Longpigs
Longpigs, from Sheffield, were one of the more memorable bands who rose to fame on the fringe of Britpop in the 1990s, comprising Crispin Hunt (vocals), Richard Hawley (guitar), Simon Stafford (bass) and former Cabaret Voltaire member Dee Boyle (drums). The band name refers to the litteral translation of the word for 'human' or 'person' from cannibal tribal language.
The group initially signed with Elektra Records in 1993. However, just before they released their first single, two tragedies struck the band. Read Full BioLongpigs, from Sheffield, were one of the more memorable bands who rose to fame on the fringe of Britpop in the 1990s, comprising Crispin Hunt (vocals), Richard Hawley (guitar), Simon Stafford (bass) and former Cabaret Voltaire member Dee Boyle (drums). The band name refers to the litteral translation of the word for 'human' or 'person' from cannibal tribal language.
The group initially signed with Elektra Records in 1993. However, just before they released their first single, two tragedies struck the band. Lead singer Hunt was seriously injured in a car accident resulting in his being in a coma for three days. Shortly after, the UK arm of the record label closed its doors leaving the Longpigs' future in doubt. Elektra set a price of £500,000 to release them from their contract.
The Longpigs contract was purchased by U2's new record label, Mother Records. The band had a series of fortunate gigs, including opening for Echobelly, Supergrass and finally Radiohead in early 1995. Their first singles, Happy Again, She Said and Jesus Christ did little in the charts. The band played the 1995 Reading Festival and subsequently, new track All Hype was featured on the compilation CD Volume 14: Reading '95 Special.
Their next single, the poppy Far, managed to hit the UK Top 40. In March 1996, this was followed by the ballad On & On which received considerable radio play and hit the UK Top 20. The song had a guitar riff remarkably similar to Pink Floyd's Wish You Were Here. In April 1996 the band released their debut album The Sun Is Often Out, which was declared one of 1996's 50 best albums by both Q Magazine and Melody Maker. On the heels of their newfound success, the band then repackaged and re-released She Said which hit the UK top 30 in June 1996.
The band waited more than two years to release their next material, an eternity in the Britpop world. Their second album, Mobile Home, was released in 1999, with singles including Blue Skies and The Frank Sonata. Despite briefly reaching the UK top 20, the album failed to achieve any notable success. Dee Boyle left the band, and shortly after Mother Records folded in 2000, the rest of the band split up. Guitarist Richard Hawley went on to tour with Pulp.
In late 2004, Hunt lent his voice to the self-titled album by pop/electronic supergroup Mayonnaise on the Lunaticworks/BMG label. Richard Hawley has a flourishing solo career and has also worked with Jarvis Cocker in the electro group Relaxed Muscle. Hunt has since been seen recording with a new band, Gramercy with the help of Dylan Rippon (producer of albums by Emma Townsend) and Nigel Hoyle, once of Britpop-rockers Gay Dad.
The group initially signed with Elektra Records in 1993. However, just before they released their first single, two tragedies struck the band. Read Full BioLongpigs, from Sheffield, were one of the more memorable bands who rose to fame on the fringe of Britpop in the 1990s, comprising Crispin Hunt (vocals), Richard Hawley (guitar), Simon Stafford (bass) and former Cabaret Voltaire member Dee Boyle (drums). The band name refers to the litteral translation of the word for 'human' or 'person' from cannibal tribal language.
The group initially signed with Elektra Records in 1993. However, just before they released their first single, two tragedies struck the band. Lead singer Hunt was seriously injured in a car accident resulting in his being in a coma for three days. Shortly after, the UK arm of the record label closed its doors leaving the Longpigs' future in doubt. Elektra set a price of £500,000 to release them from their contract.
The Longpigs contract was purchased by U2's new record label, Mother Records. The band had a series of fortunate gigs, including opening for Echobelly, Supergrass and finally Radiohead in early 1995. Their first singles, Happy Again, She Said and Jesus Christ did little in the charts. The band played the 1995 Reading Festival and subsequently, new track All Hype was featured on the compilation CD Volume 14: Reading '95 Special.
