Slip Kid
The Who
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One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight ... I've got my clipboard, text books Lead me to the station Yeah, I'm off to the civil war I've got my kit bag, my heavy boots I'm runnin' in the rain Gonna run till my feet are raw Slip kid, slip kid, second generation And I'm a soldier at thirteen Slip kid, slip kid, realization There's no easy way to be free No easy way to be free It's a hard, hard world I left my doctor's prescription bungalow behind me I left the door ajar I left my vacuum flask Full of hot tea and sugar Left the keys right in my car Slip kid, slip kid, second generation Only half way up the tree Slip kid, slip kid, I'm a relation I'm a soldier at sixty-three No easy way to be free Slip kid, slip kid Keep away old man, you won't fool me You and your history won't rule me You might have been a fighter, but admit you failed I'm not affected by your blackmail You won't blackmail me I've got my clipboard, text books Lead me to the station Yeah, I'm off to the civil war I've got my kit bag, my heavy boots I'm runnin' in the rain Gonna run till my feet are raw Slip kid, slip kid, slip out of trouble Slip over here and set me free Slip kid, slip kid, second generation You're slidin' down the hill like me No easy way to be free No easy way to be free No easy way to be free
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Written by: PETE TOWNSHEND
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10 facts about this song
Album Appearance"Slip Kid" is a song by the British rock band The Who and appears on their seventh studio album 'The Who by Numbers' which was released in 1975.
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SongwriterThe song was written by lead vocalist Roger Daltrey and is unique in the sense that he rarely is the chief songwriter for The Who's songs.
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Message"Slip Kid" is perceived as Pete Townshend's lament to the fallout and aftermath of the failed Lifehouse project. Lifehouse was meant to be a multi-media project that collapsed due to various issues.
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TV Show Appearance"Slip Kid" was featured in an episode of the television show 'Sons of Anarchy' in 2010, introducing the song to a new generation of listeners.
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Creative ProcessThe song is unique musically as it starts with congas before entering a complete rock track with a saxophone solo at the end. This structure is something that was rare in The Who's music till then.
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Critical ReceptionDespite the lack of commercial success (it didn't chart in the UK or USA), the song "Slip Kid" has been hailed by many critics for its experimental layering of sound and unique narrative.
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Short RuntimeUnlike other songs from 'The Who by Numbers', "Slip Kid" has a relatively short runtime. It clocks in at just over 4 minutes.
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Live Performances"Slip Kid" has a surprisingly small record of live performances and hasn't been played live by The Who since 1976.
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Project DisappointmentThe song is believed to reflect Pete Townshend's disappointment and disillusionment with the music industry, following the collapse of his ambitious Lifehouse project.
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Cover VersionsVarieties of artists, including Pearl Jam, have covered "Slip Kid", showcasing its enduring impact and influence in rock music.
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