The Only Living Boy in New Cross

Carter the Unstoppable Sex Machine

About The Only Living Boy in New Cross

"The Only Living Boy In New Cross" was a single by indie rock band Carter the Unstoppable Sex Machine. The title is a pun on Simon and Garfunkel's song "The Only Living Boy in New York", substituting the London area of New Cross. The song was released in April 1992 on Chrysalis Records. It reached number seven on the UK Singles Chart, making it the band's only top-ten single. It also charted in Australia and Ireland, peaking at number 70 on the Australian Singles Chart and number 18 on the Irish Singles Chart. In the United States the single peaked at number 26 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart. 


Year:
1992
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Hello, good evening and welcome
To nothing much
A no holds barred half-nelson
And the loving touch
The comfort and the joy
Of feeling lost
With the only living boy in New Cross

Fill another suitcase
With another hall
Of hotel towels and toothpaste
And the bathroom wall
Then wipe the lipstick hearts and flowers
From the glass and chrome
Take five or six hot showers
And come on home
To the comfort and the joy
Of feeling lost
With the only living boy in New Cross

I've teamed up with the hippies now
I've got my fringe unfurled
I want to give peace, love and kisses out
To this whole stinking world
The gypsies, the travelers and the thieves
The good, the bad, the average and unique
The grebos the crusties and the goths
And the only living boy in New Cross

Eyes down and I'll keep you up to date
Two fat ladies in 1988
The safe sixteen lovers who lied
Purley's queen and mother makes five
Butchered bakers, deaf and dumb waiters
Marble Arch criminals and clause 28'ers
Authers, authors, plastered outcasts
Locked up daughter, rock and roll stars
Goodbye Rudy, David and Rosie
Abraham and Julianne
And everyone that knows me

The gypsies, the travelers and the thieves
The good, the bad, the average and unique
The grebos the crusties and you and I
Hello, good evening, welcome
And goodbye

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Carter the Unstoppable Sex Machine

Carter the Unstoppable Sex Machine (frequently shortened to Carter USM) are an English indie rock band formed in 1988 by singer Jim "Jim Bob" Morrison and guitarist Les "Fruitbat" Carter. They made their name with a distinctive style of power pop, fusing samples, sequenced basses and drum machines with rock 'n' roll guitars and off-beat wordplay-loaded lyrics. They reached the height of their fame in 1992. Over the following years the band took on new members, topping out as a six-piece, but struggled to regain their earlier popularity. They initially split up in 1998 after releasing seven albums. more »

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Written by: JAMES NEIL MORRISON, LESLIE GEORGE CARTER

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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12 facts about this song

Release Details
"The Only Living Boy in New Cross" was released by Carter the Unstoppable Sex Machine in 1992. It is from their album "1992 – The Love Album".
Chart Performance
The song reached number 8 in the UK singles chart in April 1992, making it one of the most successful tracks by the band.
Song Inspiration
The title of the song is a pun on "The Only Living Boy in New York" by Simon & Garfunkel.
About the Lyrics
The lyrics include locations in London, particularly around the New Cross area, referencing several London Tube stations.
Band Members
The song was written and performed by Jim Bob and Fruitbat, the two main members of Carter the Unstoppable Sex Machine.
Reception
Despite the band's irreverent lyrical content and punk aesthetic, the song was well-received by music critics for its witty lyrics, driving rhythm, and memorable chorus.
Live Performances
The song has often been performed at their live concerts and is a fan favorite.
Album's Success
"1992 - The Love Album," the album that "The Only Living Boy in New Cross" features on, reached number 1 in the UK albums chart.
Music Video
The music video for the song is a mix of performance and random street footage in keeping with the band's low-budget ethos.
Band Breakup
Despite their success, the band broke up in 1997, yet "The Only Living Boy in New Cross" remains one of their signature songs.
Band Reunion
Carter the Unstoppable Sex Machine did a series of reunion gigs in 2007 and 2008 where they performed this song.
Humorous Accent
One of the unique features of this track, and indeed many of the band's songs, is Jim Bob's distinct London accent which adds a humorous and distinctly British element to their music.

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