1) A pseudonym o… Read Full Bio ↴There are, at least, six artists known as Rockwell.
1) A pseudonym of Kenneth Gordy, from Detroit, Michigan: The son of Motown Records' founder, Berry Gordy, he changed his name so as to avoid charges of nepotism, wanting to make it in the music business on just his talent. He signed to Motown as a solo artist without his father's knowledge, taking his name from his high school band. His first single, the Michael Jackson-esque "Somebody's Watching Me". which featured backing vocals from both Michael and Jermaine Jackson, shot into the Top Ten, hit number one on the R&B charts, and also was RIAA certified as Gold.
Only then did he reveal his true identity. This, however, was his peak of success; his follow-up single fizzled, as did his next album. He continued to base his songs on themes of paranoia and spying, singing tracks such as "Obscene Phone Caller" and "Peeping Tom". Though receiving some airplay, Rockwell mostly faded from the public view and concentrated on working with his father.
A cover of "Somebody's Watching Me" by the dance act Beatfreakz was released in the U.K. in March 2006, peaking at number three on the U.K. Singles Chart. Yet another cover version of the song came out, by the heavy metal band Warmen, in 2005. The Swiss 90is artist DJ Bobo's first Hit was also a cover version of "Somebody's Watching Me". He turned it to "Somebody Dance With Me".
2) Thomas Green– aka ROCKWELL– has without question been one of the most exhilarating talents to come out of the drum and bass scene in recent times. His distinctive sound has seen him release on the likes of Digital Soundboy, Renegade Hardware, Critical and Darkestral, before signing exclusively to Friction’s Shogun Audio imprint.
Tracks such as ‘Underpass’, ‘Reverse Engineering’ and ‘4U’ have highlighted ROCKWELL as one of the most original and talented producers in bass music today. His productions are painstakingly constructed, beautifully arranged and thoughtfully mastered. Each track offers unique textures seldom heard in electronic music- let alone drum and bass- and his unmistakable signature sound is one of the few that works just as well in the living room as in the club.
2012 has seen ROCKWELL start the build-up to his debut album, due in early 2013. Tune of the year so far ‘Tripwire’ and ‘Constantcomplexrhythmicsound’ are bona fide dancefloor destroyers, whilst forthcoming remixes of Jubei and Netsky hint at a future away from the constraints of 170bpm.
As a DJ, ROCKWELL is starting to build a reputation for his eclectic sets, exemplified by his MoS and Rinse shows, and by his increasing tendency to drop Rustie tracks in his sets. Behind the decks as in the studio, you’re always kept guessing as to what he’s going to pull out of the bag next.
3) A German rock band:
4) An early power electronics group that had releases on Broken Flag.
http://www.rockwell-dezibel.de/band.htm
5) Early works of a Dutch (Amsterdam) collective of electronic/ hip-hop musicians (including designer Piet Parra) are recorded under the name Rockwell. Limited availability.
6) A Hungarian rock band formed in 1979, featuring many members of later well-known Hungarian rock and heavy metal bands such as bass guitarist Imre Molnár (Irigy Hónaljmirigy), drummer László Tarca (Pokolgép), vocalist György Pazdera (Pokolgép as bass guitarist), or bass guitarist/vocalist Endre Paksi (earlier: Pokolgép; later: Ossian as vocalist only).
Obscene Phone Caller
Rockwell Lyrics
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[Obscene phone caller]
I came home knocked out after work
That's when my telephone goes berserk
How can I unwind or get some rest
Receiving sick phone calls from a lonely pest
Mister or miss obscene phone caller
Why do get off breathing on the phone
Obscene phone caller leave me alone
Why did you have to pick me
Out of all the people in the directory
I don't know what's going through your mind
But these naughty phone calls are a waste of time
I must have my number changed
Or trace these calls from whence they came
If Alexander Bell were alive today
Would he want the telephone to be used this way
Oh, oh, oh, find someone else to bother
Mister or miss obscene phone caller
Why do get off breathing on the phone
Obscene phone caller leave me alone
Listen here
I don't understand why you're callin? me, you know
I don't know who you are, you know
You're callin? me every day, you breathe on the phone
Just let me know if you're a girl, you know
So maybe I can talk to you
You know you don't say anything but hah, hah, hah, hah
Oh, oh, oh, find someone else to bother
Mister or miss obscene phone caller
Why do get off breathing on the phone [Obscene phone caller]
Obscene phone caller leave me alone
Oh, oh, oh
[Obscene phone caller, whoa...]
