The '59 Sound
The Gaslight Anthem
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Well, I wonder which song they're gonna play when we go. I hope it's something quiet and minor and peaceful and slow. When we float out into the ether, into the Everlasting Arms, I hope we don't hear Marley's chains we forged in life. 'Cause the chains I been hearing now for most of my life, The chains I been hearing now for most of my life. Did you hear the fifty-nine Sound coming through on grandmother's radio? Did you hear the rattling chains in the hospital walls? Did you hear the old gospel choir when they came to carry you over? Did you hear your favorite song one last time? And I wonder were you scared when the metal hit the glass? See, I was playing a show down the road When your spirit left your body. And they told me on the front lawn. I'm sorry I couldn't go, But I still know the song and the words and her name and the reasons. And I know 'cause we were kids and we used to hang I know 'cause we were kids and we used to hang Did you hear the fifty-nine sound coming through on grandmother's radio? Did you hear the rattling chains in the hospital walls? Did you hear the old gospel choir when they came to carry you over? Did you hear your favorite song one last time? Young boys, young girls, Young boys, young girls, Young boys, young girls, Young boys, young girls, Ain't supposed to die on a Saturday night, Ain't supposed to die on a Saturday night, Ain't supposed to die on a Saturday night, Ain't supposed to die on a Saturday night, Did you hear the fifty-nine sound coming through on grandfather's radio? Did you hear the rattling chains in the hospital walls? Did you hear the old gospel choir when they came to carry you over? Did you hear your favorite song one last time? Young boys, young girls, Young boys, young girls.
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Written by: BRIAN FALLON
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"The '59 Sound" is a song performed by The Gaslight Anthem. It was released on their second studio album which is similarly titled "The '59 Sound".
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Band OriginThe Gaslight Anthem is a rock band from New Brunswick, New Jersey, formed in 2006. They are known for their fusion of punk rock with soulful, classic elements.
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Album ReleaseThe album 'The '59 Sound' was released on August 19, 2008, by SideOneDummy Records.
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Lead VocalsThe song is performed by the band's lead vocalist and guitarist, Brian Fallon.
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Song ThemeThe song and the album both reflect a longing for a simpler time, along with themes of nostalgia and introspective reflection.
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Bruce Springsteen ConnectionThe band caught the attention of rock star Bruce Springsteen, who made a surprise appearance at their 2009 London concert to perform "The '59 Sound" with them.
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Critic Responses"The '59 Sound" was critically acclaimed. The song made NME's Top 50 Singles of 2008, while the album topped eMusic's Best Albums of 2008 list.
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InspirationBrian Fallon, the songwriter, has said that he was largely inspired by soul music from the 1950s and 1960s when writing the songs for the album.
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Live Performances"The '59 Sound" quickly became one of the band's most popular live songs, often turning into a singalong with the audience.
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LegacyEven years after its release, "The '59 Sound" continues to be one of The Gaslight Anthem's most recognizable and beloved songs.
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