1. An alterna… Read Full Bio ↴There are two artists that have used the name Electric Six
1. An alternative rock band from the United States
2. A musical group from South Africa
1. Electric Six is a six-piece Detroit-based rock band consisting of Dick Valentine (vocals), Tait Nucleus? (synthesizers), Johhny Na$hinal (guitar), Da Ve (guitar), Percussion World (drums), and Smorgasboard (bass) who play a mix of rock, funk and disco.
The band's first notorious formation comprised Valentine, Rock and Roll Indian (guitar), Surge Joebot (guitar), Disco (bass, former member of Detroit Cobras), and M (drums). Dick Valentine (real name Tyler Spencer) has always been the primary songwriter (both music and lyrics) of Electric Six, currently and under their former incarnation, when they were known as the Wildbunch. During the band's temporary split at the end of the 1990s, Spencer formed his own band called The Dirty Shame and released one CD entitled Smog Cutter Love Story which featured, among other tracks, a first version of Fire track "Vengeance and Fashion". The band reformed by 2001 to record and release the first release of 'Danger! High Voltage' and record the track 'Dealin' With Death N' Stealin' In The Name Of The Lord' with Troy Gregory for his Sybil album.
Electric Six fuses rock and punk with the laid-back funky rhythms and falsetto vocals of disco, and a distinctly comic touch. However, they tend to reject such genre classifications as disco-metal and disco punk. They formed the band in 1996 and were initially known as The Wildbunch, eventually dropping that name due to pressure from the Bristol trip-hop collection of the same name. Throughout the latter half of the '90s, they played about once a month at the Magic Bag in Ferndale, Magic Stick, and the now-defunct Gold Dollar in Detroit, the center of a scene that produced breakout acts like the White Stripes.
Electric Six's 2002 breakout single "Danger! High Voltage" was an infectious dance-rock number, and Jack White from The White Stripes helped sing back up vocals to this track. White has denied this, though Spencer has confirmed it in several interviews. The single reached number 2 on the UK singles chart, and they enjoy icon status in that nation.
Their second single, "Gay Bar", released in 2003, became a hit as well in the UK, reaching #5 in the charts and further aided the group's growth. Curiously, in the American Radio Edit of this track, The words "Nuclear War" are censored with whip-crack sound effects. After fulfilling their recording duties (namely their debut album) three members left in June, leaving Dick Valentine, Tait Nucleus? (synthesizer), and M.
The Colonel (Zach Shipps, guitar, ex-member of Brendan Benson and Mood Elevator), John R Dequindre (guitar and whose stage name is a combination of two Detroit streets) and Frank Lloyd Bonaventure (bass) subsequently joined the group, though they had all been credited on the album and most had been associated with the group for some time. At that time, they were touring in the UK, and they managed to seamlessly replace the members without interrupting the gigs. In time, Johnny Na$hinal joined the group on guitar, Dequindre switched to bass, and Bonaventure switched to law school.
The band's sophomore album, Señor Smoke, was released in the UK on February 14, 2005. Percussion World replaced M on drums around the same time.
The first single from the album put the band at the center of controversy, especially with Queen fans following a cover of the Queen hit song "Radio Ga Ga". The controversial music video shows lead singer Dick Valentine as the ghost of Queen's flamboyant lead singer Freddie Mercury and a backing band of poodles. Queen drummer Roger Taylor, who wrote the song, said that he was "unimpressed" with the video; however, Queen guitarist Brian May reportedly liked it. Electric Six claims they were contractually obligated to commit the song to the album. Issues with Warner Brothers caused a switch to Metropolis Records, who released Señor Smoke in the US.
Switzerland was released in September 2006. A plethora of videos have also been released, and a fan contribution contest led to the video for the single "I Buy the Drugs."
I Shall Exterminate Everything Around Me That Restricts Me From Being the Master was released in October 2007. Their next album, titled Flashy, was released in October 2008. In October 2009, their sixth album, KILL, was released. The 7th album, Zodiac was released on September 28, 2010, with one tour-exclusive single ("Jam it in the Hole") and the 8th, Heartbeats and Brainwaves, on October 11th 2011.
A double live album is set for release in 2012.
