Red Sleeping Beauty

McCarthy

About Red Sleeping Beauty

"Red Sleeping Beauty" was the second single by McCarthy released in October 1986. The B-sides were "From the Damned", "God the Father" and "For the Fat Lady". The latter two were only available on the 12" vinyl release. The single is not on any of the band's three studio albums. It can be found on the releases A La Guillotine and That's All Very Well But.... The song is believed to have been written as a protest to the Margaret Thatcher government. The song has been covered by Manic Street Preachers frontman James Dean Bradfield and features as a B-side to the Manics single "Autumnsong" released on 16 July 2007. A Swedish indie pop band was named after the song title. 


Year:
1996
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I've been sound asleep for twenty years
If I'm sound asleep a hundred years
She won't wake me
She won't wake me

I've been sound asleep for twenty years
If I'm sound asleep a thousand years
He won't wake me
He won't wake me

Nothing stirs us
Sound asleep
We're sound asleep

Nothing stirs us
Sound asleep
We're sound asleep

While there's still a war to win
My red dream is everything
They won't wake me
They won't wake me

Nothing stops us
Sound asleep
We're sound asleep

Nothing stops us
Sound asleep
We're sound asleep

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McCarthy

McCarthy were a British indie pop band, formed in Barking, Essex, England in 1984 by schoolmates Malcolm Eden (voice and guitar) and Tim Gane (lead guitar) with John Williamson (bass guitar) and Gary Baker (drums).Lætitia Sadier would later join the band on vocals on their third studio album Banking, Violence and the Inner Life Today. more »

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Written by: GARY BAKER, JOHN ROBERT WILLIAMSON, MALCOLM EDWIN EDEN, TIMOTHY JOHN GANE

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10 facts about this song

Song Release
"Red Sleeping Beauty" was released in 1986 by the indie pop band McCarthy.
Music Genre
The song belongs to the indie pop and indie rock genre, reflecting the alternative music scene of the 1980s.
Composer's Inspiration
The song was composed and penned by band member Malcolm Eden. His known political leanings and interest in 60s pop can be seen reflected in the composition.
Album Popularity
"Red Sleeping Beauty" is one of the most popular songs from the band's debut album "I Am a Wallet."
Title Reference
The title "Red Sleeping Beauty" is likely inspired by or a nod to the fairytale character, Sleeping Beauty, combined with the 'Red' possibly indicating band’s left-wing political beliefs.
Popular Cover
The song was covered in 1996 by the Swedish pop band, also named "Red Sleeping Beauty".
McCarthy's Disbanding
Despite the song's success, McCarthy disassembled in 1990 after releasing just 3 albums, but their music, including "Red Sleeping Beauty," continues to have a cult following.
Song's Theme
Known for their politically infused lyrics, "Red Sleeping Beauty" is regarded as a satirical comment on the political climate of the era.
Reissue
The song was included in the reissue of their third album "Banking, Violence and the Inner Life Today."
Use in Media
"Red Sleeping Beauty" has been used in a number of independent films and has also been featured on numerous indie and political music playlists.

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