Sheriff Fatman
Carter the Unstoppable Sex Machine
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Sherrif Fatman started out is business as a granny farmer He was infamous for fifteen minutes And he appeared on Panorama Then he somehow got on board a Starship Enterprise Allowance Scheme With a Prince of Wales Award For pushing Valium and amphetamines Moving Up on Second Base With Nicholas Van what's His Face At six foot six And 100 Tons The undisputed King of the Slums With more alias' than Klaus Barbie Master Butcher of Leigh on Sea Just about to take the stage The one and only - hold the front page Fatman's got something to sell To the Capital's homeless A Crossroad's Motel For the No Fixed Abodeless Where you can live life in style If you sleep in a closet And if you flash him a smile He'll take your teeth as deposit There's bats in the belfrey The windows are jammed The toilet's ain't healthy He don't give a damn Just chuckles and smiles Laughs like a madman A born again Rachman Here comes Sherrif Fatman With his Valium, amphetamines Sicknotes and his phoney prescriptions Just when you thought it was safe to go back to the kitchen Dead heads and cracked heads Bunk beds and breakfasts Wake up you sleepyheads Check this Moving up on second base With Nicholas Van Whatshis face At six foot six And 100 tons The undisputed King of the Slums With more alias' than Klaus Barbie The Master Butcher of Leigh on Sea Just about to take the stage The only and only hold the front page
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Written by: JAMES NEIL MORRISON, LESLIE GEORGE CARTER
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Song Writing and Inspiration"Sheriff Fatman" is one of the debut singles from Carter The Unstoppable Sex Machine. It was written by Jim Bob and Fruitbat, the duo making up the band, and was reportedly inspired by a notorious slum landlord from London.
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Music Theater IntegrationThe song’s narrative is influenced by music hall and folk song traditions – telling a story through music, contributing to its distinctive style characteristic of Carter The Unstoppable Sex Machine.
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Political Commentary"Sheriff Fatman" is a song containing political commentary, reflecting issues of the late 1980s under the Thatcher government. It targets housing issues, particularly criticizing unscrupulous landlords and the conditions in which some tenants were forced to live.
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Chart PerformanceReleased in 1989, "Sheriff Fatman" initially failed to reach mainstream success. However, after reissue in 1990, it peaked at number 12 in the UK singles chart, becoming the band's first hit.
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Album InclusionWhile "Sheriff Fatman" was first released as a single, it is also a track on the band's debut album, "101 Damnations."
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Indie Rock AppealThe song is notable for integrating elements of punk rock and indie pop, making it appealing to underground music scenes and indie rock enthusiasts.
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Celebrity EndorsementRadio DJ Steve Lamacq is known to be a fan of the song, and Carter The Unstoppable Sex Machine more broadly, giving the band critical endorsement and wider exposure during their active years.
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Live Performances"Sheriff Fatman" became a staple of the band's live performances, admired for its energy and politically charged lyrics. It was often a crowd favorite during concerts.
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LegacyAlthough the band broke up in 1997, they have reunited for several gigs over the years. "Sheriff Fatman" is often requested and played during these shows, indicating its continued popularity among the band's fan base.
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Contribution to MusicNotwithstanding its initial lack of commercial success, "Sheriff Fatman" has come to be regarded as a classic song of the UK indie and alternative scenes. It underscores Carter The Unstoppable Sex Machine's place in music history as an innovative, political, and engaging band.
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