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Big Audio Dynamite — Rush
Album: The Globe
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Released: 1991
Length: 3:05
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If I had my time again
I would do it all the same
And not change a single thing
Even when I was to blame
For the heartache and the pain
That I caused throughout my years
How I loved to be your man
Through the laughter and the tears

(Chorus)
Situation no win
Rush for a change of atmosphere
I cover the walls so I give in
Gotta get myself right out of here

Now I'm fully clothed
And I know where it's at
Somehow I stay thin
While the other guys got fat
All the chances that I've blown
And the times that I've been down
I didn't get too high
Kept my feet on the ground

(Repeat Chorus)

(interlude) yes, it's delightful, delightful
"Rush for a change of atmosphere....."
.. I wish I could sing like that. Not everything is singing you know.
The only important thing these days, is rhythm and melody. Rhythm ...
And melody.
.. A time to laugh
A time to cry

And of all my friends
You've been the best to me
Soon will be the thing
When I will pay you handsomely
Broken hearts are hard to mend
You know I've had my share
But life just carries on
Even when I'm not there

(Repeat chorus x2)

Gotta get myself right
Gotta get myself right
Gotta get myself right
Outta here
Gotta get myself right
Gotta get myself right
Gotta get myself right
Outta here
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The Clash meets The Who
Posted 1 year ago by Alastair    [ Reply ]
Awesome :)
Posted 10 years ago by bb_matt    [ Reply ]
 chelsiaann wrote:
I'm not sure why I like this. Really. It's just kind of a good chair-dancin' song. Head-bobber.
 
Yeah me, too.  And the Who's organ cut (BabaYaga?).  And Peter Sellers?  And those hairdos?  Wacked.  And sooooo much fun.
Posted 11 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
Awesome!
Posted 11 years ago by bluecshells    [ Reply ]
Great, Great, Great! . . . sounds like the Clash {#Rolleyes} and is equally as good!  Fun group, Peter Sellers and that guy who says "A time to laugh, a time to cry . . . "  Awesome!

ALWAYS loved this song. 
Posted 11 years ago by mikec09    [ Reply ]
 Grammarcop wrote:
I wish I could sing like that. Yeah, I'm even worse.
 
Not that anyone asked, but that sample is Peter Sellers. I had the album it's sampled from while growing up, loved it, but thought it was the one of the most obscure things in existence. So I was floored when I first heard this track from BAD. It was like an in-joke.

Peter Sellers
Posted 11 years ago by The_Enemy    [ Reply ]
 gumby wrote:
musical joke? :D 

Bad one.
Posted 11 years ago by aelfheld    [ Reply ]
I'm not sure why I like this. Really. It's just kind of a good chair-dancin' song. Head-bobber.
Posted 11 years ago by chelsiaann    [ Reply ]
This actually has some kind of reprise after the mumbling part ... Not my cup of tea.
Posted 12 years ago by martinc    [ Reply ]
I wish I could sing like that. Yeah, I'm even worse.
Posted 12 years ago by Grammarcop    [ Reply ]
Boogity, boogity, boogity, sliiiiiiide.
Posted 12 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
Headache in the making
Posted 12 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
I saw them too - yes they were fantastic! Best show I've seen in years. They were obviously having a great time too.

 Incarnadine wrote:
Wasn't this B.A.D. II?  C'mon, RP.  You're the people I expect to know this better than I do.  For the record, I saw B.A.D. this year on their "reunion" tour, and they were fantastic.  At a non-sold out, small venue that I bought tix for at the last second because they were offering them on the cheap.  Well worth every cent.
 


