It was back in 1982 when everything was possible and nothing was impossible. Ian Burns or better known with his stage name Captain Sensible, co-founder of The Damned and active from the start of the punk movement made a song that was played very often during these days. Wot is just a simple song with no message after all but this bass-line is still one of the best. Just a song that was planed for having fun and this is one reason why I come back to this one still after 40 years. And lyrics that only makes me smile.
Once a lifetime, twice a day
If you don′t work you get no pay.
I been to the east, I been to the west,
But the girls I like best are the ones undressed.
Well, hello Adam, where you been?
I said a′stand aside 'cause I′m feelin' mean,
I′ve had a gutful of you and I'm feelin′ bad
'Cause you're an ugly old pirate and ain′t I glad.
If you don′t work you get no pay.
I been to the east, I been to the west,
But the girls I like best are the ones undressed.
Well, hello Adam, where you been?
I said a′stand aside 'cause I′m feelin' mean,
I′ve had a gutful of you and I'm feelin′ bad
'Cause you're an ugly old pirate and ain′t I glad.
Wot is a regular staple of the pop playlist for Clan K family outings, Walter. I always think of it as the cheeky cousin of Ian Dury & The Blockheads' Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick. Thanks for sharing!
AntwortenLöschenIncluding a video featuring lookalikes of John Cleese, Adam Ant, The Queen, and Margaret Thatcher. Plus (breifly) the real, actual Hugh Lloyd
AntwortenLöschenI can only echo the statements made by the esteemed previous commenters. Great fun!
AntwortenLöschenYes. Not heard this in ages, but I need to add it to a compilation very soon...
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