Tokyo Joe
Bryan Ferry
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Oh will you never let me be? Oh will you never set me free? The ties that bound us, are still around us There's no escape that I can see And still those little things remain That bring me happiness or pain A cigarette that bears a lipstick's traces An airline ticket to romantic places And still my heart has wings These foolish things Remind me of you A tinkling piano in the next apartment Those stumbling words that told you what my heart meant A fairground's painted swings These foolish things Remind me of you You came, you saw, you conquered me When you did that to me, I somehow knew that this had to be The winds of March that make my heart a dancer A telephone that rings - but who's to answer? Oh, how the ghost of you clings These foolish things Remind me of you Gardenia perfume lingring on a pillow Wild strawberries only seven francs a kilo And still my heart has wings These foolish things Remind me of you I know that this was bound to be These things have haunted me For you've entirely enchanted me The sigh of midnight trains in empty stations Silk stockings thrown aside, dance invitations Oh, how the ghost of you clings These foolish things Remind me of you The smile of Garbo and the scent of roses The waiters whistling as the last bar closes The song that Crosby sings These foolish things Remind me of you How strange, how sweet, to find you still These things are dear to me That seem to bring you so near to me The scent of smouldering leaves, the wail of steamers Two lovers on the street who walk like dreamers Oh, how the ghost of you clings These foolish things Remind me of you, just you.
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Written by: BRYAN FERRY
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10 facts about this song
Artistic Evolution"Tokyo Joe" represents a distinct shift in Bryan Ferry's artistic evolution. Like much of his work in the 70s, the track moved away from his initial glam rock style toward a more soulful and jazzy sound.
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Album BackgroundThe song is part of Bryan Ferry's third solo studio album, "In Your Mind", released in February 1977.
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Genre Classification"Tokyo Joe" falls under popular genres of the 70s: Art Rock, Pop, and Glam Rock.
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Lyrics InspirationThe lyrics of the song trap a moment and offer listeners a somewhat skewed image of Japan perceived by the West during the late 70s.
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International ReachDespite minimal chart success in the United States and the UK, "Tokyo Joe" peaked at number 15 on the Australian singles chart, demonstrating Ferry's international appeal.
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Continued Success of the ArtistAs the frontman of Roxy Music and as a solo artist, Bryan Ferry appeared in the UK Top 20 more than 30 times, with "Tokyo Joe" contributing to that success as a mid-chart hit in the U.K. in 1977.
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Innovative Music VideoThe music video of "Tokyo Joe" reflects Bryan Ferry's consistent artistic innovation, displaying elements of film noir, and Kabuki theatre.
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Song ReceptionSome critics hailed "Tokyo Joe" as a fusion of East meets West, where the familiar (a Western pop music structure) meets the unfamiliar (Japanese aesthetical elements).
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CollaborationsThe album "In Your Mind", which includes "Tokyo Joe", features notable guest appearances by artists such as Chris Spedding and Paul Thompson.
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Cultural InfluenceDespite not being his best-known track, "Tokyo Joe" continues to enjoy some popularity, having been played in some films and TV shows such as "American Dad".
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