No Good

The Prodigy

About No Good

"No Good (Start the Dance)" is a song by English electronic music group the Prodigy. The song was written and produced by group member Liam Howlett. It was released in May 1994 as the second single from their second studio album, Music for the Jilted Generation. The song is built around a repeated vocal sample from "You're No Good for Me" by Kelly Charles (1987). Howlett initially had doubts whether to use the sample because he thought it was too pop for his taste. The song also contains samples from "Funky Nassau" by Bahamian funk group the Beginning of the End. In 2012, NME listed the song in the "100 Best Songs of the 1990s" at number 33. 


Year:
2005
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Come on, who can, who can, can hear the bass drum?
Come on, who can, who can, can hear the bass drum?

Come on, who can, who can, can hear the bass drum?
Come on, who can, who can, can hear the bass drum?

You're no good for me, I don't need nobody
Don't need no one, that's no good for me
You're no good for me, I don't need nobody
Don't need no one, that's no good for me

You're no good for me, I don't need nobody
Don't need no one, that's no good for me
You're no good for me, I don't need nobody
Don't need no one, that's no good for me

You're no good for me, I don't need nobody
Don't need no one, that's no good for me
You're no good for me, I don't need nobody
Don't need no one, that's no good for me

You're no good for me, I don't need nobody
Don't need no one, that's no good for me
You're no good for me, I don't need nobody
Don't need no one, that's no good for me

Come on, who can, who can, can hear the bass drum?
Come on, who can, who can, can hear the bass drum?
Come on, who can, who can, can hear the bass drum?

Come on, who can, who can, can hear the bass drum?
Come on, who can, who can, can hear the bass drum?
Come on, who can, who can, can hear the bass drum?

You're no good for me, I don't need nobody
Don't need no one, that's no good for me
You're no good for me, I don't need nobody
Don't need no one, that's no good for me

You're no good for me, I don't need nobody
Don't need no one, that's no good for me
You're no good for me, I don't need nobody
Don't need no one, that's no good for me

Come on, who can, who can, can hear the bass drum?
Come on, who can, who can, can hear the bass drum?
Come on, who can, who can, can hear the bass drum?

You're no good for me, I don't need nobody
Don't need no one, that's no good for me
You're no good for me, I don't need nobody
Don't need no one, that's no good for me

You're no good for me, I don't need nobody
Don't need no one, that's no good for me
You're no good for me, I don't need nobody
Don't need no one, that's no good for me

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The Prodigy

The Prodigy are an English electronic dance music group formed by Liam Howlett in 1990 in Braintree, Essex, England. Along with Fatboy Slim, the Chemical Brothers, and other acts, The Prodigy have been credited as pioneers of the big beat genre, which achieved mainstream popularity in the 1990s and 2000s. They have sold over 25 million records worldwide. The group has won numerous music awards throughout their career, including two Brit Awards—winning Best British Dance Act twice, three MTV Video Music Awards, two Kerrang! Awards, five MTV Europe Music Awards, and have twice been nominated for Grammy Awards. more »

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Written by: James Edward Bratton, Kelly M. Charles, Liam Howlett

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing

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10 facts about this song

Legality Issue
The song has landed into legal issues. It includes a sample from "You're No Good for Me," a track by Kelly Charles, that was used without permission.
Chart Performance
"No Good" proved to be a huge commercial success for The Prodigy. It reached number four on the UK Singles Chart.
Worldwide Success
Besides the UK, the song also resonated with audiences outside their homeland. It charted in several other countries including Ireland, Australia, Germany, and Sweden.
Music Video
The Prodigy's frontman, Liam Howlett, was actually unhappy with the music video for "No Good". He thought it was poorly put together and didn't get along well with the director.
Album Placement
The song is the second single from their second album, "Music for the Jilted Generation," which was released in 1994.
Genre Classification
The song is often classified in the genres of electronic, rave, techno, and breakbeat hardcore.
Remix Versions
Several remix versions of "No Good" were created, including the popular "Bad for You" mix.
Various Uses
"No Good" has been used in diverse media including films, TV shows, and video games. It is featured in the game "Dance Dance Revolution" and used in an episode of "Misfits".
Song Length
The original version of the song runs for 6 minutes and 18 seconds, while the edited version lasts 3 minutes and 58 seconds.
Live Performances
Due to its popularity, the song is regularly featured in the band's live performances.

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