Annie Get Your Gun
Squeeze
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She goes for her medical She's passed, its' a miracle She's up over the moon She whistles nonsense tunes She wants drinks for everyone She's found a chord that she can strum Emotions peaking out Her paints all over town. What's that she's playing? Annie get your gun What's that she's taking The song has to be sung She's gone electric Annie wipe them out That's unexpected Strum that thing and shout Don't pull that trigger Annie get your gun Don't shoot that singer You're shooting number one, number one He's not into miracles Sees life all to cynical The cat has got his tongue Now she bangs on his drum He says pull the other one Bells ring, look what you have done Emotions leaking out Her paints all over town. What's that she's playing? Annie get your gun What's that she's taking The song has to be sung She's gone electric Annie wipe them out That's unexpected Strum that thing and shout Don't pull that trigger Annie get your gun Don't shoot that singer You're shooting number one Get your gun Get your gun She's gone electric Annie wipe them out That's unexpected Strum that thing and shout Don't pull that trigger Annie get your gun Don't shoot that singer Annie, Annie, Annie, Annie
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Written by: CHRISTOPHER HENRY DIFFORD, GLENN MARTIN TILBROOK
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Song Title ContextContrary to what one might think, the song "Annie Get Your Gun" by Squeeze is not related to the Broadway musical of the same name. The song instead provides a unique storyline from the perspective of lead singer and songwriter of the band, Chris Difford.
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Release Date"Annie Get Your Gun" was released in November 1982 and it was a non-album single, not appearing on any of the original band's albums.
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Chart PerformanceDespite not being part of an album, the single "Annie Get Your Gun" was a significant hit in the UK singles chart. It reached number 43 upon its release.
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Band FactsSqueeze is a British band that formed in the late '70s. They are particularly well known for their melodious tunes and biting lyrics, often providing social commentaries.
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Song's Unique QualityOne unique aspect of "Annie Get Your Gun" is the seamless blend of rock to produce a catchy rhythm that made it popular with fans and radio operators alike.
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Written ByThe song was written by Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook, the primary songwriting team for Squeeze.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, "Annie Get Your Gun" has been covered by other rock bands such as Roxy Music adding their own unique spin to the popular tune.
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Live PerformancesThis song has also been a staple in Squeeze's live performances, showcasing the timeless appeal of this unique piece of music.
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Re-release FactThe song was re-released on the 1996 Squeeze compilation album, "Excess Moderation."
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Music VideoA music video for this song was also made where members of Squeeze get into various humorous situations, that align with the general tongue-in-cheek style of Squeeze’s music.
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Composer’s StatementAccording to the composer, Chris Difford, he stated that "Annie Get Your Gun" was a song that he really enjoyed playing live even though writing it was quite stressful due to the pressures from the music industry.
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