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Subway Song - Live In Nottingham 10/79

1979Released
2:27

Did You Know?

Interesting facts and trivia about Subway Song - Live In Nottingham 10/79. By Songfacts®.

According to Christian Gerard, author of The Cure FAQ, this eerie track from the band's debut album was inspired by a subway underpass in drummer Lol Tolhurst's hometown of Horley, England. Through hushed vocals, lead singer Robert Smith tells the story of a young woman and the danger that lurks behind her on a late-night journey home.

Clocking in at two minutes, this is the shortest song in The Cure's catalog.

That's also Robert Smith playing the harmonica throughout the track.

Song Analysis

Key, BPM (tempo) and time signature of Subway Song - Live In Nottingham 10/79.
C♯Key
MajorMode
4/4Time Signature
126BPM

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UMC (Universal Music Catalogue)
© 2004 Fiction Records Ltd.
This Compilation ℗ 2004 Fiction Records Ltd.

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