Posted 12 years ago by mmoyer    [ Reply ]
Wasn't this B.A.D. II?  C'mon, RP.  You're the people I expect to know this better than I do.  For the record, I saw B.A.D. this year on their "reunion" tour, and they were fantastic.  At a non-sold out, small venue that I bought tix for at the last second because they were offering them on the cheap.  Well worth every cent.
Posted 12 years ago by Incarnadine    [ Reply ]
 mirland wrote:
Is this track music or a joke?
 
musical joke? :D

Posted 12 years ago by gumby    [ Reply ]
{#Yell}{#Clap}


Posted 12 years ago by Dahlia_Gumbo    [ Reply ]
Ah yes, early 90's fashion and appearance.  I really want to be dead when that look comes back.  I already had to live through the 80's fashion come back (I barely experienced it the first time really) and it was bad enough. 
Posted 12 years ago by Byronape    [ Reply ]
PRETTY GOOD - B.A.D.!
Posted 13 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
Propellerheads and now B.A.D.?

My kids are going to be exhausted from all this dancing!
Posted 13 years ago by donna_birichina    [ Reply ]
 DaveInVA wrote:

It's so close I'm sure its intentional - but I still like the song {#Music}
 

It's a sample of the actual song.
Posted 13 years ago by teapot    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:
{#Dancingbanana}{#Bananajam} Yep, I'm hearing the intro to "Baba O'Riley" too.  Still, a really fun song, and perfect for a sunny, hot Friday afternoon!

 
It's so close I'm sure its intentional - but I still like the song {#Music}
Posted 13 years ago by DaveInSaoMiguel    [ Reply ]
I'm sure Bill is gonna put some The Who stuff after this one. SURE!

Posted 13 years ago by CoYoT51    [ Reply ]
{#Dancingbanana}{#Bananajam} Yep, I'm hearing the intro to "Baba O'Riley" too.  Still, a really fun song, and perfect for a sunny, hot Friday afternoon!

Posted 13 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
I'm kinda lost in the supermarket myself.
Posted 13 years ago by lemmoth    [ Reply ]
This is a real blast from the past.  And as others have said, the Who segue is great!

Posted 14 years ago by Zep    [ Reply ]
How I loved being the "cool" guy in college when I introduced this band to my classmates in 3D animation class, working on a Cubicomp.
Posted 14 years ago by Gryn    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:
Sounds like the Clash, but not a tenth as good. Goes on a bit, though - as Joe Strummer said, "f*ckin' long, innit?"
 
LOL! We saw these guys at The Bayou in DC touring behind their first album. Incredible live show. Concluded with Prince's "1999." Very cool.

Posted 14 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
 FilmSurgeon wrote:
the show they put on at the Channel in Boston in 1986 still tops my all-time greatest concert list.
Hey, I caught them on that same tour, at the Catalyst in Santa Cruz... memorable show - really, really fun band live.

Posted 14 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
Sounds like the Clash, but not a tenth as good. Goes on a bit, though - as Joe Strummer said, "f*ckin' long, innit?"
Posted 14 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
I heard the keyboard part from the beginning of Baba O'Riley in the middle of this song.  Did they properly cite this? {#Angel}
Posted 14 years ago by Tosko    [ Reply ]
 rdo wrote:

Probably the most under-rated band ever.


 

They were very good...but methinks you exagerate a wee bit!
Posted 14 years ago by iscoot4peace    [ Reply ]

Probably the most under-rated band ever.


Posted 14 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
 jagdriver wrote:
Circa 1968: I would have enjoyed hearing this on The X (the station that glows in the dark!) at 3 AM with the cans on and a headful of _ _ _.

 
Did you ever buy the baby chicks, the goat gland pills, or send off for a prayer cloth? {#Wave}
Posted 14 years ago by toterola    [ Reply ]
 Al_Koholic wrote:
Rhythm and melody, Rhythm and melody.
 
Peter Sellers as sampled off his "Songs for Swinging Sellers" album.  I heard it a lot as a kid.

Posted 15 years ago by The_Enemy    [ Reply ]
Circa 1968: I would have enjoyed hearing this on The X (the station that glows in the dark!) at 3 AM with the cans on and a headful of _ _ _.

