Guitar Man
Bread
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Who draws the crowd and plays so loud Baby it's the guitar man Who's gonna steal the show You know, baby, it's the guitar man He can make you love He can make you cry He will bring you down Then he'll get you high Somethin' keeps him goin' Miles and miles a day To find another place to play Night after night who treats you right Baby, it's the guitar man Who's on the radio You go listen to the guitar man Then he comes to town And you see his face And you think you might Like to take his place Somethin' keeps him driftin' Miles and miles away Searchin' for the songs to play Then you listen to the music And you sing along You want to get the meaning Out of each and every song Then you find yourself a message And some words to call your own And take them home He can make you love He can get you high He will bring you down Then he'll make you cry Somethin' keeps him movin' But no one seems to know What it is that makes him go Then the lights begin to flicker And the sound is getting dim The voice begins to falter And the crowds are getting thin But he never seems to notice He's just got to find Another place to play Either way Got to play Either way Got to play
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Written by: David Gates
Lyrics © DAVID GATES D/B/A KIPAHULU MUSIC
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"Guitar Man" was released on October 21, 1972, by Elektra Records.
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CompositionDavid Gates, the lead singer of the band Bread, wrote and composed the single "Guitar Man".
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AlbumIt's the opening track on Bread's sixth and final studio album, "Guitar Man".
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InspirationGates wrote the song in response to the popularity of the 'guitar man' figure in the music scene of the 1970s.
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Musical StyleIt features an acoustic guitar introduction and solo, showcasing Gates' virtuosic ability to play the guitar, and is considered to fall into the categories of soft rock and acoustic rock.
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Commercial SuccessThe single reached number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and top 10 in several other countries.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several artists, like Cake and Johnny Cash, reflecting its enduring popularity.
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Concert PerformancesThe song was frequently performed live by David Gates after Bread's disbandment and was often met by standing ovations.
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Iconic LyricsThe lyrics depict a travelling troubadour living a life of solitude and music, "Who's gonna steal the show, you know, baby, it's the guitar man".
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LegacyEven though Bread disbanded in 1973, the song has maintained its status as an iconic Bread and Gates tune, and it continues to be played frequently on classic rock and easy listening radio stations.
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