Radiohead

Released: September 21, 1992

Songwriter: Ed O’Brien Colin Greenwood Jonny Greenwood Thom Yorke Philip Selway

Producer: Paul Q. Kolderie Sean Slade

[Verse 1]
Was always waiting for the crush
The car to drive right through the shops
To call in sick and late at work
And take a holiday

[Verse 2]
Was always tangled up in knots
To keep myself from speaking up
But no-one's listening anyway
They're just trying to bribe me

[Chorus]
And if it's alright, then what am I doing here?
And if it's alright, this place is gassed by fear
And if it's alright, I'll tell you, 'cause you never understand
And if it's alright, I'll beg you, 'cause I'm a begging kind of man

[Verse 3]
Today I wrote a bad cheque
Packed a bag and took a jet
But no-one's looking anyway
I hope they miss me

[Outro]
I just think maybe I'm making a mistake

Radiohead emerged from the shadow of ‘90s Brit-pop with a sound that was moody, melodic and explosive; with roots planted firmly in both alternative culture and the art-rock legacy of such groups as Pink Floyd, R.E.M., The Smiths, and Talking Heads—from whose song they derived their name.

They formed in 1985, as On A Friday, named after the day they’d usually rehearse. The line-up hasn’t changed Thom Yorke (guitar/vocals), Ed O'Brien (guitar), Philip Selway (drums) and brothers Colin and Jonny Greenwood.

In 1991, they signed with EMI, changed their name to Radiohead, and recorded their first EP, Drill. They released the record in 1992, and it made little impact, debuting on the UK Charts at #101. It wasn’t until their catchy 1992 single “Creep” became a massive hit that the band was launched into the limelight.

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