Posted 15 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
How could this one be so good and the last one so bad? (don't even remember the name of the last B.A.D. tune Bill played, but it was just a few hours ago).  Diggin this one. 8

Posted 15 years ago by HarrO    [ Reply ]
Is this track music or a joke?
Posted 15 years ago by mirland    [ Reply ]
not bad

gettit

Posted 15 years ago by arsenault    [ Reply ]
{#Dance}
Posted 15 years ago by Antigone    [ Reply ]
I thought this unusual piece would have lots of critics and praise.  I was surprised to see almost all praise.
A very creative and original piece that holds up well after these years.
A 7 from me.
Posted 15 years ago by cvandoren    [ Reply ]
Haven't heard this song in years! Love it!
Posted 15 years ago by holborne    [ Reply ]
Way before my time of realizing who Mick Jones was back in the mid-80's but this was the future before I even knew I was living in the past; fantastic!!
Posted 15 years ago by canadapaul    [ Reply ]
this particular version is GREAT!!!!
Posted 15 years ago by avidfan    [ Reply ]

WEEE!!!  THIS IS A FUN LITTLE RIDE.


Posted 15 years ago by i4niblind    [ Reply ]
dc_zee wrote:
I believe that's to reinforce the apparent dis towards the Who in the lyrics...
Maybe that's the reason this song was just followed by The Who - My Generation. People try to put us down...
Posted 15 years ago by lee_sf    [ Reply ]
Haven't heard this in years! Love it still!
Posted 15 years ago by joanie    [ Reply ]
Al_Koholic wrote:
Rhythm and melody, Rhythm and melody.
Hmm. I wish I could sing like that.
Posted 16 years ago by veegez    [ Reply ]
Geez, I love Mick Jones!
Posted 16 years ago by maryte    [ Reply ]
these guys were just so fun!
Posted 16 years ago by electronicshaman    [ Reply ]
Anyone want to dance?
Posted 16 years ago by cathenley    [ Reply ]
turn it offffffffffffffffffff!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted 16 years ago by solrac    [ Reply ]
Rhythm and melody, Rhythm and melody.
Posted 16 years ago by Al_Koholic    [ Reply ]
I saw them opening for U2 in 1987...what a crazy gang!
Posted 16 years ago by sunny_day    [ Reply ]
I love this song and it has been so long since i have heard it. Thanks RP.
Posted 16 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]
What an interesting track. I thought I knew BAD's work but I seem to have missed this album.
Posted 16 years ago by ScottishWillie    [ Reply ]
Haven't heard this in a while!
Posted 16 years ago by CatSitter    [ Reply ]
Long time ago...
Posted 16 years ago by acampos    [ Reply ]
i forgot how good this was
Posted 16 years ago by jmsmy    [ Reply ]
Oh man, does this song bring back memories! 1992, dancing to this at about 2:00 AM at some sweaty upstairs club in Chicago. Ah, those were the days.
Posted 16 years ago by deepwoodskev    [ Reply ]
Posted 16 years ago by liser    [ Reply ]
Excelent! Brings up memories when cranking this up, leaving a bad Job every day...until I did leave.
Posted 16 years ago by More_Cowbell    [ Reply ]
UltraNurd wrote:
Was just about to say that.
I believe that's to reinforce the apparent dis towards the Who in the lyrics...
Posted 16 years ago by dc_zee    [ Reply ]
"Mmmm, I wish I could sing like that"
Posted 16 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
Another compulsory chair dancing song, yay!
Posted 16 years ago by jesspra    [ Reply ]
buddy0407 wrote:
I like the Baba O'Reily keyboards snuck in there.
Was just about to say that.
Posted 16 years ago by UltraNurd    [ Reply ]
I like the Baba O'Reily keyboards snuck in there.
Posted 17 years ago by buddy0407    [ Reply ]
Good to Hear!!
Posted 17 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
DavidCarrico wrote:
The middle of this song always confused me as a child.
Wouldn't be out of place on the Beastie Boys' Paul's Boutique.
Posted 17 years ago by redeyespy    [ Reply ]
johnnyrock70 wrote:
