No Matter What
Badfinger
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14 facts about this song
Release Date"No Matter What" was released by the rock band Badfinger on November 6, 1970, as part of the album "No Dice."
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CompositionPete Ham was the lead vocalist and also composed this song, revealing the strength of his songwriting ability.
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Band OriginBadfinger was the first group that was not the Beatles to be signed to the Beatles' Apple label.
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Chart Success"No Matter What" peaked at number eight on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number five on the UK Singles Chart, marking it as one of the band's most successful songs.
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Distinct SoundThe song is known for its crisp, tuneful, and powerful sound that many consider uniquely Badfinger.
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Musical Style"No Matter What" is notable for being one of the early examples of power pop, a genre that combines the catchy melodies of pop music with a heavier, more guitar-oriented sound.
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InfluenceThis song played an influential role in shaping the power pop genre and influenced bands like Raspberries and Big Star.
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TragedyDespite the success of the song, the lead singer and songwriter, Pete Ham, tragically committed suicide in 1975 due to financial and managerial issues.
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Cover VersionsThe song "No Matter What" has been covered by various artists, including Def Leppard and Harry Nilsson, thus showing its continual impact on music culture.
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LegacyIn 2005, "No Matter What" was listed as one of "The 500 Greatest Songs Since You Were Born" by Blender Magazine, underlining its enduring legacy.
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Innovative RecordingThe song's recording featured an innovative production technique - reverse echo (a note is sung and then echoed before it essentially exists) - used by producer Geoff Emerick.
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Musical Structure"No Matter What" has a compact musical structure, featuring verse-chorus-verse-chorus-bridge-verse-chorus elements without a solo.
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RecognitionIn 2018, the song was inducted into the Great American Songbook by the Library of Congress for its cultural, historical, and aesthetic significance.
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UsageOver the years, "No Matter What" has been used in different types of media, including movies ("Detroit Rock City") and television shows ("Breaking Bad"), demonstrating its timeless appeal.
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