Their next single, the poppy Far, managed to hit the UK Top 40. In March 1996, this was followed by the ballad On & On which received considerable radio play and hit the UK Top 20. The song had a guitar riff remarkably similar to Pink Floyd's Wish You Were Here. In April 1996 the band released their debut album The Sun Is Often Out, which was declared one of 1996's 50 best albums by both Q Magazine and Melody Maker. On the heels of their newfound success, the band then repackaged and re-released She Said which hit the UK top 30 in June 1996.
The band waited more than two years to release their next material, an eternity in the Britpop world. Their second album, Mobile Home, was released in 1999, with singles including Blue Skies and The Frank Sonata. Despite briefly reaching the UK top 20, the album failed to achieve any notable success. Dee Boyle left the band, and shortly after Mother Records folded in 2000, the rest of the band split up. Guitarist Richard Hawley went on to tour with Pulp.
In late 2004, Hunt lent his voice to the self-titled album by pop/electronic supergroup Mayonnaise on the Lunaticworks/BMG label. Richard Hawley has a flourishing solo career and has also worked with Jarvis Cocker in the electro group Relaxed Muscle. Hunt has since been seen recording with a new band, Gramercy with the help of Dylan Rippon (producer of albums by Emma Townsend) and Nigel Hoyle, once of Britpop-rockers Gay Dad.
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She Said
Longpigs Lyrics
There's no clothes I can buy
Make me feel like myself
She Said
So I put on clothes
To make me look like someone else
Instead
And as a matter of fact I don't like to be seen
'Cause I'm not satisfied with myself she said
You better hit her
She said, she said, she said, she's dead
There no perfume I can buy
Make me smell like myself
She Said
So I put on perfume
To make me smell like someone else
In bed
And as a matter of fact
I don't like to be scented
'Cause I don't like to smell myself she Said
You better hit her
She said, she said, she's dead, she said
But I'm not afraid
Of being more than pretty
While your getting paid
To wind yourselves up until you drop
Yeah...
There no one I can talk to
Like I talk to myself
She said
So I play games to make them
Think I'm someone else
It's inbred
And as a matter of fact
I don't like to be seen
'Cause I'm not satisfied with myself
She said
You better hit her
I'm not afraid
Of being more than pretty
While your getting paid
To wind yourselves up until you drop
She said, she said, she said, she's dead,
And it's ingrained she said, she's trade, she's played
I've fucked up inside my own head and what the fuck am I doing
In a place like this I know exactly why I'm here rape me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CRISPIN MACMICHAEL SANDYS HUNT
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Peter Carter
Wow, this so isn't the song I searched for; what bollocks:
In this life there is no question of why
Bloodied but unbowed
All persevere without doubt
But without your love I can't suffer the stars in the sky
I don't know why you haven't tried
Heed this advice
Love like you've never been burnt
Work like you don't need the money
Dance like there's nobody watching
Kiss like your tongue is on fire
Suck like you don't need the money
Sin like there's nobody judging
You can keep your cool
It's the occupation of fools
You kiss those rosy cheeks
The shine comes away on your lips
But with your love I could burn all the bridges in Venice
Yes I confess it
Yours is the love that I want to be in
And these are the words that I'm saying it in
Love like you've never been burnt
Work like you don't need the money
Dance like there's nobody watching
Kiss like your tongue is on fire
Suck like you don't need the money
Sin like there's nobody judging
'Cause honey if you tried
I'd come running to you child
Like Lassie's final mile
These problems are not mine
Yours is the love that I want to be in
And these are the words that I'm saying it in
Love like you've never been burnt
Which you'd removed
Eleanor Ferguson
One of the most underrated bands of the last 30-odd years
paul potter
Shed seven are another good band , Lies Live is good.
Fionn Boyle RUFC
my uncle was in this band. he was the drummer. rip uncle dee
richy578
Still rocking us today. RIP
lots of fun
Ah rip. I always wanted to see these live. I saw every other band going in the 90s, but these were one of the ones I always wanted to see live. One of my old mates from years ago is in this video. 🙂
Kingshuk Sheel
he’s not only your uncle he’s a legend
uksuperguy
Great band 👌
Justindavis Davis
Great tune 👊🏽
Giggity3000
Ahh, the 90s. No greater time to be a teenager.
Wayne Taylor III
One of the most underrated bands ever... I'd pick them over frickin Oasis or Green Day EVERYDAY. COOL video too... getting OLD sucks , people.