Steve Del Roy fronts the band. The velvety crooner behind the microphone is also a blazing guitar player. He is backed by Cory "Mick" McGrath, the doghouse slap-bass player who can often be seen jumping on top of his double bass for a solo. Sitting behind the skins, with his sizzling swing and rhythmic train beats, is drummer Halsey B. Gone. Together this slick trio, in their sharp vintage suits, mesmerize crowds wherever they go.
Since their formation in the summer of ’97, the band has shared the stage with national and international rockabilly acts such as Kim Lenz and her Jaguars (from Nashville), Sleepy Labeef (Sun Label Recording Artist), The Rockats (England), Charlie Gracie (Philadelphia) and Wayne “The Train” Hancock (Texas).
Recently, they have been mentioned in an article in the Philadelphia Inquirer for their work, as the back-up band, with local rock n’ roll legend, Charlie Gracie. Plus, they receive frequent airplay on New Jersey’s Roots-Rockabilly Roadhouse show on WVLT 92.1.
Judy Is a Punk
Full Blown Cherry Lyrics
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Judy is a runt
They both went down to Berlin, joined the Ice Capades
And oh, I don't know why
Oh, I don't know why
Perhaps they'll die.
Second verse, same as the first
Third verse, different from the first.
Judy is a runt
They both went down to Frisco, joined the SLA
And oh, I don't know why
Oh, I don't know why
Perhaps they'll die.
The song "Judy Is a Punk" by Full Blown Cherry is a cover of the original song by The Ramones. The lyrics follow the stories of two rebellious youth, Jackie and Judy, who are described as a punk and a runt respectively. The first verse mentions that they went to Berlin and joined the Ice Capades, which is a popular ice-skating performance group. The second verse talks about how they went to Frisco, which is slang for San Francisco, and joined the SLA, the Symbionese Liberation Army, which was a radical group that kidnapped Patty Hearst.
The chorus of the song, "Oh, I don't know why, perhaps they'll die", repeats after each verse. This line can be interpreted as a commentary on the danger and uncertainty of living a reckless, rebellious life. The repetition also reinforces the idea that the fate of Jackie and Judy is uncertain and unexplainable.
Overall, the song paints a picture of two young individuals who are willing to go to extreme lengths to rebel against societal norms and expectations. The lyrics also suggest that their actions may lead to their demise, but the reason for their choices remains unknown.
Line by Line Meaning
Jackie is a punk
Jackie has a rebellious attitude and rejects mainstream convention.
Judy is a runt
Judy is physically small and weak.
They both went down to Berlin, joined the Ice Capades
Jackie and Judy traveled to Berlin and became a part of the Ice Capades, possibly to pursue a nontraditional career path.
And oh, I don't know why
The artist is unsure of the motivations behind Jackie and Judy's actions.
Perhaps they'll die.
The artist isn't sure what will happen to Jackie and Judy in the future, but acknowledges the risks associated with their unconventional choices.
Second verse, same as the first
The second verse repeats the same themes and structure as the first verse.
Third verse, different from the first.
The third verse breaks from the pattern of the first two verses.
They both went down to Frisco, joined the SLA
Jackie and Judy traveled to San Francisco and joined the Symbionese Liberation Army, a radical leftist group known for kidnapping Patty Hearst.
And oh, I don't know why
The artist again expresses uncertainty about Jackie and Judy's motivations for joining the SLA.
Perhaps they'll die.
The artist acknowledges the dangerous and risky nature of joining the SLA, and the potential consequences for Jackie and Judy.
Writer(s): Joey Ramone, Tommy Ramone, Dee Dee Ramone, Johnny Ramone Copyright: Taco Tunes, WB Music Corp.
Contributed by Allison C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.