Les Dash ,drums.....John Stewart,Lead guitar, Ray Honeyball, bass and a young civilian named Alan Laud, Rythm guitar. They all had specialist ground trades....supporting THE NUCLEAR "V"BOMBER FORCE. Mike was an AIR RADAR FITTER working on bombing and navigation systems....They adopted the name Hedgehoppers from the low flying techniques adopted by the "Vulcans and "Victors"
to get to targets under enemy radar. Mike is still performing.....and has a self written song recorded in 2007....called "My Survival" which you can hear on this site Mike will be featured on a new web video because this track is gaining interest from around the world as he has developed a strong tenor voice....first heard on bbcradio Guernsey. Go to myspace.com/miketinsley to listen to his new song......or last.fm
Its Good News Week
Hedgehoppers Anonymous Lyrics
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Someone's dropped a bomb somewhere
Contaminating atmosphere
And blackening the sky
It's good news week
Someone's found a way to give
The rotting dead a will to live
Have you heard the news
What did it say?
Who's won that race?
What's the weather like today?
It's good news week
Families shake the need for gold
By stimulating birth control
We're wanting less to eat
It's good news week
Doctors finding many ways
Of wrapping brains on metal trays
To keep us from the heat
It's good news week
Someone's dropped a bomb somewhere
Contaminating atmosphere
And blackening the sky
It's good news week
Someone's found a way to give
The rotting dead a will to live
Go on and never die
Have you heard the news
What did it say?
Who's won that race?
What's the weather like today?
What's the weather like today?
It's good news week
Families shake the need for gold
By stimulating birth control
We're wanting less to eat
It's good news week
Doctors finding many ways
Of wrapping brains on metal trays
To keep us from the heat
To keep us from the heat
To keep us from the heat
The Hedgehoppers Anonymous song "It's Good News Week" was released in 1965 and became a hit in the UK, reaching number 5 on the charts. The song is a satirical take on news and current events, with sarcastic lyrics sung over an upbeat and catchy tune. The first verse depicts a bomb being dropped somewhere, contaminating the atmosphere and blackening the sky. The second verse is about families shaking the need for gold by practicing birth control and wanting less to eat, while doctors are finding ways to protect our brains from the heat. The chorus sings about someone finding a way to give the rotting dead a will to live so they can go on and never die. The lyrics are tongue-in-cheek and meant to be ironic, highlighting the absurdity of some of the news stories we hear.
The song captures the zeitgeist of the 1960s, a decade marked by political upheaval, social change, and technological advances. The Cold War and nuclear arms race were ongoing concerns, and the fear of a nuclear apocalypse was prevalent. At the same time, the 1960s were also a time of great optimism and progress, with advancements in medicine, technology, and social justice movements. Hedgehoppers Anonymous's song reflects this mix of fear and hope, pointing out the absurdity and contradictions of the times in which they lived.
Line by Line Meaning
It's good news week
Despite the negative news we hear, there are still positive things happening in the world.
Someone's dropped a bomb somewhere
There has been a bombing somewhere in the world causing damage to the environment.
Contaminating atmosphere
The bomb has caused pollution in the air.
And blackening the sky
The air has become dark because of the pollution.
Someone's found a way to give
There are advancements and positive breakthroughs being made despite the negative news.
The rotting dead a will to live
There is hope for those who were thought to be without hope (possibly in the medical field).
Go on and never die
There are new treatments and methods being discovered that could lead to longer life and survival.
Have you heard the news
People are curious and interested in what's happening in the world.
What did it say?
People want to know the specifics and details about the news.
Who's won that race?
People are competitive and interested in who came out on top in various competitions.
What's the weather like today?
People want to know about the weather conditions they will face for the day.
Families shake the need for gold
Families are opting out of materialistic desires and valuing other things like human life and relationships.
By stimulating birth control
By using birth control, families are able to plan and manage their family size.
We're wanting less to eat
People are becoming more mindful of their consumption and are trying to reduce waste.
Doctors finding many ways
Science and medicine are making advancements and finding new solutions to old problems.
Of wrapping brains on metal trays
There may be new medical techniques coming out that involve manipulating the brain with metallic instruments.
To keep us from the heat
These new techniques may be used to protect the brain from heat exposure and damage.
To keep us from the heat
Repeating the previous line to emphasize the importance of protecting the brain.
Contributed by Jacob K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@commandresults1705
The 60's were the best times for anti-establishment songs. Does anyone still remember one of my all-time favorites, by the Kinks, 20th Century Man?
This is the age of machinery,
A mechanical nightmare,
The wonderful world of technology,
Napalm hydrogen bombs biological warfare,
This is the twentieth century,
But too much aggravation
It's the age of insanity,
What has become of the green pleasant fields of Jerusalem.
@lindakirby3462
I was 15 when this came out. I haven't heard it for 50 years and still remember every word. Loved it then and still love it at 72 !!
@torvilasulvstle362
I was 16, and I still love it!
@angusmcpherson8599
15 and I remember the lyrics as well
@0thru1
Me too at 74. Homergnos
@ronalddunne3413
I'm right there with you... In the '60's so many of us thought we were invincible and immortal...đ
@muffs55mercury61
68 and still loving it. I still have the 45 prm I bought in the 70s and it will rock the joint here. My girlfriend, 63 can still dance to it and better than me.
@laurencewillmoth6554
I was 12yrs of age,becoming a young mod,wearing Ben Sherman shirts,Levi Jeans and loafer shoes with a tassle on the top,they looked like golfer shoes and I thought I was knees bees! From 1963 to 1969 we had just great music from great acts! From 64 to 67 we had the pirate radio ships playing all the top hits,it was great to be young and without a doubt,the 1960's music was the best! If only we could go back in time and relieve those times again? Instead we all grew up,got married and had children,my total two daughters and seven sons and in contact with all of them and of course my sixteen grandchildren!! Those were the days?
@angelosdaughterc5223
This came out when I was 20. My mother thought I was too young to be so cynical, the fact that I still like this song (I am now 73) proves that a lifetime has not changed me.
@mickbutler1752
Time hasn't changed the world either. Same stuff - different decade.
@njva17420
Same here; how about In the Year 2525 for cynical?