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
Randy's Hot Tonight!
Electric Six Lyrics
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And love like you never been hurt
Supersize it when you get hungry Randy
And eat like it's the last night on earth
Oh
You could be nobody in heaven
Or you could be a star in hell
And blow it all
Away...
Randy's hot tonight
He's hot tonight
He's hot tonight
And Randy's hot tonight
He's hot tonight
He's hot tonight
Oh Randy's got tonight
He's got tonight
He's got tonight
And Randy's hot tonight
He's hot tonight
He's hot tonight
'cause we just wanna see the hot, hot side of Randy
Now Randy said:
"If you live in Japan
You're Japanese
If you live in Canada
You're gonna freeze
If you live in a plastic house
You'll never die in a fire
If you work in television
You're a f***in' liar"
Don't become unfocused Randy
And everything'll be ok
That confidence will come in handy
And everyone will be forced to say:
That Randy's hot tonight
He's hot tonight
He's hot tonight
And Randy's hot tonight
He's hot tonight
He's hot tonight
[At the same time:
We just wanna see the hot, hot side of Randy
And...
And Randy's got tonight
He's got tonight
He's got tonight]
[At the same time:
We just wanna see the hot, hot side of Randy
And...
Randy's hot tonight
He's hot tonight
He's hot tonight]
'cause we just wanna see the hot hot side of Randy
The song "Randy's Hot Tonight" by Electric Six is a tribute to living life full throttle and not caring about what others think. The lyrics urge the listener to dance like nobody is watching, love fearlessly, indulge in food cravings, and live in the moment with confidence. The singer, Randy, is held up as an example of living life to the fullest, regardless of consequence. The lyrics assert that Randy could be anybody or anything and still be living it up, and their fate wouldn't matter. He is a symbol of the carefree, devil-may-care attitude the song promotes.
In the second verse, Randy makes some provocative statements that further reinforce the song's message of living boldly. He challenges societal conventions and norms, urging people to think outside the box and not be afraid to express themselves. The chorus repeats several times, as if to hammer the message home that we should all strive to be like Randy and embrace life with gusto.
Overall, "Randy's Hot Tonight" is a fun-loving, infectious song that encourages the listener to let loose and enjoy life. It's a reminder that we only have one shot at this, so why not make the most of it?
Line by Line Meaning
Dance like nobody's watching you Randy
Enjoy life and be carefree, Randy. Dance with freedom and without any inhibitions.
And love like you never been hurt
Love without any fear or hesitation, even if you have been hurt before.
Supersize it when you get hungry Randy
Indulge yourself, Randy. Go beyond your limits and satisfy your hunger.
And eat like it's the last night on earth
Eat like there's no tomorrow, Randy. Enjoy every bite as if it's your last.
Oh
Interjection expressing surprise or amazement.
You could be nobody in heaven
You may not be significant or important in the afterlife.
Or you could be a star in hell
You could be notorious or infamous in the underworld.
You could have a billion dollars
You could be extremely wealthy and affluent.
And blow it all
You could lose it all or spend it all recklessly.
Away...
Indicates continuation of thought or sentence.
Now Randy said:
Introducing Randy's words or thoughts.
"If you live in Japan
Randy is making an observation or statement about life in Japan.
You're Japanese
Identifying oneself with the nationality or culture of the country of residence.
If you live in Canada
Randy is now making a comparison to living in Canada.
You're gonna freeze
Highlighting the cold climate of Canada.
If you live in a plastic house
This is an analogy used by Randy.
You'll never die in a fire
Since plastic is fire-resistant, the occupants of a plastic house won't die from a fire accident.
If you work in television
Randy is now making a statement about people who work in television.
You're a f***in' liar"
Implying that those who work in television are not truthful or honest.
Don't become unfocused Randy
Stay focused, Randy. Don't lose track of what's important.
And everything'll be ok
If you remain focused, everything will be alright.
That confidence will come in handy
Being confident will be helpful or advantageous.
And everyone will be forced to say:
Others will be compelled to acknowledge or recognize your achievements, Randy.
And Randy's hot tonight
Stating that Randy is attractive, desirable or charismatic tonight.
He's hot tonight
Reinforcing that Randy is irresistibly appealing today.
[At the same time:
Indicating that two separate phrases are being spoken simultaneously.
We just wanna see the hot, hot side of Randy
Expressing the desire to see a different and exciting side of Randy.
And...
Connecting the two phrases or thoughts.
And Randy's got tonight
Randy is experiencing a good, exciting or productive night.
He's got tonight
Emphasizing that Randy is enjoying his night.
]
Indicating end of simultaneous phrases.
[At the same time:
Two separate phrases being spoken simultaneously.
We just wanna see the hot, hot side of Randy
Expressing desire to witness a different and impressive facet of Randy.
And...
Joining two ideas or thoughts.
Randy's hot tonight
Reiterating that Randy is physically and emotionally attractive today.
He's hot tonight
Emphasizing Randy's irresistible appeal tonight.
]
Indicating end of simultaneous phrases.
'cause we just wanna see the hot hot side of Randy
Reason for wishing to see Randy's impressive or charming side.
Contributed by Riley C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@deisy4677
Lyrics:
Dance like nobody's watching you Randy
And love like you've never been hurt
Supersize it when you get hungry Randy
And eat like it's the last night on earth
You could be nobody in heaven
Or you could be a star in hell
You could have a billion dollars and blow it all away
Randy's hot tonight
He's hot tonight
He's hot tonight
Randy's hot tonight
He's hot tonight
He's hot tonight
Randy's got tonight
He's got tonight
He's got tonight
Randy's hot tonight
He's hot tonight
He's hot tonight
Cause we just wanna see the hot hot side of Randy
Now Randy said
"If you live in Japan
You're japanese
If you live in Canada
You're gonna freeze
If you live in a plastic house
You'll never die in a fire
If you work in television
You're a fucking liar"
Dont become unfocused Randy
And everything'll be ok
That confidence will come in handy
And everyone will be forced to say
That Randy's hot tonight
He's hot tonight
He's hot tonight
Randy's hot tonight
He's hot tonight
He's hot tonight
Randy's got tonight
He's got tonight
He's got tonight
Randy's hot tonight
He's hot tonight
He's hot tonight
Cause we just wanna see the hot hot side of Randy
@ashtoncommittedarsonbutina131
came here from a dialtown playlist. i heard gay bar first at a school concert and didn't even realize it was the same band lol
@dope_shark5632
what school concert was this?
@ComatoseOn
I like anyone who like Electric Six
@levibrewer8463
🙏
@Jack-tx2ve
Only good people like electric six
@1Lo1L
i like any electric six who like one
@bunnywaffles898
And I like you too, you person of impeccable taste.
@MaRKeR2012
I loveyou!!
@madeleinep.828
Don't care how old this song is - it will always be a certified fresh banger.
@MilosHrma
If you work on television....... well, you know what yoou are. Awesome track, e6 forever!