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Sutch was born at New End Hospital, Hampstead, North West London. In the 1960s, inspired by one of his favourite rock and roll stars, Screamin' Jay Hawkins, he changed his name to Screaming Lord Sutch, 3rd Earl of Harrow. Despite the fact that he had no connection with the peerage, the deed poll laws of England permitted this. Following a successful career as an early-'60s rock 'n' roll attraction, it became customary for the UK press and citizens to refer to him as Screaming Lord Sutch, or simply Lord Sutch. Early works included recordings produced by legendary audio pioneer Joe Meek.
During the 1960s, Screaming Lord Sutch was known for his horror-themed stage show, as well as for usually dressing as Jack the Ripper, pre-dating the shock rock antics of Alice Cooper by several years. Accompanied by his band, The Savages, he often started the show by coming out of a big black coffin. Other stage props included knives and daggers, skulls, and "bodies". Sutch also booked 'themed' concert tours, such as 'Sutch and the Roman Empire', where Sutch and the band members would be dressed up as Roman soldiers. Despite his self-confessed lack of any vocal talent, he released many horror themed singles during the early- to mid-60s, the most popular and well known of which is "Jack the Ripper", which has been covered both live and on record by many garage rock bands over the years, including The White Stripes, The Black Lips and The Horrors for their debut album, Strange House.
In 1963, Sutch and his then manager, Reg Calvert, took over a fort built during World War II, just off the coast at Southend. This was to be 'Radio Sutch', intending to compete with the other pirate radio stations such as Radio Caroline. He planned to play music and broadcast Mandy Rice-Davies reading extracts from "Lady Chatterley's Lover". It didn't really happen and Calvert took over the project, renaming it 'Radio City', which lasted for a couple of years. In 1966 Calvert was shot dead by Oliver Smedley over a financial dispute. However Smedley was subsequently acquitted of this killing on grounds of self-defence.
In 1968, Dave Sutch took off for the USA in a Rolls Royce emblazoned with a Union Flag on the roof and pulling a trailer full of Marshall amplifiers which he intended to sell. He had a share interest in the Marshall company.
Lord Sutch's album "Lord Sutch and Heavy Friends" was named in a 1998 BBC poll as the worst album of all time, a status it also held in Colin Larkin's book The Top 1000 Albums of All Time, despite the fact that legends such as Jimmy Page, John Bonham, Jeff Beck, Noel Redding and Nicky Hopkins among others performed on it and helped to write it.
For his follow-up album, "Hands of Jack the Ripper", Sutch assembled a group of British rock celebrities for a concert at the Carlsharlton Park Rock 'n' Roll Festival. The entire show was recorded (though only Sutch knew), and after some quick editing, cutting and pasting it was released - much to everyone else's surprise! Musicians appearing on the record included Ritchie Blackmore (guitar); Matthew Fisher (keyboard); Carlo Little (drums); Keith Moon (drums); Noel Redding (bass) and Nick Simper (bass).
Political activities:
In the 1960s, he stood in various parliamentary elections, often standing as a representative of the 'National Teenage Party'. His first attempt to enter Parliament was in 1963, when he contested the by-election in Stratford-upon-Avon caused by the resignation of John Profumo. He gained 208 votes. His next foray was at the 1964 General Election when he stood in Harold Wilson's Huyton constituency. Here he got 518 votes.
He founded the Official Monster Raving Loony Party in 1983 and fought the Bermondsey by-election. In his career he contested over 40 elections, rarely threatening the major party candidates, but often getting a respectable number of votes. He was an easily recognisable figure at election counts due to his flamboyant clothes. It was shortly after he polled several hundred votes in Margaret Thatcher's Finchley constituency in 1983 that the deposit paid by candidates was raised from £150 to £500. This did little to deter the legendary deposit-losing Lord Sutch, who increased the number of rock concerts he performed per year to pay for his mock political campaigns.
Arguably his most significant contribution to British politics came as a result of the Bootle by-election in 1990. He secured more votes than the candidate of the Continuing SDP, led by former Foreign Secretary David Owen. Within days the SDP dissolved itself. In 1993, when the British National Party (BNP) secured its first local councillor, Derek Beackon, Sutch was able to point out that the Official Monster Raving Loony Party already had six councillors.
