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real to real


composers
Lyrics: Kerr
Music: Simple Minds


publisher
© EMI Music Publishing


background
The opening song of Real To Real Cacophony set the standard for the A-side of the LP; echoing synths in dub, abstract lyrics, and a complete loss of the poppy style and melodies of their previous album.

It was written before the album sessions started.

The shocking, unconventional start to their second LP wasn't featured live often, although Johnny Waller mentioned it being played at the Edinburgh gig he reviewed.




lyrics
Real to real cacophony.
Echo, echo; endlessly.
Satellites communicate,
Pick up signal,
Then translate.
Real to real cacophony.
Transmission for you and me.
Satellites communicate,
Pick up signal,
Then translate.

Real to real cacophony.
Echo, echo; endlessly.
Do you receive me?
Do you receive me?
Do you receive me?

"NO"


discography
Album Version (2:47)
Recorded and mixed: John Leckie
Arrangement: John Leckie and Simple Minds

 Real To Real Cacophony LP Real To Real Cacophony MC Real To Real Cacophony LP (Virgin Reissue) Real To Real Cacophony MC (Virgin Reissue) Real To Real Cacophony LP (Virgin Budget Reissue) Real To Real Cacophony MC (Virgin Budget Reissue) Real To Real Cacophony CD Real To Real Cacophony Remaster Promo CD Real To Real Cacophony Remaster Limited Edition CD Real To Real Cacophony Remaster CD



live history
Real To Real Cacophony Tour: 1979-1980