TAKE THAT VOL. 1 got its start when I read an article in PARADE MAGAZINE about songwriters lashing out at other songwriters in their work. That was about 50 years ago!
There are only a few songs here from that article—which I still have somewhere: Carly Simon’s You’re So Vain, John Lennon’s swipe at Paul; How Do You Sleep, & Paul McCartney’s response Dear Friend.
I made the first two volumes around 20 years ago, & I’ve revamped them for JOKONKY. They even have liner notes (included) which I’ve cut-and-pasted below:
TAKE THAT VOL. 1
George Harrison's riff-heavy swipe at The Taxman - The Beatles. The Plimsouls’ Peter Case was previously in a band with Jack Lee, & apparently: “Since The Nerves broke up all he does is brood,” & Pete will “never go back to" Playing With Jack - The Plimsouls. Tyler wrote this about Joe Perry’s future wife Sweet Emotion - Aerosmith. Reportedly written about either Mick Jagger (who provides back-up vocals) or Warren Beatty. She’s never publicly confirmed which, but she auctioned the (top secret) answer off for charity! You’re So Vain - Carly Simon. Speak of the devil! This is Keith Richards solo album stab at Mick Jagger; “It’s no longer funny, it’s bigger than money…” You Don’t Move Me - Keith Richards.
Lola is reportedly Ray Davies mocking one of brother Dave’s homosexual encounters. “I’m glad I’m a man, & so is" Lola - The Kinks. Whoever this is about, Kyle Minogue gets dragged into It! Popstar - The Pretenders. John’s vehement attack on Paul: “Those freaks were right when they said you were dead… Ya cunt!” How Do You Sleep (Demo) - John Lennon. Paul’s gentle & dignited response to John: Dear Friend - Wings.
Graham Parker's almost always miffed about something. Here, it's the press: Don't Let It Get You Down - Graham Parker. Nick Lowe kicks Rick Astley right in the bollocks! Way to go, Lowe! All Men Are Liars (Live) - Nick Lowe. Jerry Lee Lewis takes the piss out of his cousin, Mickey Gilley, & the state of Texas. Mickey Gilley Spoof & Texas Blues - Jerry Lee Lewis.
This duo isn’t happy with the state of country music. 2 Country 4 Nashville - Joel & Leanne. LA landmark, Jumbo's Clown Room & their manly dancers get whut fer! Politically incorrect when it was written 20 years ago, & even more-so now. But they so accurately describe the place, that it gets a pass: Born That Way - The Groovy Rednecks. Rick’s response to folks who came for an oldies show and got his (visionary) country rock. Yoko & her Walrus were there! Garden Party - Rick Nelson.
LA legends X take a pot-shot at society as a whole. HEY! That includes US! See How We Are - X. Alanis Morissette exposes Dave Coulier as the lowly cocksucker he (allegedly) is! You Oughta Know - Alanis Morissette. Joe’s got 3 songs that rail at Happy Loving Couples - Joe Jackson. The Pistols give The Queen the night off & bite the hand that inspires (New York Dolls) New York - The Sex Pistols. My Generation - The Who. ‘Nuff said! Lee Ving didn't get that pony he asked for, so Fuck Christmas - Fear
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ReplyDeleteI wrote above that Jerry Lee Lewis “takes the piss out” of his cousin, Mickey Gilley. It’s a common phrase in The UK, Australia, & New Zealand that means to mock, tease, joke, ridicule, take advantage, or scoff. In my neck of the U.S. the closest colonial cousin is “breaking balls”.
Here’s the link:
TAKE THAT VOL 1:
https://pixeldrain.com/u/PiTLA9v7