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"Lips Like Sugar" is a single by Echo & the Bunnymen which was released in August 1987. It was the second single from their 1987 eponymous album. Initially dismissed by Ian McCulloch as too commercial, "Lips Like Sugar" became a chart success in the UK, Ireland, and New Zealand. Despite not charting in the US, the song has become one of their most famous songs in America, thanks in part to a music video directed by Anton Corbijn. The song has since been covered by multiple artists and has been positively received by critics. more »
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- 1999
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Echo & the Bunnymen are an English post-punk band, formed in Liverpool in 1978. The original line-up consisted of vocalist Ian McCulloch, guitarist Will Sergeant and bass player Les Pattinson, supplemented by a drum machine. By 1980, Pete de Freitas joined as the band's drummer, and their debut album, Crocodiles, met with critical acclaim and made the UK Top 20. Their second album, Heaven Up Here (1981), again found favour with the critics and reached number 10 in the UK Album chart. The band's cult status was followed by mainstream success in the mid-1980s, as they scored a UK Top 10 hit with "The Cutter", and the attendant album, Porcupine (1983), reached number 2 in the UK. Their next release, Ocean Rain (1984), continued the band's UK chart success, a… more »
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Written by: IAN STEPHEN MCCULLOCH, LESLIE THOMAS PATTINSON, PETE DE FREITAS, WILLIAM SERGEANT
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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8 facts about this song
Origins of the Song"Lips Like Sugar" is a song by the English rock band Echo and the Bunnymen. - It was written by the band's members: Ian McCulloch, Will Sergeant, Les Pattinson, and Pete de Freitas. |
Album DetailsThis track is a part of their fifth studio album called "Echo & the Bunnymen" which was released in 1987. - It is arguably one of the most popular songs of the band and is often considered their signature song. |
Chart PerformanceThe song made it to the charts in 1987 and reached the number 36 position on the UK Singles Chart. - In the United States, it was able to make it to the 24th position on Billboard's Alternative Songs chart. |
Cover VersionsMultiple artists have covered "Lips Like Sugar" over the years, showcasing the impact of the song. - Some notable performances come from bands and artists such as Smashing Pumpkins, Seal, and Coldplay. |
Music Video StatisticsThe official music video of "Lips Like Sugar" was released on YouTube in February 2009. - As of December 2021, the video has accumulated over 9 million views. |
Lyrics InterpretationThe song's lyrics are often considered a classic example of new wave lyricism with its surreal and poetic imagery. |
Cultural Influence"Lips Like Sugar" often features on various 'best of' lists for the '80s. - It is also popular within movies and TV shows, and was featured in the 2006 film "Stranger than Fiction." |
Live PerformancesEcho & the Bunnymen have performed "Lips Like Sugar" numerous times in live concerts, symbolizing its popularity among fans. - It remains a constant part of their setlist during tours. |
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