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Cracker — Teen Angst (What The World Needs Now)
Album: Cracker
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Released: 1992
Length: 4:11
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I don't know what the world may need
But I'm sure as hell that it starts with me
And that's a wisdom
I've laughed at

I don't know what the world may want
But a good stiff drink it surely don't
So I think I'll go and fix myself a tall one

'Cause what the world needs now
Is a new kind of tension
'Cause the old one just bores me to death

'Cause what the world needs now
Is another folk singer
Like I need a hole in my head

I don't know what the world may need
But a V8 engine's a good start for me
Think I'll drive and find a place
To be surly

I don't know what the world may want
But some words of wisdom could comfort us
Think I'll leave that up to
Someone wiser

'Cause what the world needs now
Are some true words of wisdom
Like la la la la la la la la-la

'Cause what the world needs now
Is another folk singer
Like I need a hole in my head

I don't know what the world may need
And I never grasped your complexities
I'd be happy just to get
Your attention

And I don't know what the world may want
But your long sweet body lying next to mine
Could certainly
Raise my spirits

'Cause what the world needs now
Is a new Frank Sinatra
So I can get you in bed

'Cause what the world needs now
Is another folk singer
Like I need a hole in my head

What the world needs now
What the world needs now
Is a new Frank Sinatra so I can get you in bed

What the world needs now
What the world needs now
Is another folk singer like I need a hole in my head
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20 minutes too short. 
Posted 2 months ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
la-la-la-la-la-la-la

perfect words for our age ladies and gents
Posted 5 months ago by walk2k    [ Reply ]
I always hope that a guy like Chris Stapleton or Tyler Childers will cover this.
Posted 1 year ago by settiman    [ Reply ]
7? What's the world coming to!
Posted 1 year ago by johnfiva    [ Reply ]
 memoryboxer wrote:

Labour Day weekend 2008. Came home late Saturday night to find my cat dying. Emergency vet cost me $400 to have him put down. Once back home again I smoked big bowl, and went out to ride my bike for hours through the streets of a still-new-to-me town, crying and just feeling like shit. At one point I stopped and looked through a FREE box of left over garage sale rejects. Only thing that caught my eye was a copy of Cracker's 'Garage D'Or' greatest hits collection. I'd never heard of them, but it seemed a fitting title to grab on a "what the hell?" whim. Great album as this song attests. Fun, wry, good guitar grinds. One good thing from an otherwise absolutely shit night.



My dearly-departed Dad and I were in the same situation with the family cat about the same era. Gloom and empathy abounded, but my Dad had seen a lot of hard times. He knew how to lighten some of the darkest moments. After spending time with Max the cat in a crowded waiting room, it was finally our turn. When quoted the $400 fee, my Dad exclaimed in his booming voice "$400!? For that price I could have my aunt put down!"
Posted 1 year ago by mattenuttall    [ Reply ]
Their best album IMHO
Posted 1 year ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
this really, deally rocks

before I die, I gotta  see these guys in concert
Posted 1 year ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
 kingart wrote:

We what also needs is a Play It Again button. I heard less than half of it, for the first time ever, and I want an encore, dammit. Right now. Hint. 



Yes,  RP could use a "play it again" button!
Posted 1 year ago by Kajukenbo    [ Reply ]
before i die, i gotta see these guys

maybe go on the road in summer 2023 
Posted 1 year ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
 pa508701 wrote:

Back in the early 2000s I showed up to a small bar near Charleston South Carolina where Cracker was scheduled to play. My friend and I were playing pool when David walked up and asked if he could join us. For the next 30 minutes whe share some beers and have great conversations about random things. You are correct - his sarcasm is spot on. He uses the sarcasm to be funny and rarely does he take himself seriously. A great guy - and certainly a talented songwriter and musician. 


Dude, so who won at pool?
Posted 1 year ago by dgeagon    [ Reply ]
Ok. Just went to “10”!!!!
Posted 2 years ago by keenevision    [ Reply ]
 timmus wrote:
For some reason I thought this was a hard rocking Tom Petty song.
 
