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.
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Shu-bi-dua Lyrics
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Bestille en rejse til Marokko i april
Tjekke kursen på en aktie
Hvis man er til finans
Og maile med en partner der godt vil gå til dans
For kan man steppe?
Det kan man næppe on the world wide web
For kan man steppe?
Man kan surfe, man kan vappe, man kan gå på auktion
Brug' et par minutter uden at vinde en million
Bestille en perser i Afghanistan
Og chatte med en pige der måske er en mand
Eller lebbe, men det' det næppe
On the world wide web
Eller lebbe
Men det' det næppe on the world wide web
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Informationsmotorvej - lige for næsen af dig!
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Man kan blive smittet med en virus uden at få en snottetud
Hør' den ny' med Shu-Bi-Dua før den er kommet ud
Man kan da også køre bøger hvis man ka' li' at læs'
Og få sig en kær'ste ud' i cyberspace
Men kan man kneppe?
Det kan man næppe on the world wide web
Men kan man kneppe?
Det kan man næppe on the world wide web
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Informationsmotorvej (jahu) - lige for næsen af dig! (Jubi!)
Alt får du ind i din stue (I love you!)
Også lidt pornografi (jubiii!)
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(Uhh, web, web, world wide web x4)
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Men kan steppe?
Det kan man næppe
Og er hun lebbe?
Men det' det næppe
Og kan man kneppe? (Mhh!)
Det kan man næppe on the world wide web!
The song "www" by Shu-bi-dua is a humorous take on the world wide web and its various offerings. The lyrics describe how one can use the internet to buy a bike, a dog, or a car, book a trip to Morocco, check stock prices, or communicate with a dance partner. The song highlights the endless possibilities the internet presents, including surfing, bidding, and chatting with people from all over the world.
However, the song also acknowledges the dangers that come with using the internet, such as contracting viruses, accessing pornography, and the inability to physically interact with others. The lyrics playfully ask if one can step, but quickly answer that it can't be done on the world wide web. The singer also asks if one can have sex on the internet, but the answer remains the same - that it can't be done on the world wide web.
Despite the humor and lightheartedness of the song, it does provide a commentary on the benefits and limitations of the internet. It shows how the internet can be a powerful tool, but also reminds us of its limitations when it comes to true human interaction.
Line by Line Meaning
Man kan købe sig en cykel og en hund og en bil
On the internet, one can buy things like bicycles, dogs, and cars
Bestille en rejse til Marokko i april
One can also book a travel itinerary to Morocco in the month of April
Tjekke kursen på en aktie
If interested in finance, one can check the stock market for updates
Hvis man er til finans
For those who enjoy finance
Og maile med en partner der godt vil gå til dans
Emailing a partner who is interested in dance can also be done over the internet
For kan man steppe?
Can one perform the dance known as 'stepping'?
Det kan man næppe on the world wide web
It is unlikely that one can physically perform the dance over the internet
Man kan surfe, man kan vappe, man kan gå på auktion
One can surf the web, play video games, and participate in online auctions
Brug' et par minutter uden at vinde en million
Although one may spend some time engaged in these activities, winning a million dollars is not guaranteed
Bestille en perser i Afghanistan
One can even order a Persian cat from Afghanistan
Og chatte med en pige der måske er en mand
Through online chat rooms, one can communicate with people who may not be who they say they are
Eller lebbe, men det' det næppe
One may even chat with someone who identifies as lesbian, but it is not very likely
On the world wide web
All of these activities can be done over the internet
Informationsmotorvej - lige for næsen af dig!
The internet is readily available and easily accessible
Man kan blive smittet med en virus uden at få en snottetud
One can contract a computer virus without experiencing physical sickness
Hør' den ny' med Shu-Bi-Dua før den er kommet ud
One can listen to new music by the band Shu-Bi-Dua before it is released in other formats
Man kan da også køre bøger hvis man ka' li' at læs'
Those who enjoy reading may choose to read books online
Og få sig en kær'ste ud' i cyberspace
Someone can even find a romantic partner through online dating
Men kan man kneppe?
Is it possible to have sexual intercourse?
Det kan man næppe on the world wide web
It is highly unlikely that one can engage in physical intimacy through the internet
Alt får du ind i din stue
Everything can be accessed right in the comfort of one's own home
Også lidt pornografi
One can even view pornographic content
(jubiii!)
(yay!)
(Uhh, web, web, world wide web x4)
(web, web, world wide web)
Og er hun lebbe?
What if the person is a lesbian?
Men det' det næppe
But that is unlikely
Og kan man kneppe? (Mhh!)
And what about sex? (Hmm!)
Det kan man næppe on the world wide web!
It is highly unlikely that one can engage in physical intimacy through the internet
Writer(s): Shu-bi-dua
Contributed by Allison M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jan
on Humbug
Super-mand = en mand der handler i et supermarked.
Jan
on Humbug
Måske skulle du nævne ordspillene, som måske går tabt for den kun engelskkyndige.
tournedos tornado
øl og vand ild og vand
Frellsens her Frellsens Hær
Der er sikkert flere.