Peaches
Davey Payne, Ian Dury, Wilko Johnson, The Stranglers, Toyah
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Strolling along minding my own business Well there goes a girl and a half She's got me going up and down She's got me going up and down Walking on the beaches looking at the peaches Well I got the notion girl that you got some suntan lotion in that bottle of yours Spread it all over my peelin' skin, baby That feels real good All this skirt lappin' up the sun Lap me up Why don't you come on and lap me up? Walking on the beaches looking at the peaches Well, there goes another one just lying down on the sand dunes I'd better go take a swim and see if I can cool down a little bit 'Cause you and me, woman We got a lotta things on our minds (you know what I mean) Walking on the beaches looking at the peaches Will you just take a look over there (where?) (there) Is she tryin' to get outta that Clitares? Liberation for women That's what I preach (preacher man) Walking on the beaches looking at the peaches Oh shit! There goes the charabang Looks like I'm gonna be stuck here the whole summer Well, what a bummer I can think of a lot worse places to be Like down in the streets Or down in the sewer Or even on the end of a skewer Down on the beaches, just looking at the peaches Down on the beaches, just looking at brown bodies Down on the beaches, just looking at all the shot glasses Down on the beaches, just looking at all the peaches Down on the beaches, just looking at all the peaches Down on the beaches, just looking at all the peaches Down on the beaches Mmm-hmm, mmm-hmm, mmm-hmm, mmm-hmm Mmm-hmm, mmm-hmm, mmm-hmm, mmm-hmm Mmm-hmm Mmm-hmm Mmm-hmm, mmm-hmm, mmm-hmm, mmm-hmm
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Written by: BRIAN JOHN DUFFY, DAVID GREENFIELD, HUGH ALAN CORNWELL, JEAN JACQUES BURNEL
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11 facts about this song
General Information"Peaches" is a song by the British punk rock band The Stranglers. It was released as part of their debut album "Rattus Norvegicus" in 1977.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its controversial lyrics, the song became one of The Stranglers' biggest hits, reaching No. 8 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Subject MatterThe song's lyrics are an embittered rant against seaside tourism and stereotypical beach culture.
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ControversyDue to its slang usage and sexually suggestive lyrics, "Peaches" was often censored or completely banned from British radio.
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Music StyleUnlike much of the punk music at the time, "Peaches" has a reggae-influenced rhythm, showing the band's willingness to experiment with different genres.
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Production and RecordingThe Stranglers recorded the song in one take, with the intention of capturing a raw and spontaneous sound.
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InspirationHugh Cornwell, the band's vocals and guitarist, stated that the song was based on an incident he experienced on a beach in Nice, France.
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Impact on Punk CultureDespite its lack of airplay, "Peaches" became an anthem of the punk movement in the UK, largely due to its rebellious spirit and gritty sound.
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Cover VersionsA number of artists have covered "Peaches", most notably the punk band Anti-Nowhere League in 1987.
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Distinguishing featuresThe song is marked by a steady bass line, snarling vocals and splashes of raucous guitar, making it stand out from the sleek, polished rock music of the era.
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LegacyOver forty years after its release, "Peaches" is still considered a classic in the punk genre and remains a highlight of The Stranglers' live performances.
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