Oh, oh, oh, find someone else to bother [Obscene phone caller]
Obscene phone caller
You dirty little nasty twit
The lyrics to Rockwell's song "Obscene Phone Caller" describe the frustrations and fear associated with receiving unwanted, sexually explicit phone calls. The singer comes home exhausted from work and is interrupted by the ringing of the phone. However, instead of a friendly voice, he is met with the disturbing sound of heavy breathing and inappropriate language from the caller. The singer pleads with the caller to stop and find someone else to bother, but the calls persist. He even considers changing his number or tracing the calls in an attempt to put a stop to them. The song ends with the singer calling the caller a "dirty little nasty twit," expressing disgust and frustration with the situation.
The song's lyrics reflect a common problem faced by many people, particularly women, who receive unwanted and harassing phone calls. The pervasive problem of sexual harassment has been brought to the forefront of public attention in recent years, with movements like #MeToo emphasizing the need to address and prevent such behavior.
Line by Line Meaning
Hello, who is this
The singer answers the phone to an unknown caller.
I came home knocked out after work
The singer returned exhausted from work.
That's when my telephone goes berserk
At that moment, the phone starts ringing continuously.
How can I unwind or get some rest
The singer is tired and wants to relax.
Receiving sick phone calls from a lonely pest
The singer receives inappropriate calls from an unknown person who is probably lonely.
Oh, oh, oh, find someone else to bother
The singer requests the caller to stop bothering them.
Mister or miss obscene phone caller
The singer can't identify whether the caller is male or female but refers to them as obscene phone caller.
Why do get off breathing on the phone
The singer is wondering why the caller enjoys breathing on the phone.
Obscene phone caller leave me alone
The singer pleads with the caller to stop disturbing them.
Why did you have to pick me
The singer is curious why the caller singled them out.
Out of all the people in the directory
The singer wonders why the caller chose to call them out of all the other possible numbers.
I don't know what's going through your mind
The singer is clueless about what the caller is thinking.
But these naughty phone calls are a waste of time
The singer thinks the calls are inappropriate and pointless.
I must have my number changed
The singer is thinking of getting a new phone number.
Or trace these calls from whence they came
The singer is thinking of tracking the calls to the source.
If Alexander Bell were alive today
The singer wonders what Alexander Graham Bell would think about the misuse of the telephone.
Listen here
The singer addresses the caller.
I don't understand why you're callin? me, you know
The singer is confused why the caller keeps calling.
You're callin? me every day, you breathe on the phone
The caller repeatedly breathes on the phone every time they call.
Just let me know if you're a girl, you know
The singer requests the caller to reveal their gender.
So maybe I can talk to you
The singer offers to have a conversation with the caller if they give more information.
You know you don't say anything but hah, hah, hah, hah
The caller only laughs on the phone and doesn't say anything else.
You dirty little nasty twit
The singer insults the caller and calls them vulgar names.
[Obscene phone caller, whoa...]
The singer yells out the phrase 'Obscene phone caller' with frustration.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ROCKWELL
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@maximumjesus
I love how it's connected to the first video. It's like a Rockwell Cinematic Universe
@Billkwando
LOL you said that a year before, forgot, came back and said it again. And it was still awesome.
@maximumjesus
@Billkwando I was probably drunk the first time and I forgot
@Billkwando
@maximumjesus Great minds think alike, even when they're the same mind, and one is drunk. ;)
@jokerfleckcast3196
Rockwell was the master of paranoia.
@bryanmcentee9321
All freemasonic material right here
@toddhartstein7111
I always loved the "If Alexander Bell were alive today, would he want the telephone to be used this way?!?" lyric. I used to annoy my older sisters when I was a kid growing up in the 80s by repeating that lyric to them whenever they would be fighting over who got to use the phone! 😄
@AndrewEvenstar
It's the most clever line in the song
@svenssonrasmus9167
2:10
@t.j.7789
haha im going to play that part for telemarketers!!!