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Massive Attack - Teardrop 1998

"Teardrop" is a song by English trip hop group Massive Attack. Vocals are performed by Scottish singer Elizabeth Fraser, former lead singer of Cocteau Twins, who also wrote the lyrics. It was released on 27 April 1998 as the second single from the group's third studio album, Mezzanine.

In the UK, "Teardrop" peaked at number 10, becoming the group's highest-charting single and only top-10 hit in their native country. It reached number one in Iceland and became a top-20 hit in Australia, Denmark, Ireland, and New Zealand.

The song has been featured in various television programmes, including as the opening theme for the medical drama series House.

"Teardrop" was first developed from a simple harpsichord riff picked out in the studio in April 1997. Andrew Vowles, the main songwriter of this song, originally sent the demo to Madonna as he wanted her to record the vocals (the band had previously worked with her on their 1995 reworking of the song "I Want You"). However, the two other band members Robert Del Naja and Grantley Marshall wanted Elizabeth Fraser of the Cocteau Twins to record the vocals, feeling her ethereal style suited the mournful melody and feel of the piece. Madonna was very keen to record the vocals, and was disappointed when the two-to-one vote went in Fraser's favour.

"Teardrop" received a total of 73,3% yes votes! Previous Massive Attack polls: #39 "Angel"

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Massive Attack featuring Elizabeth Fraser - “Teardrop” (1998) performed live at Abbey Road Studios

Originally, main songwriter Andrew Vowles had wanted Madonna to perform the vocals and had even gone so far as to send her a demo, but he was outvoted by band members Robert Del Naja and Grantley Marshall, who both preferred Fraser.

Fraser, who penned the song’s lyrics, found out while recording the song that Jeff Buckley—with whom she had formerly been involved in a relationship—had disappeared. It was later discovered that Buckley had tragically drowned. In 2009, she said, "[`Teardrop’ is] kind of about him—that's how it feels to me anyway.”

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Release: April 27, 1998

Lyrics:

Love, love is a verb

Love is a doing word

Fearless on my breath

Gentle impulsion

Shakes me, makes me lighter

Fearless on my breath

Teardrop on the fire

Fearless on my breath

Night, night of matter

Black flowers blossom

Fearless on my breath

Black flowers blossom

Fearless on my breath

Teardrop on the fire

Fearless on my

Water is my eye

Most faithful mirror

Fearless on my breath

Teardrop on the fire

Of a confession

Fearless on my breath

Most faithful mirror

Fearless on my breath

Teardrop on the fire

Fearless on my breath

Songwriter:

You're stumbling in the dark

You're stumbling in the dark

Andrew Vowles / Elizabeth Fraser / Grantley Marshall / Robert Del Naja

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Risingson (Underdog Mix) · Massive Attack

Singles Collection ℗ 1997 Virgin Records

Limited Released on: 1998-01-01

Studio Personnel, Engineer: Doc Savidge For Massive Attack

Productions Composer Lyricist: Andrew Vowles

Composer Lyricist: Grantley Marshall

Composer Lyricist: Robert Del Naja

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I completely forgot this was Sinead. She left behind a hell of a catalog.

Songwriters: Grantley Marshall / Neil Davidge / Robert Del Naja / Sinead O'Connor

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Reverberations: Stew Jackson of Massive Attack

Bristol’s Stew Jackson has a rich pedigree as both guitarist and studio wunderkind. For the last decade and a half, he’s maintained a tight partnership with Grantley Evan Marshall of Massive Attack. The pair co-write and produce for the acclaimed trip-hop collective and other projects. Jackson has also logged hours on the road with Detroit’s legendary mystery man Rodriguez as well as Marc Ford of the Black Crowes. The multi-talented producer dishes on his city’s musical mojo, the BOSS RE-202, and the natural power of delay.  

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https://youtu.be/p_pg29keUCU

"This is the miracle of the dubplate dub selection (So whether you're black, white, or halfcast in your complexion)..."

Five Man Army | Massive Attack

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We have noticed there are a multitude of different outfits that can be found under the hard-to-explain moniker trip hop, so we can't be surprised the biggest superstars of the genre fit the brand in their own ways. I mean, the music of Massive Attack, the survivors of the scene, contains many elements that continue to be connected with trip hop, yet they always add their own peculiar touches to the brand, which might be one of the reasons they ended up huge. One of their most famous tune, you can hear the latter in the link, feels a strange fusion of organic and electronic with the live orchestra providing the strength to their moody soundscapes. Moreover, the vocals by Shara Nelson brings this into a liminal place between the desolation and the jubilation.

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Angel by Massive Attack from the album Mezzanine - Director: Walter A. Stern

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Massive Attack - Angel

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Robert del Naja, Grantley Marshall, and Andrew Vowles, 1998 

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at last, the much-awaited explanation we’ve been waiting for… a month later, but an explanation nonetheless.

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The Song of the Day is: Massive Attack – “Angel” From the album Mezzanine (1998) You are my angelCome from way aboveTo bring me love (To bring me love)Her eyesShe’s on the dark sideNeutralizeEvery man in sightLove you, love you, love youRobert Del Naja – Horace Hinds – Grantley Marshall – Andrew Vowles I’ve been listening Massive Attack all day, it makes sense that I should play a song for…

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"Been here before, been here forever."

recollect me darling, raise me to your lips two undernourished egos, four rotating hips hold on to me tightly; i’m a sliding scale can’t endure, then you can’t inhale

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MASSIVEATTACK - BLACK MILK

This song is a sample from Manfred Mann’s Eart Band “Tribute”

Mezzanine ℗ 1998 Virgin Records Ltd Released on: 1998-01-01

Studio  Personnel, Engineer: Lee Shepherd Producer, Associated  Performer, Samples, Keyboards, Programmer: Neil Davidge Associated  Performer, Guitar: Angelo Bruschini Associated  Performer, Drums: Andy Gangadeen Studio  Personnel, Mixer: Mark 'Spike' Stent Studio  Personnel, Asst.  Recording  Engineer: Jan Kybert, P-Dub Composer  Lyricist: Andrew Lee Isaac Vowles, Robert Del Naja, Grantley Marshall, Liz Fraser, Manfred Mann

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You're not my eater I'm not your food

Love you for God Love you for the Mother

Eat me in the space Within my heart

Love you for God I love you for the Mother

Mother fountain Or live or not at all

The most level Sunken chapel

Love you for God Oh, love you for the Mother

All's there to love Only love