Dozen Girls

The Damned

About Dozen Girls

"Dozen Girls" is a single by the Damned, released 17 September 1982 on Bronze Records. After the experiment of "Lovely Money", the song returned the band to slightly more familiar territory, but failed to chart. The album version released on Strawberries was slightly different from the single version, with the play-out featuring a roll call of a dozen girls replaced by the repeated line "He's alright and he don't care, he's got thermal underwear". Some pressings of the single credited Billy Karloff as a co-writer of "Dozen Girls". The single was also issued in Bolivia by Philips Records, with "Bad Time for Bonzo" on the B-side. The song "Torture Me", which appeared on the single, is about the ethics of eating meat. It was composed and performed by Captain Sensible, who was a vegetarian at the time. 


Year:
2001
4:21
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won't you tell me the reason why
he goes out almost every night?
he never goes too far,he's always
the one who's got it right

chorus

he's got charm
he's got style
he's got a dozen girls
tell me why,i don't know why
he's got a dozen girls
now he's always the one with all the hooks
when it comes to making it with you
now i would be there in his place if only
i knew what it is i had to do

repeat chorus twice

he's alright and he dont care,he' got thermal underwear

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The Damned

The Damned are an English rock band formed in London in 1976. They were the first punk rock band from the United Kingdom to release a single ("New Rose"), an album (Damned Damned Damned), to have a record on the UK music charts, and to tour the United States. The Damned later evolved into one of the forerunners of the gothic genre. more »

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Written by: BILLY KARLOFF, CHRISTOPHER JOHN MILLAR, DAVID VANIAN, PAUL GRAY, RAYMOND IAN BURNS

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15 facts about this song

"Dozen Girls" Release Year
The song “Dozen Girls” by The Damned was released in the year 1982.
Album Information
“Dozen Girls” was included in their fifth studio album titled "Strawberries".
Band Members
The band members of "The Damned" when “Dozen Girls” was released were Dave Vanian, Captain Sensible, Rat Scabies, and Paul Gray.
Musical Style
"Dozen Girls" is known for its melody that combines elements of punk rock with gothic rock, a style The Damned is well-known for.
Song Length
The song "Dozen Girls" is approximately 4 minutes and 25 seconds long.
Album Production
"Strawberries" was self-produced by The Damned with assistance from Hugh Jones.
Record Label
The album "Strawberries," including the song "Dozen Girls," was released under the record label "Bronze."
Chart Performance
While the song "Dozen Girls" never charted, the album "Strawberries" reached number 15 on the UK Albums Chart.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "Dozen Girls" suggest a light-hearted, playful take on the band's interactions with their female fans.
Live Performances
"The Damned" frequently included "Dozen Girls" in their live set lists during the early and mid-1980s.
Cover Design
The cover of "Strawberries" depicts the band in a strawberries field, aligning with the album's theme. Although "Dozen Girls" lacks a direct connection to strawberries, it contributes to the album's diverse themes and sounds.
Commercial Success
Despite not being released as a single, "Dozen Girls" became one of the popular tracks from the "Strawberries" album.
Influences
The Damned were early pioneers of the punk and goth music movements, and “Dozen Girls” emblemizes their mingling of these two genres.
Virtual Performance
In 2020, "The Damned" performed several of their hits including "Dozen Girls" in a special live-streamed performance due to the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on concerts.
Legacy
"Dozen Girls" continues to be a fan favorite, showcasing The Damned's unique blend of musical styles and rebellious lyrics.

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