Before this, they were a hip-hop group with the single album Rock City and the EPy El Producto. After a 16 year hiatus, they released their sophomore album Wildflower (2016), which was followed by We Will Always Love You (2020).
2. A defunct American surf rock group
NOTE: The former band actually got their name from the latter, as The Avalanches' " Ski Surfin''" album was known to be their favorite album.
The Avalanches was an instrumental surf rock studio group, active in the 1960s, which included Billy Strange, Tommy Tedesco, David Gates (later of Bread) and Hal Blaine. In 1963 they recorded an LP Ski Surfin', which was re-released in 2007.
Stool Pigeon
The Avalanches Lyrics
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Turning the joint upside down
Stool Pigeon - ha-cha-cha-cha
He's an old ex-con that's been away
Now he's back, no one's safe
Stool Pigeon - ha-cha-cha-cha
If you wanna squeal, said the FBI
So he told it all and in return
He got a credit card and a Thunderbird
And the maximum security
Even after plastic surgery
So go on and squeal, said the FBI
We can make a deal, make it worth your while
There's a gentleman that's going round
Turning the joint upside down
Stool Pigeon - ha-cha-cha-cha
He's an old ex-con that's been away
Now he's back, no one's safe
Stool Pigeon - ha-cha-cha-cha
After all the talk then they wired him
And he took a walk with his crooked friends
And they joked about the good old days
And he recorded it on a reel of tape
He caught the mug who did in the forgery
And the babe in charge of larceny
So the FBI they rewarded him
Because they like a guy who will stab a friend
There's a gentleman that's going round
Turning the joint upside down
Stool Pigeon - ha-cha-cha-cha
He's an old ex-con that's been away
Now he's back, no one's safe
Stool Pigeon - ha-cha-cha-cha
There's a gentleman that's going round ....
If you wanna squeal, said the FBI
We can make a deal, make it worth your while
So he told it all and in return
He got a credit card and a Thunderbird
He got a spanking new identity
And a condo down in Miami
He bought a plane, a boat and jewelry
But he couldn't buy any company
There's a gentleman that's going round ....
There's a gentleman that's going round ....
The lyrics to The Avalanches' song "Stool Pigeon" tell the story of a man who has returned from jail and is working with the FBI to apprehend his former criminal associates. He is referred to as the "stool pigeon" because he has turned informant and is telling the FBI everything he knows in exchange for a new life, complete with a credit card, a Thunderbird, and maximum security protection. The FBI even rewards him when he helps them catch his former friends by giving him a new identity and a condo in Miami.
The song is written in a catchy and upbeat style, complete with a repeating "ha-cha-cha-cha" motif. However, the lyrics portray a darker tale of betrayal and corruption. The lines "He caught the mug who did in the forgery / And the babe in charge of larceny" suggest that the criminal underworld is full of cutthroat characters willing to double-cross even their closest associates. However, the stool pigeon appears to hold all the cards, using his inside knowledge to manipulate his former colleagues and get ahead in life.
Overall, "Stool Pigeon" is a catchy, danceable song with a fascinating story to unpack. It portrays the underworld of crime and corruption in a way that is both entertaining and thought-provoking.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a gentleman that's going round
There is a man who is doing the rounds
Turning the joint upside down
He is stirring things up and causing chaos
Stool Pigeon - ha-cha-cha-cha
This man is a stool pigeon, and the song is using a catchphrase to emphasize the point
He's an old ex-con that's been away
The man is an ex-convict who has been in prison for some time
Now he's back, no one's safe
Now that he has returned, people are in danger
If you wanna squeal, said the FBI
The FBI told people that if they want to reveal information, they will make it worthwhile for them
We can make a deal, make it worth your while
The FBI can offer rewards to people who turn informants
So he told it all and in return
The man revealed everything he knew to the FBI
He got a credit card and a Thunderbird
In return for his information, he received a credit card and a car
And the maximum security
He was given the highest level of protection possible
Even after plastic surgery
He underwent plastic surgery to change his appearance and protect his identity
After all the talk then they wired him
After he spoke to the authorities, they wired him, or provided him with a hidden microphone
And he took a walk with his crooked friends
He walked around with his criminal friends
And they joked about the good old days
They talked about their past criminal activities
And he recorded it on a reel of tape
He recorded the conversation on a tape recorder
He caught the mug who did in the forgery
He helped to catch the person who committed forgery
And the babe in charge of larceny
He also helped to catch the person in charge of stealing
So the FBI they rewarded him
The FBI rewarded him for his help
Because they like a guy who will stab a friend
The FBI likes people who will betray their friends and provide valuable information
He got a spanking new identity
He was given a brand new identity
And a condo down in Miami
He was given a condominium in Miami
He bought a plane, a boat and jewelry
He spent some of his reward money on purchasing a plane, a boat, and jewelry
But he couldn't buy any company
Despite his newfound wealth, he was unable to purchase any friends or companionship
There's a gentleman that's going round ....
The chorus repeats this same line several times throughout the song to reinforce the idea of the stool pigeon causing commotion
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Written by: AUGUST DARNELL
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@TOOYOUNGRECORDS
Thanks! ありがとう
@jeffbyrnes3686
This is dope as f
@EduardoCabreira
Fantastic...where can I get this Gimix from The Avalanches?!
@sasakiakatsuchi
@tygrcom you don't want the last character in that, you just need to say arigatou.
@NovocainHurricane
Go to their website, theavalanches. com, then click "register here". All you need is an e-mail address to register. And then you can download this mix as well as a few other tracks for free.
@Hamcog
whats the song at 2:30? Sounds like funk?
@user-kb1su7mg1g
i know this is old but it's blowfly - rapp dirty
@NovocainHurricane
Blowfly - Rapp Dirty /watch?v=54BpCBxuhds
@annacegowska3299
Diety sport geamparele