Los Angeles
Frank Black
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I met a man He was a good man Sailing and shoring Dancing the beta can-can Making me foreign Oh yeah I want to live in Los Angeles Not the one in Los Angeles No, not the one in South California They got one in South Patagonia I want to live in Los Angeles Not the one in Los Angeles They got a bunch down in Moleville They got a bunch more still I want to live in Los Angeles Not the one in Los Angeles They got one in twenty-five two five Works just like a beehive I want to live in Los Angeles Not the one in Los Angeles Counting helicopters on Saturday night The symphony of the fair light I hear them saying Los Angeles In all the black and white movies And if you think they star-spangled us How come we say Los Angeleez? I'll wait in Los Angeles I'll wait in the pouring sun No way For not anyone No way I met a man He was a good man Sailing and shoring He got a betatron, man Talking that foreign Oh yeah I'll wait in Los Angeles I'll wait in the pouring sun No way For not anyone No way I'll wait in Los Angeles I'll wait in the pouring sun No way For not anyone No way
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Written by: Charles Thompson
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11 facts about this song
Song Release"Los Angeles" is a song that was released in 1993.
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AlbumThis song is from Frank Black's self-titled debut solo album following his departure from the Pixies
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Accessibility"Los Angeles" marked a change in direction for Frank Black, embracing a more accessible, melodic sound than the alternative rock grit of the Pixies.
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Alternative RockIt's a part of genres like alternative rock and experimental rock.
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LyricsContrary to its title, the song is not about Los Angeles, California, but rather Los Angeles, Texas. The verses of the songs mention geographical features not found in California but in Texas, such as salt water and oil derricks.
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Music VideoThe video for "Los Angeles" features Frank Black driving around the city of Los Angeles in a convertible car, intermixed with performance footage. It was the first music video he created as a solo artist.
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Chart PerformanceThe song did not chart in the United States, but it was well received by critics and fans alike.
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Live PerformancesFrank Black often performs "Los Angeles" live in his concerts, marking it one of his significant concert favourites.
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ProductionThe track was produced by Eric Drew Feldman who is known for his work with Captain Beefheart and Pere Ubu.
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SongwriterThe song was written by Charles Michael Kittridge Thompson IV aka Black Francis, who is the stage name of Frank Black.
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Song LengthThe track runs for approximately 4 minutes and 8 seconds.
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