Do the Strand
Roxy Music
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There's a new sensation A fabulous creation A danceable solution To teenage revolution Do the Strand love When you feel love It's the new way That's why we say Do the Strand Do it on the tables Quaglino's place or mabel's Slow and gentle Sentimental All styles served here Louis seize he prefer Laissez-faire Le Strand Tired of the tango Fed up with fandango Dance on moonbeams Slide on rainbows In furs or blue jeans You know what I mean Do the Strand Had your fill of quadrilles The madison and cheap thrills Bored with the Beguine The samba isn't your scene They're playing our tune By the pale moon We're incognito Down the Lido And we like the Strand Arabs at oasis Eskimos and Chinese If you feel blue Look through who's who See La Goulue And Nijinsky Do the Strandsky Weary of the Waltz And mashed potato schmaltz Rhododendron Is a nice flower Evergreen It lasts forever But it can't beat Strand power The sphynx and Mona Lisa Lolita and Guernica Did the Strand
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12 facts about this song
Release Details"Do the Strand" debuted on Roxy Music's second album, "For Your Pleasure," in 1973.
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Chart SuccessDespite becoming one of Roxy Music's signature songs, "Do the Strand" was not released as a single in the UK or the US until the early 2000s, and it did not chart in either country.
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Song StyleThe song is most notable for its innovative style, representing a blend of glam rock, art rock, and experimental music.
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Writing CreditsLead vocalist Bryan Ferry wrote "Do the Strand," just as he did with most other Roxy Music songs.
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Song InspirationIn various interviews, Bryan Ferry revealed that he wrote "Do the Strand" after attending several concerts by The Rolling Stones, and their energetic stage performances inspired him.
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Dance ThemeDespite its name, there is no specific dance called "The Strand." However, the song does contain numerous references to famous dances and musicals, suggesting it is about a new dance craze.
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Noteworthy PerformancesThe song was a concert staple for Roxy Music, often being used to start their shows.
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Live VersionA live performance of "Do the Strand" from a 1972 concert in London was included on the band's 1996 box set "The Thrill of it All."
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RevisionsThe song was revised in 1987 when it was used in the film “The Edge of the World,” and again in 1999 for the film “Velvet Goldmine.”
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Critical AcclaimIn 2012, the magazine "New Musical Express" named "Do the Strand" one of the "100 Best Songs of the 1970s."
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Song Legacy'Do the Strand' is widely recognized as one of Roxy Music's best and most distinctive songs and remains a cornerstone of their musical legacy. Bryan Ferry later named his own band after the song.
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Album ArtThe cover art of the album ‘For Your Pleasure’ where 'Do the Strand' debuted is considered iconic, featuring model Amanda Lear with a black panther.
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