Oh No Not You Again
Australian Crawl
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Let me tell you bout two young lovers that lived on the coast She was such a pretty thing, and man what a host Come evenin time she sets the table for rour Some friends are commin round tonight He's out on the town, He's tryin to score Woke up early this morning something's on his mind Cursin the night before, breakfast at nine She felt him restless oh all through the night She senses somethings wrong with him She doesn't want to pry, she just wants to know why Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh---Oh No, Not You Again Don't own no smimming pool, not even a colour TV He work awful hard some days and she lets him be Things ain't looking to good for them no love no more Some friends are commin round tonight He's out on the town, He's tryin to score
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Written by: GUY GILLIS MCDONOUGH
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song Origins"Oh No Not You Again" is a song by the Australian rock band Australian Crawl. The song was first released in 1981 as part of their second studio album called 'Sirocco'.
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Commercial SuccessIt was one of the successful tracks from the album and reached number 58 on the Australian Kent Music Report Singles Chart. It was, therefore noted to have contributed significantly to the commercial success of the 'Sirocco' album.
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Band FormationAustralian Crawl was formed by James Reyne and his brother David Reyne in 1978, a few years before the song was released. The band is renowned for their distinctive and relaxed sound.
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Album InspirationThe album 'Sirocco', which features "Oh No Not You Again", was named after actor Errol Flynn's yacht - a reflection of the band's beach-centric image.
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Song LyricsThe lyrics of "Oh No Not You Again" are typical of Australian Crawl’s work, featuring storytelling, satirical humor, and also clever wordplay.
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Song ThemeThe song, like many of Australian Crawl's tracks, has a tongue-in-cheek nature. It’s about a man who is less than thrilled to run into an old flame.
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Live Performances"Oh No Not You Again" remained a staple in Australian Crawl’s live shows until they disbanded in 1986.
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Vinyl ReleaseThe song is also well-remembered and sought after by die-hard fans for its 7" vinyl release.
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LegacyDespite not being one of the band's highest-charting songs, "Oh No Not You Again" is remembered fondly by fans and is considered a classic of Australian rock music.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, "Oh No Not You Again" has been covered by a number of artists, reflecting the enduring popularity of this Australian Crawl song.
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