Vitamin C

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About Vitamin C

"Vitamin C" is a song by the krautrock band Can on their 1972 album Ege Bamyasi. Considering its short length and relatively standard song structure, it is one of the band's more conventional songs. It was featured in Samuel Fuller's German television Tatort production Kressin & die tote Taube auf der Beethovenstraße (Dead Pigeon on Beethoven Street) in 1973, and then also released as a single with the B-side "I'm So Green". In 1997, an 8-minute version of the song, remixed by British musical outfit U. N. K. L. E., was featured on Can's double remix album Sacrilege. Vitamin C was featured in the opening of Paul Thomas Anderson's 2014 film Inherent Vice. An interpolation of a keyboard sample from the song was used in Brooklyn band Woods' 2016 song "Can't See at All". The song was also featured as the theme song for Jaden Smith's character 'Dizzee' throughout the Netflix series The Get Down. In 2018 the DJs Adam Beyer & Bart Skils released their track "Your mind" which features the famous songtext "Hey you! You're losing, you're losing..." but instead of "vitamin C" the lyrics were altered to "your mind". 


Year:
2001
3:04
117 

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Her daddy got a big aeroplane
Her mommy holds all the family cash
A beautiful blows, I stay at the corner
She is living in and out of tune
Hey you
you're losing, you're losing, you're losing, you're losing your vitamin C
Hey you
you're losing, you're losing, you're losing, you're losing your vitamin C
Your vitamin C
And at Christmas, riding on her pony 
Or she is stepping on the pigman's head
A beautiful blows, I stay at the corner 
She is living in and out of tune
Hey you
You're losing, you're losing, you're losing, you're losing your vitamin C
Hey you
You're losing, you're losing, you're losing, you're losing your vitamin C
Your vitamin C
Hey you
you're losing, you're losing, you're losing, you're losing your vitamin C
Hey you
You're losing, you're losing, you're losing, you're losing your vitamin C

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Can was an experimental rock band formed in Cologne, West Germany in 1968. Later labeled as one of the first krautrock groups, they transcended mainstream influences and incorporated strong minimalist and world music elements into their often psychedelic music. more »

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Written by: Holger Schuering, Irmin Schmidt, Jaki Liebezeit, Kenji Suzuki, Michael Karoli, MICHAEL HALLS

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10 facts about this song

Historical Context
"Vitamin C" was released by the German experimental rock band Can in 1972. This song is one of the most recognisable works by the band, despite their largely non-commercial style.
Album Contribution
"Vitamin C" appeared on the LP "Ege Bamyasi", which was Can's fourth studio album. "Ege Bamyasi" is recognised as one of the band's most successful records.
Musical Elements
Can's "Vitamin C" features a looping rhythm section, making it a prominent example of the Krautrock genre. It combines rock, jazz, and avant-garde stylistic elements.
Vocals
The song's vocals were performed by Damo Suzuki, a Japanese musician who was Can's main vocalist during the period the song was recorded and released.
Movie Inclusion
The song was used in the soundtrack for the critically acclaimed 2014 film, "Inherent Vice" directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. Additionally, it was featured in an episode of the British television series "The End Of The F***ing World".
Sampling
"Vitamin C" has been sampled in several other musical works, including by hip-hop artists like Kanye West. As a result, the song has been introduced to new and younger audiences.
Live Versions
Can frequently improvised and changed their songs during live performances, meaning there are many distinct versions of "Vitamin C".
Misinterpretation
Despite the title, the song does not refer to the essential nutrient but uses 'Vitamin C' as a metaphor referring to a girl named ‘Vitamin C’.
Drum Loops
The drum loop in "Vitamin C" has been praised as one of the best drum breaks in music history, reinforcing the band’s experimental spirit.
Cult Following
"Vitamin C", and Can as a whole, have attracted a significant cult following due to their unique, experimental sound.

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