Santa Monica (Savage Garden song)
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"Santa Monica" is a song by Australian pop duo Savage Garden
, released exclusively as a single in Japan, and taken from their self-titled debut album
. It was released towards the end of 1998, becoming the sixth overall single from the album. As an ode to the city of the same name
in California
, the song partly talks of Darren Hayes' experiences and observations. The lyrics of the chorus also make reference to novelist Norman Mailer
. The cover art for the single was also used for two other releases: the 1998 re-release of "I Want You
" in the UK, and the release of "Tears of Pearls
" as a single in Europe in January 1999. The music video for the song was promoted alongside the single's release in Japan, simply features footage of a Hard Rock Cafe
performance of the song.
Savage Garden
Savage Garden were an Australian pop rock performance and songwriting duo. Darren Hayes and Daniel Jones formed the group in Brisbane, Queensland in 1994...
, released exclusively as a single in Japan, and taken from their self-titled debut album
Savage Garden (album)
Savage Garden is the eponymous debut album from Australian pop duo Savage Garden. It was released on March 4, 1997. The album sold more than 18 million copies worldwide...
. It was released towards the end of 1998, becoming the sixth overall single from the album. As an ode to the city of the same name
Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica is a beachfront city in western Los Angeles County, California, US. Situated on Santa Monica Bay, it is surrounded on three sides by the city of Los Angeles — Pacific Palisades on the northwest, Brentwood on the north, West Los Angeles on the northeast, Mar Vista on the east, and...
in California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, the song partly talks of Darren Hayes' experiences and observations. The lyrics of the chorus also make reference to novelist Norman Mailer
Norman Mailer
Norman Kingsley Mailer was an American novelist, journalist, essayist, poet, playwright, screenwriter, and film director.Along with Truman Capote, Joan Didion, Hunter S...
. The cover art for the single was also used for two other releases: the 1998 re-release of "I Want You
I Want You (Savage Garden song)
"I Want You" is the first single released by Australian pop group Savage Garden, released in Australia in 1996 and Europe and America in 1997. It later appeared on their eponymous debut album, Savage Garden. The single hit number one in Canada, and peaked at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and the ARIA...
" in the UK, and the release of "Tears of Pearls
Tears of Pearls
"Tears of Pearls" is a song by Savage Garden, released in Europe as the seventh and final single taken from their eponymous debut album Savage Garden. The single was released in January 1999. The music video for "Tears of Pearls" features tour footage from the group's Future of Earthly Delites...
" as a single in Europe in January 1999. The music video for the song was promoted alongside the single's release in Japan, simply features footage of a Hard Rock Cafe
Hard Rock Cafe
Hard Rock Cafe is a chain of theme restaurants founded in 1971 by Americans Peter Morton & Isaac Tigrett. In 1979, the cafe began covering its walls with rock and roll memorabilia, a tradition which expanded to others in the chain. In 2006, Hard Rock was sold to the Seminole Tribe of Florida, and...
performance of the song.
Track listing
- "Santa Monica" (album version)
- "Santa Monica" (Bittersweet Mix)
- "Santa Monica" (live at Hard Rock CafeHard Rock CafeHard Rock Cafe is a chain of theme restaurants founded in 1971 by Americans Peter Morton & Isaac Tigrett. In 1979, the cafe began covering its walls with rock and roll memorabilia, a tradition which expanded to others in the chain. In 2006, Hard Rock was sold to the Seminole Tribe of Florida, and...
) - "Love Can Move You"