Pretty Vegas

INXS

About Pretty Vegas

"Pretty Vegas" is by Australian rock band INXS. It was released in November 2005 as the lead single from their eleventh studio album, Switch, and the first with new lead singer J. D. Fortune, winner of the Rock Star: INXS competition.


Year:
2006
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Fallin' asleep at the wheel again baby, 
You're driftin' over the line. 
You're hands are tied, but you're losin' grip quickly 
Fix me, can you read the sign! 

Thumbin' your way to Vegas, dirty 
Dreamin' of the other side! 
Save your tears and laughter because 
It doesn't matter what you find 

It ain't pretty 
After the show
It ain't pretty when the pretty leaves you 
With no place to go. 

So, if you think you need it, 
Here's the place to feed it
It ain't pretty. 

When, everything that you do is wrong, 
And you 
Feel like you can barely survive
When those around you 
Are crumblin' downwards 
Buried in the sunset of life. 

Thumbin' your way to Vegas, dirty 
And screamin' like a bitch from hell, 

Save your dreams 
Up your patience 
Doesn't matter what you sell

It ain't pretty 
After the show 
It ain't pretty when the pretty leaves you 
With no place to go! 

So, if you think you want it! 
Here's the place to get it, 
It ain't pretty 

Yeah, yeah, yeah 

It ain't pretty

Yeah, yeah, yeah 

Thumbin' your way to Vegas, dirty 
Dreamin' like you're out of control, 
Save your tears and laughter 
Because this is the ride
And this is the show

It ain't pretty 
After the show! 
It ain't pretty when the pretty leaves you 
With no place to go 

So, if you think you want it 
Just come in and get it 

It ain't pretty

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INXS

INXS (pronounced "in excess", In-XS) were an Australian rock band, formed as The Farriss Brothers in 1977 in Sydney, New South Wales. Mainstays were Garry Gary Beers on bass guitar, Andrew Farriss on guitar and keyboards, Jon Farriss on drums, Tim Farriss on lead guitar and Kirk Pengilly on guitar and saxophone. For 20 years, INXS were fronted by Michael Hutchence on lead vocals, whose "sultry good looks" and magnetic stage presence made him the focal point of the band. Initially known for their New Wave/ska/pop style, they later developed a harder pub rock style, including funk and dance elements. more »

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Written by: ANDREW FARRISS, JASON BENNISON, JORDIS UNGA, MARTIN CASEY

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10 facts about this song

Creation
"Pretty Vegas" was created during a reality show "Rock Star: INXS" in 2005, where the members of INXS were in search for a new lead singer to replace their former lead singer, Michael Hutchence.
Songwriters
J.D. Fortune and Andrew Farriss are credited as the songwriters for "Pretty Vegas". Fortune won the reality show and then became the band's lead singer.
Lyrics Origin
The lyrics of "Pretty Vegas" were inspired by a side discussion between Fortune and Farriss about Las Vegas, amidst their songwriting sessions.
Chart Performance
"Pretty Vegas" performed well on the radio after its release. It reached number 37 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 9 on the Billboard Hot Modern Rock tracks chart.
Role in Pop Culture
"Pretty Vegas" was featured in the video game "Rock Band" as a downloadable track, allowing it to gain more exposure to a younger audience.
Album
"Pretty Vegas" is the lead single from INXS's eleventh studio album, "Switch."
Video
The music video for "Pretty Vegas" features the band and J.D. Fortune performing the song in a desert setting.
Critical reception
Despite its success, the song received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised its catchy pop sound while others critiqued it for deviating from the original sound of INXS.
Performance Style
"Pretty Vegas" showcases Fortune's raspy voice, which is similar to that of Michael Hutchence, INXS's former lead singer.
Style
The song carries a vibrant rock piece mixed with elements synonymous with the classic INXS style, including strong horns, punchy drum beats, and dynamic guitar riffs. While the lyrics center on the city of Las Vegas, they somewhat capture the spirit of the band's glamorous days as one of the world's biggest rock act.

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