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10CC is a British rock band that was formed in 1972 by four talented musicians: Graham Gouldman, Eric Stewart, Kevin Godley, and Lol Creme. They were known for their diverse and experimental style, which incorporated elements of pop, art rock, progressive rock, and comedy rock. They also produced their own records, and had their own studio, Strawberry Studios, where they had complete creative control over their music. They achieved commercial success and critical acclaim in the 1970s, with several hit singles and albums, such as “Rubber Bullets”, “The Wall Street Shuffle”, “I’m Not in Love”, “The Things We Do for Love”, and “Dreadlock Holiday”. They are considered one of the most influential and innovative bands of their era, and have influenced many artists, such as Queen, The Police, Blur, and Radiohead.
“I’m Not in Love” is one of their most famous and popular songs, which was released in 1975 as the second single from their third album, The Original Soundtrack. The song was written by Stewart and Gouldman, and features the lead vocals of Stewart. The song is a soft rock ballad that expresses a complex and contradictory emotion: the denial of being in love with someone. The singer repeats the phrase “I’m not in love” throughout the song, but the repetition only highlights the opposite. The song also uses irony and sarcasm to convey the singer’s inner conflict, such as when he says “Don’t get me wrong, don’t think you’ve got it made” or “I keep your picture upon the wall, it hides a nasty stain that’s lying there”. The song is a masterpiece of musical production, as it uses a unique and innovative technique to create a rich and ethereal sound. The song’s backing track is composed mostly of the band’s multitracked vocals, which were recorded over 256 times and mixed together to create a “choir” effect. The song also features a distinctive synthesizer sound, which was created by using a Moog synthesizer and a tape loop of a single note. The song also includes a whispered voice of a woman saying “Be quiet, big boys don’t cry”, which was recorded by the receptionist of Strawberry Studios, Kathy Redfern, who happened to be in the studio at the time. The song was a huge hit, reaching number one in the UK, Canada, and Ireland, and number two in the US. It also received a gold record certification by the Recording Industry Association of America[^1^][2]. The song has been covered by many artists, such as The Pretenders, Richie Havens, Fun Lovin’ Criminals, and Diana Krall. It has also been featured in several movies and TV shows, such as Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason, The Virgin Suicides, and Glee.
The song is considered a classic of the soft rock genre, which blends rock and roll with elements of pop, soul, and folk. It is also a testament to 10CC’s talent and versatility as musicians and songwriters. They have continued to perform and record music for over five decades, and have been inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the UK Music Hall of Fame. They are still active today, and released their latest album, Look Hear?, in 2020.
Guardians of the Galaxy – Vol. 1 track 6
“I’m Not In Love”
I’m not in love
So don’t forget it
It’s just a silly phase I’m going through
And just because
I call you up
Don’t get me wrong, don’t think you’ve got it made
I’m not in love, no no, it’s because..
I like to see you
But then again
That doesn’t mean you mean that much to me
So if I call you
Don’t make a fuss
Don’t tell your friends about the two of us
I’m not in love, no no, it’s because..
I keep your picture
Upon the wall
It hides a nasty stain that’s lying there
So don’t you ask me
To give it back
I know you know it doesn’t mean that much to me
I’m not in love, no no, it’s because..
Ooh you’ll wait a long time for me
Ooh you’ll wait a long time
Ooh you’ll wait a long time for me
Ooh you’ll wait a long time
I’m not in love
So don’t forget it
It’s just a silly phase I’m going through
And just because I call you up
Don’t get me wrong, don’t think you’ve got it made
I’m not in love
I’m not in love
Channel – Joel Gustafsson
