Poor Leno

Röyksopp

About Poor Leno

"Poor Leno" is the third single released by the Norwegian duo Röyksopp. It was released in December 2001 as the second single from the band's debut album, Melody A. M.. The vocals are sung by Erlend Øye. It is used in the sixth-generation video game SSX 3 as well as in The Drop, a short film displayed on the canopy at the Fremont Street Experience in Las Vegas, Nevada.


Year:
2002
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Poor Leno
Where you'll be I'll go
Where you'll be I'll know
Where you'll be I'll find you

Poor Leno
Where you'll be I'll go
Where you'll be I'll know
Where you'll be I'll find you

Poor Leno
Where you'll be I'll go
Where you'll be I'll know
Where you'll be I'll find you

Poor Leno
Where you'll be I'll go
Where you'll be I'll know
Where you'll be I'll find you

Poor Leno
Where you'll be I'll go
Where you'll be I'll know
Where you'll be I'll find you

Poor Leno
Haven't you been told
Being nine years old
Means I'll always find you

Poor Leno
Where you'll be I'll go
Where you'll be I'll know
Where you'll be I'll find you

Poor Leno
Haven't you been told
Being nine years old
Means I'll always find you

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Röyksopp

Röyksopp (Norwegian pronunciation: [ˈɾøʏksɔp]) is a Norwegian electronic music duo from Tromsø, formed in 1998. Since their inception, the band's line-up has included Svein Berge and Torbjørn Brundtland. more »

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Written by: ERLEND OTRE OEYE, TORBJORN BRUNDTLAND, SVEIN BERGE

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10 facts about this song

Year of Release
"Poor Leno" was released by Röyksopp in 2001 as a part of their debut studio album named “Melody A.M.”
Genre Classification
The song falls under the genre of Electronica/Downtempo.
Commercial Success
"Poor Leno" was commercially successful, reaching high positions in multiple global music charts. It peaked at number 38 on the UK singles chart.
Music Video
The innovative music video for the song features a dancing bear named Leno and received critical acclaim. The video was even included in the animation exhibition 'Spectropia' in the UK.
Musical Style
The song is recognized for its incorporation of multiple musical elements including synthetic sounds, Scandinavian folk tunes, and soulful vocals -- a standard of Röyksopp's unique musical style.
Vocals Contribution
The vocals for the song were provided by Erlend Øye, a Norwegian singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist also known from the indie-pop duo Kings of Convenience. Erlend Øye's smooth and captivating voice contributes significantly to the song's appeal.
Song Reviews
Critics consistently praised "Poor Leno" for its engaging rhythm, memorable melody, and overall production quality.
Game Features
The track was featured in multiple popular video games including SSX 3 and FIFA Football 2003, further boosting its popularity.
Best Dance Recording Nomination
"Poor Leno" got nominated for the esteemed Grammy Awards under the Best Dance Recording category in 2003.
Live Performances
The song has been performed live multiple times by Röyksopp, often as part of the integrated visuals and captivating stage shows that the band is known for.

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