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Sumo was an 80s Argentine alternative rock band, merging post-punk with reggae and ska. Headed by Italian-born Luca Prodan, it remained underground for most of its short activity, but was extremely influential in shaping contemporary Argentine rock. Sumo introduced British post-punk to the Argentine scene, with almost the whole lyrics in English.
After living in London, hanging out with the members of Joy Division, Italian-born Luca Prodan asked Timmy McKern (friends during school years in Scotland, flatmate in London and later manager of the band) to visit his family house in Córdoba province to kick off his heroin habit and relax. After some time, Prodan tired of the quiet of the country and set off to Buenos Aires, looking for its underground music scene.
Argentina was under a repressive military dictatorship, and many music and performing-arts acts kept a low profile to avoid problems with police. Luca soon found musicians willing to join his reggae-rock vision, to form the band in 1981.
Sumo's initial formation was: Prodan on vocals and guitar, Germán Daffunchio on guitar, Alejandro Sokol on bass, and Stephanie Nuttal (an English friend of Prodan and former member of the band Manicured Noise) on drums.
Nuttal returned to England when the Falklands war started, so Sokol took on the drums, and Diego Arnedo joined on bass. Sax player Roberto Pettinato was a frequent guest.
Because they sang mostly in English, Sumo did not enjoy the extensive airplay given to Argentine bands in the wake of the war. Nevertheless, it became a pillar of the underground scene together with Sueter, Patricio Rey y sus Redonditos de Ricota, and the second incarnation of Los Abuelos de la Nada.
Sumo's music had two sides: hard-edged rock, and a typically British brand of reggae and ska. After a halt due to Prodan's spending some time in Europe, the band committed fully to rock in 1984, and spun off the Hurlingham Reggae Band. Ricardo Mollo was added on guitar, and Alberto Superman Troglio replaced Sokol on drums.
Sumo started achieving popularity in the mid-1980s, as Luca's in-your-face style was popular with teenagers—but he could also display a mellower streak. He would shout "Fuck You" randomly, or sing a scathing song about stupid blondes, and immediately swoon about his appreciation for common men drinking ginebra at a bar.
In the later releases, some Spanish language lyrics were added to the band's repertoire. Many of Luca's lyrics featured irony, wordplay, and references to drugs, dance parties, sex, and other aspects of young people's lives, while remaining aloof of the political and economic changes of the 1980s.
Due to his drinking and a very fast rock-and-roll lifestyle, Luca's health deteriorated. He died of a heart attack on December 22, 1987, two days after their last show. After Luca's death, the band dissolved, but its legacy was carried on by two bands, Divididos (led by Mollo and Arnedo) and Las Pelotas (Sokol and Daffunchio).
2. Eclectic Metal from Lowell, MA. SUMO's "Entropy" stands astride several different styles ranging from rock to prog-metal to hardcore. This is a very ambitious record marked by dark, densely packed layers of sound and moments of volcanic intensity.
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Regtest
Sumo Lyrics
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Play I some music love
I hope I don't come on too strong
You can't refuse it, yeah
But you know, you might be wrong
You could call it reggae
Come on, get ready
'Cause there's a big ball going to roll
You'd better get up brother, up brother, up brother yeah!
Don't you go too far!
You'd better go down brother
Down brother, down brother, down yeah!
Like shooting stars
I had a dream oh yeah, in 1973
Dream to a spaceship blown
Coming down to deliver me
It was big and white
And it come a long long way
A black star liner yeah?
Well, you know I could not say
But it took me up brother, up brother, up brother, up, yeah
Took me far
Then it brought me down brother, down brother, down brother, down, yeah!
Like shooting stars
Still play that music
I hope I don't come on too strong
You can't refuse it, no
But you know, you might be wrong
You could call it reggae
You couldn't call this rock and roll
Come on, get ready
'Cause there's a big ball going to roll
You'd better get up brother, up brother, up brother, up brother!
Don't you go too far
You'd better go down brother, down brother, down brother, down blow!
Like a shooting star
The lyrics to Sumo's song Regtest have a strong emphasis on music and its power to transport us. The opening verse speaks to the band's unique sound, self-described as happy valley rock. The next verse describes the power of music and the possibility of it being refused, urging listeners to embrace it fully. The chorus repeatedly encourages listeners to get up, go down, and experience the music like shooting stars.
The following verse takes on a dreamlike quality, referencing a spaceship that takes the singer on a journey far away. The verse concludes by questioning the nature of the spaceship, whether it was a black star liner or not. The song continues with repeated verses and choruses, emphasizing the transformative power of music.
The lyrics of Regtest encourage the listener to let go and become immersed in the power of music. The song has a reggae-influenced sound, but also blends elements of rock and roll. Sumo's invocation to "get up brother" and "go down brother" creates a sense of unity among the listeners, bringing them together in the magic of the music.
Line by Line Meaning
Some call this happy valley rock
This music is often associated with the place it originates from, which is called Happy Valley, and people might refer to it as rock music.
Play I some music love
I am going to play some music.
I hope I don't come on too strong
I hope that the music I'm playing doesn't overwhelm you.
You can't refuse it, yeah
This music is so good that you cannot resist it.
But you know, you might be wrong
You might not think you like this music, but in truth, you might actually enjoy it.
You could call it reggae
This music falls under the category of reggae.
You couldn't call it rock and roll
However, it does not conform to the characteristics of rock and roll.
Come on, get ready
Prepare yourself to enjoy the music.
'Cause there's a big ball going to roll
This music is going to create a big impact and make a lasting impression.
