C'mon Every Beatbox
Big Audio Dynamite
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"Sit tight and listen keenly while I'll play for you a brand new musical biscuit" There's been a brainwave at the radio station Old idea from the woodstock generation Calling all the kids from across the nation In some it brings out love in others termination Love and unity Don't worry bout the power we got a generator And publicity Batteries for rent you can pay us later Get your digital watches in synchronization Producer of the shows got a selfish motivation It's the place to be and we got a location Another gold disc for an album compilation Bring the family Everybodys' welcome there will be no discrimination Take a tip from me In case there's a problem bring identification c'mon every beatbox in the place to be c'mon every beatbox we got a ramellzee c'mon every beatbox let's party and how c'mon every beatbox let's party right now Party right now! Watch me I got it Watch me So the holy smokes are coming we got a confirmation Centre of the city been a major transformation Gandhi got a shock and he took a vacation Check the wild life it's a real fascination Hope they stay in line Raiders Possè British born but still they're Jamaican Dailing 999 Salt 'n pepper people stirred not shaken c'mon every beatbox in the place to be c'mon every beatbox we got a ramellzee c'mon every beatbox let's party and how c'mon every beatbox let's party right now Party right now! "Hold it right there" "The white man left me nothing out here but the underworld and that's were I dance, where do you dance?" The knights of Saint George dressed for aggrovation Heard about the party and they sent a delegation The bulldog crew don't need no provocation Got a strange idea about the country's liberation B.A.D. and little Sipho Help keep the peace don't need no lawbreaker No one can stop the show The promotor didn't book no undertaker c'mon every beatbox in the place to be c'mon every beatbox we got a ramellzee
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Written by: DON LETTS, MICHAEL GEOFFREY JONES
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Band Biography"C'mon Every Beatbox" was released by Big Audio Dynamite, a British band formed in 1984 by Mick Jones, a previous member of punk rock band, 'The Clash'.
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Album InfoThe song is from their second studio album, ‘No. 10, Upping St.’ which was released in 1986. The album was co-produced by Joe Strummer and Mick Jones, who were both members of The Clash.
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Genre & StyleThe band is known for mixing various music styles, and "C'mon Every Beatbox" is no exception. The song blends elements of rock, punk, reggae, and electronic dance music.
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Chart PerformanceAlthough the song didn't achieve significant mainstream success, it was popular within the alternative music scene.
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Music VideoThe music video for "C'mon Every Beatbox" features archival footage mixed with scenes of the band performing, which was in line with their avant-garde and experimental style.
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Album ConceptThe title of the album ‘No. 10, Upping St.’ refers to the address where Mick Jones and Joe Strummer used to live together and write songs for The Clash. Many consider the album as a sort of homecoming for the two musicians.
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Featured ArtistsThe song includes samples and sound clips, a distinctive feature of Big Audio Dynamite's work. The band was one of the first rock bands to use sampling as a key part of their sound.
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Lyrical SignificanceThe song's lyrics feature a call to unity, with Jones urging listeners to gather and dance together.
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ReunionsBig Audio Dynamite has had several reunion shows since their initial split in 1997, and "C'mon Every Beatbox" is often a highlight of their setlists.
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Critical ReceptionCritics have praised the song for its infectious rhythm and fusion of various music styles.
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