Red Sleeping Beauty
McCarthy
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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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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.
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Music GenreThe song belongs to the indie pop and indie rock genre, reflecting the alternative music scene of the 1980s.
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Composer's InspirationThe 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.
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Album Popularity"Red Sleeping Beauty" is one of the most popular songs from the band's debut album "I Am a Wallet."
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Title ReferenceThe 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.
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Popular CoverThe song was covered in 1996 by the Swedish pop band, also named "Red Sleeping Beauty".
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McCarthy's DisbandingDespite 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.
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Song's ThemeKnown for their politically infused lyrics, "Red Sleeping Beauty" is regarded as a satirical comment on the political climate of the era.
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ReissueThe song was included in the reissue of their third album "Banking, Violence and the Inner Life Today."
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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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