1) The English two-tone ska band The Beat known as The English Beat in North America and The British Beat in Australia.
2) The American power-pop band became known as Paul Collins' Beat in Europe.
1. The Beat are a band founded in Birmingham, England, in 1978. Their music fuses ska, pop, soul, reggae and punk rock.
The Beat, consisting of Dave Wakeling (vocals, guitar), Ranking Roger (vocals), Andy Cox (guitar), David Steele (bass), Everett Morton (drums), and Saxa a.k.a. Lionel Augustus Martin (1930 β 2017) (saxophone), released three studio albums in the early 1980s: I Just Can't Stop It (1980), Wha'ppen? (1981) and Special Beat Service (1982), and a string of singles, including "Mirror in the Bathroom", "Too Nice to Talk To", "Can't Get Used to Losing You", "Hands Off, She's Mine" and "All Out to Get You".[3]
Although the groupβs main fan-base was in the UK, they were also popular in Australia thanks to regular exposure on the government-owned rock radio station Triple J and the nationally-broadcast TV pop show Countdown. They had a sizeable following in the U.S., and a strong presence on that countryβs college radio.
After the break-up of The Beat, Dave Wakeling (guitar, lead vocals) and Ranking Roger (vocals) went on to form General Public, while Andy Cox (guitar) and David Steele (bass guitar) formed Fine Young Cannibals with vocalist Roland Gift.
Members of the band often collaborated on stage with The Specials and performed together on tracks such as βFree Nelson Mandelaβ. In the early 1990s, Roger joined members of The Specials to form the new band The Special Beat, which released two live albums.
Ranking Rogerβs son, Ranking Junior, has followed in his fatherβs footsteps. In 2005, he appeared on The Ordinary Boysβ single βBoys Will Be Boysβ. In 2003, The Beatβs original line-up, minus Cox and Steele but with the addition of Junior, played a sold-out one-off gig at the Royal Festival Hall. As of 2005, The Beat has reformed, counting Roger, Blockhead and Morton of the original line-up, with Ranking Junior also on vocals. The band is said to have the blessing of Cox, Steele and Saxa (of Desmond Dekker fame).
The Beatβs lead singer Dave Wakeling also continues to tour as The English Beat, as he has done for the last three decades, with an amazing all-star ska backing band playing the hits of The English Beat, General Public, and his new songs.
Saxa died on 3 May 2017, Ranking Roger died on 26 March 2019.
2. The Beat (known in Europe as The Paul Collins Beat or Paul Collins' Beat), were an American rock and power pop group from Los Angeles, California that formed in the late 1970s. The Beat resurfaced in the 1990s and continues to tour and record new material as Paul Collins' Beat. Frontman Paul Collins has released several projects with his alternative country group The Paul Collins Band, who play Americana music inspired by country rock and folk rock.
Ranking Full Stop
The Beat Lyrics
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Full stop, say ranking full stop
Full stop, say ranking full stop
My name is ranking full stop
So all you really got to do is just-a move you little feet
And just-a rock-a to the beat, as I would say, yeah, alright
And when you hear the signal you must stop, I said rock
Now hold on down there, take it easy, yeah, alright
Said are you ready, said are you ready to stop
Said are you ready, said are you ready to stop
I said stop
Ready, said are you ready to go
Said are you ready, said are you ready to go
Full stop, me, stop, full stop
(Ranking full stop) now that's the name I would really, really say
Full stop, ranking full stop
Said
You move your little feet, you rock-a to the beat
You hear this song and you gotta come around
I see you upon the street, you look so sweet
I see you with your dancin' feet, yeah
Said are you ready, said are you ready to stop
Said are you ready, said are you ready to stop
I said stop
Ready, said are you ready to go
Said are you ready, said are you ready to go
Full stop, me, stop, full stop
(To ranking full stop) as I would tell ya 'bout this song, so c'mon
Full stop, ranking full stop, say ranking full stop
Brr-yeah
Your dancing took it over you know
I say you come from dover you know
And I would really, really tell ya and show you all
To do the ranking full stop
I said you move to your left and then you move to you right
Tell you 'bout this song and you got to unite
You move to your left and then you move to your right
And then you do it 'till midnight you know
All singing are you ready, said are you ready to stop
Said are you ready, said are you ready to stop
I said stop
I'm dead
The Beat's song Ranking Full Stop is a highly energetic and commanding track that encourages listeners to move their feet and dance to the rhythm of the music. The lyrics speak directly to the listener, instructing them to follow the beat and stop at certain points in the song. The repetition of the phrase "ranking full stop" emphasizes the importance of following the directions given. The song also makes references to different dance moves, such as moving to the left and right, as well as the concept of uniting through dance.
