Gigolo
The Damned
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Some resurrection is no conclusion Some poor pretension but no invention In the night they become, just what they want One imitation just like Roger Moore Please tell us what they say They tell us what to do They're only fooling me and you You know what I ain't You know what I ain't I ain't no gigolo aunt You know what I ain't You know what I ain't I ain't no gigolo aunt Ten secret agents, codes and deadly tricks The prince of darkness from the horror flicks The spiders web of intrigue a silent scream of dread Oh where have they gone, lost in pity and despair Please tell us what they say They tell us what to do They're only fooling me and you You know what I ain't You know what I ain't I ain't no gigolo aunt You know what I ain't You know what I ain't I ain't no gigolo aunt She stands there on the stair Nobody cares we know he's there She's making coffee for two Who does he fool It's me and you Please tell us what they say They tell us what to do They're only fooling me and you You know what I ain't You know what I ain't I ain't no gigolo aunt
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Written by: BRYN MERRICK, CHRISTOPHER JOHN MILLAR, DAVID VANIAN, ROMAN JUG
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10 facts about this song
Historical Context"Gigolo" is a single released by the British punk rock band "The Damned". It was released in the mid-1980s, during a significant period for punk rock music across the UK.
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Album AffiliationThe song "Gigolo" is featured on "The Damned’s" album Phantasmagoria. This album is considered one of the band’s finest works and marked a shift from their early punk sound to a more gothic rock style.
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Chart successDespite its unconventional genre, "Gigolo" managed to make its way into the UK single charts in 1986, peaking at number 29.
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Song StyleUnlike the band's earlier more traditional punk rock songs, "Gigolo" encompasses a mixture of punk, gothic rock and new wave music. This gave the band a broader appeal and marked their transition towards a more mainstream audience.
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Visual IconographyThe music video for "Gigolo" features the band playing in an opulently decorated room with lots of gold trimmings, which was a stark departure from the band's previous grungier aesthetic.
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Band's Evolution"Gigolo" was a significant release for "The Damned" as it is seen by many fans as a notable symbol of the band's ongoing evolution from their punk roots to a more varied and dynamic musical style.
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Songwriter"Gigolo" was written by David Vanian and Roman Jugg. Vanian was "The Damned's" lead vocalist and Jugg was a multi-instrumentalist within the band.
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Band LineupWhen "Gigolo" was recorded, "The Damned" consisted of lead singer Dave Vanian, guitarist and keyboard player Roman Jugg, bassist Bryn Merrick, and drummer Rat Scabies.
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Cover ArtThe single's cover features a painting by the artist Joe Coleman, a frequent collaborator with "The Damned”. It depicts a cartoonish, surrealistic scene that reflects the song's dynamic and unusual style.
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Contemporary ReceptionOn its release, "Gigolo" received a mixed reception. Some found the band’s new direction to be exciting and fresh, while others criticized it for straying too far from their unruly punk origins. Over time, however, "Gigolo" has come to be seen as a classic track from "The Damned's" discography.
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