Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll
Ian Dury, Ian Dury & the Blockheads
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Sex and drugs and rock and roll Is all my brain and body need Sex and drugs and rock and roll Are very good indeed Keep your silly ways or throw them out the window The wisdom of your ways, I've been there and I know Lots of other ways, what a jolly bad show If all you ever do is business you don't like Sex and drugs and rock and roll Sex and drugs and rock and roll Sex and drugs and rock and roll Is very good indeed Every bit of clothing ought to make you pretty You can cut the clothing, gray is such a pity I should wear the clothing of Mr. Walter Mitty See my tailor, he's called Simon, I know it's going to fit Here's a little piece of advice You're quite welcome it is free Don't do nothing that is cut price You know what that'll make you be They will try their tricky device Trap you with the ordinary Get your teeth into a small slice The cake of liberty Sex and drugs and rock and roll Sex and drugs and rock and roll Sex and drugs and rock and roll Sex and drugs and rock and roll Sex and drugs and rock and roll Sex and drugs and rock and roll Sex and drugs and rock and roll Sex and drugs and rock and roll Sex, drugs, rock, roll, sex, drugs, rock, roll
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Written by: IAN ROBINS DURY, CHARLES JEREMY JANKEL
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10 facts about this song
Origin"Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll" is a song by British musician Ian Dury. It became one of Dury's most famous songs, although it was never officially released as a single.
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Year of ReleaseThe song was first featured on Dury's 1977 debut album "New Boots and Panties!!".
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Cultural ImpactAlthough it was never released as a single, "Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll" became an anthem of the punk era in the UK. It adopted a parodying tone addressing the reckless lifestyle commonly associated with rock and roll stars.
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Song OriginThe song’s title was reportedly inspired by a phrase that Dury saw on a graffiti in London: "Sex and Drugs and Rock and Roll".
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LyricsContrary to its free-spirited title, the song urges listeners to do something more productive rather than indulging in the superficial pleasures of sex, drugs, and rock & roll.
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Notable LineupThe track involved huge talents like Norman Watt-Roy on bass and Chaz Jankel, who co-wrote the song, on guitar.
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Movie InfluenceIn 2010, a biographical film about Ian Dury was released named "Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll”, which was named after the iconic song.
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Public RecognitionIn 2007, the song was included in a list of the 40 songs that most defined punk rock by Q magazine.
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Musical Style"Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll" is noted for its genre-blending sound, mixing elements of punk and rock with a dose of funk.
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LegacyAfter more than 40 years, the song still remains as one of the most celebrated punk anthems and continues to be embraced by new generations.
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