Drip Fed Fred
Ian Dury, Madness
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We want Freddie for our leader Freddie is a man of class We want Freddie for our leader All stand and raise your champagne glass Gentlemen and assassins and ladies of the night I call upon you this evening in the hope of shedding some light I can't go into detail or finger unfounded fools But there are some here amongst us that are not playing to the rules I've rounded up the lowlife and local CID Offered a free massage or else the third degree There is no simple solution in this life we lead So make things easy for yourself to the baronage concede We want Freddie for our leader Freddie is a man of class We want Freddie for our leader All stand and raise your champagne glass Peace shall not prevail in Purley came the stark warning today From his hospital bed Drip fed Fred vowed he was here to stay I'll tell you something for nothing (he's claimed) never in all my days Have I felt so intimidated by the cheap tactics on display We want Freddie for our leader Freddie is a man of class We want Freddie for our leader All stand and raise your champagne glass And approaching the pulpit the right honourable Reverend Greene We are gathered here this evening to pay our due respects To Drip Fed Fred who late last night fell out of his prison bed We know the nonce behind it who slipped the night PD The word is out now without doubt you will answer to me Gentlemen and assassins and ladies of the night I call upon you this evening in the hope of shedding new light There is a simple solution one called honour amongst thieves So we'll take pity on your souls and only cap your knees We want Freddie for our leader Freddie is a man of class We want Freddie for our leader All stand and raise your champagne glass All stand and raise your champagne glass All stand and raise your champagne glass
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Written by: CATHAL JOSEPH SMYTH, CHRISTOPHER JOHN FOREMAN, DANIEL MARK WOODGATE, GRAHAM MCPHERSON, LEE JAY THOMPSON, MARK WILLIAM BEDFORD, MICHAEL BARSON
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10 facts about this song
Song Title and Band"Drip Fed Fred" is a song performed by the British ska band, Madness.
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Release DateThe song was released in the year 2000.
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Album IdentityIt features in the band’s studio album titled "Wonderful," which was the band’s first album in six years due to their hiatus.
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Chart Rankings"Drip Fed Fred" peaked at number 55 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Unique CollaborationThe song features guest vocals from English singer and actor, Ian Dury, which makes it exceptionally unique.
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Song ThemeIt brings under spotlight the declining state of Britain and encourages listeners to take action against the downfall.
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Last Recording"Drip Fed Fred" was the last recording by Ian Dury before his death in March 2000.
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Promotional VideoThe promotional video for the song stars actor and comedian Peter Baynham.
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Musical StyleSimilar to most of Madness' music, "Drip Fed Fred" features elements of ska and pop rock.
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Live PerformancesDespite its relatively low chart performance, "Drip Fed Fred" has been frequently performed in the band’s live set lists.
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