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About Peace of Mind
"Peace of Mind" is a song written by Tom Scholz and originally released by Boston on their debut 1976 self-titled album. It was released the next year as the third and final single from the album and peaked at number 38 on the U. S. Billboard Hot 100 in 1977, as well as number 33 on the Cash Box Top 100. It received substantial radio airplay, both upon the initial release of the Boston album and subsequently, and has been described as a "rock-radio staple."
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- 1976
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Now if you're feelin' kinda low 'bout the dues you've been payingFuture's coming much too slowAnd you want to run but somehow you just keep on stayin'Can't decide on which way to goYeah, yeah, yeahI understand about indecisionBut I don't care if I get behindPeople livin' in competitionAll I want is to have my peace of mind, yeah, whoaNow you're climbin' to the top of the company ladderHope it doesn't take too longCan'tcha you see there'll come a day when it won't matter?Come a day when you'll be gone, whoaI understand about indecisionBut I don't care if I get behindPeople livin' in competitionAll I want is to have my peace of mindTake a look ahead, take a look ahead, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeahNow everybody's got advice they just keep on givin'Doesn't mean too much to meLots of people out to make-believe they're livin'Can't decide who they should be, whoaI understand about indecisionBut I don't care if I get behindPeople livin' in competitionAll I want is to have my peace of mindTake a look ahead, take a look ahead, look ahead
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Boston
Boston (pronounced /ˈbɒstən/ or locally /ˈbɔstən/ ( listen)) is the capital of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and its largest city, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. It was named Boston by early settlers from Boston, Lincolnshire in England. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. The city proper, covering 48.43 square miles (125.43 square km), had an estimated population of 625,087 in 2011 according to the U.S. Census, making it the 21st largest in the country. Boston is also the anchor of a substantially larger metropolitan area called Greater Boston, home to 4.5 million people and the tenth-largest metropolita… more »
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Written by: T. SCHOLZ
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12 facts about this song
Release Information"Peace of Mind" was released on August 25, 1976, as part of Boston's self-titled debut album. |
Chart PerformanceThe song was a commercial hit, peaking at number 38 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1977. |
Song Theme"Peace of Mind" is about the yearning for personal freedom and the desire to escape the pressures of a corporate lifestyle for a more peaceful, content existence. |
Band CompositionBoston was essentially a studio project centered around the talents of guitarist, keyboardist, songwriter, and producer Tom Scholz. |
SongwritingThough sung by Brad Delp, "Peace of Mind" was actually written by Tom Scholz, the band's founder, and principal songwriter. |
Live PerformancesEven though Boston wasn’t a heavily touring band, "Peace of Mind" has remained a staple in their live setlists since its release. |
Instrumental TechniqueThe song, like many of Boston’s tracks, is noted for its layered guitar harmonies and technically proficient solos. |
Album SuccessThe debut album was a huge success, selling over 25 million copies worldwide, and ranked as one of the best-selling debut albums in U.S. history. It includes some of the band's biggest hits, one of which is "Peace of Mind". |
Popularity"Peace of Mind" remains one of Boston's most popular songs and is still frequently played on classic rock radio stations. |
InfluenceThe song, and Boston's sound as a whole, had a strong influence on the development of the pop-influenced sound of hard rock and arena rock in the late 70s and beyond. |
Licensing"Peace of Mind" has also been licensed for use in a number of TV shows, movies, and video games, further increasing its exposure and popularity. |
Song DurationThe track duration is about 4 minutes and 55 seconds, considered standard for rock songs in the 1970s. |
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