Though his popularity has fluctuated through the years, many of Pop's songs have become well-known, including "Lust for Life", "The Passenger", "Real Wild Child", "Candy" (a duet with Kate Pierson of The B-52's), "China Girl", "Nightclubbing", "Search and Destroy" and "I Wanna Be Your Dog".
In 2010, The Stooges were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Pop was the lead singer of The Stooges, a late 1960s/early 1970s band that featured brothers Ron and Scott Asheton and Dave Alexander and was highly influential in the development of hard rock. The debut album was produced by the Velvet Underground's John Cale. The band's "I Wanna Be Your Dog" is a garage punk standard.
Raw Power was first released in1973, perhaps the first record that could truly be called punk. It was the confluence of The Stooges ages, hormones, creativity, ability, experience, tastes, lack of supervision, contempt for authority and ambition that has made Raw Power one of the most influential albums of all time.
The Stooges were infamous for performances in which Pop leapt off the stage (hence, the "stage dive"), smeared raw meat or peanut butter over his chest and cut himself with broken bottles. A glimpse of the vibrating intensity of Iggy live can be seen in the Ramones movie "End of the Century." Guitarist James Williamson became a key collaborator, a partnership documented on the 1978 album Kill City.
In 25 years as a solo artist, Pop's best-known songs have included the thumping Lust for Life, to be heard on the soundtrack of the find-a-vein, shoot-it-up movie Trainspotting, I'm Bored and The Passenger (the latter based on a poem written by Jim Morrison). David Bowie played a key role in reinvigorating Pop's post-Stooges career and was a collaborator on the albums Lust for Life and The Idiot. Iggy may be under-rated as a songwriter. Bowie and Tina Turner covered his "Tonight". Bowie also put out his own version of "China Girl," while Grace Jones covered the icey "Nightclubbing".
Batman Theme
Iggy Pop Lyrics
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Batman, Batman, Batman, Batman
Batman, Batman, Batman
Batman, Batman, Batman, Batman
Batman, Batman, Batman
Batman, Batman, Batman, Batman
Batman, Batman, Batman
Batman, Batman, Batman, Batman
Batman, Batman, Batman
Da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da
Batman!
The lyrics to Iggy Pop's song "Batman Theme" are simple yet effective. The repeated line "Batman, Batman, Batman" is infectious and captures the essence of the iconic superhero. The song is essentially an ode to Batman and his crime-fighting ways, with the repetition emphasizing the character's badassery. The line "da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da" adds to the energy of the song and creates a sense of urgency that fits the Batman theme perfectly.
Overall, the song is a great homage to the Caped Crusader and the lyrics capture the excitement and thrill of Batman's world. The repetition of "Batman" emphasizes the character's importance and strength, and the energetic "da da da" line adds to the intense feeling of the song. It's no wonder that "Batman Theme" has become a classic among fans of both Iggy Pop and Batman alike.
Line by Line Meaning
Batman, Batman, Batman
The repetition of Batman's name represents the immense popularity and cultural impact of the character.
Batman, Batman, Batman, Batman
The continuous repetition and buildup of Batman's name increases the excitement and anticipation for the upcoming song.
Da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da
The nonsensical sounds serve as an instrumental break and transition for the song.
Batman!
The sudden exclamation of Batman's name is a nod to the iconic catchphrase of the character and adds to the energetic and playful tone of the song.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NEAL HEFTI
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R Robinson
on Livin' On The Edge Of The Night (edit)
Here are corrections to incorrect lyrics - outrageously, stupidly incorrect: The first line is, "ILL WIND off the river". (And that's ill, not I'll.) The second line is, "smoke stacks fade to BLACK". Second verse: "I've made my bed but I can't REST my head". And "so much COULD be misunderstood". Bridge: "WELL maybe it's just my life". An artist crafts his work meticulously , then this is what happens to it. Disgusting.