Laugh at Me
Sonny & Cher
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Why can I be like any guy Why do they try and make me run Son of a gun Now what do they care About the clothes I wear Why get their kicks from making fun Yeah this world's got a lot of space And if they don't like my face It ain't me that's going any where, no So I don't care Then laugh at me If that's fair I have to beg to be free Then baby laugh at me And I'll cry for you And I'll pray for you And I'll do all the things That the man up stairs says to do I'll do them for you I'll do them I'll do them all for you It's gotta start some place It's gotta start some how I'll make that other cheek mine And maybe the next guy That don't wear a silk tie And he can walk by and say hi Say hi, instead of why Instead of why Instead of why, baby Instead of why What did I do to you
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation & Release Category"Laugh at Me" was initially recorded by American singer-songwriter Sonny Bono in 1965. Later, it was re-recorded by the British artist Ian Hunter.
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Songwriting CategoryThe song was written by Sonny Bono himself, after an incident of being refused entry to a restaurant because of his "hippie" attire. This incident prompted him to write about prejudice.
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Chart Performance CategorySonny Bono's version reached number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the US and number 9 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Famous Covers CategoryIan Hunter, former lead singer of Mott the Hoople, also recorded a version of the song. It can be found in his 2007 album, "Shrunken Heads."
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Legacy Category"Laugh at Me" has become a popular '60s classic and held a significant role in the rise of Sonny & Cher's fame.
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Music Video CategoryThe original music video for the song prominently features Cher, though she does not sing in the song.
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Lyrics Interpretation CategoryThe lyrics of "Laugh at Me" are known for their anti-prejudice message and represented a subtle shift in popular music towards promoting social consciousness.
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Album CategoryThough it was originally released as a standalone single, "Laugh at Me" was later included in Sonny's solo album, "Inner Views."
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Musical Style CategoryThe song is often classified as Pop Rock and Folk Rock reflecting the popular styles of its time.
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Pop Culture Reference CategoryThe song was featured in the 1999 film "Big Daddy" in a scene with actor Adam Sandler.
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