In 1980, he went to the Netherlands. Poison Girls and Annie Anxiety were playing in the Paard van Troje in The Hague then. Cheap'n'Nasty were support band: but could not find their drummer boy Maarten. Their drummer girl Ria was ill. Captain Sensible then played the drums for Cheap'n'Nasty.
His solo hits included "Wot?", "Happy Talk" (a UK number one hit) both songs backed by Dolly Mixture, "One Christmas Catalogue" and "Glad It's All Over". He has toured with his solo band Punk Floyd, a spoof of the band Pink Floyd. His signature headwear is a red beret.
He later rejoined The Damned in 1996 after drummer Rat Scabies left, and co-wrote Grave Disorder, the band's first new studio album for 12 years, in 2001. He continues to tour with the band today, one of his trademark moves on stage is playing guitar with an empty beer can.
Captain Sensible is also a member of Dead Men Walking, a 'super-group' featuring Mike Peters (The Alarm), Kirk Brandon (Spear of Destiny) and Slim Jim (Stray Cats).
He is the father of Syd Bor from Beetzart
He currently has a new album out on Easy Action with his new splinter group THE SENSIBLE GREY CELLS " A Postcard From Britain" featuring ex Hot Rod and Damned Bassist Paul Gray and drummer Ant Thickett
Happy Talk
Captain Sensible Lyrics
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keep talkin' happy talk
Talk about things you'd like to do.
You gotta have a dream
if you don't have a dream
How you gonna have a dream come true?
Talk about a moon floatin' in the sky
Lookin' like a lily on a lake;
Talk about a bird learnin' how to fly
Makin' all the music he can make.
Happy talk
keep talkin' happy talk
. . .
Let's talk about a star lookin' like a toy
Peekin' through the branches of a tree;
Talk about a girl
talk about a boy
Countin' all the ripples on the sea.
Happy talk
keep talkin' happy talk
. . .
Talk about a boy sayin' to the girl:
Golly, Baby ! I'm a lucky cuss !
Talk about a girl sayin' to the boy:
'You and me are lucky to be us !"
Happy talk
keep talkin' happy talk
. . .
If you don't talk happy and you never have a dream
Then you'll never have a dream come true !
The lyrics to Captain Sensible's song "Happy Talk" are a call to conversation about optimistic things that highlight the beauty of the world. The message in this song is clear - happiness is contagious, and it is important to talk about the things that make us happy. The song urges people to talk about their dreams and goals in life, otherwise those dreams will never be realized. The lyrics instigate the listener to speak about the beauty they see in the world, such as the floating moon in the sky, singing birds, or a star peeping through the branches of a tree. All these things are amazing, and talking about them is a way to spread joy.
There are also paragraphs in the lyrics that express the happiness experienced in personal relationships. The lyrics illustrate the image of a boy feeling lucky when talking to a girl and the girl reciprocating the sentiment. These moments between two people are seen as a source of joy and contentment in life. The song concludes by stating that without the positivity that comes from talking about good things, oneโs dreams can never become a reality.
Line by Line Meaning
Happy talk
Keep talking positively and optimistically
keep talkin' happy talk
Continue to speak positively and look at the bright side of things
Talk about things you'd like to do.
Discuss your desires and aspirations
You gotta have a dream
It's essential to have a vision or goal
if you don't have a dream
Without a clear purpose or aim
How you gonna have a dream come true?
How can you make something happen without striving for it?
Talk about a moon floatin' in the sky
Bring up the image of the moon hovering above
Lookin' like a lily on a lake;
Appearing as a flower on a body of water
Talk about a bird learnin' how to fly
Mention a bird taking flight lessons
Makin' all the music he can make.
Producing all sorts of sounds with its wings and voice
Let's talk about a star lookin' like a toy
Discuss how a celestial object might resemble a plaything
Peekin' through the branches of a tree;
Observing from behind the foliage of a plant
Talk about a girl
talk about a boy
Bring up topics concerning young people of both genders
Countin' all the ripples on the sea.
Enumerating the waves and distorting patterns on the surface of the ocean
Talk about a boy sayin' to the girl:
Refer to a male person expressing admiration or affection towards a female counterpart
Golly, Baby ! I'm a lucky cuss !
Wow, darling! I consider myself very fortunate!
Talk about a girl sayin' to the boy:
Discuss a female individual complimenting or acknowledging a male partner's good qualities
'You and me are lucky to be us !"
Both of us should feel grateful for being together and sharing happiness
If you don't talk happy and you never have a dream
When you don't communicate positively and lack ambitions
Then you'll never have a dream come true !
You won't achieve your goals or fulfill your aspirations
Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Oscar Hammerstein II, Richard Rodgers
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Mugwa1874
I remember an old dear lady coming into a record shop looking for some more music by the lovely Captain Sensible. The bloke behind the counter was very tempted to sell her an early Damned album.
@bennewman4675
Silly talky talky silly talk
@HempFlower3
Only a true producer in a drug haze could create such a masterpiece. Bravo.
@Lil_Angry_Bitch
It was written by Rogers & Hammerstein. This song is a cover, not an original creation.
@HempFlower3
@@Lil_Angry_Bitch I stand by what I said
@johnsmith-bx4rn
it's so ridiculously wonderful
@NormAppleton
Hey when you are facing nuclear annihilation, this song is pretty neat.
@ianedmonds9191
@@NormAppleton The innoculation to the Bomb Dream.
Luv and Peace.
@timc460
its videos like this that are the reason the internet MUST exist
@davidmg1925
agreed