Edward the Bear

The Damned

About Edward the Bear

Edward the Bear is a song by The Damned. It was recorded for and released on their album Phantasmagoria. It is one of only a handful of songs by The Damned to not feature Dave Vanian on lead vocals and it is sung by temporary Damned member Roman Jugg. The single and album versions are entirely different recordings, with the single and album versions differing in length, arrangement and band line-up. The single version features Paul Gray on bass guitar while the album version features Bryn Merrick on bass. The song bears a striking resemblance to "Baby Sign Here With Me" by Henry Badowski, who toured with The Damned for a short time in the eighties. 


Year:
1985
3:37
73 

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Shadows fall in the places we used to play
My toys have all been packed away
The rocking horse rocks in its box
A spinning top and Corporal Clott
Are a dusty lot

Many times I said I'd drop you a line
I guess I'm just a rotten swine
Who takes his time
And walks for fun when she should run
The damaged one is you old chum

Who's the sucker now
Who's the sucker now

Could someone shed some light on this love affair
And help to make me quite aware
Of what is meant by wicked thoughts
That have been sent
My memory is empty

Who's the sucker now
Who's the sucker now

It's too late now there's no time
The truth is locked in my mind
To wonder and look in my eyes

Who's the sucker now
Who's the sucker now

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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: BRYN MERRICK, CHRISTOPHER JOHN MILLAR, DAVID VANIAN, ROMAN JUG

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10 facts about this song

Band Fact
"Edward the Bear" is a song by British punk rock band The Damned, who are known for being one of the first English punk bands to form in London in 1976.
Album Fact
The song is from their 7th studio album "Anything" which was released in 1986.
Band Member Fact
Bassist Bryn Merrick, who joined the band in 1983, was part of the lineup when "Edward the Bear" was released.
Writing Fact
Like most of The Damned's songs, "Edward the Bear" was written by the band members themselves.
Song Fact
"Edward the Bear" is described as a haunting and evocative song, maintaining The Damned's punk rock roots while incorporating elements of gothic rock.
Lyrics Fact
The song's lyrics seem to tell a story, though much of it is left open-ended and left up to the listener's interpretation.
Album Reception Fact
The album "Anything" received mixed reviews at the time of release but has since been re-evaluated in a more positive light, with "Edward the Bear" often cited as a standout track.
Line-up Fact
By the time "Anything" was recorded, The Damned had gone through numerous line-up changes, with only two original members remaining: vocalist Dave Vanian and guitarist Captain Sensible.
Release Fact
"Edward the Bear" was not released as a single but still gained recognition and praise as an album track.
Influence Fact
The Damned, and thus songs like "Edward the Bear", have influenced countless punk and rock bands around the world, helping to shape the alternative rock scene.

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