The original lineup was notable for having three guitars and no bass player, creating a distinctive, layered sound. Kimble Rendall left in 1982 before the release of their first single, Leilani, and went on to become a noted music video director. He was effectively replaced by bassist Clyde Bramley. Radalj was not happy with Rendall's departure or Faulkner's increasing influence, and left the band himself, to be replaced by one-time Fun Things guitarist Brad Shepherd. This line-up released the band's break-through first album, Stoneage Romeos, in 1984.
In 1998, the band officially split but reformed for occasional concerts in subsequent years. A full-fledged reunion came in 2004, when they released Mach Schau and began touring again. The band received another boost when Come Anytime (from 1989's Magnum Cum Louder) was used as the theme song to the Australian TV show Thank God You're Here.
Discography:
Stoneage Romeos (1984), Mars Needs Guitars! (1985), Blow Your Cool! (1987), Magnum Cum Louder (1989), Kinky (1991), Crank (1994), Blue Cave (1996), Mach Schau (2004), Purity of Essence (2010)
Compilations:
Electric Soup (1992), Gorilla Biscuit (1992), Electric Chair (1998), Armchair Gurus (1998), Bite The Bullet (1998), Ampology (2000)
Like Wow-Wipeout!
Hoodoo Gurus Lyrics
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I kiss the lips through which you talk
I kiss the city of New York
Where I first met you
You're my doll and don't forget it
'Cause I'm the guy who will regret it
I love you more than when I said it
I love the way you talk, you walk
You smile, your style
Like now, like wow-wipeout, no doubt
But I was gone the moment I laid eyes on you
You'll never be a beauty queen
Won't feature in no magazine
But you're the best that's ever been
I'm glad that I met you
Take every day now as it comes
You take the cake, I'll keep the crumbs
I only hear the sound of drums in my heart
That I get you
I love the way you walk, you talk, you smile
Your style, your dress, your caress
Well, yes, yes, yes, yes, I'm impressed
And I was gone the moment I laid eyes on you
I love the way you talk, you walk
You smile, your style
Like now, like wow-wipeout, no doubt
But I was gone the moment I laid eyes on you
I laid eyes on you, I laid my eyes on you
The Hoodoo Gurus' hit song Like Wow-Wipeout! is a catchy and upbeat tribute to a woman who has captured the singer's heart. The lyrics suggest a sense of total devotion, as the singer proclaims his love for every aspect of this woman - from the ground on which she walks to the way she talks, walks, and smiles. He is consistently struck by the power of his attraction to her, describing the moment in which he first laid eyes on her as the instant when he "was gone." To him, this woman is the best person he has ever met, and he is grateful that he has had the opportunity to be with her.
Interestingly, the singer of Like Wow-Wipeout! seems to value personality and inner qualities more than traditional markers of beauty. He notes that she may not be a "beauty queen" or featured in magazines, but to him, she is the best. This suggests that the singer is more interested in depth and connection than surface-level attraction. Overall, the song paints a picture of a powerful and all-consuming love that is fueled by a deep admiration of the person at its center.
Line by Line Meaning
I kiss the ground on which you walk
I deeply admire and adore you, so much so that I even kiss the ground beneath your feet
I kiss the lips through which you talk
Your words are so important to me, I even kiss your lips in appreciation
I kiss the city of New York, where I first met you
New York city holds a special place in my heart because it's where I first laid eyes on you and my love for you began
You're my doll and don't forget it
You are significant to me and I want to remind you of that by referring to you as my doll
'Cause I'm the guy who will regret it
I recognize that I need you more than you need me and that if I ever lost you, it would be a huge regret for me
I love you more than when I said it, when I first met you
My love for you has only grown stronger from the moment I first declared it back when we first met
I love the way you talk, you walk, you smile, your style
I find everything about you to be completely enchanting, from the way you speak, move, and present yourself
Like now, like wow-wipeout, no doubt
I am in complete awe and amazement of you right now, as if every moment with you is like a thrilling moment of seeing something unbelievable and great
But I was gone the moment I laid eyes on you
I was instantly smitten with you from the very beginning, unable to control or resist my feelings for you
You'll never be a beauty queen
You may not be conventionally considered a beauty queen, but to me, you are absolutely stunning and perfect just the way you are
Won't feature in no magazine
Your beauty cannot be contained or captured by any magazine or media, as it is unique and special to only you
But you're the best that's ever been
In my eyes, you are the greatest and most wonderful person I have ever had the pleasure of knowing
I'm glad that I met you
I feel so fortunate and grateful to have met you and to be able to have you in my life
Take every day now as it comes
Let's live in the present and take one day at a time, enjoying every moment together
You take the cake, I'll keep the crumbs
You can have all the best and most wonderful things in life, and I will be content with whatever is leftover or remaining, as long as I have you
I only hear the sound of drums in my heart that I get you
My heart beats with excitement and joy every moment I spend with you and I cannot imagine life without you
Your dress, your caress
Every physical aspect of you, from your clothing to your touch, is incredibly appealing to me
Well, yes, yes, yes, yes, I'm impressed
I am beyond impressed with everything about you, both physically and emotionally
And I laid my eyes on you
My love for you began the moment I first saw you and has only grown stronger since that moment
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M Benoit
This song somehow captures a moment in time, like many of the Hoodoos songs. The energy Dave and Brad bring in this video is a bit of awesomeness - still great so many years on
Jack MacFakie
"I was gone the moment I laid eyes on you" is just a great rock and roll line.
Guilherme de Almeida Fernandes
Amazing!!! Great music.
Jacinta
What a great band, They were way before my time but I really appreciate the hits! Just really good music you can party too!
Gaz Tazman
The hooda's ....what an awesome band still in 2021 and into the future ...love this song and always have since i was a kid back in the 80's
swingthatthing
why are the hoodoo gurus so underrated :'(
Steven Guegens
THEY are NOT especially in Australia ONLY in your Mind perhaps
swingthatthing
@Steven Guegens yeah dude hoodoo gurus is all the kids are talking about these days
Hoover Jd
because then they'd be overplayed.
Kain Flynn
@swingthatthing what Steve was poking at is the fact that for their time and especially their place, they were quite highly rated.
Sure the “kids” aren’t raving about them, constantly or at all for that matter.
Maybe us old dudes are right when we say the music was better back in our day 🤔