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.
Lige Ud Ad Landevejen
Shu-bi-dua Lyrics
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Når du går lige ud ad landevejen
Og så'n er det hele
Der er livrem, der er sele
Når man går lige ud ad landevejen
Jeg er glad og aldrig sur
Der var én, der gik på vandet
Men jeg har lært mig noget andet
Jeg ka' gå lige ud ad landevejen
Og det går lige ud ad landevejen
Det går lige ud ad landevejen
Alt hva' den ka' trække
Af det søde og det frække
Har jeg fået lige midt på landevejen
Livet går helt af sig selv
Mon du forstår tja, det gør du vel
Jeg' en gøgler uden kvaler
En midterstribemaler
Og jeg går lige ud ad landevejen
Og det går lige ud ad landevejen
Det går lige ud ad landevejen
(Jo, jo) Det går lige ud ad landevejen
Og jeg er lige ud ad landevejen
Ad landevejen, åh, ja
The lyrics to Shu-bi-dua's song "Lige Ud Ad Landevejen" encapsulate a carefree and relaxed attitude towards life. The song celebrates the simple pleasures found in walking straight along the country road. The opening lines, "Oh, my little girl, where are you going so straight, when you go straight out along the country road," set the stage for the song's theme.
The lyrics convey a sense of contentment and satisfaction with life. The singer describes how everything falls into place when walking along the country road. There is a mention of having all the necessary precautions, like a belt and a seatbelt, symbolizing a sense of security. The lyrics also illustrate the singer's enjoyment of life's basic pleasures such as eating a meal and taking a nap.
There is a reference to someone who walked on water, alluding to a miracle, but the singer has learned something different. They have learned to walk straight along the country road, finding their own path in life. The singer portrays themselves as carefree and without worries, like a jester without troubles, and a painter of the middle stripe. This emphasizes the simplicity and freedom in walking along the country road.
Overall, "Lige Ud Ad Landevejen" celebrates a carefree and contented approach to life, finding joy in the simple pleasures and embracing the journey along the country road.
Line by Line Meaning
Åh, min lille pige nej hvor går du lige
Oh, my little girl, where are you going?
Når du går lige ud ad landevejen
When you walk straight out on the highway
Og så'n er det hele
And that's how it is
Der er livrem, der er sele
There is a belt, there is a strap
Når man går lige ud ad landevejen
When you walk straight out on the highway
Jeg er glad og aldrig sur
I am happy and never angry
Jeg får min mad og så ta'r jeg mig en lur
I eat my food and then I take a nap
Der var én, der gik på vandet
There was one who walked on water
Men jeg har lært mig noget andet
But I have learned something else
Jeg ka' gå lige ud ad landevejen
I can walk straight out on the highway
Og det går lige ud ad landevejen
And it goes straight out on the highway
Alt hva' den ka' trække
Everything it can handle
Af det søde og det frække
Of the sweet and the naughty
Har jeg fået lige midt på landevejen
I have received it right in the middle of the highway
Livet går helt af sig selv
Life goes on by itself
Mon du forstår tja, det gør du vel
Maybe you understand, well, you do
Jeg' en gøgler uden kvaler
I'm a troubadour without worries
En midterstribemaler
A centerline painter
Og jeg går lige ud ad landevejen
And I walk straight out on the highway
(Jo, jo) Det går lige ud ad landevejen
Yes, yes, it goes straight out on the highway
Og jeg er lige ud ad landevejen
And I am straight out on the highway
Ad landevejen, åh, ja
On the highway, oh yes
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