He also made an appearance - as himself - in the first episode of ITV comedy The New Statesman, coming second in the 1987 election (ahead of the Labour and SDP candidates) which saw Alan B'Stard elected to Parliament.
A series of adverts in the 1990s for Heineken Pilsener boasted that "Only Heineken can do this". One ad had Sutch at 10 Downing Street after becoming Prime Minister.
Private life:
Despite his seemingly light-hearted antics, Screaming Lord Sutch in reality suffered from periods of depression and committed suicide by hanging on June 16, 1999, following the death of his mother the previous year. At the coroner's inquest into his death, his fiancee stated that he had "manic depression". However, her descriptions, both of his symptoms and their treatment by doctors with antidepressants [1], suggest that Sutch suffered from clinical depression[citation needed].
Sutch never married, but is survived by a son, Tristan Lord Gwynne Sutch, born in 1975 to the American model Thann Rendessy.[2]
In 1991, Sutch's autobiography Life as Sutch: the Official Autobiography of a Raving Looney (co-written with Peter Chippindale) was published; however, the book was recalled by publishers swiftly[citation needed]. Versions are available: Angus & Robertson, ISBN 0-207-17240-4 and HarperCollins ISBN 0-00-255090-3. In 2005 Graham Sharpe, who had known Sutch since the late 1960s, when they both lived in Harrow and Sharpe was a rookie reporter on the Harrow Weekly Post, wrote the first biography of the man, The Man Who Was Screaming Lord Sutch. The culmination of almost two years' research and around 200 interviews by Sharpe, who had been with Sutch just three days before his death, the book received very positive reviews and seems likely to be the definitive biography.
Come Back Baby
Screaming Lord Sutch & the Savages Lyrics
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I been going through it hard really tryna bump back
Fuck that
Gotta get it right cause I want that
Where I'm from if you go to far ain't no come back
Make sure this is what you want
Never putting on a front
Got addicted to the pump
Everything i'm doing now bitch I do it for my son
Do it for the land bitch I do it for them slums
Lotta heartbreak and despair up in my eyes
Just a young nigga but you know i'm really wise
I see the real hate all the love in disguise
One day reunited with my brothers flying through the sky
Take care of my family dawg this shit ain't a game
Tired of them 9-5s trying to get another lane
When it starts to storm watch everybody got change
Especially when it's pouring down in the rain
All the love I show I don't get it shown back
Nowadays to feel safe you need your own strap
Late night I be thinking
Police killing they be creeping
Wake em up you think I'm sleeping
Hang with loose screws bro nem tweaking
Sorry to the fans know y'all waiting on that come back
I been going through it hard really tryna bump back
Fuck that
Gotta get it right cause I want that
Where I'm from if you go to far ain't no come back
Make sure this is what you want
Never putting on a front
Got addicted to the pump
Kept it real from the jump
Everything I'm doing now bitch I do it for my son
Do it for the land bitch I do it for them slums
I've been stressing trying to make a way
Search for better days
Times was hard was never paid
Swerving in another lane
Heartbroken they don't feel my pain
Had to rise up make a name
Stay focused and maintain
Niggas broke and it's a shame
Now I don't want no apologies
When I bossed up niggas wanna ride for me
Back when I was down niggas wasn't beside of me
I'm tryna make it to the top and that's where imma be
No more games the fun is up
Switch lanes in that tonka truck
Riding round getting big bags like a dumpster truck
I was down on my ass so I had to run it up
And you know a nigga finna rise like the sun is up
Sorry to the fans know y'all waiting on that come back
I been going through it hard really tryna bump back
Fuck that
Gotta get it right cause I want that
Where I'm from if you go to far ain't no come back
Make sure this is what you want
Never putting on a front
Got addicted to the pump
Kept it real from the jump
Everything I'm doing now bitch I do it for my son
Do it for the land bitch I do it for them slums
The lyrics to "Come Back Baby" by Screaming Lord Sutch & the Savages reflect the artist's struggle to bounce back from difficult circumstances and reclaim success. The song begins with an apology to the fans for the delay in returning to the music scene, explaining that the artist has been going through a tough time. There is a determination to make a comeback and get things right because it is something they truly desire. The lyrics also touch upon the idea that in the artist's hometown, once you have gone too far, there is no coming back.
