1) A fictional band … Read Full Bio ↴There are (at least) 3 bands named The Bandits.
1) A fictional band featured in the German movie “Bandits” (1997). The movie soundtrack, released under the band's name, sold over 700.000 copies in Germany and includes the tracks Catch Me, Puppet and All Along the Watchtower, among others.
2) A classic mersey band of the highest order, The Bandits released their first song in 2001 on the 'Beatin' Planks' compilation. Gaining notority in their local scene for their famed Bandwagon night at Liverpool's Zanzibar club they were signed to B-Unique Records and released (via Warner) one album, '...And They Walked Away' in 2003. Their sound is a mix of classic scouse bands like The Coral and The La's, and the album is indicative of the music coming out of Liverpool at the time it was released. Band member were John Robinson (Vocals), Gary Murphy (Rhythm Guitar), Richie Taylor (Lead Guitar), Scott Dullson (Bass), David 'Swee' Sweeney (Drums), Tony Dunne (Keys). They disbanded soon after releasing their album and have moved on to other projects, John and Scott are now playing in The Pedantics.
3) A psychedelic band spawned from the streets of a small town called Marietta, Georgia. They are one of the only rock bands known to have existed and actually released music commercially in what was then a desolate enclave of northern GA.
Take It and Run
The Bandits Lyrics
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I don't smoke, I only drink out on the weekends
Just friends down at the bar
Not having too much
Just enough for me to speak my mind
Orelse i feel my love will all drag us down
So take the money and run boy
I am a lover
No fighter
Too weak to stand my ground in a crowd of violent men
Boys say their reeling, speeding through life
I guess it falls back on to me to get them home tonight alright
Take the money and run, boy
Just take your money and run
Before it goes too far
You just remember where you're going
Take the money and thank me later
You take the money and run, boy
I know ending this is hard
When you remember where you're going
Take the money and thank me later
Just take the money and run
I am crashed down into a four seat
Backseat, defeated, I am hitting a downbeat
Friends shadows dancing around me
Cover up the flames of my simmering envy
You take the money and run, boy
You take it all and you go
Before it goes too far
You just remember where you're going
Take the money and thank me later
You take the money and run, boy
I know ending this is hard
When you remember where you're going
Take the money and thank me later
Just take the money and run
Take the money and run boy
Take the money and run boy
Take the money and run boy
Take the money and run
Take the money and run boy
Take the money and run boy
Take the money and run boy
Take the money and run
Take the money and run
Cause I'm a straight shooter
I don't smoke
I only drink out on the weekends, just friends, falling apart
Guess I've had too much
But its enough for me to speak my mind
Orelse i feel my love will all drag us down
But I'm a lover
No fighter
Too weak, now that I'm fucked up
Spinning, out of control
Boys say they're reeling
Speeding through life
I guess it falls back onto me to get them home tonight alright
The lyrics to The Bandits' song "Take It and Run" depict a conflicted individual who is torn between their responsibilities and desires. The singer identifies themselves as a "straight shooter" who follows a disciplined and controlled lifestyle. They admit to occasional indulgence in drinking, but only on weekends with their friends at the bar. However, they express concern that excessive love or attachment could lead to downfall for both them and their loved ones.
The song suggests a sense of longing for freedom and escape, as symbolized by the repeated phrase "take the money and run." It implies a desire to break free from the constraints of routine and responsibility. The lyrics also reveal vulnerability and a struggle with self-confidence. The singer describes themselves as a lover, not a fighter, unable to stand up against the aggression and violence of others. It seems that they often find themselves responsible for taking care of others, ensuring their safety and well-being.
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Written by: Jamie Linden
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Thomas Murphy
Just discovered a band a couple of hours ago from Huyton called The Crescent and they are quality. Searched them on youtube and then The Bandits popped up in the related links, great tunes from what ive heard so far so many criminally underated and unheard Liverpool bands over the years especially the likes of Shack and The Real People. But I reckon its boss to be onto quality music that no one else is.
MrConbo
Shame these guys aren't going anymore, saw them supporting Oasis at Nottingham (Can't remember the year, done too much to my brain and liver since then) Convinced me to buy the album which still gets a good amount of play time! Would have loved to hear more but you can't have everything.
britbulldogger
the album was called "and they walked away" class album from a great band
Paul Dve
They should restart the Bandwagon at the Zanzibar. Good times
kirk s
nice one swee, remember practising in our lunch breaks, nice to see you and robbie stevenson carried on, the army was good too! kirk
daviemccurdie
Anyone got the video for Once Upon A Time? I saw it once on that Saturday chart show on ITV with the rollercoaster graphics way back (!) in 2002 it must have been. Would appreciate someone posting that one!
gerry hattrick
@thespecialk1690 you're right man, I'm mates with John bandit the lead singer, and he's a legend. Great band! He is a very sweet guy. 10/10!
GradeoFtHeMOstHiGh
saw them support the coral at newcastle uni when corals first album came out, hokum clones supported aswellstill to this day one of my favourite gigs
britbulldogger
why the fuck did this great band break up ? album was fooking quality still bung it on.cheers
daviemccurdie
I went up to Dundee to catch them with a mate in a really crap wee venue in 2002 I think. Blew the place away even though there were only 15 people there, 13 of them Dundonians. From then, I saw them in Edinburgh, Glasgow, they played T in the Park in 2003 as well. A real shame they split up but I'm sure they're doing other things. I met Gary Bandit out of his nut at Barrowlands saying he was helping out The Coral then I met him again in Edinburgh with John Power this time.