Paul DiBartolo (guitar), Rob De Luca (bass) and Tommi Gallo had all been in a band called Bang , and when they met up with vocalist Ray West in New York, Spread Eagle was born. The group was quickly signed and sent into the studio. Tunes for the debut album had to be written while recording was taking place. The self-titled debut featured a razor sharp guitar sound as well as some explicitly sexual lyrics, demonstrated through songs such as "Back On The Bitch" and "Scratch Like A Cat."
By the time work began on the follow-up, Gallo was in and out of the band. Session musicians recorded most of the drums on Open To The Public. For this album the group had toned down their lyrics and even went so far as to say people misunderstood the lyrics on the debut album. The album was a bit of a disappointment compared to their previous effort, and after the tour, which featured Dave Femia on drums, Spread Eagle broke-up.
In 2006 Rob De Luca and Ray West reformed Spread Eagle. Their debut album which had been out of print for over 10 years was remastered and re-released by the independent label Lovember Records. They started touring in 2006 with Chris Caffery on guitar and John Macaluso on drums. There were only a few shows.
They found new guitarist Dennis Kimak and Rob De Luca returned to New York from touring with Sebastian Bach and UFO. In December 2010 Rik De Luca drummer and cousin of Rob De Luca joined the band and they toured throughout the Northeast of USA. Their debut album was voted as one of the top 20 glam albums of all time (along with Guns N' Roses, Mötley Crüe, Hanoi Rocks and Skid Row): In 2012 guitarist Dennis Kimak quit and was replaced by Ziv Shalev who played the first 2 shows with Spread Eagle in December 2012.
In 2017 Spread Eagle confirmed several tour dates in Europe, including the Hull Metal Heaven and HRH Sleaze festivals. Following their UK/EU 2017 tour, they signed to Frontiers Music SRL and started writing and recording. Their latest album 'Subway To The Stars' was released on August 9, 2019. The music video for the first single "Sound Of Speed" features the band members in a go-kart race with an unexpected ending. It was filmed in the Poconos, PA and directed by Phil Allocco (The Truth About Lies).
Australian drag racing team West Coast Pro Modifieds chose "Sound of Speed" as their official song for the 2019/2020 racing season. The Australian Spread Eagle fan club honored this by creating a "Pro Mod Edit" of the video, where the go-kart race sequences were replaced with real drag racing footages. Subway To The Stars was included in many best of 2019 polls, including the Top 5 hard rock releases on Ultimate Guitar and Top 20 albums of 2019 in both the Sleaze Roxx readers' voting | and The Rock Pit Australia. In July 2020 Spread Eagle released a lyric video for the track "More Wolf Than Lamb"
Suzy Suicide
Spread Eagle Lyrics
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Bad boys call her a wrecking machine
She's kinda crazy got wild starin' eyes
Shell take you down take you for a ride
They call her Suzy Suicide
She runs wild and she ain't afraid to die
She's out havin' fun she's got a loaded gun
Lawman calls her public enemy number one
Suzy Suicide—she's on a one way ride
Suzy Suicide
Suzy Suicide—she's on a one way ride
Suzy Suicide
You wanna play a dangerous game
She's played the devil and put his shit to shame
You wanna thrill then you won't be surprised
'Cause once she gets a taste she'll eat you up alive
They call her Suzy Suicide
Once she's got you boy ain't nowhere to hide
She'll give you chills and some affection
Turn you on to cocaine heroin addiction
Chorus
She's the wildest thing that you've ever seen
Bad boys call her a wrecking machine
She's kinda crazy got wild starin' eyes
She'll take you down take you for a ride
Chorus
(Repeat)
The lyrics to Spread Eagle's song Suzy Suicide depict a woman who is the wildest, craziest thing that anyone has ever seen. The bad boys call her a wrecking machine, and with her wild staring eyes, there seems to be nothing that she won't do. She's the kind of girl who will take you down and take you for a ride. Even law enforcement has taken notice of her behavior, calling her public enemy number one. The title of the song, Suzy Suicide, suggests that she is on a one-way ride towards destruction.
