Randy Scouse Git
The Monkees
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She's a wonderful lady and she's mine, all mine And there doesn't seem a way that she won't come and lose my mind It's too easy humming songs to a girl in a yellow dress It's been a long time since the party and the room is in a mess The four kings of emi are sitting stately on the floor There are birds out on the sidewalk and a valet at the door He reminds me of a penguin with few and plastered hair There's talcum powder on the letter and the birthday boy is there Why don't you cut your hair? Why don't you live up there? Why don't you do what I do, see what I feel when I care? Now they've darkened all the windows and the seats are naugh-a-hyde I've been waiting for an hour I can't find a place to hide The being known as wonder girl Is speaking, I believe It's not easy trying to tell her That I shortly have to leave Why don't you be like me? Why don't you stop and see? Why don't you hate who I hate, Kill who I kill to be free? Why don't you cut your hair? Why don't you live up there? Why don't you do what I do, See what I feel when I care? Why don't you be like me? (she's a wonderful lady) Why don't you stop and see? (and she's mine, all mine) Why don't you hate who I hate, (and there doesn't seem a way) Kill who I kill to be free? (that she won't come and lose my mind) Why don't you cut your hair? (it's too easy humming songs) Why don't you live up there? (to a girl in a yellow dress) Why don't you do what I do, (it's been a long time since the party) See what I feel when I care? (and the room is in a mess)
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Written by: MICKY DOLENZ
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Randy Scouse Git" was written by The Monkees' drummer Micky Dolenz during the band's 1967 UK tour.
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Title MeaningThe song's title is a piece of obscure British slang picked up by Dolenz from a TV show. A "Randy Scouse Git" roughly translates to "sexually active Liverpudlian jerk".
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Lyrics InspirationThe lyrics are inspired by Dolenz's experiences in the UK, particularly a party thrown by The Beatles. He noted later that the lyrics are essentially a diary of his experiences, mentioning "four kings of EMI", referring to The Beatles.
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Title ControversyThe title of the song was deemed too controversial for UK audiences, so was released under a different name, "Alternate Title", in the UK.
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Chart SuccessDespite its controversial title, the song peaked at number 2 on the UK charts when it was released in 1967.
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Album Placement"Randy Scouse Git" is the closing track of the third Monkees album, Headquarters, a pivotal record where the band finally got to play their own instruments and have more creative control.
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Music VideoThe unique promotional film for the song featured the four Monkees members performing the song in a set decorated like a Victorian-era drawing-room, reflecting their increasing influence from British culture.
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No Love from BandmatesFellow bandmate Michael Nesmith reportedly was not a fan of the song, stating it didn't make much sense to him.
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Cultural ImpactDespite the varied reactions, this song is now often cited as a cult favorite among Monkees fans, serving as an example of the band's more experimental and eccentric side.
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Live PerformancesDolenz often performed "Randy Scouse Git" during his solo tours, using a modified version of the UK title, "Alternate Title (Randy Scouse Git)".
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