Kings of the Wild Frontier

Adam & The Ants, Adam Ant

About Kings of the Wild Frontier

"Kings of the Wild Frontier" was the first 7" single by Adam and the Ants to feature the two-drummer Burundi beat for which the band became famous. It was also the first written by Adam Ant & Marco Pirroni, and their first single on CBS Records after leaving Do It Records. Originally released on 25 July 1980, it peaked at number 48 on the UK Singles Chart. Following the breakthrough success of "Dog Eat Dog" and 'Antmusic' (numbers 4 and 2, respectively), "Kings of the Wild Frontier" was re-released in February 1981. This time it reached number 2."The extent of its success surprised us," Pirroni recalled. "We'd written the music as a soundtrack to the visuals – very Eighties. I took that cowboy guitar twang from Ennio Morricone's The Good, The Bad and The Ugly soundtrack. I was trying to get everything I liked into that record. And it worked."Adam's ever-changing line-up of Ants included, on this song, Pirroni on guitar, Kevin Mooney on bass guitar and, on drums, both Chris Hughes (under the pseudonym "Merrick") and Terry Lee Miall. 


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2012
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A new Royal Family, a wild nobility, we are the family
A new Royal Family, a wild nobility, we are the family 
A new Royal Family, a wild nobility, we are the family 

I feel beneath the white
There is a redskin suffering
From centuries of taming

No method in our madness
Just pride about our manner
Antpeople are the warriors
Antmusic is the banner!

A new Royal Family, a wild nobility, we are the family
A new Royal Family, a wild nobility, we are the family

And even when you're healthy
And your colour schemes delight
Down below those dandy clothes
You're just a shade too white
Shade too white!
Shade too white!

I feel beneath the white
There is a redskin suffering
From centuries of taming...

I feel beneath the white
There is a redskin suffering
From centuries of taming...

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Adam Ant

Adam Ant (born Stuart Leslie Goddard, 3 November 1954, Marylebone, London) is an English musician who gained popularity as the lead singer of New Wave/post-punk group Adam and the Ants and later as a solo artist, scoring ten UK top ten hits between 1980 and 1983, including three No.1s. Ant was also a star in America where he not only scored a string of hit singles and albums, but was once voted sexiest man in America by the viewers of MTV. He is also an actor, having appeared in over two dozen films or television episodes between 1985 and 2003. more »

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Written by: MARCO PIRRONI, ADAM ANT

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12 facts about this song

Genre
"Kings of the Wild Frontier" is a song by Adam and the Ants, a band famous for creating an eclectic blend of punk rock and new wave music.
Release Date
The song was released on 25 July 1980.
Album
"Kings of the Wild Frontier" is the title track from Adam and the Ants' second studio album of the same name.
Chart Performance
The album, 'Kings of the Wild Frontier,' was a commercial success in the UK, reaching number one on the UK Album Charts.
Signature Sound
The song "Kings of the Wild Frontier" is known for its unique blend of tribal beats, spaghetti western riffs, and punk attitude.
Band Lineup
When the song was recorded, the band lineup consisted of Adam Ant (vocals and bass), Marco Pirroni (guitar), Kevin Mooney (bass), and two drummers, Terry Lee Miall and Chris Hughes.
Producer
The album and song were produced by Chris Hughes, who is a renowned English producer known for his work with famous bands such as Tears for Fears.
Burundi Beat
The song is noted for its use of the 'Burundi Beat.' This beat was inspired by African drumming, particularly from Burundi, which Adam Ant and his bandmate Marco Pirroni were interested in.
Iconic Fashion
Associated with the song and the album, Adam Ant developed a unique fashion style, drawing on Native American dress, pirate outfits, and dandy fashion. This look would become immensely popular and influential in the 80s.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "Kings of the Wild Frontier" articulate Adam's feeling of disenfranchisement and his desire to break loose from societal norms. The lyrics also show off his bravado and assertiveness.
Musical Legacy
The album, including the song "Kings of the Wild Frontier," has been credited for helping to introduce the new wave music movement to a mainstream audience in the UK.
Awards
In 1982, "Kings of the Wild Frontier" won the Brit Award for Best British Album.

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