The lyrics suggest that Suzy Suicide is a force to be reckoned with. She has played the devil himself and put his shit to shame. She has a taste for danger, and once she gets a hold of something, she won't let go. She is a woman who will give you both chills and affection and turn you on to cocaine and heroin addiction. The chorus, which repeats multiple times, emphasizes Suzy Suicide's one-way ride towards destruction.
The song Suzy Suicide is a commentary on the dangerous lifestyle that some people choose to lead. It suggests that living life on the edge could lead to destruction and that there is no turning back once a person has chosen that path.
Line by Line Meaning
She's the wildest thing that you've ever seen
Suzy Suicide is the craziest and most unpredictable person you'll ever meet.
Bad boys call her a wrecking machine
Only the toughest of guys can handle Suzy Suicide's reckless and destructive behavior.
She's kinda crazy got wild starin' eyes
Suzy Suicide has a wild and crazed look in her eyes that makes people nervous.
Shell take you down take you for a ride
If you get involved with Suzy Suicide, she'll take you on a wild and dangerous journey.
They call her Suzy Suicide
Suzy is known as Suzy Suicide because of her careless and hazardous behavior.
She runs wild and she ain't afraid to die
Suzy Suicide is fearless and willing to risk her life for the sake of adventure.
She's out havin' fun she's got a loaded gun
Suzy Suicide is always having a good time and is armed with a deadly weapon.
Lawman calls her public enemy number one
The police consider Suzy Suicide to be a dangerous criminal and a threat to public safety.
Suzy Suicide—she's on a one way ride
Suzy Suicide is headed down a path of self-destruction which has no return.
You wanna play a dangerous game
If you're looking for danger or excitement, Suzy Suicide is the one to go to.
She's played the devil and put his shit to shame
Suzy Suicide is so wild, even the devil cannot keep up with her.
You wanna thrill then you won't be surprised
If you're looking for excitement, Suzy Suicide will give you a thrill like no other.
'Cause once she gets a taste she'll eat you up alive
Once Suzy Suicide sets her sights on you, she'll consume you completely and leave you with nothing.
Once she's got you boy ain't nowhere to hide
If Suzy Suicide decides she wants you, there's no escaping from her grasp.
She'll give you chills and some affection
Suzy Suicide can be both terrifying and lovable, causing mixed emotions in those she encounters.
Turn you on to cocaine heroin addiction
Suzy Suicide is so influential that she can introduce you to dangerous drugs and cause addiction.
Chorus
Repeating the catchy chorus that highlights Suzy Suicide's wild nature and unstoppable behavior.
Contributed by Michael N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Eoin
on Back On The Bitch
It's about the artist's relationship with alcohol, as the band have openly stated
Eoin
on Back On The Bitch
In Spread Eagle's song 'Back On The Bitch', the lyrics describe the singer's tumultuous relationship with a woman who he refers to as a 'two-faced witch'. The song begins with him lamenting about how this woman keeps him up all night, and how despite hating her, he feels like he has to let her into his life. The lyrics suggest that the woman is manipulative and enjoys causing trouble, as evidenced by her habit of digging her nails underneath his skin.
The chorus of the song is a repeating refrain that highlights the singer's inability to resist this woman's allure, even though he knows it is not in his best interests. He describes this feeling as an 'itch', which he compares to being a 'son of a bitch', implying that he feels powerless to resist her. The final verse of the song suggests that this woman is just one example of the many 'bitches' that exist in the world. The singer seems to be saying that everyone, including himself, has some sort of weakness or addiction that they struggle to control.
Overall, the lyrics of 'Back On The Bitch' describe a dysfunctional relationship with an addictive and destructive woman. The words are raw and gritty, reflecting the heavy rock style of the music.