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The Blockheads are an English rock band formed in London in 1977. Originally fronted by lead singer Ian Dury as Ian Dury and the Blockheads or Ian and the Blockheads, the band has continued to perform since Dury's death in 2000. As of March 2023 members included Chaz Jankel (guitar and keyboards), Nathan King (bass), Mick Gallagher (keyboards and piano), John Turnbull (vocals and guitar), John Roberts (drums), and Mike Bennett (lead vocals). There is a rolling line-up of saxophonists that includes Gilad Atzmon, Terry Edwards, Dave Lewis, and from time to time, the original sax player, Davey Payne. Between 2000 and 2022, the band's lead vocalist and main lyricist was Derek Hussey. The band are best known for their hit singles, recorded with Dury, "What a Waste", "Hit Me with Your Rhythm Stick", "Reasons to Be Cheerful, Part 3", and "Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll".
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What a Waste: The Collection [2017]
Greatest Ever! Punk & New Wave: The Definitive Collection [2013]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Reasons to Be Cheerful, Pt. 3 | 6:40 |
Live at Rockpalast 1978 [2012]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Sex and Drugs and Rock 'n' Roll | 4:13 |
| Wake Up and Make Love with Me | 4:52 |
| Clevor Trever | 5:12 |
| If I Was with a Woman | 4:22 |
| You're More Than Fair | 4:32 |
| Billericay Dickie | 3:49 |
| Sweet Gene Vincent | 4:16 |
| Upminster Kid | 4:22 |
| What a Waste | 4:20 |
| Plaistow Patricia | 4:48 |
| I Made Mary Cry | 3:14 |
| Blackmail Man | 2:50 |
| My Old Man | 4:14 |
| Blockheads | 5:43 |
Live at Rockpalast 1978 [Video] [2012]
Greatest Ever! Running Songs: The Definitive Collection [2011]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Hit Me with Your Rhythm Stick |
Rockland Radio: Welcome To Classic Rock Chapter 1 [2007]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Hit Me with Your Rhythm Stick | 3:43 |
Essex Boy: An Introduction to Ian Dury [2006]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| What a Waste | 3:28 |
| Quiet | 3:35 |
| Delusions of Grandeur | 2:54 |
Straight from the Desk [2004]
50 Years of the Greatest Hit Singles Platinum Collection [2003]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Hit Me with Your Rhythm Stick | 3:42 |
Rude Boy Revival [2002]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick | 3:42 |
| Reasons to Be Cheerful, Pt. 3 | 4:44 |
Ten More Turnips from the Tip [2002]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Dance Little Rude Boy | 4:34 |
| It Ain't Cool | 5:46 |
| One Love | 3:33 |
Live! All the Best, Mate [2000]
Very Best of Ian Dury & the Blockheads: Reasons to Be Cheerful [1999]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick | 3:43 |
| What a Waste! | 3:26 |
| This Is What We Find | 4:06 |
| Blockheads | 3:32 |
| Inbetweenies | 5:18 |
| Lullaby for Francies | 4:59 |
The Best of Ian Dury [Disky] [1998]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| There Ain't Half Been Some Clever Bastards | 3:02 |
| Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick | 3:43 |
| Inbetweenies | 5:18 |
| Common as Muck | 3:57 |
| You'll See Glimpses | 3:39 |
Reasons to Be Cheerful: The Very Best of Ian Dury & the Blockheads [1996]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick | 3:42 |
| Dance of the Crackpots | 2:36 |
Teenage Kicks: 46 Classic Punk & New Wave Tracks [1995]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick | 3:43 |
| What a Waste! | 3:25 |
Sex & Drugs & Rock 'n' Roll: The Best of Ian Dury and the Blockheads [1992]
The Best of Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll [1992]
Warts 'N' Audience [1991]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Wake Up and Make Love with Me | 6:08 |
| If I Was with a Woman | 4:26 |
| Billericay Dickie | 3:31 |
| Quiet | 3:37 |
| My Old Man | 4:40 |
| Plaistow Patricia | 4:44 |
| There Ain't Half Been Some Clever Bastards | 3:03 |
| Sweet Gene Vincent | 4:29 |
| What a Waste | 3:54 |
| Hit Me with Your Rhythm Stick | 5:40 |
| Blockheads | 8:07 |
Warts 'N' Audience [Deluxe Casbound Book Edition] [1991]
Sex and Drugs and Rock 'n' Roll: Greatest Hits [1986]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Hit Me with Your Rhythmstick | 3:41 |
| Wake Up and Make Love with Me | 4:21 |
| Sex and Drugs and Rock 'N' Roll | 3:08 |
| Sink My Boats | 4:18 |
| Sweet Gene Vincent | 3:36 |
| Blackmail Man | 2:16 |
| Inbetweenies | 5:17 |
| Reasons to Be Cheerful, Pt. 3 | 4:43 |
| Don't Ask Me | 3:17 |
| Mischief | 3:34 |
| I'm Partial to Your Abracadabra | 3:15 |
| Pardon | 2:39 |
| Waiting for Your Taxi | 2:50 |
Jukebox Dury [1981]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| There Ain't Half Been Some Clever Bastards | 3:04 |
| Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick | 3:45 |
| Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll | 3:15 |
| Common as Muck | 4:01 |
| You're More Than Fair | 3:00 |
| That's Not All | 2:48 |
Laughter [1980]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Pardon | 2:39 |
| Delusions of Grandeur | 2:51 |
| Dance of the Crackpots | 2:35 |
| Uncoolohol | 3:01 |
| Hey, Hey, Take Me Away | 2:28 |
| Fucking Ada | 5:59 |
Laughter [Bonus Tracks] [1980]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Pardon | 2:39 |
| Delusions of Grandeur | 2:51 |
| Dance of the Crackpots | 2:35 |
| Uncoolohol | 3:02 |
| Hey, Hey Take Me Away | 2:27 |
| Fucking Ada | 5:59 |
| I Want to Be Straight [*] | 3:18 |
| That's Not All [*] | 2:47 |
| You'll See Glimpses [*] | 3:42 |
Do It Yourself [1979]
Do It Yourself [Bonus CD] [1979]
Do It Yourself [Bonus Track] [1979]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Inbetweenies | 5:20 |
| Quiet | 3:34 |
| Don't Ask Me | 3:20 |
| Sink My Boats | 4:12 |
| Waiting for Your Taxi | 2:51 |
| This Is What We Find | 4:09 |
| Uneasy Sunny Day Hotsy Totsy | 2:08 |
| Mischief | 3:34 |
| Dance of the Screamers | 6:40 |
| Hit Me with Your Rhythm Stick [*] | 3:42 |
Do It Yourself [Bonus Tracks] [1979]
Do It Yourself [Japan Bonus Disc] [1979]
New Boots and Panties!! [Deluxe Edition] [Colored Vinyl] [2 LP] [1977]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| My Old Man | |
| If I Was with a Woman |
Live: Daily Star Sunday
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick | |
| What a Waste | |
| Reasons to Be Cheerful Pt. 3 | |
| Clevor Trever | |
| Billericay Dickie | |
| Sweet Gene Vincent | |
| Wake Up and Make Love With Me |
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