Going Out

Supergrass

About Going Out

"Going Out" was the first single to be taken from In It for the Money, the second album by Britpop band Supergrass. It was released in February 1996, a little more than a year before the album, and reached five on the UK Singles Chart and number 20 on the Irish Singles Chart. The song was apparently originally written in the key of E, because the engine of Supergrass' tour bus would tick at that same musical pitch."Going Out" caused problems when Danny Goffey accused Gaz Coombes of basing the lyrics of the song on himself and Pearl Lowe's (his then girlfriend) involvement in the British tabloids.  


Year:
1998
4:14
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If you want to go out,
If you want to go out,
Read it in the papers, 
Tell me what it's all about!

If you want to stay home,
If you want to stay home,
Freedom of the papers, 
All you ever need to know!
Freedom of the papers, 
All you've got to do! Oh no! Oh no!

If you want to go home,
If you want to go home,
Freedom from the papers, 
All you've got to do is come!
Freedom from the papers, 
All you've got to do! Oh no! Oh no!

If you want to go out, 
If you want to go out,
Read it in the papers, 
Tell me what it's all about! 
Read it in the papers, 
All you've got to do! Oh no! Not me!

If you want to go out,
If you want to go out,
If you want to go out,
If you want to go out,
If you want to go out...

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Supergrass

Supergrass were an English alternative rock band from Oxford. The band consisted of brothers Gaz (guitar and lead vocals) and Rob Coombes (keyboards), Mick Quinn (bass and backing vocals) and Danny Goffey (drums and backing vocals). more »

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Written by: MOUHAMADOU KABOU GUEYE, YOUSSOU N DOUR

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Release Details
"Going Out" is a song by British alternative rock band Supergrass. It was released as a single in 1996 and served as the lead single for their second studio album, "In It for the Money".
Chart Performance
The song was a commercial success. It peaked at number five on the UK Singles Chart, making it one of the highest-charting releases of Supergrass’ career.
Song Influence
The song was influenced by 60s pop and rock, exhibiting a strong Beatles influence. In fact, many music critics likened it with the works of the Beatles.
Unique Instrumentation
Uncommon for Supergrass' usual style, the song features a brass section, meticulously arranged and played by the band and a few external members.
Music Video
The music video for "Going Out" was filmed in various locations around London like Soho and the West End, adding a distinct urban feel to the gem.
Record Label
"Going Out" was released under the renowned record label, Parlophone.
Art Cover
An interesting fact regarding its release is that the single's cover artwork was influenced by the cinema poster for the French New Wave/Jean Luc Godard film, "A Woman Is a Woman".
B-Sides
The song's B-sides, "Melanie Davis" and "Strange Ones" were also well received by fans and critics alike.
Live performances
"Going Out" was frequently performed live by the band at concerts and festivals, also finding its way into their 'best of' musical compilations.
Recognition
Despite its release over two decades ago, "Going Out" remains one of Supergrass’ most recognizable and enduring hits, loved globally by fans and music enthusiasts.

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