Deadlier Than the Male
The Walker Brothers, Scott Walker
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She whispers oh such pretty lies Don't believe her For when she looks into her eyes Love just isn't there Brother, beware Take care, my brother, take care For the female of the species is deadlier than the male The smile that made a dream begin Clouds your vision It's just the shadow of a dream That you're living in She never cared Beware, my brother, beware For the female of the species is deadlier than the male Memories of kisses on a summer's day That's all she left you when she went away Now, you pay! By walking streets, you'll never know When the night comes Sitting at places that you go Hoping she'll be there Brother, beware Take care, my brother, take care For the female of the species is deadlier than the male
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Written by: JOHN FRANZ, SCOTT ENGEL
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Origin and Album"Deadlier Than the Male" is a song by The Walker Brothers, an American pop group, and Scott Walker, its lead singer. The song was released as a promotional single and included in the soundtrack album of the 1967 British crime film "Deadlier than the Male."
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Chart PerformanceInterestingly, the song did not perform as well as their other hits. Despite the moderately low commercial success, it was popular enough to be included in several compilation albums, confirming it as one of the group's fan favorites.
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LineupThe Walker Brothers were made up of Scott Walker (born Noel Scott Engel), John Walker (born John Joseph Maus), and Gary Walker (born Gary Leeds). Scott Walker was the lead vocalist on "Deadlier Than The Male.”
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Musical StyleThe song is noted for its sweeping orchestral arrangement, typical of Scott Walker and The Walker Brothers' output during this period. It carries a melodramatic tenor that was a signature style of the band in the 1960s.
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Film Association"Deadlier Than the Male" was specifically composed for the movie of the same name. The film was a spy thriller featuring Richard Johnson as Bulldog Drummond, an early 20th-century British fictional character.
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Song SubjectThe song, like the film, carries a theme of dangerous femininity – referring back to the title "Deadlier Than the Male.” The lyrics, having a romantic and slightly ominous tone, reflect the intrigue of the movie's plot.
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Song WriterThe song was penned by the acclaimed songwriter Reg Guest, who was known for his work with various 1960s UK pop acts. He also provided the lush orchestral arrangement for the track.
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Song LengthThe original version of "Deadlier Than The Male" is about 2 minutes and 30 seconds long, adhering to the traditional pop song lengths of the time.
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Later CareerAfter parting ways with the Walker Brothers, Scott Walker embarked on a solo career that saw him delve into more experimental musical territories. However, "Deadlier Than The Male" remained a well-loved highlight of Walker Brothers' era.
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LegacyToday, "Deadlier Than The Male" holds an iconic status among fans of The Walker Brothers and vintage film soundtrack enthusiasts. Despite its lack of chart-topping success, it is representative of the profound influence that The Walker Brothers and Scott Walker had in shaping the sound of 1960s pop music.
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