Through the years, the band went through many line-up changes, with Ben and John being the only constant members since the band's inception. Screeching Weasel officially broke up for (roughly) the third - and allegedly final - time on July 6, 2001.
The band did a few surprise shows between 2001-2009.
Ben Weasel reformed the group in March 2009 with a new line-up, and without John Jughead. Ben had released solo albums that were the same just in his name. John finally settled for T-Shirt money for being an original member of the band and a royalties for a handful songs he co-wrote, and let Ben play as Screeching Weasel with the hundreds of song lyrics and music has written.
Former Members include renowned punk rock record producer Mass Giorgini on bass guitar, Dan Panic (born Dan Sullivan) on drums, and Danny Vapid (born Dan Schafer,on guitar or bass, depending on the band's necessity. Dan is currently fronting The Methadones and formerly of Sludgeworth)
Members of Screeching Weasel have gone on to form bands such as: The Methadones, The Mopes, Even in Blackouts, and Sweet Black And Blue.
Screeching Weasel has also included members of Green Day, Sludgeworth, Common Rider, Squirtgun, and Teen Idols.
During one of the band's many break-ups, Weasel and Vapid also formed the Riverdales. Additionally, Ben Weasel released a solo record in 2002 entitled Fidatevi.
In 2004 Ben Weasel rescinded all of the Screeching Weasel and Riverdales masters from Lookout! Records in the wake of long-running financial and personal conflicts. The masters were subsequently licensed to and reissued by Asian Man Records.
On December 7, 2010, it was announced that Screeching Weasel will release a new album on March 15, 2011, the band's first album in eleven years. The album will be titled First World Manifesto and will be released on Fat Wreck Chords. It will contain 14 new songs and is produced by Mike Kennerty of The All-American Rejects. It was announced that the label will also be releasing the back catalogs of Screeching Weasel, the Riverdales, and Ben Weasel.
On March 18, 2011, during Screeching Weasel's South by Southwest Festival performance at the Scoot Inn in Austin, Texas, Foster reached from the stage and slapped a female audience member who had spit on him several times. This sent off a fire storm web frenzy from all of the self -righteous non Screeching Weasel fans. Ben apologized for his actions, but all of the perfect people who never loose there cool were not satisfied.
Ben and his hired band had a falling out. He found out who his true friends and fans were. After over a year of spending time with his family and raising a new baby, he released Carnival of Schadenfreude EP in 2011 with huge interest and has resumed his music career again full swing.
Let's Dance
Screeching Weasel Lyrics
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Say that you'll let me have this dance
Well let's dance, let's dance
We'll do the twist, the stomp, the mashed potatoes too
Any old dance that you want to do
Well let's dance, well let's dance
Hey baby yeah you thrill the soul
Hold me tight, never let me go
Well let's dance, let's dance
We'll do the twist, the stomp, the mashed potatoes too
Any old dance that you want to do
Well let's dance, well let's dance
Hey baby if you're all alone
Baby you'll let me walk you home
Well let's dance, let's dance
We'll do the twist, the stomp, the mashed potatoes too
Any old dance that you want to do
Well let's dance, well let's dance
Hey baby yeah you swing it right
Yes I know that tonight's the night
Well let's dance, let's dance
We'll do the twist, the stomp, the mashed potatoes too
Any old dance that you want to do
Well let's dance, well let's dance
Well let's dance, well let's dance
The song "Let's Dance" by Screeching Weasel is a lively and upbeat track that encourages the listener to let loose and get dancing. The lyrics begin with a plea for a dance partner to take a chance and join in the fun. The phrase "let's dance" is repeated throughout the song, serving as a call to action for anyone within earshot.
The first verse continues with an invitation to do various types of dances, including the twist, stomp, and mashed potatoes. The singer is willing to try any old dance that their partner wants to do. The second verse focuses on the physical connection between the two dancers. They hold each other tight and never want to let go.
The third verse suggests that the singer is willing to go beyond just dancing with their partner. If the partner is all alone, the singer offers to walk them home after the dance. The final verse is a declaration that the night is the night for dancing and that their partner swings it right. The song ends with an enthusiastic repetition of the "let's dance" refrain.
Overall, "Let's Dance" is a simple but effective song that celebrates the joy of moving your body to music. It's a call to let go of inhibitions and enjoy the moment with another person. The various dance moves mentioned in the song serve as metaphors for the different ways in which we connect with one another.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey baby won't you take a chance
Asking the person to take a chance to have fun with them.
Say that you'll let me have this dance
Asking the person to allow them to have this moment with them.
Well let's dance, let's dance
Let's enjoy ourselves by dancing.
We'll do the twist, the stomp, the mashed potatoes too
We can dance any style that you would like to do.
Any old dance that you want to do
Open for the person to choose any style of dance to do.
Hey baby yeah you thrill the soul
Complimenting the person telling them that they are amazing.
Hold me tight, never let me go
Asking the person to hold and cherish the moment.
Hey baby if you're all alone
Checking if the person is alone and if they are willing to spend time with them.
Baby you'll let me walk you home
Asking permission to walk the person home.
Hey baby yeah you swing it right
Complimenting the person again telling them that they are amazing.
Yes I know that tonight's the night
Knowing that this is the moment that they will both remember.
Well let's dance, let's dance
Let's just dance and enjoy the moment.
Well let's dance, well let's dance
Repeating the request to dance and enjoy the moment.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: David Bowie
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Awesome!
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Nice!
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Downstroke! Downstroke only! Careful, or Ben will punch you!