Pearly-Dewdrops' Drops
Cocteau Twins
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Release and Classification"Pearly-Dewdrops' Drops" is a single released by the Cocteau Twins, a rock band from Scotland, in 1984. The song is often classified under genres like Post-Punk, Ethereal Wave, and Dream Pop.
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Chart SuccessThe song gained significant popularity and peaked at the 29th spot on the UK Singles Chart, marking one of the Cocteau Twins' most successful tracks.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Pearly-Dewdrops' Drops" was the first-ever created by the band.
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InfluenceThe entrancing soundscape and abstract lyrical content of "Pearly-Dewdrops' Drops" is said to express the band's signature style, influencing the Dream Pop genre considerably.
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Title MysteryThe song's title, "Pearly-Dewdrops' Drops", like many of the band's song titles, does not have a known particular meaning as the group was known for their abstract and non-literal approach to song titles.
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Lyric CompositionJust like many Cocteau Twins' other songs, the lyrics of "Pearly-Dewdrops' Drops" are known for their cryptic and abstract characteristics. They are often up to individual interpretation.
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Operations Behind The SongThe song was released by record label 4AD and was produced by Cocteau Twins and John Fryer. The band's members, Elizabeth Fraser, Robin Guthrie, and Simon Raymonde, were the songwriters.
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Re-release"Pearly-Dewdrops' Drops" was re-released in 1993 as part of a single accompanying the band’s album, "Four-Calendar Cafe."
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PerformanceThe song is noted for its haunting vocal performance by Elizabeth Fraser, the lead singer of the band, who is known for her glossy, ethereal vocal stylings.
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Compilation InclusionThe song was featured in several Cocteau Twins compilations including "The Pink Opaque" and "Stars and Topsoil: A Collection (1982–1990)".
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ImpactDespite a lack of traditional song structure or intelligible lyrics, "Pearly-Dewdrops' Drops" remains one of Cocteau Twins' most loved and listened to songs, showcasing their ability to create emotion through sound rather than words.
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