New Rose

The Damned

About New Rose

"New Rose" is the first single by British punk rock group the Damned, released on 22 October 1976 on Stiff Records, and in 1977 in the Netherlands, Germany and France. It is considered to be the first single by a British punk group. Written by guitarist Brian James, "New Rose" was also included on the group's full-length debut album, Damned Damned Damned. The deadpan intro by singer Dave Vanian ("Is she really going out with him?") parodied the 1964 Shangri-Las song "Leader of the Pack". The single's B-side was a cover of the Beatles' hit "Help!", performed about twice as fast as the original. Both songs became staples of the Damned's live shows, and appeared on various compilations. "New Rose" was reissued in Stiff's Damned 4 Pack mail-order set. Original copies had a press-out centre, while reissues had a solid centre. Copies from the four-pack had matrix details: "Bilbo tape" handwritten and "AY 50332" printed. A CD version was issued in the Stiff Singles 1976–1977 boxed set by Castle Music in 2003. "Help!" also appeared on Hits Greatest Stiffs. 


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Is she really going out with him?
Ah!

I got a feeling inside of me
It's kind of strange like a stormy sea
I don't know why, I don't know why
I guess these things have got to be

I gotta new rose, I got it good
Guess I knew that I always would
I can't stop to mess around
I got a brand new rose in town

See the sun, see the sun, it shines
Don't get too close or it'll burn your eyes
Don't you run away that way
You can come back another day

I got a new rose, I got it good
Guess I knew that I always would
I can't stop to mess around
I got a brand new rose in town

I never thought this could happen to me
I feel strange, why should it be?
I don't deserve somebody this great, oh, oh
I'd better go or it'll be too late

Ah!

I got a feeling inside of me
It's kind of strange like a stormy sea
I don't know why, I don't know why
I guess these things have got to be

I got a new rose, I got her good
Guess I knew that I always would
I can't stop to mess around
I got a brand new rose in town, uh

Oh!
Na-na-no!

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The Damned

The Damned are an English rock band formed in London in 1976. They were the first punk rock band from the United Kingdom to release a single ("New Rose"), an album (Damned Damned Damned), to have a record on the UK music charts, and to tour the United States. The Damned later evolved into one of the forerunners of the gothic genre. more »

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Written by: BRIAN JAMES

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11 facts about this song

Song History
"New Rose" by The Damned was released in 1976. This was seen as a major milestone because it is often cited as the first single by a British punk group.
Song Composition
The song was written by guitar player Brian James. His powerful guitar riffs and unrefined songwriting skills were significantly influential on the punk sound of the late 70s.
Record Speed
It was released as a 45-rpm single. This was the traditional format for pop singles in the vinyl era, meaning the song had to be around three minutes in length.
Record Label
The song was produced by Stiff Records. Stiff was a very influential label in the punk and new wave scenes, also launching careers for artists like Elvis Costello and Nick Lowe.
Album Inclusion
"New Rose" is included in the Damned's debut album "Damned Damned Damned." Released in 1977, it is still considered one of the landmark albums in the history of punk.
Impact on Punk
Furthermore, in the United Kingdom, "New Rose" predates the release of the first Sex Pistols single "Anarchy in the UK". This makes The Damned the true trailblazers of the British punk movement.
Popular Coverage
The song has been covered by several other artists including Guns N' Roses, who included their version on their 1993 album "The Spaghetti Incident?"
References in Pop Culture
Famously, the song is featured in the opening scene of Danny Boyle's 2002 horror film, "28 Days Later".
Lyrics
"Is she really going out with him?" is the first line of the song, and it is a homage to The Shangri-Las song "Leader of the Pack".
Lead Vocals
The song was sung by Dave Vanian, known for his baritone voice, dark lyrics and gothic appearance. His style eventually led The Damned to transition into a more goth rock direction by the early 80s.
Song Message
The lyrics of the song represent punk's rejection of surface and illusion in favor of blunt reality. This was a common theme in punk lyrics in the late 1970s.

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