Motörhead released 23 studio albums, 10 live recordings, 12 compilation albums and five EPs over a career spanning 40 years. Usually a power trio, they had particular success in the early 1980s with several successful singles in the UK Top 40 chart. The albums Overkill, Bomber, Ace of Spades and, particularly, the live album No Sleep 'til Hammersmith cemented Motörhead's reputation as a top-tier rock band. The band are ranked number 26 on VH1's 100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock. As of 2016, they have sold more than 15 million albums worldwide.
Most often classified as heavy metal, Motörhead has been credited with being part of and influencing numerous musical scenes, thrash metal and speed metal especially. Lemmy, however, always insisted that they were a rock and roll band. He said that they had more in common with punk bands, but with their own unique sound, Motörhead is embraced in both punk and metal scenes. Their lyrics typically covered such topics as war, good versus evil, abuse of power, promiscuous sex, substance abuse and, most famously, gambling, the latter theme being the focus of their hit song "Ace of Spades".
Lemmy died on 28 December 2015 from cardiac arrhythmia and congestive heart failure, after being diagnosed with prostate cancer. The day after his death, drummer Mikkey Dee and guitarist Phil Campbell both confirmed that Motörhead had disbanded. By 2018, all three members of Motörhead's best-known line-up (Lemmy, Taylor and Clarke) had died.
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Discography
Motörhead (1977)
Overkill (1979)
Bomber (1979)
On Parole (1979)
Ace of Spades (1980)
Iron Fist (1982)
Another Perfect Day (1983)
Orgasmatron (1986)
Rock 'n' Roll (1987)
1916 (1991)
March ör Die (1992)
Bastards (1993)
Sacrifice (1995)
Overnight Sensation (1996)
Snake Bite Love (1998)
We Are Motörhead (2000)
Hammered (2002)
Inferno (2004)
Kiss of Death (2006)
Motörizer (2008)
The Wörld Is Yours (2010)
Aftershock (2013)
Bad Magic (2015)
Hoochie Coochie Man
Motörhead Lyrics
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Got a boy child comin', he'll be a son of a gun
Gonna make all these women jump and shout
All the world's gonna know, what it's all about
Cause you know I'm here, everybody knows I'm here
I'm a hoochie coochie man, everybody knows I'm here
Got a black cat bone, got a mojo too
Gotta sing John the Conqueroo, gonna mess with you
All the world's gonna know I'm the hoochie coochie man
Cause you know I'm here, everybody knows I'm here
I'm a hoochie coochie man, everybody knows I'm here
On the seventh hour, of the seventh day,
Of the seventh month, seven doctors say
He was born for good luck, and can't you see
I got seven million deutschmarks baby, don't you mess with me
Cause you know I'm here, everybody knows I'm here
I'm a hoochie coochie man, everybody knows I'm here
The song Hoochie Coochie Man by Motörhead is a cover of a blues classic originally written by Willie Dixon and popularized by Muddy Waters. The lyrics describe the singer’s supernatural abilities and his reputation as a powerful and seductive figure who can make women “jump and shout.” He boasts of possessing a black cat bone, a mojo hand, and the ability to control his listeners through the power of music. The song also mentions John the Conqueroo, a mythical figure associated with African American folklore and hoodoo.
At the heart of Hoochie Coochie Man is the assertion of the singer’s dominance and control. The song draws on the idea of the “hoodoo man,” a traditional figure in African American culture who was believed to have magical powers and the ability to bring people together through music and other forms of performance. The lyrics suggest that the singer is invoking these same powers as he moves through the world, captivating audiences and making them dance to his tune.
The theme of the song is both seductive and ominous, reflecting the power that music and performance can have over people. Through his voice and his references to hoodoo and other forms of magic, the singer paints a picture of himself as a charismatic and mysterious figure who can both enchant and control his audiences. Ultimately, Hoochie Coochie Man is a song about the power of music and the hold that it can have over our emotions and our imaginations.
Line by Line Meaning
Gypsy woman told my mother, before I was born
Before I was born, a gypsy woman prophesized my destiny to my mother
Got a boy child comin', he'll be a son of a gun
I will have a son who will be strong and powerful
Gonna make all these women jump and shout
My irresistible charm will make all women go crazy for me
All the world's gonna know, what it's all about
Everyone will know my fame and my legacy
Cause you know I'm here, everybody knows I'm here
I am already present and my presence is undeniable
I'm a hoochie coochie man, everybody knows I'm here
I am the man with the power to charm and seduce women
Got a black cat bone, got a mojo too
I possess powerful objects such as a black cat bone and a mojo to enhance my abilities
Gotta sing John the Conqueroo, gonna mess with you
I will use my magic and my songs to cause trouble for my enemies
Gonna take all your pretty girls, lead you by your hand
I will lead and control all the beautiful women around you
All the world's gonna know I'm the hoochie coochie man
My powers and reputation will spread all over the world
On the seventh hour, of the seventh day, Of the seventh month, seven doctors say
My birth was marked by a special event and confirmed by seven doctors
He was born for good luck, and can't you see
I was born to bring good luck to those around me
I got seven million deutschmarks baby, don't you mess with me
I am a wealthy and powerful man, do not underestimate me
Cause you know I'm here, everybody knows I'm here
I am an undeniable presence, everyone can sense my aura
I'm a hoochie coochie man, everybody knows I'm here
I am the man with the power to control and charm women, my reputation precedes me
Contributed by Blake D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Stephen Baxter
Brian Robertson from Thin Lizzy killin it! Amazing guitar solos throughout
southern metalhead
Great guitar player!!
funzjag
It's unfortunate that Robertson couldn't curb his drinking a bit. When you get tossed out of Motorhead for alcohol abuse, you've definitely got a problem. A few more albums with Robertson could have produced many classic songs.
aaron boggs
@funzjag I agree. Funny you mention that. Gary Moore refused to play guitar for ozzy for similar reasons after being offered the gig. How nuts is that. I don't think the world would have been ready for that level of awesomeness!
Evan Kavanagh
Without a doubt. This whole record is great with him on it. His playing fit with motorhead so good.
inlakesh555
@funzjag I read that he refused to play Motörheads classics, and wore unique clothings on stage making him rather unrelatable for the fans
witchkiller78
When Blues and electricity collide then you just can't help it but fall in love
Jack Duncan
One of my favourite Motörhead albums
Al Drogo
I really wish they had covered more Blues classics like this. You can hear blues influence in a lot of their songs.
Where'sMeJoompah!
Simply awesome! My first gig at the Hammersmith Odeon in '83 aged 15. They blew my head off🤪 Loved 'em then and still do, whatever the lineup. Miss 'em all.