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)
Stone Deaf in the U.S.A
Motörhead Lyrics
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Flying into another world,
Flying down the Pacific coast,
Flying up in a silver ghost
Love to be back in Los Angeles
L.A.X. what a sight to see,
Stone fox women, crazy days,
Table hopping at the Rainbow, babe,
[Chorus]
Stone Deaf in the U.S.A.
Stone Deaf in the U.S.A.
Coming back to New York City
Just as crazy, ain't so pretty,
People running like crazy fools
Know you got to break the rules
You can have yourself a real good time
You can have yourself a life of crime
Hit the Limelight, make my day
Get me back to J.F.K.
[Chorus]
Been to Texas, can't get enough
Gold Virginia, fell in love
Detroit where the bad boys are
See Chicago, make you a star
Boston, Cleveland and Buffalo
Another shake, another show
Shake your ass, San Francisco Bay,
I hate to leave, I want to stay
[Chorus]
The song "Stone Deaf in the USA" by Motörhead talks about their experiences as a band touring across the United States. The band travels from California to New York, and then to other states such as Texas, Virginia, Detroit, Chicago, Boston, Cleveland, and Buffalo, before finally reaching San Francisco Bay. They describe their experiences in each of these states, from encounters with crazy people in New York to beautiful women in Los Angeles, and falling in love with Virginia.
The song demonstrates the excitement and rush of touring, as well as its challenges. The lyrics suggest that people must sometimes break the rules to have a good time and that touring exposes bands to a diverse range of experiences, places, and cultures. The song is upbeat and rock-oriented, with a fast tempo and a dominant guitar riff that drive the song forward. The catchy chorus "Stone Deaf in the USA" is repeated throughout the song and adds to its overall energy.
Overall, the song is an ode to the joys and pitfalls of touring, and encapsulates the spirit of rock and roll. It highlights the band's love for exploring new places and having a good time, while also suggesting that touring can be exhausting and even dangerous at times.
Line by Line Meaning
Crossed the ocean in a silver bird,
Traveled from one continent to another on an airplane
Flying into another world,
Arrived in a foreign place
Flying down the Pacific coast,
Traveled along the west coast of the United States on a plane
Flying up in a silver ghost
Departing on an airplane (referred to as a 'ghost' for its speed and agility)
Love to be back in Los Angeles
Has fond memories of Los Angeles and would like to return
L.A.X. what a sight to see,
Appreciates the view of Los Angeles from the airport
Stone fox women, crazy days,
Fondly recalls the attractive women and wild times in Los Angeles
Table hopping at the Rainbow, babe,
Enjoying the nightlife in Los Angeles by going from one venue to another
[Chorus]
Refrain repeated after each verse
Coming back to New York City
Returning to New York after being in Los Angeles
Just as crazy, ain't so pretty,
New York is also chaotic, but not as aesthetically pleasing as Los Angeles
People running like crazy fools
Noticing the fast pace of life in New York
Know you got to break the rules
Acknowledging that to succeed in New York, one often has to ignore the rules
You can have yourself a real good time
Noting the excitement and entertainment available in New York
You can have yourself a life of crime
Suggesting that some people in New York may choose a life of illegal activity
Hit the Limelight, make my day
Referring to a popular nightclub in New York that the singer is excited to visit
Get me back to J.F.K.
Eager to return to the airport and leave New York
[Chorus]
Refrain repeated after each verse
Been to Texas, can't get enough
Enjoyed visiting Texas and would like to return
Gold Virginia, fell in love
Developed a strong fondness for Virginia
Detroit where the bad boys are
Referring to the city's reputation for crime and violence
See Chicago, make you a star
Suggesting that performing in Chicago could lead to musical success
Boston, Cleveland and Buffalo
Listing cities the singer has visited on tour
Another shake, another show
Referring to the routine of performing concerts night after night
Shake your ass, San Francisco Bay,
Encouraging the audience to dance and have a good time in San Francisco
I hate to leave, I want to stay
Reluctant to leave San Francisco and move on to the next destination
[Chorus]
Refrain repeated after each verse
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MICHAEL BURSTON, PHILIP CAMPBELL, IAN KILMISTER, PHILIP JOHN TAYLOR
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