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The Stranglers — Strange Little Girl
Album: Greatest Hits
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Released: 1982
Length: 2:37
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One day you see a strange little girl look at you
One day you see a strange little girl feeling blue

She'd run to the town one day
Leaving home and the country fair
Just beware
When you're there
Strange little girl

She didn't know how to live in a town that was rough
It didn't take long before she knew she'd had enough
Walking home in her wrapped up world
She survived but she's feeling old
And she found all things cold

Strange little girl
Where are you going?
Strange little girl
Where are you going?
Do you know where you could be going?

Walking home in her wrapped up world
She survived but she's feeling old
'Cause she found all things cold

Strange little girl
Where are you going?
Strange little girl
Where are you going?
Do you know where you could be going?

Strange little girl
Where are you going?
Strange little girl
Where are you going?
Do you know where you could be going?
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 TallCreative1 wrote:

Stranglers -- Ahead of their time and under-appreciated.



You said it! Anything from them starts at the top.
Posted 7 months ago by johnfiva    [ Reply ]
Love this band.  Truly one of a kind.  Skin Deep is epic, gives me chills.  
Posted 9 months ago by DW4554    [ Reply ]
Strange 🤔 little girl 👧🏻 🤨 ?!
Posted 9 months ago by xc.farmer.antoine486    [ Reply ]
Posted 10 months ago by TallCreative1    [ Reply ]
Not my fav Strangera. But want more of this band
Posted 1 year ago by Montreal_Mort    [ Reply ]
The Stranglers are certainly a band that can take one on an interesting musical journey.  It's a quite fun listen to follow their discography.
Posted 1 year ago by ick    [ Reply ]
good lord - I live Tori but the stranglers did this 20 years before she covered it… I am old
Posted 1 year ago by tm    [ Reply ]
Love the Tori Amos cover of this too!
Posted 1 year ago by annie_fannie    [ Reply ]
Stranglers -- Ahead of their time and under-appreciated.
Posted 1 year ago by TallCreative1    [ Reply ]
Bowie-esque.   Is that a word?  It should be.
Posted 1 year ago by amb599    [ Reply ]
 Michaeljcovel wrote:
Oh,  this is cool and more mellow than Tori's hard cover of this.    I heard the cover before the original.


Me too.  If nothing else, that covers record put the Stranglers on my radar. I've come to appreciate them over the years.
Posted 2 years ago by bialia    [ Reply ]
I always thought this was a Tori Amos original...had NO IDEA! And The Stranglers I know are a lot harder than this! (I'm thinking Rattus Norvegicus - Peaches!)

Much respect to The Stranglers!
Posted 2 years ago by Harry_Tuttle_99    [ Reply ]
Agree with some of the comments here about how great their catalogue is - definitely prefer their early stuff (No More Heroes, Get A Grip On Yourself, Something Better Change, Peaches, Bear Cage - and of course Waltzinblack 😁) but still, this is good 👍
Posted 2 years ago by CCSandman    [ Reply ]
Man, these guys produced some pretty great music...always happy to hear them...
Posted 3 years ago by sfoster66    [ Reply ]
 eileenomurphy wrote:

R.I.P. Dave Greenfield! ....another COVID-19 victim!



Posted 3 years ago by eileenomurphy    [ Reply ]
People who only know the Stranglers songs on the RP-playlist must think they are a soft pop band. I would like to hear some of their early work.
Posted 4 years ago by justin4kick    [ Reply ]
R.I.P. Dave Greenfield! ....another COVID-19 victim!
Posted 4 years ago by eileenomurphy    [ Reply ]
anything by the Stranglers gets an automatic 8, with the option to upgrade in the future...
Posted 4 years ago by gregskrtic    [ Reply ]
 Isabeau wrote:
 She survived but she's feeling old.
'Cause she found all things cold.
Strange little girl,
Where are you going?
Strange little girl,
Where are you going?
Do you know where you could be going?

- Peaceful and grateful, 62 year old woman, with a little girl inside curious about the next phase in life. 
 
