Need You Around
Smoking Popes
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If I could see into your heart Then would I know just where to start? Because I'm lost and I need to be found Crazy as it sounds I need you around If I could stand to be on my own Then I would probably just leave you alone But I'm gonna feel this way till I'm six feet underground Crazy as it sounds I need you around Turning, tossing and turning My love is burning me down If I could change one thing in this world I'd change your mind and make you my girl Because I'm lost and I need to be found Crazy as it sounds I need you around I'm gonna feel this way till I'm six feet underground Crazy as it sounds I need you around
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Written by: JOSH CATERER
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10 facts about this song
Release"Need You Around" is the most popular song by American punk band Smoking Popes. It was released in 1993 as part of their second album, "Born to Quit."
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Chart PerformanceThe song became very popular on alternative rock radio stations and it peaked at number six on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart in 1996.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Need You Around" is a quirky representation of their alternative pop-rock vibe. The clip, which features the band as they perform in various scenes that mirror old black-and-white movies, earned a good amount of airplay on MTV.
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SongwritingLead vocalist, Josh Caterer, is the primary songwriter for Smoking Popes. He penned "Need You Around" as a lovelorn ballad with a catchy melody that is an effective blend of punk rock and the crooning style of '60s pop singers.
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Critical AcclaimCritics have often highlighted the song’s blend of melancholic lyrics, rounded melodies, and punk sound. It is often singled out as representative of the Smoking Popes’ unique style.
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Cultural ImpactThe song helped the band gain significant recognition in the mid-'90s alternative rock scene.
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Live Performances"Need You Around" remains a staple in the band's live performances and is often met with enthusiastic responses from the crowd. These performances affirm the lasting popularity and impact of the song among fans.
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Band SplitDespite its success, the Smoking Popes split up in 1998. However, they would eventually reunite in 2005 and continue to perform "Need You Around," continuing the legacy of their most popular song.
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Soundtrack AppearanceInterestingly, this song was also featured in the soundtrack of the popular 1996 film, "Clueless."
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Original BandThe original members of the Smoking Popes - Josh Caterer and his two brothers Eli and Matt, along with drummer Mike Felumlee - were the musicians behind "Need You Around." When they perform the song today, they are generally accompanied by a different drummer.
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