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.
Michelle
Shu-bi-dua Lyrics
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Michelle hvorfor sku' jeg lige møde dig
Michelle var det kun for sjov
Da du gav mig lov
Jeg bli'r aldrig mere mig selv
Hvad du ønsker skal du få af mig min skat
Michelle var det kun for sjov
Da du gav mig lov
Jeg bli'r aldrig mere mig selv
Michelle hvad tænker du på
Min Dieu et merde mit stakkels hjerte
Er gået i stå michelle
Hvem tænker du på mon solen skinner
Hvis du forsvinder ud i det blå
Michelle ta' goplerne på
Min Dieu et merde mit stakkels hjerte
Er gået i stå michelle
Hvem tænker du på mon solen skinner
Hvis du forsvinder ud i det blå
Synger vi på første eller sidste vers
Michelle jeg venter på dig til jeg bli'r 70
Michelle var det kun for sjov
Da du gav mig lov
Jeg bli'r aldrig mere Marcel
The lyrics to Shu-bi-dua's song "Michelle" depict the emotions of a man who is deeply infatuated with a woman named Michelle. He is questioning why he had to meet her and why he is feeling this way. He is struggling to come to terms with his feelings and how they have changed him as a person, and he is willing to do anything that Michelle wants him to do. He is paralyzed by his emotions, and he cannot imagine life without her. The lyrics are a depiction of the intense emotional turmoil that can arise from falling deeply in love.
The song's emotional and raw lyrics are set to a catchy tune that has made it a favorite among fans of Shu-bi-dua. The song highlights the power of love to transform an individual and make them vulnerable. The lyrics also explore the theme of unrequited love and how it can lead someone to a state of despair. Shu-bi-dua's song "Michelle" has been covered by several artists, which is a testament to its timeless appeal.
Line by Line Meaning
Hvorfor sku' det lige ske for mig i nat
Why did it have to happen to me tonight?
Michelle hvorfor sku' jeg lige møde dig
Michelle, why did I have to meet you?
Michelle var det kun for sjov
Michelle, was it just for fun?
Da du gav mig lov
When you gave me permission.
Jeg bli'r aldrig mere mig selv
I'll never be myself again.
Hvad du ønsker skal du få af mig min skat
You'll get whatever you want from me, my dear.
Michelle jeg vil gerne elske dig ihjel
Michelle, I would love to love you to death.
Michelle hvad tænker du på
Michelle, what are you thinking about?
Min Dieu et merde mit stakkels hjerte
My God and crap, my poor heart.
Er gået i stå michelle
Has stopped, Michelle.
Hvem tænker du på mon solen skinner
Who are you thinking of while the sun is shining?
Hvis du forsvinder ud i det blå
If you disappear into the blue.
Michelle ta' goplerne på
Michelle, put on your flippers.
Synger vi på første eller sidste vers
Are we singing the first or last verse?
Michelle jeg venter på dig til jeg bli'r 70
Michelle, I'll be waiting for you until I'm 70.
Jeg bli'r aldrig mere Marcel
I'll never be Marcel again.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Tratore, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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