Just Play Music!

Big Audio Dynamite

About Just Play Music!

"Just Play Music!" is a song by English band Big Audio Dynamite in 1988 as the first single from their third studio album Tighten Up, Vol. 88. In the US, it was the second song to top Billboard's then-new Modern Rock songs chart. A heavily-edited version of the single's "B" side, "Much Worse", is used as the introduction of WBAI's talk radio programme "Off the Hook".


Year:
1988
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Move my feet
And touch my sole
Bass sound drum beat
Rock`and roll

Just play that music
I don`t care what key it`s in
Where it`s come from
Where it`s been

Just play that music
I don`t need to see your face
I don`t need no autographs
I can`t play your interviews

Can`t hear your photographs
You don`t need to be profound
In fact don`t speak
Just play that sound
Just play that music

I`ll turn on my radio
If you`ve got a great live show
Just play that music
If it`s hitting make it stick

Do your job just play music
Critics mags and interviews
Who cares about bad reviews
Does it have to be so tame

Do I have to twist and shout
Do we have to play this game
Or be down and out
It don`t have to look the same

I keep trying to tell `em
It don`t have to all sound lame
I sing the song you sell `em
If it`s hitting make it stick

Do your job just play music
If you need an ear to lend
I`ve got the cash to spend
Move my feet

And touch my sole
Bass sound drum beat
Rock and roll
Just play that music

I don`t care what key it`s in
Where it`s come from
Where it`s been
Just play that music

Does it have to be so tame
Do I have to twist and shout
Do we have to play this game
Or be down and out

It don`t have to look the same
I keep trying to tell `em
It don`t have to all sound lame
I sing the song you sell `em

Does it have to be so tame
Do I have to twist and shout
Do we have to play this game
Or be down and out

It don`t have to look the same
I keep trying to tell `em
It don`t have to all sound lame
I sing the song you sell `em

Just play that music!
Just play that music
I won`t refuse it
I`d like to tell ya

Just play that music!
Stay on that feeling
Don`t you loose it
Stay on the stageing

Just play that music!
Don`t you loose it
Just play that music!
Some like theYankee sound

Just play that music!
Sometimes from London town
Just play that music!
I`ve seen the that alley ground

Just play that music!
Sometimes from London town
Just play that music!

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Big Audio Dynamite

Big Audio Dynamite (later known as Big Audio Dynamite II and Big Audio, and often abbreviated BAD) is a British musical group formed in 1984 by the ex-guitarist and singer of the Clash, Mick Jones. The group is noted for its effective mixture of varied musical styles, incorporating elements of punk rock, dance music, hip hop, reggae, and funk. BAD's one constant throughout frequent shifts in membership and musical direction is the vocals provided by Mick Jones. After releasing a number of well received albums and touring extensively throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Big Audio Dynamite disbanded in 1997, but had a reunion tour in 2011. more »

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Written by: MICHAEL GEOFFREY JONES, DON LETTS, GREG ROBERTS, DANIEL DONOVAN, HERMAN EZEKIEL WILLIAMS

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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12 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Just Play Music!" is a track from the rock genre, released by the English band Big Audio Dynamite.
Release Year
The song was released in the year 1988 as part of their third studio album ‘Tighten Up, Vol. 88’.
Lead Singer
The song was performed by the band's lead singer, Mick Jones, who is also a co-founder and former member of the influential punk rock band The Clash.
Chart Performance
"Just Play Music!" was a minor hit, peaking at number 51 on the UK Singles Chart.
Album’s Success
The album ‘Tighten Up, Vol. 88’ reached number 33 on the UK Albums Chart, making it Big Audio Dynamite’s most commercially successful album.
Video
The vibrant music video for 'Just Play Music!' encapsulates the energetic, rock-centric vibe of the late '80s, reflecting the band's eclectic style.
Unique Sound
Big Audio Dynamite was known for their innovative and unique sound which mixed rock with various other genres including punk, reggae, electronic music, and funk. 'Just Play Music!' also showcases this diverse blend.
Co-written Track
"Just Play Music!" was co-written by band members Mick Jones and Don Letts.
Recognition
Big Audio Dynamite and their track 'Just Play Music!' are widely recognized for their innovative use of sampling, which was highly influential in the rock music scene.
Positive Reception
Despite its relatively low chart performance, "Just Play Music!" was generally well-received by critics and is considered a fan favorite.
Live Performances
The song was consistently included in the band's live setlists and performances due to its popularity among fans.
Reissues
The album ‘Tighten Up, Vol. 88’, which features "Just Play Music!", has been reissued multiple times since its original release, demonstrating its enduring appeal.

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