Shu-bi-duas formation was as a tongue-in-cheek act, rewriting beat and in particular rock´n´roll classics with danish lyrics using college humour and satire. Already on the first album - they combined this with original material - often writing in pastiche. Their sound developed from rock in the early 70s - to pop in the 80s and into entertainment (or dansktop) in later years - but often using and intermixing styles from bossanova and reggae over rockabilly to synthpop to underline their humour. Their lyrics have kept up the satirical tone throughout the years and although they have shied away from the direct political blurbs and kept up a fun and games attitude - they have nevertheless described danish middle class society, its beliefs and desires - often to devastating effects. As such they have been a noteworthy inspiration for danish lyrics in pop rock and also for the wit and satire of later bands like MC Einar, Ibens and Det Brune Punktum.
To date Shubidua's discography is getting close to 30 albums (18 studioalbums). They have had many hits in Denmark like Vuffeli-vov, Hvalborg, Står på en Alpetop, Stærk Tobak (to the music from The Beatles song Twist and Shout), Familien kom til Kaffe, Sex Chikane, We wanna be free, and many more -all of whom have classical status as golden oldies. They reached maximum sales and accolade with the albums between 1978-1982.
The group formed in 1973 in Copenhagen by vocalist Bundesen, Jens Tage Nielsen and members of the rock group Passport : (guitarists Michael Hardinger and Poul Meyendorff, the drummer Bosse Hall Christensen, and bass guitarist Niels Grønbech). Passport, released the single Tomorrow/Everything's Wrong in early 1973. Shu-bi-dua released the single Fed Rock/Tynd Blues which became a hit single. After the release of one more Passport single with new members Bundesen and Nielsen, called Change of the Guard/Highway of Living, the serious english project was dropped, and the band continued as Shu-bi-dua,
In 1974 they released their first self-titled album Shu-bi-dua. After the first album, Poul Meyendorf left the group and was replaced by Claus Asmussen, who was technician on the first.
Since then the group has had numerous changes in its lineup. Kim Daugaard replaced Niels Grønbech in 1977, Willy Pedersen replaced Jens Tage Nielsen, and Kasper Winding replaced Bosse Hall Christensen in 1981. In 1984 Michael Bundesen left the group to lead the Copenhagen TV network "Kanal 2", and simultaneously Kasper Winding left to be replaced by Paul Callaby. In 1987 Jørgen Thorup was made a permanent member in the group when Willy Pedersen left. Thorup had been singing backup vocals since Shu-bi-dua 11 in 1985. In 1987 Michael Bundesen returned as lead singer, while Søren Jacobsen also joined the band. In 1988 Peter Andersen replaced Paul Callaby as drummer, and shortly thereafter Søren Jacobsen left the band again. After having made the film Den røde tråd in 1989, they went on a sabbatical until their return in 1992 with the hit single Sexchikane. In the intervening years their back catalog was rereleased on CD in 1990, and in 1991 a Best Of album by the name Stærk Tobak was released. In connection to this they played live in front of 50,000 people on Bellevue Strand. In 1997 Michael Hardinger left the band after 24 years. He was replaced by Ole Kibsgaard, and in 2001 Jørgen Thorup left the band to be replaced by Jacob Christoffersen. In 2003 their 30th anniversary was celebrated with a 10-CD set called Shu-bi-dua 200 (each CD had 20 songs). In 2005 Claus Asmussen left Shu-bi-dua having been the only original continuous member in the group's 30-year history.
Langt ude
Shu-bi-dua Lyrics
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med fuglefløjt i haven og tæt ved vandet
æbletræer og pæretræer og en lille ged
så sætter jeg mig i en stol i solen
og når den går ned så går jeg ind i stuen
og i bogreolen ta'r jeg en bog
som jeg aldrig før har læst
Er det for meget forlangt?
Er det for meget forlangt?
Er det for meget forlangt?
For langt, langt ude eller hva'
for langt, langt ude på landet
Og inde på sofaen der ligger min kæreste
hun smiler mens hun sover og hun dufter af solbær
og jeg vækker hende og vi går en tur
ned ad stien langs vandet
og mætte af luften og dagen og livet
går vi til ro og vi elsker hinanden
så englene synger og ungerne vågner
og vil ha' et glas vand
Er det for meget forlangt?
Er det for meget forlangt?
Er det for meget forlangt?
Er det for meget forlangt?
For langt, langt ude eller hva'
for langt, langt ude på landet
Er det for meget forlangt?
Er det for meget forlangt?
Er det for meget forlangt?
Er det for meget forlangt?
For langt, langt ude eller hva'
for langt, langt ude på landet
Er det for meget forlangt?
Er det for meget forlangt?
Er det for meget forlangt?
Er det for meget forlangt?
For langt, langt ude eller hva'
for langt, langt ude på landet
For langt, langt ude eller hva'
For langt, langt ude eller hva'
For langt, langt ude eller hva'
For langt, langt ude eller hva'...
The lyrics to Shu-bi-dua's song "Langt ude" express a yearning for a simple and peaceful life in the countryside. The singer desires a small house surrounded by nature, with birds singing in the garden and close to the water. The mention of apple and pear trees, as well as a small goat, evokes images of a rural idyll. The singer imagines sitting in a chair in the sun, enjoying the tranquility. As the sun sets, they retreat to the living room and pick up a book they have never read before from the bookshelf.
The repeated question "Er det for meget forlangt?" (Is it too much to ask for?) reflects a doubt about the possibility of attaining this dream life. The song portrays a longing for simplicity, serenity, and the joy of being close to nature. The lyrics also touch upon the singer's relationship, describing their partner who is sleeping on the sofa, smiling and smelling of blackberries. They wake their partner, and together they take a walk along the water. Content with the air, the day, and life itself, they eventually make their way back home, where they make love and the angels sing.
This song captures the universal desire for a peaceful and fulfilling life, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. It speaks to the yearning for simplicity, love, and connection with nature, themes that resonate with many listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
Jeg vil så gerne ha' et lille hus på landet
I really want a small house in the countryside
med fuglefløjt i haven og tæt ved vandet
with birdsong in the garden and close to the water
æbletræer og pæretræer og en lille ged
apple trees and pear trees and a little goat
så sætter jeg mig i en stol i solen
then I sit in a chair in the sun
og når den går ned så går jeg ind i stuen
and when it goes down, I go inside to the living room
og i bogreolen ta'r jeg en bog
and from the bookshelf, I pick up a book
som jeg aldrig før har læst
that I have never read before
Og inde på sofaen der ligger min kæreste
And on the sofa, my sweetheart lies
hun smiler mens hun sover og hun dufter af solbær
she smiles while she sleeps and she smells like blackcurrant
og jeg vækker hende og vi går en tur
and I wake her up and we go for a walk
ned ad stien langs vandet
down the path alongside the water
og mætte af luften og dagen og livet
and filled with the air, the day, and life
går vi til ro og vi elsker hinanden
we settle down and we love each other
så englene synger og ungerne vågner
then the angels sing and the children wake up
og vil ha' et glas vand
and want a glass of water
Er det for meget forlangt?
Is it too much to ask?
For langt, langt ude eller hva'
Too far, far out or what?
for langt, langt ude på landet
too far, far out in the countryside
For langt, langt ude eller hva'
Too far, far out or what?
hele dagen og hele natten
all day and all night
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