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.
Sexchikane
Shu-bi-dua Lyrics
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Min chef var en dame, der ligned' min bror
Men hun var flink og en rigtig makker
Og hun gav mig en hånd når vi sorterede pakker
Men pludselig sagde hun: Lad pakkerne ligge
Nu skal vi frankere, og du skal slikke
Det var en fredag aften, og det var meget sent
Og i retten sagde hun det var venligt ment
Enhver ku' se at det var sexchikane
Put cheferne under den kolde hane
Vi finder os ikke i sexchikane
I årevis løb jeg fra job til job
For der var altid en der var efter min krop
Og en voksen mand ka' blive frygtelig såret
Af klap i numsen og hænder på låret
Vi finder os ikke i sexchikane
Vi finder os ikke i sexchikane
Det' typisk det os der skal bringe det på bane
Vi finder os ikke i sexchikane
Når man kan li' sit job, og gi'r den en skalle
Så er det surt når chefen kun tænker på at knalde
Men la' os stå sammen og kæmpe til trods
For at liderligheden er over os
Vi finder os ikke i sexchikane
Vi finder os ikke i sexchikane
Vi klager til ombudsmanden en af dagene
Vi finder os ikke i sexchikane
The lyrics of Shu-bi-dua's song "Sexchikane" describe the experience of the singer who is subjected to sexual harassment at his workplace. The singer starts by describing his job at a post office, where his boss is a woman who looks like his brother. He speaks highly of her as a supportive colleague, who helps him sort out packages. However, one Friday night, his boss asks him to stop sorting packages and instead lick stamps. The singer realizes that this is sexual harassment, but his boss denies it in court. The lyrics emphasize that this behavior is unacceptable and that nobody should tolerate sexual harassment at work. The singer mentions his personal experience of running from job to job to escape sexual harassment, which deeply affects him as an adult man. But he is determined to stand up against it, and he urges others to do the same.
The lyrics of "Sexchikane" highlight the personal and societal impact of sexual harassment at work. By using humor and satire, the song sheds light on the absurdity of this behavior and shows how deeply it affects the victims. The lyrics encourage people to stand up against sexual harassment and seek justice. The song's message resonates with many people, especially women, who face sexual harassment regularly at their workplaces. "Sexchikane" is a powerful song that raises awareness and promotes a culture of respect and equality.
Line by Line Meaning
Jeg fik et job på et postkontor
I got a job at a post office
Min chef var en dame, der ligned' min bror
My boss was a lady who resembled my brother
Men hun var flink og en rigtig makker
But she was nice and a true partner
Og hun gav mig en hånd når vi sorterede pakker
And she gave me a hand when we were sorting packages
Men pludselig sagde hun: Lad pakkerne ligge
But suddenly she said: Leave the packages
Nu skal vi frankere, og du skal slikke
Now we will be franking, and you need to perform oral sex
Det var en fredag aften, og det var meget sent
It was a Friday evening, and it was very late
Og i retten sagde hun det var venligt ment
And in court, she claimed it was meant to be friendly
Men enhver ku' se at det var sexchikane
But anyone could see it was sexual harassment
Put cheferne under den kolde hane
Punish the bosses by exposing them to cold water
Vi finder os ikke i sexchikane
We will not tolerate sexual harassment
I årevis løb jeg fra job til job
For years, I ran from job to job
For der var altid en der var efter min krop
Because there was always someone after my body
Og en voksen mand ka' blive frygtelig såret
And an adult man can be terribly hurt
Af klap i numsen og hænder på låret
By a pat on the butt or hands on the thigh
Det' typisk det os der skal bringe det på bane
It's typical for us to have to bring it to attention
Når man kan li' sit job, og gi'r den en skalle
When you like your job, and give it your all
Så er det surt når chefen kun tænker på at knalde
It's frustrating when the boss only thinks about sex
Men la' os stå sammen og kæmpe til trods
But let's stand together and fight against it
For at liderligheden er over os
Because lust is overpowering us
Vi klager til ombudsmanden en af dagene
We will file a complaint with the ombudsman one of these days
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Miriam Makeba, Jerry Ragovoy
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Infinitesap
Et fantastisk band!
@rudolfklausen6980
Er 33, helt klart en af de fedeste de har lavet og de vil altid være en del af dansk musik historie og har bidraget til så meget
@srennrchristensen3859
En voksen mand kan blive frygtlig såret . Godt skrevet.🇩🇰
@stensjgren5622
Blot en sød tanke til Michael Bondesen "bonden" , du har givet os så meget af dejlig musik . De kærligste hilsner fra en god ven :-) Dog ikke at forglemme de andre shubber :-)
@andershansen421
Sød besked!
10 point!👍🏻😘
@louisd.7149
Great work, greetings from 🇧🇪
@jeppemajgaard5207
Det er en god sang🤙
@heinediesel2377
Griner skønt
@thomasblaabjerg1524
denne sang af Shu-bi-Dua Sexchikane er maget god
@theKT1146
meget*