The band was formed in 1962 by lead singer/organist Larry Tamblyn and guitarist Tony Valentino. The Standells' first hit single was Dirty Water, which reached #11 on the Billboard charts on June 11, 1966.
Other hits included Sometimes Good Guys Don't Wear White, Why Pick On Me, Riot On Sunset Strip (about the 1966 riots resulting from police attacks on hippies), and Try It.
Singer/drummer Dick Dodd, founding drummer of The Bel Airs, who joined the group in 1964 and sang the lead on "Dirty Water", was a former Mouseketeer, and singer/keyboardist Larry Tamblyn, who sang the lead on many of the other Standells songs, is the brother of actor Russ Tamblyn and uncle of Amber Tamblyn, star of Joan of Arcadia. Dodd replaced original drummer Gary Leeds, who went on to fame as Gary Walker of The Walker Brothers. In 1967 John Fleckenstein (formerly of the group Love), joined the Standells. The group appeared in several low budget films of the 1960s, including "Get Yourself a College Girl" and cult classic "Riot on Sunset Strip", in which they performed the movie's title song. Lowell George, who would go on to play with Little Feat, briefly played guitar in the Standells prior to their breakup in 1969.
The Standells also made an appearance on the 1964-1966 television sitcom The Munsters in the episode "Far Out Munster". The band was an integral part of the show, and performed the songs "Come On and Ringo" and The Beatles' "I Want to Hold Your Hand." Furthermore, the group appeared on the television 1964-1965 sitcom The Bing Crosby Show, in the episode "Bugged by the Love Bugs", portraying the fictional rock group of the same name. They performed the songs "Someday You'll Cry" and "Come Here".
Despite the lyrics of "Dirty Water", which states, "Boston, you're my home." The Standells are not from Massachusetts. However, in 2007 the Massachusetts General Court officially decreed "Dirty Water" to be the "Official Victory Song of the Boston Red Sox" . Since 2004, the Standells have attended most every World Series at Fenway Park, including the final winning game in 2013. "Dirty Water" was written by their producer Ed Cobb. It is played after every home victory by the Boston Red Sox and Boston Bruins.
Dodd and Valentino left the Standells in 2009. Dick Dodd passed away in 2013.
The Standells still are actively performing today, and have been receiving 'rave reviews' from music critics. They recently headlined in 2013 at the Adams Ave. St. Fair, San Diego, CA, and the Ponderosa Stomp, New Orleans, Lousiana. Original Members Larry Tamblyn and John Fleck are still in the group, along with co-lead singer Mark Adrian and drummer Greg Burnham. The group has recently released a new album Bump on GRA Records. They been booked on an extensive East Coast tour from April - May, 2014. Learn more about the Standells by visiting http://www.standells-official.com and http://www.facebook.com/Standells
19th Nervous Breakdown
The Standells Lyrics
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Center of a crowd, talking much too loud, running up and down the stairs
Well, it seems to me that you have seen too much in too few years
And though you've tried, you just can't hide your eyes are edged with tears
You better stop, look around
Here it comes, here it comes, here it comes, here it comes
Here comes your nineteenth nervous breakdown
When you were a child you were treated kind but you were never brought up right
You were always spoiled with a thousand toys but still you cried all night
Your mother who neglected you owes a million dollars tax
And your father's still perfecting ways of making ceiling wax
You better stop, look around
Here it comes, here it comes, here it comes, here it comes
Here comes your nilneteenth nervous breakdown
Oh, who's to blame?
That girl's just insane
Well, nothing I do don't seem to work
It only seems to make matters worse, oh please
You were still in school when you had that fool who really messed your mind
And after that. you turned your back on treating people kind
On our first trip, I tried so hard to rearrange your mind
But after while, I realized you were disarranging mine
You better stop, look around
Here it comes, here it comes, here it comes, here it comes
Here comes your nineteenth nervous breakdown
Oh, who's to blame?
That girl's just insane
Well, nothing I do don't seem to work
It only seems to make matters worse, oh please
When you were a child, you were treated kind but you were never brought up right
You were always spoiled with a thousand toys but still you cried all night
Your mother who neglected you owes a million dollars tax
And your father's still perfecting ways of making ceiling wax
You better stop, look around
Here it comes
Here comes your nineteenth nervous breakdown
Here comes your nineteenth nervous breakdown
Here comes your nineteenth nervous breakdown
The lyrics to The Standells' song "19th Nervous Breakdown" describe a person who stands out in a crowd but is visibly struggling, despite attempts to hide their emotions. The verses suggest that this person has experienced too much too soon, and has internalized deep-seated wounds from a difficult upbringing. The chorus warns of an impending "nervous breakdown," which seems to suggest that this person's struggles are reaching a breaking point.