The lyrics can be interpreted in different ways, but it seems that the song is meant to evoke a sense of unity and interconnectedness through dance. By instructing listeners to follow the same steps and stop at the same points, the song creates a sense of community and shared experience. Additionally, the emphasis on following the beat and moving to the rhythm of the music suggests that the song is celebrating the power of music to bring people together and create a sense of joy and energy.
Overall, Ranking Full Stop is a highly energetic and danceable track that encourages listeners to move their feet and connect with each other through the power of music.
Line by Line Meaning
Rankin' come forward
The call to action to start the dance.
Full stop, say ranking full stop
Acknowledging that the dance move is called Ranking Full Stop and providing the cue words to follow.
My name is ranking full stop
Introducing the name associated with this dance move.
So all you really got to do is just-a move you little feet
Instruction for dancing: move your feet to the beat.
And when you hear the signal you must stop, I said rock
Stop dancing temporarily and then continue rocking to the beat when the signal is given.
I said you rock it and you shock it, and you, ooh, say so, oh lord
Get into the groove and show off your moves.
Ready, said are you ready to go
Asking if the dancers are ready to continue dancing.
Full stop, me, stop, full stop
Repeating the cue words to inform the dancers that the dance move is called Ranking Full Stop.
(To ranking full stop) as I would tell ya 'bout this song, so c'mon
Invitation to join in on the dance and instructions on how to do it.
Your dancing took it over you know
Appreciation for the lively dance moves performed by the dancers.
I say you come from dover you know
Acknowledgement of the energy and enthusiasm displayed by the dancers.
And I would really, really tell ya and show you all
Encouragement to join in and learn the steps.
To do the ranking full stop
Providing clarity on the name of the dance move.
I said you move to your left and then you move to you right
Instruction to execute the Ranking Full Stop dance move by moving left and right.
And then you do it 'till midnight you know
Instruction to keep dancing to the beat until midnight.
All singing are you ready, said are you ready to stop
Calling out additional dancers to join in and stop dancing.
I'm dead
End of the song.
Lyrics Β© O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ROGER CHARLERY, ANDREW COX, ANDY COX, EVERETT MORTON, DAVID STEELE, DAVID WAKELING
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@despicableperson2884
Full Stop, say Ranking Full Stop.
Full Stop, say Ranking Full Stop.
My name is Ranking Full Stop
So all you really got to do is just-a move you little feet
And just-a rock-a to the beat, as I would say, yeah, alright
And when you hear the signal you must stop, I said rock
I said you rock it and you shock it and you, ooh, say so, oh lord.
Now hold on down there. Take it easy, yeah, alright
Said are you ready, said are you ready to stop,
Said are you ready, said are you ready to stop,
I said stop.
Ready, said are you ready to go,
Said are you ready, said are you ready to go.
Full Stop, me, stop, Full Stop,
Ranking Full Stop,
Now that's the name I would really, really say,
Full Stop. Ranking Full Stop.
Said Ranking Full Stop. Brr-yeah.
You move your little feet, you rock-a to the beat,
You hear this song and you gotta come around,
I see you upon the street, you look so sweet,
I see you with your dancin' feet, yeah.
Said are you ready, said are you ready to stop,
Said are you ready, said are you ready to stop,
I said stop.
Ready, said are you ready to go,
Said are you ready, said are you ready to go.
Full Stop, me, stop, Full Stop
Say Ranking Full Stop.
As I would tell ya 'bout this song, so see'mon.
Full Stop. Ranking Full Stop. Say Ranking Full Stop.
Brr-yeah.
Your dancing took it over why'know
I say you come from Dover why'know
And I would really, really tell ya and show you all
To do the Ranking Full Stop.
I said you move to your left and then you move to you right,
Tell you 'bout this song and you got to unite.
You move to your left and then you move to your right
And then you do it
@Cyphersjewels
proud to say my dad is the original drummer
@biggseybigg3875
Jordan Morton respect to your dad and you
@sanzorama
Respect to your dad and bless up
@stevemcniel5513
Jordan Morton did u ever see them?
@Cyphersjewels
All the time, first time I went along with them I was about 6
@stevemcniel5513
***** I loved that band. Seen them 1979, edinburgh.
@chello885
Iβm 52. now and still regularly play The Beat LPβs. Best ska band ever. First watched them live in the early 80βs and have watched them several times since . Last ticket I had was Bristol last year which was cancelled due to Ranking falling ill. RIP Ranking Roger.
@jonathanmoore7788
Hold on to those memories. They are shite now. Saw them last night. Total waste of time; a shadow of the real band.
@michaelmacdonald7702
Rest in Peace Ranking Rodger
@anthonytindle5758
I grew up in the 2tone era and even though we had skins nfl and all the other racist movements we never heard of trouble untill toxteth and the; wood green i remember that date because i lived down there thenit was a good time to be a teanager