Long Red
Fat Mattress
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Long red, drifting through my mind Dream here, dreamin there Two pieces all the time Bright red, yeah Wisdoms in my dreams Bits and pieces in my arms Aint always what it seems Long red, am I gonna find a way Bright red, when you gonna name the day (all right) Long red, yeah You have changed me too Stranger now it seems somehow My bread has turned to glue Bright red, yeah Tears and shades of grey I found you I vouch Forever for today Long red, am I gonna find a way Bright red, when you gonna name the day Long red, yeah Tears and shades of grey I found you I vouch Forever for today
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Written by: FELIX PAPPALARDI, JOHN ELIS VENTURA, LESLIE A. WEINSTEIN, NORMAN LANDSBERG
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Famous SampleThe song "Long Red" is renowned in the hip-hop community for its drums and vocal samples. Specifically, the vocal samples "Louder", "Yeah", and "Hey" have been used in over 750 songs since its release.
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Multiple Versions"Long Red" has been recorded and released by several bands, including Fat Mattress, Leslie West, and Mountain. Leslie West is actually a founding member of the band Mountain.
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Live vs Studio VersionsThe studio version of "Long Red" is significantly different from the live version. The live version, in particular, has been heavily sampled and thus is more widely recognized.
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Featuring ArtistThe prominent guitar in "Long Red" was played by Leslie West, who was known for his innovative and outstanding guitarists’ skills.
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Release Timeframe"Long Red" was first released by Leslie West in 1969 on his debut album, 'Mountain'. The following year, it was played live and recorded on Mountain's live album, 'Live: The Road Goes Ever On'.
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Inspiration Behind the Song"Long Red" reflects Leslie West's love for women and color. West believed that his lyrics should be similar to the blues: plainly stating how he feels about something or someone.
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Long-Term Impact"Long Red" has had such a significant impact on music that many modern listeners might recognize parts of the song without realizing where it originally came from. Its drum break and shouts have been sampled in countless songs, including hit tracks by Kanye West and Jay-Z.
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GenreThe song is primarily a rock song, but its influences span blues, hard rock, and, due to its extensive use in sampling, hip hop.
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Song Structure"Long Red" is unique in that it doesn't follow a typical verse-chorus-verse structure. Instead, it's more freely structured, with shifts in tempo and mood.
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Artist LegacyLeslie West passed away in December 2020, but his legacy lives on through songs like "Long Red". West's uniquely distorted guitar tone, powerful vocals, and memorable songs helped shape the sound of hard rock and heavy metal.
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