Kinky Afro
Happy Mondays
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Son, I'm 30 I only went with your mother 'cause she's dirty And I don't have a decent bone in me What you get is just what you see yeah I see it so I take it freely And all the bad piss ugly things I feed me I never help or give to the needy Come on and see me I had to crucify some brother today And I don't dig what you gotta say So come on and say it Come on and tell me twice I said dad you're shabby You run around and groove like a baggy You're only here just out of habit All that's mine you might as well have it You take ten feet back and then stab it Spray it on and 'tag it So sack on me I can't stand the needy Get around here if you're asking you're feeling I had to crucify somebody today And I don't dig what you gotta say So come on and say it Come on and tell me twice So sack all the needy I can't stand to leave it You come around here and you put both your feet in I had to crucify somebody today And I don't dig what you gotta say So go on and say it I had to crucify some brother today And I don't hear what you gotta say So come on and say it Come on and tell me twice
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Written by: PAUL ANTHONY RYDER, GARY KENNETH WHELAN, MARK PHILIP DAY, PAUL RICHARD DAVIS, SHAUN WILLIAM RYDER
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12 facts about this song
Song SpecificsReleased in 1990, "Kinky Afro" is a single from English rock group, Happy Mondays' third album "Pills 'n' Thrills and Bellyaches."
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ProductionThis alternative dance track was produced by the famous production duo, Paul Oakenfold and Steve Osborne, who played instrumental roles in shaping the sound of Happy Mondays.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached No. 5 on the UK Singles Chart, making it one of the band's biggest hits.
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StyleKnown for Shaun Ryder's ingenious wordplay, "Kinky Afro" is peppered with Northern English colloquialisms and slang, reflecting Ryder's Manchester origin.
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InspirationIt's believed that this track is a laid back ode to Ryder's then girlfriend, who became the mother of his child.
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Critical ReceptionDespite its provocative title, the song was acclaimed for its cheerful, bouncy rhythms and funky hooks.
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Music VideoThe music video features the band members frolicking around an animal farm, further enhancing the playfully eccentric message of the song.
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Legacy"Kinky Afro," along with other Happy Mondays hits, characterized the British 'Madchester' scene of the late 80s and early 90s, which combined elements of psychedelic rock, funk, and electronic dance music.
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Cultural ImpactIn 2012, the track was used in a commercial for British retailer, Marks and Spencer, indicating its enduring popularity.
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Live performancesThe song remained a staple in Happy Mondays' live performances and continued to receive substantial airplay on alternative rock radio.
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FormatThe song was released in 7", 12" and CD single formats, with varied bonus tracks depending on the format.
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Cover VersionsIn 2007, British indie rock band The Kooks covered "Kinky Afro" for BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge.
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