The song reflects the artist's authenticity, as they emphasize the importance of being genuine and not putting on a facade. They mention being addicted to the "pump," perhaps referring to the adrenaline rush they get from performing or pursuing their goals. The artist expresses a sense of responsibility towards their son and their homeland, using their endeavors as a way to provide and uplift their family and community. There is also a recognition of the hardships and pain experienced, but at the same time, a wisdom beyond their years.
Overall, "Come Back Baby" is a song that speaks to the artist's struggles, aspirations, and determination to make a mark in the music industry while staying true to themselves and their roots.
Line by Line Meaning
Sorry to the fans know y'all waiting on that come back
Apologizing to the fans who are eagerly anticipating the artist's return
I been going through it hard really tryna bump back
Having faced many difficulties, the artist is striving to recover and bounce back
Fuck that
Expressing a disregard for negative circumstances
Gotta get it right cause I want that
Determined to achieve success and attain their desired goals
Where I'm from if you go to far ain't no come back
In the artist's hometown, if you cross certain limits, there's no way to return
Make sure this is what you want
Advising to ensure that the chosen path is truly desired
Never putting on a front
Always being authentic and genuine
Got addicted to the pump
Became reliant on the adrenaline rush
Kept it real from the jump
Remained true and sincere right from the beginning
Everything I'm doing now bitch I do it for my son
All the artist's current endeavors are motivated by their love for their child
Do it for the land bitch I do it for them slums
Working hard for the community and representing the less privileged areas
I've been stressing trying to make a way
Experiencing intense pressure while attempting to forge a path
Search for better days
Seeking a brighter future
Times was hard was never paid
Previously enduring financial hardships without proper compensation
Swerving in another lane
Adapting and changing direction to overcome obstacles
Heartbroken they don't feel my pain
Feeling emotionally hurt, realizing that others don't empathize with their struggles
Had to rise up make a name
Necessitated the need to elevate oneself and establish a reputation
Stay focused and maintain
Remaining concentrated and preserving momentum
Niggas broke and it's a shame
Expressing disappointment in individuals who lack financial stability
Now I don't want no apologies
Uninterested in receiving apologies for past actions or behavior
When I bossed up niggas wanna ride for me
After achieving success and asserting authority, others want to support the artist
Back when I was down niggas wasn't beside of me
During low points, people weren't there for the artist
I'm tryna make it to the top and that's where imma be
Striving to reach the pinnacle of success and remain there
No more games the fun is up
No longer engaging in frivolous activities, seriousness has taken over
Switch lanes in that tonka truck
Transitioning and maneuvering in a powerful and formidable manner
Riding round getting big bags like a dumpster truck
Traveling and accumulating significant wealth rapidly
I was down on my ass so I had to run it up
Being in a state of destitution, the artist had to swiftly increase their wealth
And you know a nigga finna rise like the sun is up
Confident in their imminent success, likening it to the rising of the sun
Take care of my family dawg this shit ain't a game
Ensuring the well-being and support of their family, emphasizing its seriousness
Tired of them 9-5s trying to get another lane
Weary of conventional jobs and striving to explore alternative paths
When it starts to storm watch everybody got change
During challenging times, individuals adapt and reveal their true colors
Especially when it's pouring down in the rain
Specifically when faced with difficult and unfavorable circumstances
All the love I show I don't get it shown back
Despite expressing affection and care, it is not reciprocated
Nowadays to feel safe you need your own strap
In today's world, owning a firearm is necessary for personal safety
Late night I be thinking
During the late hours, the artist contemplates deeply
Police killing they be creeping
Law enforcement officers unlawfully taking lives, operating surreptitiously
Wake em up you think I'm sleeping
Attempting to awaken others to the reality, while appearing inactive
Hang with loose screws bro nem tweaking
Associating with eccentric individuals who possess odd behaviors
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Written by: Anthony Lindsay
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