In mid-1977 the band moved to the UK, where it became apparent that they and their label had different ideas as to how they should be marketed. EMI planned to sell The Saints as a typical punk band complete with ripped clothes. The Saints insisted on wearing collared shirts and sweaters, and left their hair long. The original line-up consisted of vocalist Chris Bailey, guitarist Ed Kuepper and Ivor Hay on drums with Kym Bradshaw and later Algy Ward on bass.
Kuepper, Hay and Ward left the band in 1978, but Chris Bailey continued touring and recording as The Saints with a revolving line-up of musicians throughout the 80's including the late Janine Hall on bass. The Saints' commercial breakthrough into the US came in 1986 with the album "All Fools Day", with the video for "Just Like Fire Would" receiving airplay on MTV.
After releasing a couple of records under his own name, Bailey reformed The Saints in 1996. Once again without any of the other founding members but they have reunited occasionally to perform live. The Saints music could often be heard in the background during episodes of Neighbours in the 1990's!
The current line-up is:
Chris Bailey - Guitar and vocals
Caspar Wijnberg - Bass
Peter Wilkinson - Drums
Other bands:
2) A Reggae Band.
3) Polish klezmer band from Cracow.
4) Saints (sans The) is an experimental group from Goleta, CA.
5) '60s British band recorded by Joe Meek.
6) An American 60's uptown soul group.
Do the Robot
The Saints Lyrics
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There's a great new dance and it goes like this
There's a great new dance that we're doin' down yonder
C'mon, everybody, it's called doin' the robot
Your mother won't do it but your sister, she will
C'mon, little baby, don't you know that you will
C'mon, now, honey, I wanna do it with you
Well c'mon, well c'mon, well c'mon
Let's do the robot
There's a great new dance that we're doin' down yonder
C'mon, everybody, it's called doin' the robot
Your mother won't do it but your sister, she will
C'mon, now, honey, don't you know that you will
'Cause all the hot cats on the block have been doing it too
C'mon, now, honey, I wanna do it with you
Well c'mon, well c'mon, well c'mon
Let's do the robot
There's a great new dance that we're doin' down yonder
C'mon, little baby, it's called doin' the robot
If your mother won't do it, then your sister, she will
C'mon, now, baby, don't you know that you will
'Cause all the hot cats on the block have been doin' it too
C'mon, now, honey, I wanna do it wit' you
Well c'mon, well c'mon, well c'mon
Let's do the robot
I wanna be a robot
I wanna be a robot
Nine thousand robots
See you're a one of them
The lyrics to The Saint's song "Do the Robot" are essentially an invitation to participate in a new dance craze that's sweeping the neighborhood. Chris, the singer, calls on everybody to listen and learn about this great new dance that's called "the robot." He explains that everybody's doing it, including the hot cats on the block, and that it's something that even your sister would be willing to try. The singer then repeatedly urges the audience to "c'mon" and do the robot with him.
What's interesting about these lyrics is the way they focus on the power of dance to bring people together and create a sense of community. Even though the specifics of the dance are left somewhat vague, it's clear that it's something that people are excited about and eager to share with others. The repeated calls to "c'mon" and join in suggest that this is not just a fad, but something that's meant to be inclusive and accessible to everyone.
Another interesting aspect of these lyrics is the playful and provocative nature of the language. The reference to your sister being willing to do the robot, for example, is designed to be slightly naughty and risque, creating a sense of excitement and energy around the dance craze. The repeated use of the phrase "let's do the robot" also has a fun and insistent quality, urging everyone to participate and embrace the new dance.
Line by Line Meaning
C'mon, everybody, and listen to Chris
Hey everyone, pay attention to Chris as he introduces the new dance
There's a great new dance and it goes like this
There's a new dance and I'm going to explain it
There's a great new dance that we're doin' down yonder
There's a brand new dance that we're doing in the area
C'mon, everybody, it's called doin' the robot
Let's all do the new dance named 'Doin' the Robot'
Your mother won't do it but your sister, she will
Your mother might not be interested, but your sister might be willing to join in on the fun
C'mon, little baby, don't you know that you will
Come on, even the little ones can do it, don't be shy
An' all the hot cats on the block have been doin' it too
All the fashionable people in the area have already started doing it
C'mon, now, honey, I wanna do it with you
Come on now, let's do the dance together
Well c'mon, well c'mon, well c'mon
Come on! Come on! Come on!
Let's do the robot
Let's dance the 'Doin' the Robot' dance
If your mother won't do it, then your sister, she will
If your mother is not interested, your sister might be willing to dance
C'mon, now, baby, don't you know that you will
Come on, babies can also dance, don't be shy
'Cause all the hot cats on the block have been doing it too
All the fashionable people in the area have already started doing it
C'mon, now, honey, I wanna do it wit' you
Come on, let's dance the 'Doin' the Robot' dance together
I wanna be a robot
I want to dance the 'Doin' the Robot' dance
Nine thousand robots
There are so many people dancing the 'Doin' the Robot' dance that it feels like there are nine thousand robots
See you're a one of them
You are one of the people who are dancing the 'Doin' the Robot' dance
Contributed by Brooklyn D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.