Sweet Lorraine
Uriah Heep
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Would you like to take This magic potion with me On a trip to a cosmic Playground far beyond She understands She's been before It's in her hands To find the door Sweet Lorraine Let the party carry on You and I will swim the sea Sweet Lorraine Let the party carry on You and I can feel the breeze There is no time, no wealth Only I surround you The fortune of this guide Is simply sincerity She understands 'Cause she's been before It's in her hands To find the door, so
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Written by: DAVID BYRON, GARY THAIN, MICHAEL FREDERICK BOX
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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13 facts about this song
Release Date"Sweet Lorraine" by Uriah Heep was released in 1972 as part of the album "The Magician's Birthday."
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Album SuccessThe album "The Magician's Birthday," containing "Sweet Lorraine," reached number 28 on the UK's official album chart and number 31 on the Billboard 200 in the United States.
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Song GenreThe song combines several music genres, with elements of progressive rock, hard rock, and heavy metal.
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Written By"Sweet Lorraine" was written by Mick Box, Gary Thain, and David Byron.
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Line-UpThe band's lineup for this track included David Byron on lead vocals, Mick Box on guitar, Ken Hensley on keyboards, Lee Kerslake on drums, and Gary Thain on bass.
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Legacy"Sweet Lorraine" has since become an iconic Uriah Heep song, due to its strong rhythm and memorable lyrics.
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Cover VersionsSeveral re-recordings and live performances of "Sweet Lorraine" have been released on Uriah Heep's concert albums and compilation albums.
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Music VideoThere isn't an official music video for "Sweet Lorraine," but numerous fan-created videos and live performance videos exist on platforms like YouTube.
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Song ThemeThe song is seen by many as a love song, detailing the intense feelings the protagonist has for Lorraine.
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Band's HistoryThe band Uriah Heep was formed in 1969 in London, thus "Sweet Lorraine" was produced relatively early in their career.
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Recent PerformancesEven in recent years, Uriah Heep continues to perform "Sweet Lorraine" in their concerts, signalling the song's ongoing popularity.
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The Song's TitleThe name Lorraine in the title is a common name in many classic rock songs, but Uriah Heep has not publicly identified a specific person connected to the name in this track.
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Touring"Sweet Lorraine" has been a staple of the band's setlists while touring worldwide. This shows the importance and popularity of the song among their fanbase.
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