Double Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm 01-06-2007
Triple Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm 02-04-2007 (that is, Super Bowl Sunday). If you check the playlists often enough, you'll realize that Bill doesn't actually DJ 24/7. He has some sets of music already put together. I think he deserves a break every once in a while, don't you?
Posted 17 years ago by snakechaser    [ Reply ]
cattgirl813 wrote:
7:53 am - Big Audio Dynamite - Rush 7:49 am - Gomez - Detroit Swing 66 7:45 am - Propellerheads - History Repeating (w/ Shirley Bassey) 7:36 am - Neil Young - Like a Hurricane 7:32 am - Sarah McLachlan - Possession 7:28 am - Vienna Teng - Feather Moon 7:22 am - Jeff Beck - Cause We've Ended As Lovers 7:19 am - Metric - Police and the Private 7:16 am - Yo-Yo Ma - Libertango 7:10 am - David Byrne - Make Believe Mambo 7:06 am - Anne Wylie Band - Nóra 7:02 am - Uncle Tupelo - Sandusky 6:59 am - Dougie MacLean - Ready For The Storm 6:55 am - Marvin Gaye - Trouble Man 6:50 am - Robbie Robertson - Unbound Bill, you have been on one jamming run today. Thanks for keeping me smiling and grooving!
Double Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm 01-06-2007
Posted 17 years ago by johnnyrock70    [ Reply ]
WTF? How many different songs are in this song?
Posted 17 years ago by OldFrenchie    [ Reply ]
So I am 14 and dancing on my friends water bed to B.A.D. and fall off and hit my back on the register. No good scar but, love this song to this day.
Posted 17 years ago by mamashannon    [ Reply ]
This is BAD II, which IMHO is where Mick the (new) boys started running out of gas. The original lineup's 1st two BAD albums were their best, and the show they put on at the Channel in Boston in 1986 still tops my all-time greatest concert list.
Posted 17 years ago by FilmSurgeon    [ Reply ]
The horses are on the track!
Posted 17 years ago by Toner_Low    [ Reply ]
cattgirl813 wrote:
7:53 am - Big Audio Dynamite - Rush 7:49 am - Gomez - Detroit Swing 66 7:45 am - Propellerheads - History Repeating (w/ Shirley Bassey) 7:36 am - Neil Young - Like a Hurricane 7:32 am - Sarah McLachlan - Possession 7:28 am - Vienna Teng - Feather Moon 7:22 am - Jeff Beck - Cause We've Ended As Lovers 7:19 am - Metric - Police and the Private 7:16 am - Yo-Yo Ma - Libertango 7:10 am - David Byrne - Make Believe Mambo 7:06 am - Anne Wylie Band - Nóra 7:02 am - Uncle Tupelo - Sandusky 6:59 am - Dougie MacLean - Ready For The Storm 6:55 am - Marvin Gaye - Trouble Man 6:50 am - Robbie Robertson - Unbound Bill, you have been on one jamming run today. Thanks for keeping me smiling and grooving!
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm December 8, 2006
Posted 17 years ago by wally42    [ Reply ]
eastcoast wrote:
I think I have this CD...I don't think I really listened to it...maybe there is a reason
Will you give it to me !? Please please...
Posted 17 years ago by MTL_Robbie    [ Reply ]
The important thing is rhythm and melody
Posted 17 years ago by rtkmusic    [ Reply ]
7:53 am - Big Audio Dynamite - Rush 7:49 am - Gomez - Detroit Swing 66 7:45 am - Propellerheads - History Repeating (w/ Shirley Bassey) 7:36 am - Neil Young - Like a Hurricane 7:32 am - Sarah McLachlan - Possession 7:28 am - Vienna Teng - Feather Moon 7:22 am - Jeff Beck - Cause We've Ended As Lovers 7:19 am - Metric - Police and the Private 7:16 am - Yo-Yo Ma - Libertango 7:10 am - David Byrne - Make Believe Mambo 7:06 am - Anne Wylie Band - Nóra 7:02 am - Uncle Tupelo - Sandusky 6:59 am - Dougie MacLean - Ready For The Storm 6:55 am - Marvin Gaye - Trouble Man 6:50 am - Robbie Robertson - Unbound Bill, you have been on one jamming run today. Thanks for keeping me smiling and grooving!
Posted 17 years ago by cattgirl813    [ Reply ]
I think I have this CD...I don't think I really listened to it...maybe there is a reason
Posted 17 years ago by eastcoast    [ Reply ]
ROOOOX
