1. 'The … Read Full Bio ↴There are two artists that perform under the name 'Damned'
1. 'The Damned', punk rock band from London, UK.
2. 'DAMNED', a visual kei/J-rock band from Tokyo, Japan.
1. The Damned are a punk rock band started in 1976 in London, UK. Despite being one of the definitive early punk bands they were also one of the most ambitious; with their later albums moving away from gothic rock to psychedelic rock.
They are notable for being the first of the British punk bands to release a single, put out an album, and tour the United States. Their debut album, Damned Damned Damned, was released six months before The Sex Pistols' debut, Never Mind The Bollocks.
The Damned have dissolved and reformed many times, with singer Dave Vanian remaining the sole constant. They have incorporated many styles in their music, most notably garage rock, psychedelic music, the British theatrical rock of Screaming Lord Sutch and The Sensational Alex Harvey Band, and New Romantic.
In addition to serving as inspiration for many of the young bands who created hardcore punk in the US, The Damned are also generally regarded as one of the founders of goth music.
Original members Dave Vanian (David Lett), Captain Sensible (Raymond Burns), and Rat Scabies (Chris Millar) were all members of the semi-legendary Masters of the Backside which included future Pretenders frontwoman Chrissie Hynde.
Original guitarist Brian James (Brian Robertson) was a member of the early punk band London SS, a unit that never played live, but whose members later found fame in bands including The Clash and Generation X. Rat Scabies was also tried as the drummer for London SS, but was rejected.
Maintaining the goth connection, between 1996 and 2004 the bass guitarist of the Damned was one-time the Sisters of Mercy / the Sisterhood / Gun Club member Patricia Morrison. Morrison married Dave Vanian in 1996 but left the band after the birth of their daughter Emily. She originally joined the band after bassist Paul Grey was injured during a concert.
Discography:
Damned, Damned, Damned – February 25, 1977 (# 36)
Music For Pleasure – November 18, 1977
Machine Gun Etiquette – November 2, 1979 (# 31)
The Black Album – October 20, 1980 (# 29)
Strawberries – October 1, 1982 (# 15)
Phantasmagoria – July 15, 1985 (# 11)
Anything – December 5, 1986 (# 40)
Not of This Earth – November 11, 1995 (Retitled I'm Alright Jack & The Beanstalk in the UK, Germany and Sweden)
Grave Disorder – August 21, 2001
So, Who's Paranoid? – October 28, 2008
Evil Spirits – April 13, 2018
Darkadelic - April 28, 2023
2. DAMNED are a visual kei, J-rock band starting activities with the concept of "V-kei Loudcore" on September 16, 2022.
Actual members:
Vo.一音
Gt.Kou.
Gt.酔花
Ba.咲薇
Dr.Masaya
I Feel Alright
The Damned Lyrics
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Yeah!
Outta my mind on a Saturday night
Nineteen-seventy-seven, babies
Rolling in sight
Radio's burnin' up above
Beautiful baby, be my love
Alright till I blow away
I feel alright
I feel alright
Feel alright
Baby, oh baby, burn my heart
Baby, oh baby, burn my heart
Fall apart, now baby, fall apart
Baby, oh baby, burn my heart
Alright, till I blow away
Alright, till I blow away
I feel alright
I feel alright
Feel alright
Feel alright
Feel alright
Outta my mind on a Saturday night
Ninteen-seventy-seven, babies
Rolling in sight
Radio's burnin', up above
Beautiful baby, be my love
Alright, till I blow away
Alright, till I blow away
I feel alright
I feel alright
Feel alright
The Damned's song "I Feel Alright" has been interpreted in many ways. Essentially, the song is about a Saturday night in 1977 and how the singer feels. The song opens with one person asking another person named Keith a question, which is not revealed to the listener. The singer then sets the scene by describing their state of mind, which is "outta my mind," suggesting intoxication or maybe even madness. The "Rolling in sight" line is a reference to the Rolling Stones, who are widely regarded as one of the most influential bands of all time. The radio is also mentioned as "burnin' up above," which could be a metaphor for the music industry in general, which was going through significant changes at the time. The singer then addresses a beautiful baby, asking her to be his love.
The chorus repeats the line "I feel alright" several times. This line could have many different meanings based on context, but it seems to be an assertion of the singer's state of mind. Despite being out of their mind and possibly under the influence, they feel okay or even good. The next verse repeats the same pattern as the first verse, with more emphasis on the line, "Baby, oh baby, burn my heart." This line could again be taken in multiple ways, but it seems to suggest a desire for passion and excitement. The song concludes by repeating the chorus and leaving the listener with the impression that the singer is content in their state of mind.
Line by Line Meaning
Outta my mind on a Saturday night
I am feeling out of control and wild on this particular night of the week.
Nineteen-seventy-seven, babies
This song is set in the year 1977, which was a time of cultural upheaval and change.
Rolling in sight
I am out and about, perhaps driving in my car or walking down the street.
Radio's burnin' up above
There is some kind of excitement or energy in the air, perhaps due to the music playing on the radio.
Beautiful baby, be my love
I am attracted to someone and hoping they will reciprocate my feelings.
Alright till I blow away
I am feeling good right now, but I know this mood may not last forever.
I feel alright
Despite any potential negativity or problems in my life, I am feeling good right now.
Baby, oh baby, burn my heart
My passion for this person is intense and all-consuming.
Fall apart, now baby, fall apart
Although I am willing to give this relationship everything I have, I am aware that things could very easily fall apart.
Feel alright
Once again expressing my current positive and carefree state of mind.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID ALEXANDER, JAMES OSTERBERG, RONALD ASHETON, SCOTT ASHETON
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