Stalin Wasn't Stallin'
Robert Wyatt
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Stalin wasn't stallin' When he told the beast of Berlin That they'd never rest contented Till they had driven him from the land So he called the yanks and English And proceeded to extinguish The fuhrer and its vermin This is how it all began Now the devil, he was readin' In the good book one day How that lord created Adam To walk the righteous way And it made the devil jealous He turned green onto his [?] And he swore by things unholy And he made one of his own So he packed two suitcases Full of greed and misery And he caught the midnight special Going down to Germany Then he mixed his lies and hatred With fire and grim stones Then the devil sat upon it That's how Adolf was born Now Adolf got the notion That he was the master race And he swore he'd bring new order And put mankind in its place So he set his scheme in motion And was winnin' everywhere Until he [?] and got the notion For to kick that Russian bear Stalin wasn't stallin' When he told the beast of Berlin That they'd never rest contented Till they had driven him from the land So he called the yanks and English And proceeded to extinguish The fuhrer and its vermin This is how it all began Yes, he kicked that noble Russian But it wasn't very long Before Adolf got suspicious That he had done somethin' wrong Cause that bear grabbed the fuhrer And gave him an awful fight Seventeen months he grabbed the fuhrer Tooth and claws, day and night Then that bear smacked the fuhrer With a mighty armored core And Adolf broke all records Runnin' backwards to Krakow Then Goebbels sent a message To the people everywhere That if they couldn't hit the fuhrer God, then hit that Russian bear Stalin wasn't stallin' When he told the beast of Berlin That they'd never rest contented Till they had driven him from the land So he called the yanks and English And proceeded to extinguish The fuhrer and its vermin This is how it all began Then this bear called on his buddy The noble fighting yank And they sent the fuhrer runnin' With their ships and planes and tanks Now the fuhrer's havin' nightmares Cause the fuhrer knows damn well That the devil's done roast welcome On his residence in hell Stalin wasn't stallin' When he told the beast of Berlin That they'd never rest contented Till they had driven him from the land So he called the yanks and English And proceeded to extinguish The fuhrer and its vermin This is how it all began
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Written by: WILLIE T. JOHNSON
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10 facts about this song
Historical ContextThe song "Stalin Wasn't Stallin'" is not originally by Robert Wyatt but is a cover version. It was written during World War II by Willie Johnson, originally recorded by The Golden Gate Quartet in 1943.
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Sociopolitical ConnectionThe song praises Soviet leader Joseph Stalin and the Soviet Red Army for their efforts against Hitler during World War II. Although controversial, during the period of the song's writing, the Soviets were appreciated for their role in resisting the Nazis.
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Artist BackgroundRobert Wyatt is one of the pioneers of the English rock scene in the 1960s and 1970s, co-founding Soft Machine and spinning off a successful solo career.
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Album Information"Stalin Wasn't Stallin'" is part of Wyatt's album called "Nothing Can Stop Us" released in 1982. This album comprises primarily of cover songs with various political themes.
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Musical StyleWyatt’s rendition of the song carries a distinctive style that mixes elements of pop, rock, jazz, and avant-garde.
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ReceptionDespite the controversial topic, "Stalin Wasn't Stallin'" has been critically acclaimed, garnering praise for both its daring subject matter and Wyatt's engaging performance.
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The ControversyOver the years, the song has sparked divisive opinion due to its depiction of Stalin, who, although led the Soviet Union's fight against Hitler, is also known amongst history’s most brutal dictators.
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Song ThemeThe song, in its original context, is a piece of propaganda that showcases the anti-Fascist sentiment during World War II. However, in Wyatt's interpretation, it can be seen as a poignant reminder of how collective memory and popular history could be manipulated.
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Impact on Artist's CareerThe album which houses the song “Stalin Wasn’t Stallin” is one of Wyatt's most successful works and helped cement his reputation as a keen political commentator in the music industry.
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Song InfluenceThe song continues to influence modern musicians due to its historical significance, political roots, and the distinctive rendition by Robert Wyatt.
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