."
Song Cover Several bands and artists including Radio Birdman, The Standells, and Red Kross have covered "You're Gonna Miss Me."
Legacy Despite not reaching the top of the charts, the song has earned cult popularity and has been recognized for its influence on psychedelic rock and garage rock.

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