"Molly's Chambers" is the debut single by the American
alternative rock
Alternative rock (also known as alternative music, alt-rock or simply alternative) is a category of rock music that evolved from the independent music underground of the 1970s. Alternative rock acts achieved mainstream success in the 1990s w ...
band
Kings of Leon
Kings of Leon is an American Rock music, rock band formed in Mount Juliet, Tennessee, in 1999. The band includes brothers Caleb, Nathan, and Jared Followill and their cousin Matthew Followill.
The band's early music was a blend of Southern roc ...
, released in 2003 from their debut album ''
Youth and Young Manhood
''Youth & Young Manhood'' is the debut album from American rock band Kings of Leon, released on July 7, 2003, in the United Kingdom and on August 19, 2003, in the United States.
Recording and release
The album was recorded at Shangri-La Studios ...
''.
This song has an alternate take known as "Molly's Hangover", which is slower until towards the end, and features a different style of back-up vocals and guitar solos.
Composition
The title is taken from a line in
Thin Lizzy
Thin Lizzy are an Irish rock band formed in Dublin in 1969. The band initially consisted of bass guitarist, lead vocalist and principal songwriter Phil Lynott, drummer Brian Downey, guitarist Eric Bell and organist Eric Wrixon although Wr ...
's version of the traditional Irish folk song "
Whiskey in the Jar
"Whiskey in the Jar" ( Roud 533) is an Irish traditional song set in the southern mountains of Ireland, often with specific mention of counties Cork and Kerry. The song, about a rapparee (highwayman) who is betrayed by his wife or lover, is ...
".
"Molly's chambers" is archaic slang for a
brothel
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.
Track listings
CD digipack
#"Molly's Chambers"
#"Wasted Time"
#"Spiral Staircase"
CD single
#"Molly's Chambers"
#"Molly's Hangover"
#"Red Morning Light"
10" vinyl
Limited edition of 6,000 copies.
#"Molly's Chambers" – 2:15
#"Holy Roller Novocaine" (live at the Birmingham Academy June 27, 2003) – 3:50
Charts
Certifications
References
External links
10" vinylinformation – Discogs.com reference page.
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2003 songs
2003 debut singles
Kings of Leon songs
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