September Gurls

song by Big Star

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"September Gurls" is a song by the American power pop band Big Star, released on their 1974 album, Radio City. The song is widely considered a masterpiece by Alex Chilton, Big Star's lead singer and songwriter.

Big Star, formed in Memphis in the early 1970s, pioneered the power pop genre, characterized by bright melodies, vocal harmonies, and driving rhythms. Despite critical acclaim, their records initially sold poorly. "September Gurls" exemplifies Chilton's songwriting, blending melancholy lyrics with jangly guitars, and is noted for anticipating the sound of later alternative rock bands. The song's enduring popularity has cemented its status as a significant work in rock music history.

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Alex Chilton
…from Radio City was “September Gurls,” now widely acclaimed as a Chilton masterpiece that anticipated the work of artists such as Tom Petty and Cheap Trick. Big Star’s final album, Third (also released as Sister Lovers; 1978), was a dark, meandering affair that lacked the focus of its predecessors.…
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…from Radio City was “September Gurls,” now widely acclaimed as a Chilton masterpiece that anticipated the work of artists such as Tom Petty and Cheap Trick. Big Star’s final album, Third (also released as Sister Lovers; 1978), was a dark, meandering affair that lacked the focus of its predecessors.…
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Big Star
…was the cult hit “September Gurls.” But again the band was disappointed by negligible sales and began drifting apart.
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…was the cult hit “September Gurls.” But again the band was disappointed by negligible sales and began drifting apart.
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