I appreciate the view into another person' perspective on something as profound s this.
Posted 4 years ago by bam23    [ Reply ]
Rattus Norvegicus casette opened my ears to this band so many years back!
Posted 5 years ago by ai63    [ Reply ]
 Michaeljcovel wrote:
Oh,  this is cool and more mellow than Tori's hard cover of this.    I heard the cover before the original.
 
I too am more familiar with Tori's cover than the Strangler's version which I am hearing for the first time here on RP. Have to say I like both...
Posted 5 years ago by forthbrdge    [ Reply ]
Oh,  this is cool and more mellow than Tori's hard cover of this.    I heard the cover before the original.
Posted 6 years ago by Michaeljcovel    [ Reply ]
 stunix wrote:
One of my all time fav songs.   A shame they didn't play it when I saw them live a few years back.  Im still a firm fan thou and GB was my first single.

 
That's because Hugh Cornwell went solo and he plays this in his own gigs (presumably because he wrote it) with his son and daughter also in the band.

Saw him play this when he opened for Blondie a few years back.

Posted 6 years ago by Stephen_Phillips    [ Reply ]
I used to like this song mostly for the hook, but this time I realized that the rest of the song is actually the best, most beautiful part.
Posted 7 years ago by GTT    [ Reply ]
Not their best work I must say. Solid 8 though.
Posted 8 years ago by Redpoint    [ Reply ]
on sale now at Licorice Pizza
Posted 8 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
One of my all time fav songs.   A shame they didn't play it when I saw them live a few years back.  Im still a firm fan thou and GB was my first single.
Posted 11 years ago by stunix    [ Reply ]
 drews wrote:

BUTT-load of coffee? CRAP-accino anyone?

   

Good for the guts apparently....Coffee Enema by Dr. Hiromi Shinya

https://firwellness.blogspot.com/2009/11/coffee-enema-by-dr-hiromi-shinya.html
 

The Japanese have an amazing knack for turning a minor pleasure into an extreme fetish...
Posted 13 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
I love this song every time I hear it. So many memories (fond ones) associated with this version.

I have to admit, I like Tori's version as well...but a very different vibe.

And Golden Brown...LOVE THAT SONG.

Good stuff...this is TGIF music for me.

Thanks, Bill! 

Posted 13 years ago by AntonRoss    [ Reply ]
 joyjoy wrote:
This is the first time I've heard the original...Quite a difference from Tori. It's like waking up at 4am vs. waking up at 4 am to a buttload of coffee.
 
BUTT-load of coffee? CRAP-accino anyone?

   

Good for the guts apparently....Coffee Enema by Dr. Hiromi Shinya

https://firwellness.blogspot.com/2009/11/coffee-enema-by-dr-hiromi-shinya.html
Posted 13 years ago by drews    [ Reply ]
 Tim_in_N_FL wrote:
Wow. I thought this was some solo Robert Plant stuff I'd never heard before. Nice!
 
Agreed! With Robert Plant singing in a proper British voice, rather than in that weird mid-Atlantic drawl he championed with Led Zepp


Posted 13 years ago by drews    [ Reply ]
Wow. I thought this was some solo Robert Plant stuff I'd never heard before. Nice!
Posted 13 years ago by Tim_in_N_FL    [ Reply ]
Yah, That's what I am talking about!
Posted 13 years ago by Stranglersfan    [ Reply ]
 vandal wrote:
I love this - it always reminds me of Roxy Music. . .
 
Just thinking the same thing

Posted 14 years ago by michaelc    [ Reply ]
 Thistle wrote:
Never really realized how influenced this band is by The Kinks
+ Supertramp??

Posted 14 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
I love this - it always reminds me of Roxy Music. . .
Posted 14 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
 ick wrote:
Ah... the smooth, dulcet sounds of the Stranglers!
"Only they could mention Shelley's poem Ozymandias in the song Ugly while complaining that 'an ugly fart attracts a good looking chick if he's got money.'" - punk77.co.uk Strangely mellow music for a band that was pretty violent from what I have read.
 