2. Electric Six was a Soweto-based South African combo active in the 1960s and 1970s
Newark Airport Boogie
Electric Six Lyrics
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Move your doggie to the right
Move your feet into the fire
Foam at the mouth all night
Washing, rinsing, repeating
Until it's done
And it's about as much fun, baby
Here's the time everybody breaks into song
It doesn't matter how you sing along, just sing along
It doesn't matter how you turn it on, just turn it on
It doesn't matter how you get it right, just don't be wrong
The sheik he don't lie
He drive a Mercedes Benz
The sheik he build a big house
In Dubai for his sheik friends
The sheik sometimes he needs to go
A million miles an hour
He soak up all the power
Here's the time everybody breaks into song
It doesn't matter how you sing along, just sing along
It doesn't matter how you turn it on, just turn it on
Fifty million screaming China men just can't be wrong
Oh we gonna bounce
Two times tonight
Five times tonight
Eight times tonight
Ten times a night
And my momma say Miguel Bosé
Ain't the same without Bimba Bosé
And the sound of the night tonight
You can't deny
It's an oldie but a goodie
It's the Newark Airport Boogie
My momma say Miguel Bosé
Ain't the same without Bimba Bosé
My momma say Miguel Bosé
Ain't the same without Bimba Bosé
My momma say Miguel Bosé
Ain't the same without Bimba Bosé
My momma say Miguel Bosé
Ain't the same without Bimba Bosé
Everybody stand and scream "Bosé! Bosé!"
Even though he ain't got nothing going in the USA
His tight pants and his eyeliner will surely blow you away
He always kills the night in the same way night kills the day
Oh we gonna bounce
Two times tonight
Five times tonight
Eight times tonight
Ten times a night
And the sheik don't lie, oh my my my my
And the sheik don't lie, oh my my my my
And the sound of the night tonight
You can't deny
It's an oldie but a goodie
It's the Newark Airport Boogie
The lyrics to Electric Six's song "Newark Airport Boogie" are a combination of nonsensical phrases, such as "Shake and bake your turkey to the left," and somewhat political commentary, such as the mention of a wealthy sheik who drives a Mercedes Benz and builds big houses in Dubai for his friends. The song seems to be encouraging listeners to let loose and dance, regardless of how they do it or what they look like doing it. The chorus reinforces this message, stating that it doesn't matter how one sings along or turns on the music, as long as they are not doing it wrong. The mention of Miguel Bosé and his deceased sister, Bimba Bosé, adds an interesting personal touch to the song, as the lead singer, Dick Valentine, pays tribute to the Spanish musician and actress who passed away in 2017.
Although the lyrics of "Newark Airport Boogie" may seem random and without meaning, they showcase the band's musical prowess and unique style. With influences from various genres, including rock, disco, and funk, Electric Six has created a song that can appeal to a wide range of listeners. Moreover, the song's upbeat and catchy rhythm makes it a perfect dance anthem, which is appropriate considering the chorus's emphasis on letting loose and enjoying oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
Shake and bake your turkey to the left
Move your body in an energetic dance to left
Move your doggie to the right
Move your hips in a rhythmic way to the right
Move your feet into the fire
Dance with so much passion that it feels like stepping into fire
Foam at the mouth all night
Enjoy the music so much that you can't stop expressing your excitement
Washing, rinsing, repeating
Keep doing something over and over again, like washing and rinsing clothes, until it's complete
Until it's done
Continue until the task is complete
And it's about as much fun, baby
The experience is enjoyable
As being a nun
A sarcastic statement to imply that the experience is not enjoyable at all
Here's the time everybody breaks into song
The moment when it's time for everyone to sing together
It doesn't matter how you sing along, just sing along
Sing however you want, just join in
It doesn't matter how you turn it on, just turn it on
Do whatever it takes to make the music start
It doesn't matter how you get it right, just don't be wrong
You can do it in any way that works, just don't mess it up
The sheik he don't lie
The sheik is trustworthy
He drive a Mercedes Benz
He owns and drives a luxury car
The sheik he build a big house
The sheik has built a large and impressive house
In Dubai for his sheik friends
The house is for the sheik's friends who are also wealthy and powerful
The sheik sometimes he needs to go
The sheik sometimes needs to move very quickly
A million miles an hour
At an extremely fast pace
He soak up all the power
He consumes a lot of energy
Fifty million screaming China men just can't be wrong
If a large group of people is enthusiastic about something, there must be a good reason
And my momma say Miguel Bosé
My mother thinks that Miguel Bosé
Ain't the same without Bimba Bosé
He's not as good without Bimba Bosé (who may be a collaborator or important figure to the artist)
And the sound of the night tonight
The music playing tonight
You can't deny
It's impossible to deny the appeal of the music tonight
It's an oldie but a goodie
This is a classic song that still holds up
It's the Newark Airport Boogie
The name of this classic song is the Newark Airport Boogie
Everybody stand and scream "Bosé! Bosé!"
Everyone should stand up and yell the name of the artist, Miguel Bosé
Even though he ain't got nothing going in the USA
Despite the fact that the artist may not have much of a following in the United States
His tight pants and his eyeliner will surely blow you away
The artist's flashy style will impress you
He always kills the night in the same way night kills the day
The artist always delivers an exciting performance that energizes the audience, like the way a new day begins after a night ends
And the sheik don't lie, oh my my my my
You can trust the sheik, without a doubt
Writer(s): Spencer Tyler
Contributed by Skyler I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Just turn it on!