The band is comprised of vocalist Johnny Rotten, guitarist Steve Jones, drummer Paul Cook, and bassist Glen Matlock. Matlock left the band in 1977 and was replaced by Sid Vicious, who remained until the band's initial 1978 breakup. Matlock rejoined the band for their 1996 reunion and has remained with them throughout most subsequent reunions, including the most recent, in 2008.
Sex Pistols were managed by the infamous Malcolm McLaren, after he saw Johnny Rotten sporting a Pink Floyd shirt with "I hate" scribbled on. Impressed by Johnny Rotten's attitude, McLaren brought Rotten to audition for frontman of The Strand, the band that would later become the Sex Pistols. The Sex Pistols have been described by the BBC as "the definitive English punk rock band" and are widely credited with initiating the punk movement in the United Kingdom and creating the first generation gap within rock and roll.
Sex Pistols emerged as a response to what was perceived to be the increasingly safe and bloated progressive rock and manufactured pop music of the mid-1970s. The band created various controversies during their brief career, which captivated England but often eclipsed their music. Their shows and tours repeatedly faced difficulties from authorities, and public appearances often ended in disaster and riot. Their 1977 single, God Save the Queen, released during the build up to the Queen’s Silver Jubilee, was widely regarded as an attack on the British monarchy and British Nationalism.
The group broke up in 1978 amid a turbulent tour of the United States, but reunited in 1996 for the "Filthy Lucre" tour, and have staged subsequent reunion tours in 2002 and 2003. On 24 February 2006, The Sex Pistols were officially inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame but refused to attend the induction, calling the museum a "piss stain".
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of their debut album, The Sex Pistols reunited for 7 live shows. They played 5 nights at the Brixton Academy in London between 8 November and 14 November, 1 night at the MEN Arena in Manchester, and 1 night at the SECC in Glasgow. The band last performed live in 2008 are are currently on hiatus as John Lydon tours with Public Image Ltd., which reunited in 2009.
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Sex Pistols Lyrics
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And let's get together tonight
I got some money in my jeans
And I'm really gonna spend it right
Been a-doin' my homework all week long
now the house is empty the folks are gone
C'mon everybody
Well my baby's number one
And the house'll be shakin'
From my bare feet slapping the floor
When you hear that music you can't sit still
If your brother won't rock then your sister will
C'mon everybody
Well we'll really have a party but we gotta put a guard outside
If the folks come home I'm afraid they gonna have my hide
There'll be no more movies for a week or two
No more runnin' 'round with the usual crew
Who cares C'mon everybody
The Sex Pistols' rendition of "C'mon Everybody" is an energetic and frenzied take on the Eddie Cochran original. The opening lines set the stage for a night of partying and spending frivolously. The singer of the song is excited to have some money to blow, and with the house to themselves, they plan to have a wild time. The lyrics suggest a desire for rebellion, as they want to let loose and have a good time without the constraints of their parents.
The second verse of the song reveals that the singer's partner is "number one," but they plan to dance with three or four people. This line conveys a sense of sexual liberation and experimentation. The song's overall themes of rebellion, hedonism, and youthful energy align it with the punk ethos that the Sex Pistols became known for.
The lines, "There'll be no more movies for a week or two, no more runnin' 'round with the usual crew, who cares c'mon everybody," wrap up the song's message. The singer doesn't care about the consequences of their wild night, and they encourage everyone else to forget their troubles and join in the party. The Sex Pistols' rough and ready cover of "C'mon Everybody" captures the spirit of rock 'n' roll's early days while adding their own punk edge to it.
Line by Line Meaning
Well c'mon everybody
Let's all come together and have a good time
And let's get together tonight
We should all gather and have some fun tonight
I got some money in my jeans
I have some cash with me
And I'm really gonna spend it right
I plan on spending it wisely
Been a-doin' my homework all week long
I have been diligent with my school work
now the house is empty the folks are gone
Now that my parents are gone, we have the house to ourselves
C'mon everybody
Let's get this party started
Well my baby's number one
My girlfriend is my top priority
But I'm gonna dance with three or four
But I plan on dancing with a few other people as well
And the house'll be shakin'
The house will be rocking from all the dancing
From my bare feet slapping the floor
My feet will be pounding the floor
When you hear that music you can't sit still
The music is so infectious, you can't help but dance
If your brother won't rock then your sister will
If someone doesn't want to dance, someone else will take their place
C'mon everybody
Let's all join in and have fun
Well we'll really have a party but we gotta put a guard outside
We're going to have a great party, but we need to keep watch in case our parents come home
If the folks come home I'm afraid they gonna have my hide
If my parents come home, they'll punish me
There'll be no more movies for a week or two
If we get caught, we won't be allowed to watch movies for a while
No more runnin' 'round with the usual crew
We won't be able to hang out with our usual group for a while
Who cares C'mon everybody
But who cares, let's just enjoy the moment!
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ADRIAN JOHN ALLEN
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