Never Let Me Down Again
| "Never Let Me Down Again" | |
|---|---|
| Cover song by The Smashing Pumpkins
Original by Depeche Mode | |
| Released | 1994 |
| Studio sessions | September 12, 1993 – BBC Radio One |
| Length | 4:01 |
| Songwriter(s) | Martin Gore |
"Never Let Me Down Again" is a cover song from The Smashing Pumpkins' 1994 box set, Siamese Singles. It was originally released as the B-side for the "Rocket" single.
The song written by Martin Gore of Depeche Mode. This cover was by request of bassist D'arcy Wretzky who is a long-time Depeche Mode fan. It was recorded at the BBC on September 12, 1993, perhaps in one take.[1] It was featured on the Depeche Mode tribute album For the Masses, as well as the soundtrack for the film Not Another Teen Movie.
Lyrics
I'm taking a ride with my best friend
I hope he never lets me down again
I know where he's taking me
Taking me where I wanna be
I'm taking a ride with my best friend
We're flying high
Watching the world pass us by
Never want to come down
Never want to put my feet back down on the ground
I'm taking a ride with my best friend
I hope he never lets me down again
He promised me I'm safe in his houses
As long as I remember who's wearing the trousers
I hope he never lets me down again
We're flying high
Watching the world pass us by
We're flying high
Watching the world pass us by
Never want to come down
Never want to come down
Never want to come down
Never want to put my feet back down on the ground
See the stars, they're shining bright
Everything's all right tonight
See the stars, they're shining bright
Everything's all right tonight
Never let me down
Personnel
- Billy Corgan – vocals, guitar, mixing
- D'arcy Wretzky – bass
- James Iha – guitar
- Jimmy Chamberlin – drums, percussion
- Jeff Moleski – engineering
- Ted De Bono – recording
Availability
| Title | Notes | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Siamese Dream | 2011 reissue bonus CD – Lollipop Fun Time | Studio |
| Siamese Singles | Rocket | Box set |
| Rocket | UK/Australia single | Single |
| For the Masses | Tribute | |
| Not Another Teen Movie | Soundtrack | |
| Rarities and B-Sides | Compilation | |
| Pisces Iscariot + Friends |
Tour stats
- Total plays: 23 plays (12 full, 11 tease), 2 artists
- First performance: The Smashing Pumpkins 1993-09-12 at BBC Radio One Studios, London, UK
- Last performance: The Smashing Pumpkins 2018-12-08 at KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas, Inglewood, CA, US
References
- ↑ "Smashing Pumpkins Unlock Adore to New Sound." Undercover Magazine, June 1998. Retrieved on September 23, 2007.