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".
Rock and Roll Party
Iggy Pop Lyrics
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I found myself with the usual bums.
I know that blond, she's smilin' at me,
But the hands in my pocket is a mystery.
Oh-oh!
What do I find?
Rock and roll party,
Oh-oh!
Which one is mine?
Rock and roll party,
But where is the wine?
As I checked into that rocking scene,
I was quickly surrounded by some beautiful queens.
I looked to my left then I looked to my right,
I spoke to that one girl that looked out of sight.
Oh-oh!
What did I find?
Rock and roll party,
Such is the wine.
Oh-oh!
What did I find?
Rock and roll party,
This one is mine.
Oh!
Rock is rock if you'll give it a shot.
Rock is rock if you like it or not.
The nylon stockings up your leg,
Might as well be screaming.
Where we gonna go tonight?
Where we gonna go tonight?
Where we gonna go tonight?
Where we gonna go tonight?
Where we gonna go tonight?
Where we gonna go tonight?
Cause rock is rock if you'll give it a shot.
Where we gonna go tonight?
Rock is rock if you like it or not.
Rock and roll party.
Where we gonna go tonight?
Where we gonna go tonight?
Where we gonna go tonight?
Where we gonna go tonight?
Where we gonna go tonight?
Where we gonna go tonight?
Where we gonna go tonight?
Where we gonna go tonight?
The song "Rock and Roll Party" by Iggy Pop is a lively and fast-paced track that explores the excitement and frenzy of attending a rock and roll party. The song begins with Iggy Pop walking into a rock and roll club and finding himself surrounded by "usual bums." However, his attention is soon captured by a blonde woman who is smiling at him but he is suspicious of the hands in his pocket. As he surveys the scene, he finds himself surrounded by beautiful women and one in particular that he finds especially appealing. The chorus repeats the phrase "Rock and roll party, where is the wine?" and highlights the excitement and energy found in such an environment.
The song emphasizes the universal appeal of rock and roll music, stating that "rock is rock if you'll give it a shot, rock is rock if you like it or not." The song also includes a reference to nylon stockings, which were often worn by women in the 1950s and 1960s as a fashion statement. This can be seen as a nod to the time period when rock and roll music was at its peak popularity. The lyrics "Where we gonna go tonight?" are also repeated throughout the song, adding to the sense of excitement and anticipation that is central to the party atmosphere.
Overall, "Rock and Roll Party" is a celebratory and lively song that captures the energy of a rock and roll party, demonstrating the enduring popularity and universality of this musical genre.
Line by Line Meaning
As I walked into the rock and roll club,
I arrived at a gathering place for rock music enthusiasts
I found myself with the usual bums.
I encountered the usual crowd of people who frequent such establishments
I know that blond, she's smilin' at me,
I notice a particular blonde woman who appears to be happy to see me
But the hands in my pocket is a mystery.
I am puzzled by what my hands are doing in my pockets at this particular moment
Oh-oh!
An expression of sudden realization or surprise
What do I find?
I observe something that has caught my attention
Rock and roll party,
A gathering for the enjoyment of rock music
Where is the wine?
I wonder where the wine, potentially a symbol of celebration or pleasure, is located
Which one is mine?
I question which wine glass or bottle belongs to me in this setting
As I checked into that rocking scene,
I surveyed or observed the energetic atmosphere of the rock gathering
I was quickly surrounded by some beautiful queens.
I was in the presence of attractive women, possibly with strong personalities or status
I looked to my left then I looked to my right,
I scanned the room or area from one side to the other
I spoke to that one girl that looked out of sight.
I began a conversation with a woman who appeared exceptional or extraordinary
What did I find?
I discovered something interesting or intriguing
Such is the wine.
The wine, as previously mentioned, is important or noteworthy in some way
This one is mine.
I have identified the specific wine glass or bottle that belongs to me
Rock is rock if you'll give it a shot.
Rock music is what it is, and it's worth trying or experiencing
Rock is rock if you like it or not.
Whether or not you enjoy rock music, it remains unchanged
The nylon stockings up your leg,
The hosiery worn by someone in this setting
Might as well be screaming.
This item of clothing is so eye-catching that it may as well be making a loud noise to draw attention
Where we gonna go tonight?
We must decide where to spend our evening
Cause rock is rock if you'll give it a shot.
Rock music is what it is, and it's worth trying or experiencing
Where we gonna go tonight?
We continue to search for a suitable location for the evening
Rock is rock if you like it or not.
Whether or not you enjoy rock music, it remains unchanged
Where we gonna go tonight?
Our search for a destination for the evening continues
Rock and roll party.
A gathering for the enjoyment of rock music
Where we gonna go tonight?
We still need to decide on our destination for the evening
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Iggy Pop, Ivan Kral
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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.