Milk and Alcohol
Dr. Feelgood
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White boy in town Big black, blue sound Night club, I paid in I got a stamp on my skin Main attraction dead on his feet Black man rhythm with a white boy beat They got him on milk and alcohol They got him on milk and alcohol Stay put I want to go Hard work, bad show More liquor, it don't help He's gonna die, it breaks my heart I decided eventually This ain't doing a thing for me They got him on milk and alcohol They got him on milk and alcohol They got him on milk and alcohol They got him on milk and alcohol They got him on milk and alcohol They got him on milk and alcohol Got up, I walked out To the car, start it up Feel bad, sad night I never saw a red light Sirens were a screamin' all around I pulled on over and I shut her down A black cop gave me a shove with his gun Said up against the wall and don't make a run They got me on milk and alcohol They got me on milk and alcohol
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Written by: JOHN MAYO, NICK LOWE
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Milk and Alcohol" is a hit single by the British band Dr. Feelgood. It was released in 1978 and is one of their most popular songs.
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Inspiration Behind the SongThis song is inspired by blues legend John Lee Hooker's song "Bottle Up and Go" from 1960. The title "Milk and Alcohol" was derived from the fact that Hooker, during his UK tours, used to ask for milk mixed with a shot of brandy.
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Band's Highest Charting Single"Milk and Alcohol" reached number 9 in the UK Singles Chart in 1979, marking the highest position in the UK chart that the band had ever achieved.
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Personnel on the TrackLee Brilleaux performed lead vocals, with the guitarist Gypie Mayo also providing backing vocals. The two were also responsible for writing the song.
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Album InformationThis song is included on the band's sixth album, "Private Practice," which helped boost their fame in the United Kingdom.
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Cover VersionsNew wave band Q Tips covered "Milk and Alcohol" in 1980. In 2000, it was covered by Rod Stewart on his album "Human."
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Television PerformancesDr. Feelgood performed "Milk and Alcohol" on the British music TV show Top of the Pops in 1979 after the song climbed in the charts.
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Co-Writer Nick LoweGypie Mayo co-wrote the song with Nick Lowe, who was a notable figure in the punk and new wave movements and has been associated with artists like Elvis Costello and Johnny Cash.
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Song's DurationThe full-length version of "Milk and Alcohol" lasts two minutes and 50 seconds, however, the single version is 20 seconds shorter.
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LegacyThe song remains popular among Dr. Feelgood's fans and is often played at their live performances, even after the death of Lee Brilleaux in 1994. Its distinctive riff is considered iconic in the genre of pub rock.
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