Also shame on Wikipedia... "What The World Needs Now" goes to a 1965 Burt Bacharach song, and "Teen Angst" goes to a 1996 Placebo song.  I finally found the song page but it doesn't say anything about it being a cover.

No resemblance in style or content to any Burt Bacharach song.  A soft pop-and-strings "What the world needs now is love sweet love" has no d.n.a in common with 

And I don't know what the world may want
But your long sweet body lying next to mine
Could certainly
Raise my spirits

'Cause what the world needs now
Is a new Frank Sinatra
So I can get you in bed
Posted 2 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
Awesome sentiments! and tune!
Posted 2 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
For some reason I thought this was a hard rocking Tom Petty song.
 
Also shame on Wikipedia... "What The World Needs Now" goes to a 1965 Burt Bacharach song, and "Teen Angst" goes to a 1996 Placebo song.  I finally found the song page but it doesn't say anything about it being a cover.
Posted 2 years ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
turn It UP!!  
Posted 2 years ago by eyke    [ Reply ]
Awesome band!! Just love this. Very appropriate song for all the shit that's happening in the world!
Posted 2 years ago by mgkiwi    [ Reply ]
true words of wisdom

Like la la la la la la la la-la
Posted 2 years ago by thesafarihut    [ Reply ]
what the world needs now is more rnr
Posted 2 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
Great band. Saw them in London when they first came on the scene back in the early 90s, awesome live!!
Posted 2 years ago by mgkiwi    [ Reply ]
 galoyola wrote:

I think the released date is wrong; this is 2021 song. The world keeps needing those guys and more!




Wiki says 1992! I thought so!
Posted 2 years ago by eileenomurphy    [ Reply ]
I think the released date is wrong; this is 2021 song. The world keeps needing those guys and more!
Posted 2 years ago by galoyola    [ Reply ]
Good Tune!
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
If you like this, check out their song, "Friends." Fun and funny! More importantly, if you ever get the chance, see Cracker live! New Year's Eve 2012 > 13, Under The Dove in Denver, one hell of a show! made even better when Johnny Hickman, guitar god himself, came over, bought me a drink, introduced me to his lady, talked about his place up near Loveland, and made me an even bigger fan than I already was. He even sent me several wry, playful notes, too. Love Cracker! 
Posted 3 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
Text is a ten hands down!
Posted 3 years ago by johnfiva    [ Reply ]
This world is making me surly all the time...no need to find a place anymore....
Posted 3 years ago by sfoster66    [ Reply ]
 Svenskaskogen wrote:

Är det en surströmning på omslåget?




för guds skull, snälla gör det inte!
Posted 3 years ago by yuel    [ Reply ]
Play it, Johnny!  Most under-rated guitarist around. Go see these guys.
Posted 3 years ago by amoreena    [ Reply ]
Är det en surströmning på omslåget?
Posted 3 years ago by Svenskaskogen    [ Reply ]
great lyrics - one of the great 90's bands
Posted 3 years ago by jmsmy    [ Reply ]
7 -> 8 as I'm liking the message - even tho I'm a long way away from my teen years
Posted 3 years ago by rtrt    [ Reply ]
 khardog145 wrote:
David Lowry's sarcasm is great!{#Lol}
 
Back in the early 2000s I showed up to a small bar near Charleston South Carolina where Cracker was scheduled to play. My friend and I were playing pool when David walked up and asked if he could join us. For the next 30 minutes whe share some beers and have great conversations about random things. You are correct - his sarcasm is spot on. He uses the sarcasm to be funny and rarely does he take himself seriously. A great guy - and certainly a talented songwriter and musician. 
Posted 3 years ago by pa508701    [ Reply ]
f'ing fantabulous rock and roll. 
Posted 4 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
 coloradojohn wrote:
Fabulous! "Think I'll drive and find a place to be surly..." really hits me as I contemplate the destabilization now crippling US democracy
 

MTE - My Thoughts Exactly
Posted 4 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
 AhhtheMusic wrote:
I still think Cracker, Spoon and Cake, back to back, would be my best decadent treat.  Please try to abide my wishes.
 
