Initially based in Canvey Island, Essex, on the Thames estuary, Dr. Feelgood broke into the London circuit in 1974. Brilleaux's menacing personality complemented Johnson's propulsive, jerky stage manner, while the guitarist's staccato style dominated the group's idiosyncratic brand of angular rhythm and blues.
Their debut album, Down By The Jetty, was released in 1974, but despite critical approbation, it was not until the following year that the quartet secured due commercial success with Stupidity. Recorded live in concert, this raw, compulsive set topped the UK charts and the group's status seemed assured. However, internal friction led to Johnson's departure during sessions for a projected fourth album and although his replacement, John 'Gypie' Mayo, was an accomplished guitarist, he lacked the striking visual image of his predecessor. Dr. Feelgood then embarked on a more mainstream direction which was only intermittently successful. 'Milk And Alcohol' (1978) gave them their sole UK Top 10 hit. After the punk explosion their raw, jerky sound and clean-cut image provided inspiration to the post-punk generation (John Lydon being a big fan).
Mayo left the band in 1981. Despite this, and various subsequent line-up changes, Dr. Feelgood continued touring and recording, although the band then suffered an almost career-finishing blow, when their frontman, Brilleaux, died of cancer on 7 April 1994. But, as Brilleaux had insisted prior to his demise, Dr. Feelgood reunited, initially with vocalist Pete Gage, and recommenced touring in 1996. Gage was replaced by Robert Kane who, celebrated his 1000th gig as the frontman of Dr. Feelgood in April 2007.
Following Brilleaux's death in 1994, a special concert known as the Lee Brilleaux Birthday Memorial was held on Canvey Island, where former and current Feelgoods celebrated the music of Dr. Feelgood, and raised money for The Fair Havens Hospice in Westcliff-on-Sea. Fans attended from all over the globe, and the 20th and final event was held on 9 May 2014.
Violent Love
Dr. Feelgood Lyrics
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To you by the moon above
I want to make violent love to you
I want to kiss every night
And hold and hug you tight
I want to make violent love to you
I don't want to cramp your style
You're driving me into a panic
You almost drive me wild
I want to make whoopee too
And have a little fun with you
I want to make violent love to you
- solo -
I don't want to be frantic
I don't want to cramp your style
You're driving me into a panic
You almost drive me wild
I want to make whoopee too
And have a little fun with you
I want to make violent love to you
The lyrics to Dr. Feelgood's song "Violent Love" depict a passionate desire to make love to someone under a bright moon. The singer passionately states their desire to kiss, hold, and hug their love interest tightly. The term "violent love" may suggest a love that is both intense and rough.
However, the singer acknowledges that they do not want to be too overwhelming to their love interest or "cramp their style." They are willing to have fun and make "whoopee" with their lover, but they do not want to be too frantic. It seems that the singer is trying to navigate their strong feelings and desires while also being considerate of their lover's boundaries.
Overall, the lyrics of "Violent Love" capture the complex and often conflicting emotions that come with feeling passionately about someone. The song suggests that love can be both intense and gentle, fierce and considerate, and that finding a healthy balance between these elements is essential.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to make violent love
I desire to passionately express my love to you through intense physical activity.
To you by the moon above
Under the romantic and poetic light of the moon, I yearn to make violent love to you.
I want to kiss every night
I desire to kiss you every night as an expression of my love and affection.
And hold and hug you tight
I want to embrace and hold you tightly, conveying my love and affection.
I don't want to be frantic
I do not wish to convey a sense of desperation or anxiety in my pursuit of your love.
I don't want to cramp your style
I do not want to restrict your freedom or individuality in any way.
You're driving me into a panic
Your alluring presence and captivating nature are causing me to become overwhelmed with emotion.
You almost drive me wild
Your charisma and charm are almost too much for me to handle, leading me to act impulsively and passionately.
I want to make whoopee too
I desire to engage in sexual activity with you in a playful and lighthearted manner.
And have a little fun with you
I want to enjoy your company and physical presence, having a good time together.
I want to make violent love to you
I am overcome with passion and desire, seeking to express my love and physical attraction to you through intense activity.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: WILLIE DIXON
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Carlos Cabrera Lopez Molina
I want to make violent love
To you by the moon above
I want to make violent love to you
I want to kiss every night
And hold and hug you tight
I want to make violent love to you
I don't want to be frantic
I don't want to cramp your style
You're driving me into a panic
You almost drive me wild
I want to make whoopee too
And have a little fun with you
I want to make violent love to you
- solo -
I don't want to be frantic
I don't want to cramp your style
You're driving me into a panic
You almost drive me wild
I want to make whoopee too
And have a little fun with you
I want to make violent love to you
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Willi0207
Großartiger Song. Die LP kostete mich damals (als Student) fast die Existenz. Dann war sie auch noch wellig...
Ich sparte auf die nächste LP die ich auslieh und nie wieder zurückbekam. Dann - endlich, hatte ich die LP die ich jahrelang hatte und erst mir mit der Scheidung abhanden kam.
Daraufhin war ich wiederholt live dabei denn das Erlebte kann dir keiner nehmen!
kabeauregardajax
Great cover version. Love it. I'm gonna' get me a girl and, well.. Drink.
CazaMilfs
Baby please don't go
raphael rousso
man i can 't believe it ! they 're as good as electric ! i didn't know that ! Gypie you were a hell of a guitarist !!! Lee , don 't you look at my Granny like that in heaven above ! i love you more than everything guys !! the bridge !
Little Jim
ナイスカバー！！👍nice cover!!
Carlos Cabrera Lopez Molina
I want to make violent love
To you by the moon above
I want to make violent love to you
I want to kiss every night
And hold and hug you tight
I want to make violent love to you
I don't want to be frantic
I don't want to cramp your style
You're driving me into a panic
You almost drive me wild
I want to make whoopee too
And have a little fun with you
I want to make violent love to you
- solo -
I don't want to be frantic
I don't want to cramp your style
You're driving me into a panic
You almost drive me wild
I want to make whoopee too
And have a little fun with you
I want to make violent love to you
Stephen Birks
Fantastic !
Bob docteur vélo
totale surprise ! adorable ! j'aime !
John McLean
The fantastic much missed Dr Lee