The first verse portrays the person as a loud and attention-grabbing figure who struggles to keep up appearances. Their eyes are "edged with tears," suggesting that they are weighed down by burdens that they cannot fully express. The second verse delves deeper into this person's past, revealing that they were neglected by their parents and had a traumatic experience in their youth. The line about their father "perfecting ways of making ceiling wax" seems to suggest that their father is more interested in tinkering with his hobbies than providing emotional support to their child.
The chorus becomes increasingly urgent and repetitive, warning that the person's nineteenth nervous breakdown is imminent. The final verse suggests that the person's struggles have affected their relationships with others, specifically with the singer. The repeated refrain of "here it comes" underscores the sense of impending doom that pervades the song, leaving the listener to wonder what will happen when the nineteenth nervous breakdown finally arrives.
Line by Line Meaning
You're the kind of person you meet at certain dismal dull affairs
You have a tendency to attend events that are dreary and monotonous, and are the type of person that other attendees try to avoid.
Center of a crowd, talking much too loud, running up and down the stairs
Despite being surrounded by people, you seek attention through excessive speech and movement.
Well, it seems to me that you have seen too much in too few years
Despite your relatively young age, you have experienced a great deal of hardship and trauma.
And though you've tried, you just can't hide your eyes are edged with tears
You attempt to conceal your emotions but it is evident from the way your eyes reflect your sorrow.
When you were a child you were treated kind but you were never brought up right
Despite receiving positive treatment as a child, you were not raised well and lack proper social skills.
You were always spoiled with a thousand toys but still you cried all night
As a child, you were given plenty of material possessions but this did not satisfy your emotional needs.
Your mother who neglected you owes a million dollars tax
Your mother failed to provide adequate care for you and now faces a significant financial burden.
And your father's still perfecting ways of making ceiling wax
Your father is focused on trivial pursuits, and has not provided meaningful support or guidance to you.
Oh, who's to blame?
That girl's just insane
Reflecting on your behavior, you question who is responsible for your struggles and ultimately blame yourself.
Well, nothing I do don't seem to work
It only seems to make matters worse, oh please
You have tried various strategies to improve your situation but nothing has proven successful, causing you to feel overwhelmed and hopeless.
You were still in school when you had that fool who really messed your mind
During your school years, a person with bad intentions had a significant negative impact on your mental wellbeing.
And after that, you turned your back on treating people kind
As a result of your previous negative experiences, you struggle to approach others with kindness and empathy.
On our first trip, I tried so hard to rearrange your mind
But after a while, I realized you were disarranging mine
Your partner or close friend attempted to help you overcome your struggles, but ultimately realized that your emotional instability was having a negative impact on their own mental health.
Here comes your nineteenth nervous breakdown
Despite your efforts to manage your emotions, another episode of overwhelming anxiety and distress is about to occur.
Contributed by John Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Raimundo Júnior
The Standells - formação no período, 1965/1966…
Larry Tamblyn - teclados, voz principal, vocais
Dick Dodd - Bateria, voz, vocais (nesta gravç., guit. de solo e de ritmo)*
Dave Burke - contrabaixo, vocais **
Tony Valentino - guitarra de solo e de ritmo (nesta gravç., bateria)***
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E/D
(vídeo - capa disco)
Larry, Tony, Dick, Garry Lane**.
** Garry, 1963-64-65.
- O Precede Jody Rich(1962/1963). O Sucede Dave Burke(1965/1966). John Fleck(1967/1968).
- Algumas gravações e apresentações, revezam-se entre ora bateria/guitarra, Dick e Tony.
Dick - bateria, às vezes guitarra. Tony - guitarra, às vezes bateria.
* Dick, sucede Gary Leeds(1963/1964), que sucedera Benny King(1962/1963).
Dick, 1964/1968.
* Tony, italiano.
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OLD SCHOOL
....... One HELL of an ROLLING STONES COVER........!!!!!!!!!!!!
say hey
more of a COPY than a COVER song ,there is a differance ! mcartney ,townsend etc etc agree, but DANG GOOD
Channel Good Stuff
Not a cover ... a rip off.