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stagefright


composers
J. Kerr, C. Burchill


publisher
JKMC - Bucks Music Group Ltd / Hornall Music


background
This song was demoed for the next Simple Minds album which is expected in 2012.

"Met up with Charlie last week to demo some of his new tunes. Seemed to be on a roll as we worked on three new songs that had us feeling very good. Working titles are Stagefright, Ulysses and Fire Fighter. Already Stage Fright had both agreeing that it would make a great show opener!" " - Jim, May 2009.

And the song was first played at the Bataclan, Paris on the 18th June 2010, where it was the show opener.

The album version was recorded at Sphere Recording Studios, London in September 2010.

It was initially made available as a Facebook exclusive download on the 3rd June 2010.




lyrics
It was death by curiosity.
Got strangled down upon on his knees.
So tell me how that it could be,
It's you who gives me stage fright!

And even though the saints declare,
Some lovers need a leather chair,
There is no point but I do declare,
It's you that gives me stage fright!






live history
Festival Show Tour: 2010