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
Rubbin' Me The Wrong Way
Electric Six Lyrics
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Is it everything you want it to be?
Cause when they go to blow it up,
you always fill my cup
with figurines and dishonesty.
And you're rubbin' me the wrong way.
You're jerkin' me around when we hit the club.
Always shootin' me down before I get back up.
Why you acting a fool now darling?
Step into to my hand, we'll see some light.
Cause Heaven rents a space in Harlem.
And baby we can go there tonight.
You just gotta come over and rub me right.
Oh I sing...
Save your drama for a rainy day
and just forget what all your girlfriends say.
Before the evening can explode,
you gotta kiss that toad
and activate his charming princely ways.
So quit rubbin' me the wrong way.
Quit jerkin' me around when we hit the club.
Quit doin' me the hard way.
Quit shootin' me down before I get back up.
Why you looking to slow this night down?
You're sucking all of the venom out of my bite.
Heaven is my place in Me-Town.
And baby we can go there tonight.
Ahh you gotta rub me right!
Oh I sing,
Come on and rub me right.
Come on and rub me right.
Come on and rub me right.
Na na na, na na na.
Na na na, na na na.
Na na na, na na na.
Na na na, na na na.
The lyrics of Electric Six's "Rubbin' Me The Wrong Way" seem to revolve around a tumultuous relationship where one person is causing frustration and annoyance to the other. The first verse sets the tone, questioning whether the current moment meets the expectations and satisfaction of the singer. There is a sense of dissatisfaction portrayed when the other person fills their cup with figurines and dishonesty, suggesting a lack of authenticity or genuineness in the relationship.
The chorus emphasizes the frustration and exasperation felt by the singer towards the other person's actions. They feel jerked around and disrespected when they are together at the club, describing it as being done "the hard way." The repetition of being shot down before being able to stand back up highlights a cycle of feeling defeated and belittled in the relationship.
The second verse introduces a plea for understanding and cooperation from the other person. The singer asks why they are acting foolish and invites them to step into their hand to see a different perspective and find some light. The mention of Heaven in Harlem suggests a place of peace and harmony, where they can escape the current turmoil if they both come together and connect in the right way.
The final chorus reinforces the desire for the other person to stop causing distress and turmoil in the relationship. The singer urges them to stop rubbing them the wrong way, playing with their emotions, and shooting them down. The repeated appeal to "rub me right" signifies a need for genuine care and affection to mend the relationship's strain. Overall, the lyrics convey a mix of frustration, yearning for understanding, and a plea for tender and honest connection.
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