Annie Get Your Gun

Squeeze

About Annie Get Your Gun

"Annie Get Your Gun" is a single released by Squeeze in 1982. It was not featured on any studio album, but has been included on a number of compilations, including Singles – 45's and Under. "Annie Get Your Gun" (which borrows its title from a popular musical) was the last single released by the band before they broke up, though they reunited in 1985.


Year:
2002
3:22
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She goes for her medical
She's passed, its' a miracle
She's up over the moon
She whistles nonsense tunes
She wants drinks for everyone
She's found a chord that she can strum
Emotions peaking out
Her paints all over town.

What's that she's playing?
Annie get your gun
What's that she's taking
The song has to be sung
She's gone electric
Annie wipe them out
That's unexpected
Strum that thing and shout
Don't pull that trigger
Annie get your gun
Don't shoot that singer
You're shooting number one, number one

He's not into miracles
Sees life all to cynical
The cat has got his tongue
Now she bangs on his drum
He says pull the other one
Bells ring, look what you have done
Emotions leaking out
Her paints all over town.

What's that she's playing?
Annie get your gun
What's that she's taking
The song has to be sung
She's gone electric
Annie wipe them out
That's unexpected
Strum that thing and shout
Don't pull that trigger
Annie get your gun
Don't shoot that singer
You're shooting number one

Get your gun
Get your gun
She's gone electric
Annie wipe them out
That's unexpected
Strum that thing and shout
Don't pull that trigger
Annie get your gun
Don't shoot that singer
Annie, Annie, Annie, Annie

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Squeeze

Squeeze are a British band that came to prominence in the United Kingdom during the New Wave period of the late 1970s and continued recording successfully in the 1980s and 1990s. They are known in the UK for their hit songs "Cool for Cats", "Up the Junction", "Tempted", "Labelled With Love", "Black Coffee In Bed", "Another Nail in My Heart","Pulling Mussels (From the Shell)" and "Hourglass". Though not as commercially successful in the U.S., Squeeze had American chart hits with "Tempted", "Hourglass" and "853-5937", and they have a dedicated following there and continue to attract new fans. All of Squeeze's hits were written by band members Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook, with the former penning the lyrics and the latter handling the composition. The duo we… more »

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Written by: CHRISTOPHER HENRY DIFFORD, GLENN MARTIN TILBROOK

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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11 facts about this song

Song Title Context
Contrary to what one might think, the song "Annie Get Your Gun" by Squeeze is not related to the Broadway musical of the same name. The song instead provides a unique storyline from the perspective of lead singer and songwriter of the band, Chris Difford.
Release Date
"Annie Get Your Gun" was released in November 1982 and it was a non-album single, not appearing on any of the original band's albums.
Chart Performance
Despite not being part of an album, the single "Annie Get Your Gun" was a significant hit in the UK singles chart. It reached number 43 upon its release.
Band Facts
Squeeze is a British band that formed in the late '70s. They are particularly well known for their melodious tunes and biting lyrics, often providing social commentaries.
Song's Unique Quality
One unique aspect of "Annie Get Your Gun" is the seamless blend of rock to produce a catchy rhythm that made it popular with fans and radio operators alike.
Written By
The song was written by Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook, the primary songwriting team for Squeeze.
Cover Versions
Over the years, "Annie Get Your Gun" has been covered by other rock bands such as Roxy Music adding their own unique spin to the popular tune.
Live Performances
This song has also been a staple in Squeeze's live performances, showcasing the timeless appeal of this unique piece of music.
Re-release Fact
The song was re-released on the 1996 Squeeze compilation album, "Excess Moderation."
Music Video
A music video for this song was also made where members of Squeeze get into various humorous situations, that align with the general tongue-in-cheek style of Squeeze’s music.
Composer’s Statement
According to the composer, Chris Difford, he stated that "Annie Get Your Gun" was a song that he really enjoyed playing live even though writing it was quite stressful due to the pressures from the music industry.

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