Posted 17 years ago by buckskin    [ Reply ]
I had not heard this version before. Hmm. Jury's out until I hear it again.
Posted 17 years ago by djinnthespazz    [ Reply ]
Good to hear this full-length version. I have this track from the Planet BAD greatest hits album, which has the single edit version. That's good too, but unfortunately it lacks the part where the narrator talks about "rhythym and melody".
Posted 17 years ago by RongoTBurg    [ Reply ]
I bought this disc when it first came out, as I was already a BAD fan, but my favorite is still Megatop Phoenix. I enjoy the samples, the sound effects, the sense of humor, pluse they produced some very catchy rock. "Innocent Child" from this disc would also be a good addition to this station. I've never figured out how to upload music here, yet. Any roadsigns to follow?
Posted 17 years ago by smackiepipe    [ Reply ]
Sing Michael sing....
Posted 17 years ago by nuggler    [ Reply ]
Thought it was a previously unknown Clash song at first. Good stuff!
Posted 18 years ago by winter    [ Reply ]
Great song. WHen B.A.D. first came out, I had some trouble with them not being The Clash redux. It took some recalibration of my ears to appreciate them. Looking back, these guys were very inniovative with their use of samples, etc., that was not really happening in the rock world.
Posted 18 years ago by Zarba    [ Reply ]
masterhead wrote:
Just like in your sexual preferences
Hey, I'm all man, studdums.
Posted 18 years ago by drover    [ Reply ]
I remember getting caught by the changeover/break in the middle almost EVERY time... I used to have fun fooling friends with it too... Great song!
Posted 18 years ago by Ixion    [ Reply ]
masterhead wrote:
Just like in your sexual preferences
heh. master head.
Posted 18 years ago by stinkycheese    [ Reply ]
drover wrote:
Some 15 years later I still can't decide if this song moves me or annoys me. I think I shall forever remain ambivalent. :|
Just like in your sexual preferences ( just kidding , ok?)
Posted 18 years ago by masterhead    [ Reply ]
jagdriver wrote:
I wish I could sing like this...
You probably can....give it a try.
Posted 18 years ago by LPCity    [ Reply ]
Some 15 years later I still can't decide if this song moves me or annoys me. I think I shall forever remain ambivalent. :|
Posted 18 years ago by drover    [ Reply ]
I wish I could sing like this...
Posted 18 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
ugh
Posted 18 years ago by beelzebubba    [ Reply ]
Let it out, Mick.
Posted 19 years ago by Old_Pool_Skunk    [ Reply ]
I just wish Mick Jones would get his act together again and write more songs like this. Come on Mick, you can do it!!!
Posted 19 years ago by Darkmatter    [ Reply ]
How many movies used this song in one scene or another?
Posted 19 years ago by ArbiterOfGoodTaste    [ Reply ]
Ruuussshhhh for tha change in atmosphereeeeuuuuaaaeeaaauuuuurrrrrr!!!!!!:o Man I haven't heard this in a while. Great tune.
Posted 19 years ago by eyelykearrpee    [ Reply ]
Excellent album. More B.A.D.
Posted 19 years ago by Gregorama    [ Reply ]
Konrad wrote:
It's bizarre that they always play Baba O'Riley afterwards. But well, at least I now know when I have to turn the volume up because a smashing song is a-coming.
It was Salvador Dali...Picasso was a lot more modest than that, he understood that in the creative process you are always taking something from someone, creation by pure inspiration is a delusion.
Posted 19 years ago by masterhead    [ Reply ]
What a great surprise. I love this song. Saw 'em live once. Mick Jones could play the guitar.
Posted 19 years ago by resonator    [ Reply ]
Mikey wrote:
Now...find... Rush doing Big Audio Dynamite. Hey, when they do CSI Des Moines (and run out of Who songs), they can use the sampled section of this one for the theme/title.
The sampled song being, of course, "Baba O'Reilly."
Posted 19 years ago by mojoman    [ Reply ]
