"Revolution" is a song by the English

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band

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. It was first released as a single in the UK by Parlophone in September 1967. The song also appeared on the group's self-titled album ''

'' in February 1968. "Revolution" was written by Keith Alan Hopkins (better known as

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) and Steve Howe. It failed to break the music charts. Several different recordings of the song have been released by Tomorrow. The 1999 CD reissue of ''Tomorrow'' also includes a previously unreleased studio demo recording of the song. This version does not have the orchestral overdubs but instead has some phasing effects not heard in the later recording. Both were recorded at EMI's

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in London in mid 1967. Tomorrow performed this song for

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's radio show on the BBC, and there is also a live recording on the album ''

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''. AllMusic writer Richie Unterberger called "Revolution" an "infectious

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anthem".

References

{{Reflist Songs about revolutions 1967 singles Parlophone singles Songs written by Steve Howe (musician)