They had their share of mellow tunes, especially by the early 1980's.  It would be nice to hear "No Mercy" as well.

Posted 15 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 ThePoose wrote:
PLEASE PLAY Life Shows No Mercy by The Stranglers SOON!
 

What you said, ThePoose!
Posted 15 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
 jagdriver wrote:

Or how 'bout following this up with the Doors' You're Lost Little Girl.

 
Or Stray Cat Blues.
Posted 15 years ago by Otomi    [ Reply ]
Never really realized how influenced this band is by The Kinks
Posted 15 years ago by Thistle    [ Reply ]
 NanMac wrote:
Please play "Walk On By" some time.
 
Or how 'bout following this up with the Doors' You're Lost Little Girl.

Posted 16 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
Ah... the smooth, dulcet sounds of the Stranglers! "Only they could mention Shelley's poem Ozymandias in the song Ugly while complaining that 'an ugly fart attracts a good looking chick if he's got money.'" - punk77.co.uk Strangely mellow music for a band that was pretty violent from what I have read.
Posted 16 years ago by ick    [ Reply ]
Sounds so good...May have to buy it !

Posted 16 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
Please play "Walk On By" some time.
Posted 16 years ago by NanMac    [ Reply ]
i was gettin something outta the fridge, and for a minute i thought this was some robert plant solo stuff i'd never heard before
Posted 16 years ago by strange_brew00    [ Reply ]
Posted 16 years ago by Candela    [ Reply ]
This is the first time I've heard the original...Quite a difference from Tori. It's like waking up at 4am vs. waking up at 4 am to a buttload of coffee.
Posted 16 years ago by joyjoy    [ Reply ]
stubbsz wrote:
... I haven't heard Tori's version but I'll go look for it so I can be more open minded... I want to see if she can do something that doesn't bug me.
Do so, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised. The guitars are pretty ferocious, great energy. I heard Tori's version first and this seems slow and tame to me in comparison.
Posted 16 years ago by Ag3nt0rang3    [ Reply ]
Posted 16 years ago by Candela    [ Reply ]
This version is how it is suppose to be. Tori= Can not and did not make it better.
Posted 17 years ago by Candela    [ Reply ]
rtkmusic wrote:
wow! one of the most under-appreciated bands from the punk explosion...
Under-appreciated implies that there's merit here that was missed by most...
Posted 17 years ago by coccyx    [ Reply ]
Ah, The Stranglers... never get enough of The Stranglers!
Posted 17 years ago by ick    [ Reply ]
Hey! Didn't Tommy Bolin do this tune also?
Posted 17 years ago by Alpine    [ Reply ]
hey thanks, i've never heard any version other than Tori's cover!
Posted 17 years ago by annie_fannie    [ Reply ]
wow, my personal collection ad RP are becoming indistinguishable.
Posted 17 years ago by dapower    [ Reply ]
IMO: Tori's version kicks the crap out of this one. But , this IS the first time I've heard the original... Hers just has more drive and ferocity behind it.
Posted 17 years ago by agnes    [ Reply ]
LorraineV1 wrote:
Must not have listened to much of Tori's stuff if you feel this way.
I bet he has. I've noticed that a lot of males are unable to appreciate Tori and I count myself in that band of brothers... not being sexist here, I'm a fan of nummerous female artists but Tori just doesn't register with a lot of guys... they hear this annoying tinkling and creepy voice and nothing else. This is a great song and I haven't heard Tori's version but I'll go look for it so I can be more open minded... I want to see if she can do something that doesn't bug me.
Posted 17 years ago by stubbsz    [ Reply ]
Must not have listened to much of Tori's stuff if you feel this way. beelzebubba wrote:
Well I guess everyone has their own tastes. I would rather have my finger nails ripped out and then have my fingers emersed in saltwater than listen to anything by Tori Amos
