She's a Windup

Dr. Feelgood

About She's a Windup

"She's a Windup" is a song by the band Dr. Feelgood. The track was recorded in 1977, and appeared on Be Seeing You, an album by Dr. Feelgood that was released in September that year."She's a Windup" was also released as a single in the UK in September 1977. Written by all the band members, and produced by Nick Lowe, the song was Dr. Feelgood's second hit single. The B-side of the record, "Hi-Rise", was penned solely by Gypie Mayo. It reached number 34 in the UK Singles Chart, and spent five weeks in the listing. A 12" single (12 UP 36304), issued at the same time as the 7" single, had an additional track on the B-side, a live version of "Homework". The cover shown is the original 12", with a "rubber stamp" logo in the corner. The 7" was released in a plain sleeve. On 20 September 1977 Dr. Feelgood recorded for the Peel Sessions on BBC Radio 1. Their set list included "She's A Wind Up", along with "You Upset Me Baby", "Baby Jane" and "99.5". A version of "She's A Wind Up" was also included in Dr. Feelgood's 1979 live album, As It Happens, and on a number of their compilation albums, such as Singles - The UA Years. 


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She's got a fine lookin' figure
When she's walkin' down the street
She gives a quick 'See you later'
To all the guys she meets

I want to hear her moan when I get her alone
When the action starts she says 'I got to go home'
She's a wind up, wind up
She's a wind up, wind up

She's a wind up, wind up
For I'd say okay but they don't mean what they say
She wears the low-cut dresses
And a high-heeled shoes

She was born to make it
I was born to lose
She makes the blackout sounds till the light goes down
And when I make a move she ain't nowhere around

She's a wind up, wind up
She's a wind up, wind up
She's a wind up, wind up
For I'd say okay but they don't mean what they say

Fine lookin' figure
Oh when she's walkin' down the street
She gives a quick 'See you later'
To all the guys she meets

I want to hear her moan when I get her alone
When the action starts she says 'I got to go home'
She's a wind up, wind up
She's a wind up, wind up

She's a wind up, wind up
For I'd say okay but they don't mean what they say
She's a wind up, wind up
She's a wind up, wind up

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Dr. Feelgood

Dr. Feelgood are a British pub rock band formed in 1971. The band's name derives from a slang term for heroin or for a doctor who is willing to overprescribe drugs. It is also a reference to a 1962 record by the American blues pianist and singer Willie Perryman (also known as "Piano Red") called "Dr Feel-Good", which Perryman recorded under the name of Dr Feelgood & The Interns. The song was covered by several British beat groups in the 1960s, including Johnny Kidd & The Pirates. more »

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Written by: LEE BRILLEAUX, JOHN LEONARD-MARTIN, JOHN PHILIP MAYO, JOHN SPARKES

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11 facts about this song

Band Formation
"She's a Windup" was released by Dr. Feelgood, a British rock band, that was formed during the early 1970s.
Album Record
The track was included in the band's 1977 album titled "Be Seeing You," the fifth studio album in their discography.
Chart Performance
"She's a Windup" became one of the band's most successful tracks. It reached number 34 on the UK Singles Chart in 1977, securing the band's status as one of the British pub rock scene's leading groups.
Lineup Change
"She's a Windup" was the first album released after the departure of Wilko Johnson, Dr. Feelgood's original guitarist. He was replaced by John 'Gypie' Mayo, adding a fresh dynamic to the band's sound.
Singing Style
The song is characterised by Lee Brilleaux's raw vocals and the band's hard-edged blues-inspired rock style, lending the track an energetic vibe.
Iconic Performance
A performance of "She's a Windup" was included in the Dr. Feelgood documentary "Oil City Confidential" directed by acclaimed filmmaker Julien Temple.
Song Theme
The song is considered a classic example of Dr. Feelgood's cheeky style, containing a variety of playful innuendos, contributing to its popular appeal.
Song Length
The track's length, typical of Dr. Feelgood's style, is concise, with "She's a Windup" clocking in at just over two minutes.
Noted Influence
The band's simple, driving style exemplified in "She's a Windup" influenced many later punk rock bands, who appreciated Dr. Feelgood's stripped-down sound and brash delivery.
Musical Genre
"She's a Windup" showcases Dr. Feelgood's characteristic pub rock sound, a genre that was at its peak in the UK during the mid-1970s.
Collaborative Writing
Gypie Mayo co-wrote "She's a Windup" with Dr. Feelgood's vocalist Lee Brilleaux, marking an effective songwriting partnership in the band's history.

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