What A Waste
Ian Dury, Ian Dury & the Blockheads, Blockheads
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10 facts about this song
Song Composition and Release"What a Waste" is a song and single made by the British band Ian Dury & The Blockheads. It was released in 1978.
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Chart SuccessThe song achieved considerable chart success in the UK, reaching number nine in the UK Singles Chart in April - June 1978.
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Unique StyleThe tune of "What a Waste" is characterized as a pop song incorporating elements of funk and rock.
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Contributing ArtistsIan Dury was a great contributor to the song production. Along with Dury, the band "Blockheads" includes Chaz Jankel, Norman Watt-Roy, Charlie Charles, and Davey Payne, all of whom had a significant part in the creation of the song.
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Lyrical ThemeThe lyrics of "What a Waste" touch on the theme of underemployment. It talks about the various jobs held by a person, and how they all seemed to be a waste, hence the title.
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Music VideoThe music video of "What a Waste" features Ian Dury and the Blockheads jamming out in a scrapyard, fitting in with the music's gritty, working-class aesthetic.
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Compilation AlbumThe song was eventually included in Ian Dury & The Blockheads' hit compilation album "Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll: The Best of Ian Dury and the Blockheads" in 1992.
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Dury's Health ConditionInterestingly, Ian Dury, who was the leading voice in "What a Waste," was diagnosed with polio at a young age, but did not let the condition stop him from having a successful music career. His unique vocal style actually contributed to the signature sound of the song.
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Pop Culture Reference"What a Waste" was referenced in the British comedy series "The Young Ones."
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Lasting ImpactDespite being over 40 years old, "What a Waste" has managed to maintain a level of popularity, demonstrating the timeless appeal of Ian Dury and the Blockheads' music.
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