You'd better get up brother, up brother, up brother yeah!
You should stand up and enjoy this music.
Don't you go too far!
But you should also not lose control.
You'd better go down brother, down brother, down brother, down yeah!
Take a moment to calm down and appreciate the music.
Like shooting stars
The feeling is intense and short-lived like a shooting star.
I had a dream oh yeah, in 1973
The artist had a special dream in the year 1973.
Dream to a spaceship blown
The dream involved being propelled by a spaceship.
Coming down to deliver me
The spaceship was coming specifically to pick up the artist.
It was big and white
The spaceship was large and white.
And it come a long long way
The spaceship traveled an immense distance.
A black star liner yeah?
It is uncertain what type of spaceship it was.
Well, you know I could not say
The artist can't confirm anything about the spaceship's origins.
But it took me up brother, up brother, up brother, up, yeah
The spaceship lifted the artist up into space.
Took me far
The artist was taken to distant places.
Then it brought me down brother, down brother, down brother, down, yeah!
The spaceship brought the artist back down to Earth.
Still play that music
The artist is still making and sharing music.
I hope I don't come on too strong
Again, the artist hopes that his music does not overwhelm the listener.
You can't refuse it, no
The music is so good that there's no way to turn it down.
But you know, you might be wrong
Just because you might not expect to like this music doesn't mean you won't.
You could call it reggae
The music is still in the category of reggae.
You couldn't call this rock and roll
It still doesn't quite fit the mold of rock and roll.
Come on, get ready
Again, get ready for some great music.
'Cause there's a big ball going to roll
This music is going to be a big deal and make a big impact.
You'd better get up brother, up brother, up brother, up brother!
Again, stand up and take it all in.
Don't you go too far
But also, don't forget to keep some self-control.
You'd better go down brother, down brother, down brother, down blow!
Take a step back and enjoy it from a different perspective.
Like a shooting star
Once again, it's a fast, powerful, and unapologetic experience.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Andrea Luca Prodan, Luca Prodan
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@agustimtim964
letra ❤️🌹
Some call this happy valley rock
Play I some music love
I hope I don't come on too strong
You can't refuse it, yeah
But you know, you might be wrong
You could call it reggae
You couldn't call it rock and roll
Come on, get ready
'Cause there's a big ball going to roll
You'd better get up brother, up brother, up brother yeah!
Don't you go too far!
You'd better go down brother
Down brother, down brother, down yeah!
Like shooting stars
I had a dream oh yeah, in 1973
Dream to a spaceship blown
Coming down to deliver me
It was big and white
And it come a long long way
A black star liner yeah?
Well, you know I could not say
But it took me up brother, up brother, up brother, up, yeah
Took me far
Then it brought me down brother, down brother, down brother, down, yeah!
Like shooting stars
Still play that music
I hope I don't come on too strong
You can't refuse it, no
But you know, you might be wrong
You could call it reggae
You couldn't call this rock and roll
Come on, get ready
'Cause there's a big ball going to roll
You'd better get up brother, up brother, up brother, up brother!
Don't you go too far
You'd better go down brother, down brother, down brother, down blow!
Like a shooting star
@agustimtim964
letra ❤️🌹
Some call this happy valley rock
Play I some music love
I hope I don't come on too strong
You can't refuse it, yeah
But you know, you might be wrong
You could call it reggae
You couldn't call it rock and roll
Come on, get ready
'Cause there's a big ball going to roll
You'd better get up brother, up brother, up brother yeah!
Don't you go too far!
You'd better go down brother
Down brother, down brother, down yeah!
Like shooting stars
I had a dream oh yeah, in 1973
Dream to a spaceship blown
Coming down to deliver me
It was big and white
And it come a long long way
A black star liner yeah?
Well, you know I could not say
But it took me up brother, up brother, up brother, up, yeah
Took me far
Then it brought me down brother, down brother, down brother, down, yeah!
Like shooting stars
Still play that music
I hope I don't come on too strong
You can't refuse it, no
But you know, you might be wrong
You could call it reggae
You couldn't call this rock and roll
Come on, get ready
'Cause there's a big ball going to roll
You'd better get up brother, up brother, up brother, up brother!
Don't you go too far
You'd better go down brother, down brother, down brother, down blow!
Like a shooting star
@ricardodominguez4599
Temazo, después de todo a mis 54 años tengo el agrado de seguir escuchando esta joyita del
para miel mejor cantante de latinoamerica en todo el sentido, voz, estilazo, en inglés y español, grande Luca, still alive.........@brianingles6429
Yo nunca logré ver a esta estrella brillar (tengo 26) pero igualmente considero que este personaje es el mejor del género en Latinoamérica. Único tanto como solista como en SUMO.
@liamdavid6479
Muchas bandas de regge se copiaron de sumo , fue una locura cuando salió sumo , mi viejo dice que entrar en un recital de ellos era como entrar a Londres
@user-zx8ts3wg1c
Luca no era latinoamericano :b
@elultimohabitante
Había escuchado a Sumo muchos años antes, pero cuando escuché este tema me enganché por completo. Aguante Sumo, Aguante Luca! saludos desde el sur de Chile
@GEORGE27EDWARD
Saludos desde San Luis Argentina.
@miguelleivabejarano4432
hasta que choque china con africa, gracias argentina, Grande Sumo!!
@thegame6141
Ehhhh viejiiiita aguante, me aguantas dos peso'
@sergiobruno5157
Estos músicos son un lujo para el Reggae .
De Argentina para el mundo