Posted 18 years ago by LorraineV1    [ Reply ]
wow! one of the most under-appreciated bands from the punk explosion...
Posted 18 years ago by rtkmusic    [ Reply ]
Alpine wrote:
Did I hear Tommy Bolin?
He was dead by the time the Stranglers were going. He was great, just spent four hours cleaning the garage and jamming Tommy Bolin's boxed set.
Posted 18 years ago by bergjr    [ Reply ]
Did I hear Tommy Bolin?
Posted 18 years ago by Alpine    [ Reply ]
Strangled Little Girl...
Posted 18 years ago by rexi    [ Reply ]
dewinter wrote:
God- Tori Amos' version of this song is SO much better.
I had never heard the original before, so I agree. I'm sure if I had heard this one first, I would like it better... We fear change.
Posted 18 years ago by formersnowbug    [ Reply ]
now i have someone else to blame for this song
Posted 18 years ago by thatslongformud    [ Reply ]
beelzebubba wrote:
Well I guess everyone has their own tastes. I would rather have my finger nails ripped out and then have my fingers emersed in saltwater than listen to anything by Tori Amos
Amen brother!!
Posted 18 years ago by Janssen    [ Reply ]
mrrmt wrote:
i like this and it makes me appreciate tori's version more.
Heh ... when this started I thought, sheesh who's makin' a mess of Tori's tune? And yes I know it's not 'hers'.
Posted 18 years ago by LadyLovelyLocks    [ Reply ]
PLEASE PLAY Life Shows No Mercy by The Stranglers SOON!
Posted 18 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
i like this and it makes me appreciate tori's version more.
Posted 19 years ago by mrrmt    [ Reply ]
dewinter wrote:
God- Tori Amos' version of this song is SO much better.
Agree...
Posted 19 years ago by Dylan76    [ Reply ]
dewinter wrote:
God- Tori Amos' version of this song is SO much better.
Well I guess everyone has their own tastes. I would rather have my finger nails ripped out and then have my fingers emersed in saltwater than listen to anything by Tori Amos
Posted 19 years ago by beelzebubba    [ Reply ]
dewinter wrote:
God- Tori Amos' version of this song is SO much better.
My thoughts exactly.
Posted 19 years ago by xouba    [ Reply ]
God- Tori Amos' version of this song is SO much better.
Posted 19 years ago by dewinter    [ Reply ]
Beastie wrote:
Doesn't this guy' voice sound like Robert PLant?
Consider, if you will, that Led Zep was formed in 1968 and the Stranglers in 1974. Not exactly worlds apart. To your point, yep, Bob's all over this one. But I like this one better.
Posted 19 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
Beastie wrote:
Doesn't this guy' voice sound like Robert PLant?
Couldn't quite hear this song because I was a bit away from the speakers, but when I got to my computer I wanted to look up the name of this "Robert Plant" song, thinking it must be off the new album... only to find it's the Stranglers!
Posted 19 years ago by legitorg    [ Reply ]
Beastie wrote:
Doesn't this guy' voice sound like Robert PLant?
I thought the same at first... then it sortta morphed into some Bowie / Robyn Hitchcock blend... then sortta faded into, well, crap.
Posted 19 years ago by cjg    [ Reply ]
Golden Brown is an amazing song! timeless IMHO... what can I say, I love the album Feline
Posted 19 years ago by Helchat    [ Reply ]
Beastie wrote:
Doesn't this guy' voice sound like Robert PLant?
definitely. That's why I'm posting... I had to check.
Posted 19 years ago by CaptTofu    [ Reply ]
PattonFever wrote:
better than that dastardly 'golden brown' mess.
Sorry, but I like "Golden Brown" better.
Posted 19 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]
better than that dastardly 'golden brown' mess.
Posted 19 years ago by PattonFever    [ Reply ]
Doesn't this guy' voice sound like Robert PLant?
Posted 19 years ago by Beastie    [ Reply ]
8)
Posted 19 years ago by R_P    [ Reply ]
works for me, in a simplistic high school pop sort of way much better than the tori amos attempt
Posted 20 years ago by moocray    [ Reply ]