One of the best known American power pop bands, the group's biggest hits over the years include "I Want You to Want Me", "Surrender", "Dream Police", "Don't Be Cruel" (a cover of Elvis Presley's hit), and "The Flame". Their most recent release, The Latest, has gained critical acclaim. They also wrote and performed the theme song for "The Colbert Report" as well as "That 70s Show", both tunes being fan favorites.
Nielsen and Petersson originally formed the group as Fuse in 1967, with Carlos joining the group several years later; however, when Zander joined as vocalist in 1972, the group was renamed Cheap Trick. Zander is considered one of the best hard rock vocalists of his era. For their part, Tom Petersson has been known for playing custom made 8, 12, and even a 18 string custom bass made by Modulus for Tom in 1981 and Rick Nielsen also has a penchant for unusual instruments. He owns and plays a five-necked solidbody electric guitar (it can be seen in the video for the song "She's Tight" among others).
Studio Albums
(1977) Cheap Trick [a.k.a Cheap Trick (1997)]
(1977) In Color
(1978) Heaven Tonight
(1979) Dream Police
(1980) All Shook Up
(1980) Found All The Parts
(1982) One on One
(1983) Next Position Please
(1985) Standing on the Edge
(1986) The Doctor
(1988) Lap of Luxury
(1990) Busted
(1994) Woke Up With A Monster
(1997) Cheap Trick [a.k.a Cheap Trick (1997)]
(2003) Special One
(2006) Rockford
(2009) The Latest
(2016) Bang, Zoom, Crazy...Hello
(2017) We're All Alright!
(2021) In Another World
[Live Albums]
(1978) At Budokan
(1978) Budokan II
(1998) At Budokan: the Complete Concert
(1999) Music for Hangovers
(2001) Silver
Auf Wiedersehen
Cheap Trick Lyrics
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You won't see another morning
You won't see another evening
Good night
Buenos noches o senor
Senorita see ya later
Buenos noches bye-bye
You feel that life is a joke
And for you we sing this final song
For you there is no hope
Sayonara oh suicide hari kari
Kamikaze you won't
See another evening
Goodbye
Bye-bye so long, farewell
See you later....suicide
Suicide
Suicide
Suicide
The lyrics to Cheap Trick's song Auf Wiedersehen are a poignant examination of hopelessness and suicide. The opening lines Au revoir, auf wiedersehen/ You won't see another morning/ You won't see another evening/ Good night are a dark farewell to life itself. The second verse, Buenos noches o senor/ Senorita see ya later/ Buenos noches bye-bye, offers a similar somber resignation.
The chorus to this song takes on a very specific audience - those who think life is a joke and see no hope. For those individuals, we sing this final song, the lyrics say. Sayonara oh suicide hari kari/ Kamikaze you won't/ See another evening/ Goodbye/ Bye-bye so long, farewell/ See you later...suicide. These lines reference a group suicide method used by Japanese pilots, but also speak to the final farewell to life.
The repetition of the word "suicide" at the end of the song is a haunting aspect that really drives the point home. Overall, the lyrics in this song are an exploration of the darkest corners of the human psyche and the hopelessness that can take hold when life seems unbearable.
Line by Line Meaning
Au revoir, auf wiedersehen
Goodbye, adieu
You won't see another morning
You won't live to see the next day
You won't see another evening
You won't live to see the end of the day
Good night
Gone forever
Buenos noches o senor
Good night sir
Senorita see ya later
See you later, miss
Buenos noches bye-bye
Goodbye forever
There are many here among us
Many people feel life is meaningless
You feel that life is a joke
You see life as empty and worthless
And for you we sing this final song
This is a suicide song dedicated to you
For you there is no hope
You believe there is no way out of your pain
Sayonara oh suicide hari kari
Farewell, honorable death
Kamikaze you won't
Suicidal action you intend to take
See another evening
Won't live to see the end of the day
Goodbye
This is the end
Bye-bye so long, farewell
Leaving forever, goodbye
See you later....suicide
You plan to kill yourself
Suicide
The final act
Suicide
The only way out
Suicide
The end of pain
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RICK NIELSEN, TOM PETERSSON
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@brunofelix20
This song was at least 10 years ahead of it's time, incredible.
@ivyhope660
History tells us how great these shows were. Stand the test of time so well. How many of today's bands will have such a rich back catalogue? I wasted so many years not knowing how great this band are! Seen the light now! 🤗
@Nathann556
From what I have heard (and what I can see in this video), this 2-day concert almost turned into a riot scene at times, literally. The fandom around these guys at this location was almost to the dangerous level
@jduff59
The Cheap Trick at Budokan shows have stood up against ever rock music fad over the last 40 years and still shines today. They were smart enough to not hitch onto a label and just were themselves. If you told me this was a new band and the concert was last week, I'd say "they're a great young band". And I reckon if you asked some young people who were into rock music they'd agree. I am a bit envious, but very happy I can still listen!
@GearJamminSalmon
It's too bad Epic held their best back...worse yet, made them a "house band". CT deserved a better label, they were basically enslaved, throttled. Can you imagine how big they'd've been if a label other than Epic picked them up? If they were big then, they'd be monstrous now.
@ericsand1390
They were always a great live band
@GearJamminSalmon
There are a lot of acts that deliver more energy live than in-studio...such as Peter Frampton, Humble Pie, so on...Cheap Trick is one of those acts.
@ericsand1390
Straight up rock'n roll played with conviction
@GearJamminSalmon
Bun E. Carlos is a BEAST on the drum kit! A monster of a drumbeat goin'. Pure genius.
@davecook8378
This concert was 45 years ago, and they are *still touring right now*.