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
Oh this is FAB!! Not gonna mollycoddle ya, but I''m chuffed to have a go at dis 'ere selection of bits and bobs. off you go now!
ReplyDeleteTosser, when referring to anyone other than a caber athlete.
ReplyDeletePalaver!
ReplyDeleteYou lot are ACES!
ReplyDeleteas we in Rhode Island say, "wicked cool, thanks"
ReplyDeleteYep, you're right, it's wicked pissah!
DeleteBob's your uncle, Berni, & Deadman!
Delete"Take That" doesn't just take the cake -- it gives me the horn.
ReplyDeletebollocks
ReplyDeleteToo right, Mate!
ReplyDelete"I think I might have a slight issue here, a spot of bother"....That's right before a furious lashing out, all hell breaking loose
ReplyDeleteWaiting for the number 2 of this series. There are some strong songs like John Fogerty - Zanz Kant Danz , Special Duties - Bullshit Crass, I think in the Oi punk you will find some more subtle references to Wankers. I The Netherlands ZZN made a great song protesting the hate speech of Anita Bryant. I think Ram It Up Your Cunt Anita in Moral Majority by Dead Kennedys is also a minor protest. Sweet Home Alabama is probably the best known. My favorite is Atilla The Stockbroker - Flappin In The Wind and The Tits - We're So Glad Elvis Is Dead
Interesting idea. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure, Jean-Jacques! Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteExcellent collection Stinky, "Taking the mickey" out of other artists!
ReplyDeleteThere are currently 13 volumes so far--so I'm REALLY glad it struck a chord with the Randy Scouse Gits that visit JOKONKY!
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