No No Song
Hoyt Axton
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A lady that I know, just came from Columbia She smiled because I did not understand Then she held out some marijuana, ha, ha She said it was the best in all the land And I said "No no, no no, I don't smoke it no more I'm tired of waking up on the floor No, thank you, please, it only makes me sneeze And then it makes it hard to find the door" A woman that I know just came from Majorca, Spain She smiled because I did not understand (Paparazzi, paparazzi) Then she held out a ten pound bag of cocaine She said it was the finest in the land And I said "No no, no no, I don't (Sniff) No more I'm tired of waking up on the floor No, thank you, please, it only makes me sneeze And then it makes it hard to find the door" A man that I know just came from Nashville, Tennessee (Oh, no) He smiled because I did not understand Then he held out some moonshine whiskey, oh, ho He said it was the best in all the land (And he wasn't joking) And I said "No no, no no, I don't drink it no more I'm tired of waking up on the floor No, thank you, please, it only makes me sneeze And then it makes it hard to find the door" Well, I said "No no, no no, I can't take it no more I'm tired of waking up on the floor No, thank you, please, it only makes me sneeze And then it makes it hard to find the door" Hey, yeah "I'll just have another drink, barman Have you got a large brandy?"
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Written by: DAVID P. JR. JACKSON, HOYT WAYNE AXTON
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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13 facts about this song
Songwriter"No No Song" is a song that was written by Hoyt Axton, a prolific songwriter, and musician who also acted in over 50 films.
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Co-WriterThis famous song was not only written by Axton himself, but also with longtime collaborator, David Jackson.
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Label"No No Song" was recorded under the Capitol Records label.
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Album"No No Song" is featured in Hoyt Axton's 1975 album entitled "Southbound".
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PopularityWhile the song achieved moderate success when released by Axton, it is Ringo Starr’s version that garnered widespread fame, reaching No.3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No.1 on the RPM 100 Singles chart in Canada.
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Controversial ThemeThe song is known for its anti-drug and anti-alcohol stance, featuring lyrics that dismiss various types of drugs including marijuana, cocaine, and moonshine.
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Popular CoverRingo Starr's version of the "No No Song" was included in his 1974 album "Goodnight Vienna", and it became one of his biggest hits as a solo artist.
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Music VideoAxton himself appeared in Starr's music video for the song, a testament of their collaboration and mutual respect.
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Music StyleThe song is widely recognized for its cheerful, bouncing melody, which contrasts with its serious message about substance abuse.
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Live PerformancesEven though "No No Song" was a huge commercial success, Starr stopped performing it live due to its drug references contradicting his later anti-drug stance.
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Other languagesStarr’s version of the song was also recorded in Spanish as "No No Song (No No Canto)", making it reach a wider audience.
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Comedy UseThe song has been used in a comedic context in many TV shows and movies due to its catchy melody and humorous lyrics about drug refusal.
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LegacyDespite its controversial theme, "No No Song" remains one of Hoyt Axton's most well-known songs and is considered a classic within the country and folk genre.
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