The Auteurs

When the Auteurs released their debut album in 1993, the British press linked them with the massively popular Suede as part of a "glam revival." While the band can blast out guitar-drenched rockers like Suede, the Auteurs come to life when they draw from the quiet side of such distinctively English guitar pop bands like the Kinks, the Smiths, and George Harrison. Luke Haines, the group's guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter, writes highly melodic pop songs that combine the airy melodies of Harrison with the cutting social observations of Davies; they're sharp, intelligent songs, full of humor and gorgeous melancholy, even when they're loud rockers.

The Auteurs - Show Girl



I took a showgirl
for my bride
Thought my life
would be right
Took her bowling
got her high
Got myself a
showgirl bride

Took a job on the side
in a health shop
keeps me well
Got my mantra for life
Got my karma
And a showgirl bride

All my life
All her life
All our life
I married a showgirl
that’s for life

She cant work
in the wintertime
I cant work any time now
Go to libraries
all the while
Looking for a notice
Looking for a name

All my life
All her life
All our life
I married a showgirl
that’s for life

I took a showgirl
For my bride
Sprinkled stardust
on my wife
Took her bowling
got her high
Got myself a
showgirl bride
Don’t you recognise us?