Now...find... Rush doing Big Audio Dynamite. Hey, when they do CSI Des Moines (and run out of Who songs), they can use the sampled section of this one for the theme/title.
Posted 19 years ago by Mikey    [ Reply ]
not bad. i like the sampling. the lyrics leave much to be desired. fun song, though.
Posted 19 years ago by PattonFever    [ Reply ]
masterhead wrote:
It is called sampling a portion on the melody..the song is totally different..is that clear now?
Right -- I think it's like Picasso said: "good artists copy, gread artists steal." Well, I believe in a difference between inspiration and theft. But I am so materialistic.
Now what s so bizarre about playing Baba O riley after..
It's bizarre that they always play Baba O'Riley afterwards. But well, at least I now know when I have to turn the volume up because a smashing song is a-coming.
Posted 19 years ago by Konrad    [ Reply ]
This was produced during a spate of "sampling" in the music industry. There are no less than 8 different sampled songs in this track -- B.A.D. intended it that way, to poke fun at those who sampled. Does that clear matters a little? Konrad wrote:
Sorry -- did I get that right? This track basically consisted of the melody and instrumentation of "Teenage Wasteland" by The Who? Which is, additionally, played immediately afterwards. Bizarre.
Posted 19 years ago by edisoncarter    [ Reply ]
Konrad wrote:
Sorry -- did I get that right? This track basically consisted of the melody and instrumentation of "Teenage Wasteland" by The Who? Which is, additionally, played immediately afterwards. Bizarre.
Konrad, you just didn't get it.... It is called sampling a portion on the melody..the song is totally different..is that clear now? Now what s so bizarre about playing Baba O riley after..I think is GREAT!!!!
Posted 19 years ago by masterhead    [ Reply ]
Sorry -- did I get that right? This track basically consisted of the melody and instrumentation of "Teenage Wasteland" by The Who? Which is, additionally, played immediately afterwards. Bizarre.
Posted 19 years ago by Konrad    [ Reply ]
Posted 20 years ago by Daveinbawlmer    [ Reply ]
Posted 20 years ago by indigo_xia    [ Reply ]
Nice sequeway into Baba O' Reily...perfect match...flawless!
Posted 20 years ago by dairyman    [ Reply ]
ce wrote:
I think that was a sample of "Teenage Wasteland" (If that is the title) by The Who, just before the "muscical interlude", and at the end. Oh wait, it's "Baba O'Riley", now playing. Thanks for helping out, Bill!
yeah. i remembered that it was the who, but i forgot what song. heh.
Posted 20 years ago by PattonFever    [ Reply ]
I think this is a lousy song. And I like this band. I saw them on tour for their first album. I'd much rather hear "Come on every beat box."
Posted 20 years ago by gregorbill    [ Reply ]
A classic track to my "just-pre-gen-x" ears. Happy college radio DJ memories.
Posted 20 years ago by cashoe    [ Reply ]
The middle of this song always confused me as a child.
Posted 20 years ago by DavidCarrico    [ Reply ]
I think that was a sample of "Teenage Wasteland" (If that is the title) by The Who, just before the "muscical interlude", and at the end. Oh wait, it's "Baba O'Riley", now playing. Thanks for helping out, Bill!
Posted 20 years ago by ce    [ Reply ]
Great fun to find this on RP. Much less serious than the Clash(that is not a knock by any stretch). PLANET B.A.D. is a fine greatest hits collection. Would love to hear "The Globe" here too!
Posted 20 years ago by redeyespy    [ Reply ]
BAD. More excellent stuff from Mick and the boys.
Posted 20 years ago by camarkim    [ Reply ]
Hmmm....I wish I could sing like that.
Posted 20 years ago by veegez    [ Reply ]
Great to hear B.A.D. again. They had several great albums in the mid-late 80s. Great use of sampling plus excellent rythms including world beat, dance and funk.
Posted 20 years ago by Gregorama    [ Reply ]