Paradise Garage
Tim Curry
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I went down to Paradise Garage And took my place in line The cashier said "Are you alright?" I said "I'm feelin' fine" I'm a stranger to Nirvana, I don't box outside my weight But when I stepped out of the taxi I did not anticipate this feelin' (Oh excuse me, sir Oh, no, no, after you) Baby's got a dream and she can boogie Daddy's got a groove that's coming clean Jemie's got a vision of a permanent position Me, I'm oiling up my dance machine And it goes like this And it goes like this Well, I'm from Plainsbro, New Jersery, And I didn't bring a date I guess I wasn't really sure If you'd be boogeyin' this late I can't think were I put my wallet Naive suburban fool You wouldn't think that I'd spent hours outside French polishing my cool And feelin' so strange (I said after you I'm a gentleman Well, by implication) Baby's got a dream and she can boogie Daddy's got a groove that's comin' clean Jemie's got a vision of a permanent position, Me, I'm oiling up my dance maching And it goes like this And it goes like this And it goes like this And it goes like this And it goes like this Gotta boogie! Baby's got a dream and she can boogie Daddy's got a groove that's comin' clean Jemie's got a vision, of a permanent position Me, I'm oiling up my dance machine And it goes like this And it goes like this And it goes like this Well, I really only stepped inside to vary my routine You see, I read about this discotheque In New York Magazine (Hey Baby, What's your sign? And haven't we met before?) I really must suggest That we've achieved a rare rapport Hit the ceiling (Where are you? Come on, Come on You're usually so punctual) Gotta boogie (Uh, no, I had a little trouble at the door, But, anyway, twenty bucks took care of it Do you come here a lot? Do you have a professional hairdresser or did you do that yourself? Oh, well, you must have a lot of free time.) Gotta boogie
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Written by: BOB BABBITT, CHARLES STUART COLLINS, DICK WAGNER, TIM CURRY
Lyrics © CAMERON MUSIC, INC. DBA ARRIVISTE INC MUSIC, Spirit Music Group
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12 facts about this song
General Fact"Paradise Garage" is a song by English actor, singer and voice artist, Timothy James Curry, popularly known as Tim Curry.
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Year ReleasedThe song was released as a part of Curry's second album, "Fearless," which came out in 1979.
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Genre Classification"Paradise Garage" is generally classified under the genre of rock and pop.
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Unique FeatureThe song is distinctive for its synthesis of Curry's theatrical style along with distinguishing rock music elements.
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Album's ConceptThe album "Fearless," on which "Paradise Garage" is featured, blends stories of urban terror with up-tempo music and whimsical lyrics, making it a unique concept album.
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Producer Details"Fearless" was produced by Michael Cretu, a Romanian-German musician, composer, producer and artist, renowned for creating the musical project Enigma.
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Album PerformanceDespite the critical acclaim of "Fearless," it didn't chart as high as Curry's debut album, "Read My Lips."
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Tim Curry's ReputationAlthough Tim Curry is more renowned as an actor, primarily for performances in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and "It," his distinguished singing career, including the song "Paradise Garage," has earned him a unique spot in the world of music.
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Stylistic Approach"Paradise Garage" showcases Curry's penchant for a theatrical rock style of singing, drawing from his extensive acting experience.
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Inspiration for Other ArtistsNot only has the song become a fan favorite, but it has also inspired other artists. DJ Larry Levan named his legendary New York City discotheque after Tim Curry's song "Paradise Garage."
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Cultural ImpactThe meaning of this song becomes more profound when considering it in the context of the actual Paradise Garage, an important cultural institution in New York City that is often credited as being a major influence on the development of electronic dance music.
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Live PerformancesTim Curry has performed "Paradise Garage" live on multiple occasions, each time bringing a unique flair to the song with artistically driven musical arrangements.
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