Are you hungry?
Posted 4 years ago by sjccroquet    [ Reply ]
 Donar wrote:
'Cause what the world needs now

Is another folk singer

Like I need a hole in my head



Soooo true
 

You bet! ...LOL!
Posted 4 years ago by eileenomurphy    [ Reply ]
Labour Day weekend 2008. Came home late Saturday night to find my cat dying. Emergency vet cost me $400 to have him put down. Once back home again I smoked big bowl, and went out to ride my bike for hours through the streets of a still-new-to-me town, crying and just feeling like shit. At one point I stopped and looked through a FREE box of left over garage sale rejects. Only thing that caught my eye was a copy of Cracker's 'Garage D'Or' greatest hits collection. I'd never heard of them, but it seemed a fitting title to grab on a "what the hell?" whim. Great album as this song attests. Fun, wry, good guitar grinds. One good thing from an otherwise absolutely shit night.
Posted 4 years ago by memoryboxer    [ Reply ]
 Donar wrote:
'Cause what the world needs now

Is another folk singer

Like I need a hole in my head



Soooo true
 
except Today it is Hipster Band instead of Folk Singer.
Posted 4 years ago by ace-marc    [ Reply ]
Johnny Hickman is a very talented guitarist and has a strong stage presence when Cracker performs live... went to see these guys on a whim at Winery in Atlanta a couple of years ago and they put on one hell of a show!
Posted 4 years ago by inmanart    [ Reply ]
10. No Brainer.
Posted 4 years ago by ace-marc    [ Reply ]
Another driving down the highway song ! ROCKS ! 
Posted 4 years ago by rockroll360    [ Reply ]
Never would have thought I would hear the Mano Negra on Radio Paradise ! 
Posted 4 years ago by Guix    [ Reply ]
This is the best 90s song.
Posted 5 years ago by andrew2112    [ Reply ]
SMOKIN'!

AND YOU CAN QUOTE ME!
Posted 5 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
'Cause what the world needs now

Is another folk singer

Like I need a hole in my head



Soooo true
Posted 5 years ago by Donar    [ Reply ]
 robertomiller wrote:
Poetic RP transition from Robert Plant's 29 Palms.  
 

They did the very same thing just now.....
Posted 5 years ago by captainwow    [ Reply ]
Frickin Absolutely Awesome.
Saw these guys in Winnipeg.
Rock at its finest!
Posted 5 years ago by ace-marc    [ Reply ]
Why does this remind me of some Irish band?  Teenage Kicks - The Undertones?
Posted 5 years ago by bodyschool    [ Reply ]
I still think Cracker, Spoon and Cake, back to back, would be my best decadent treat.  Please try to abide my wishes.
Posted 6 years ago by AhhtheMusic    [ Reply ]
David Lowry's sarcasm is great!{#Lol}
Posted 6 years ago by khardog145    [ Reply ]
90's Flashback!!!! {#Dancingbanana_2} Yeeeehaaaa!
Posted 6 years ago by cavemanleong    [ Reply ]
A great rocker track and my favorite Cracker tune.  Typical David Lowery wry humor.
Posted 6 years ago by kt.johnson.jr364    [ Reply ]
This may be the best 1990's song
Posted 6 years ago by andrew2112    [ Reply ]
God I love this.
Posted 6 years ago by gjeeg    [ Reply ]
We what also needs is a Play It Again button. I heard less than half of it, for the first time ever, and I want an encore, dammit. Right now. Hint. 
Posted 7 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
This was the song that made me a lifelong fan!

{#Dancingbanana_2}{#Dancingbanana_2}{#Dancingbanana_2}
Posted 7 years ago by deepwoodskev    [ Reply ]
Poetic RP transition from Robert Plant's 29 Palms.  
Posted 7 years ago by robertomiller    [ Reply ]

Loved this album back in the day — still listen to it once in a great while.


Posted 7 years ago by DaMoGan    [ Reply ]
Excellento.
Posted 7 years ago by Jota    [ Reply ]
Fabulous! "Think I'll drive and find a place to be surly..." really hits me as I contemplate the destabilization now crippling US democracy
Posted 7 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]