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Down on the Street Technique
Great lyrics move us like the world's best poems. Take a close-up look at the art.
Music
From the opening chord, the song maintains a driving momentum that doesn't let up until the end. On top of the pumping and consistent kick drum is a muted electric guitar that's about to burst from...
Songwriting
No two takes of any song on Fun House had the same lyrics. Iggy liked to sing live with the band in the recording studio, letting the music guide his performance. He would start with simple ideas a...
