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About Don't Let Go the Coat
"Don't Let Go the Coat" is a song written by Pete Townshend and first released on The Who's 1981 album Face Dances. It was released as a single following up on the first single from Face Dances, "You Better You Bet", but did not achieve the same success, reaching number 47 in the UK and number 84 in the US. It has also been released on several compilation albums, and Pete Townshend himself released an alternate version of the song on his album Another Scoop.
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- 1981
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I can't be held responsible for blown behaviorI can't be held responsible for blown behaviorI lost all contact with my only saviorI lost all contact with my only saviorNo one locked me out because I failed to phone upNo one locked me out because I failed to phone upI can't bear to live forever like a lonerI can't bear to live forever like a lonerDon't let go the coatDon't let go the coatIt's easy to be sad when you lack a partnerIt's easy to be sad when you lack a partnerBut how would I react to a broken heart now?But how would I react to a broken heart now?It ain't really true rock and roll unless I'mIt ain't really true rock and roll unless I'mHanging onto you, and when I hold it next timeHanging onto you, and when I hold it next timeI won't let go the coatI won't let go the coatI try to explain, but you never understand itI try to explain, but you never understand itI need your body, but I can't just demand itI need your body, but I can't just demand itI won't let go like a stray at heelI won't let go like a stray at heel(Never let it out of your sight)(Never let it out of your sight)Every lonely wife knows the way I feelEvery lonely wife knows the way I feel(Don't let go tonight)(Don't let go tonight)Don't let go the coatDon't let go the coatNever let go the coatNever let go the coatYour friends all pass for life is just a marketYour friends all pass for life is just a marketBut you have to finish everything you startedBut you have to finish everything you startedSo I live my life tearing down the runwaySo I live my life tearing down the runwaySure to get the hang of hanging in there somedaySure to get the hang of hanging in there somedayDon't let go the coatDon't let go the coatWon't get no more chances; forget the war dancesWon't get no more chances; forget the war dancesGo blind and hang on; don't try the slang, sonGo blind and hang on; don't try the slang, sonNever let go the coatNever let go the coat
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The Who
The Who are an English rock band formed in 1964 by Roger Daltrey (lead vocals, guitar, harmonica), Pete Townshend (vocals, guitar, keyboards), John Entwistle (vocals, bass) and Keith Moon, (drums, vocals). They became known for energetic live performances which often included instrument destruction. The Who have sold about 100 million records, and have charted 27 top forty singles in the United Kingdom and United States, as well as 17 top ten albums, with 18 Gold, 12 Platinum and 5 Multi-Platinum album awards in the United States alone. more »
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Written by: PETER DENNIS BLANDFORD TOWNSHEND
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11 facts about this song
Song Origin"Don't Let Go the Coat" was written by Pete Townshend, the principal songwriter for The Who. |
Album ReleaseThis song was released in 1981 as part of The Who's album "Face Dances." |
Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "Don't Let Go the Coat" hit number 47 on the UK Singles Chart and number 84 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S. |
Song ThemeThe lyrics of "Don't Let Go the Coat" can be seen as addressing spiritual themes, with many interpreting them as referring to Meher Baba, the spiritual guru with whom Townshend had a long-standing involvement. |
VideoThe music video for "Don't Let Go the Coat" was one of the earliest examples of a music video with a narrative, and it helped to establish the format's popularity. |
Band Dynamics"Don't Let Go the Coat" was released during a tumultuous period in The Who's history, with tensions between the band members running high. |
Unique SoundThis track is known for its distinct sound featuring acoustic guitar and a driving rhythm, showcasing the band's ability to experiment with different musical styles. |
Track Length"Don't Let Go the Coat" is one of the shorter songs on the "Face Dances" album, with a runtime under four minutes. |
Critical ReceptionThe media's reaction to the song was mixed, but it has been retrospectively praised for its lyrics and the strength of Townshend's songwriting. |
Live PerformancesDespite its commercial success, "Don't Let Go the Coat" was only performed live by The Who on a few occasions and was largely excluded from their concert setlists. |
Lineup ChangeThis song also marks a significant change in the band's lineup. "Don't Let Go the Coat" was one of the first songs that The Who recorded following the death of their original drummer, Keith Moon. The album "Face Dances" was the first album featuring new drummer, Kenney Jones. |
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