Judy Is a Punk
Ramones
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Jackie is a punk Judy is a runt They both went down to Berlin, joined the Ice Capades And oh, I don't know why Oh, I don't know why Perhaps they'll die, oh yeah Perhaps they'll die, oh yeah Perhaps they'll die, oh yeah Perhaps they'll die, oh yeah Second verse, same as the first Jackie is a punk Judy is a runt They both went down to Berlin, joined the Ice Capades And oh, I don't know why Oh, I don't know why Perhaps they'll die, oh yeah Perhaps they'll die, oh yeah Perhaps they'll die, oh yeah Perhaps they'll die, oh yeah Third verse, different from the first Jackie is a punk Judy is a runt They both went down to San Frisco, joined the SLA And oh, I don't know why Oh, I don't know why Perhaps they'll die, oh yeah Perhaps they'll die, oh yeah Perhaps they'll die, oh yeah Perhaps they'll die, oh yeah
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Written by: Douglas Colvin, Jeff Hyman, John Cummings, Thomas Erdelyi
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Origins"Judy Is a Punk" is performed by the American punk rock band Ramones. Released in 1976, it is one of the earliest and most iconic songs of the punk rock genre.
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Album InformationThe song is the second track of Ramones's debut self-titled album, which is known for revolutionizing the rock genre and inaugurating the punk rock era.
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SongwritersThe band's lead vocalist, Jeffrey Ross Hyman known by his stage name as Joey Ramone, wrote the song.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Judy Is a Punk" are emblematic of the Ramones's minimalist approach to songwriting. The lyrics consist of a few simple, repeating lines which hint at rebellious characters "Judy" and "Jackie".
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Running TimeThe song's duration is a mere 1 minute and 30 seconds, reflecting the Ramones's distinctive fast-and-hard musical style.
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Influence"Judy Is a Punk" is considered to be one of the first punk songs, and it has widely influenced the punk rock genre.
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CriticismThe song, like most punk music of the era, faced a lot of criticism for its raw, unpolished sound. Despite this, it has since been recognized as a seminal piece in the punk rock movement.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by multiple artists, including Screeching Weasel and Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, further testifying to its lasting impact.
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Musical StyleMusically, "Judy Is a Punk" exemplifies the Ramones's stripped-down, high-tempo style with three chord guitar progressions, straightforward percussive rhythms, and youthful, snarling vocals.
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Live PerformancesThe song was a staple in Ramones's live performances and remains popular among fans for its energy and fast pace.
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Song ReferencesThe lyrics reference two other songs by the Ramones — "Psycho Therapy" and "I Wanna Be Free" — suggesting intertwined narratives with characters Judy and Jackie.
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In Pop CultureThe song was featured in the motion pictures "SLC Punk" and "Margot at the Wedding", allowing it to reach wider audiences.
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