Singer Iggy Pop and his wild onstage antics were often the focus of attention. The band had a shambling, energetic sound deliberately reminiscent of past garage rock groups. They sold very few records in their original incarnation and often performed to indifferent or hostile audiences. Nevertheless, the Stooges are often regarded as hugely influential both on then-nascent heavy metal movement and also on punk rock. As has been said about The Velvet Underground, the handful of people who did actually buy the Stooges' early records at the time ended up forming bands of their own and thus changed history. In fact, Velvet Underground member John Cale produced the original incarnation of their self-titled album. The 1969 album 'The Stooges' has received since its release critical acclaim from many reviewers over the years.
The Stooges drew their sound from a variety of influences. Examples include the often transgressive rock and roll artists The Doors, The MC5, The Rolling Stones, The Troggs, and The Who. As well, the band members enjoyed the work of jazz and soul artists such as Booker T and the MGs, James Brown, and Miles Davis (particularly 'Bitches Brew').
In 2003, Iggy, Scott, and Ron reformed The Stooges with Minutemen and fIREHOSE bassist Mike Watt filling in. The 2000s lineup played festivals around the world, and in 2006 recorded a new album with Steve Albini.
Founding member and guitarist Ron Asheton was found dead at his home in Ann Arbor, MI on January 6, 2009. Iggy Pop posted a message on his website stating "I am in shock. He was my best friend."
On June 22, 2016, Williamson made an official statement for the band saying that the Stooges are no more.
"The Stooges is over. Basically, everybody's dead except Iggy and I. So it would be sort-of ludicrous to try and tour as Iggy and the Stooges when there's only one Stooge in the band and then you have side guys. That doesn't make any sense to me."
Website: www.iggyandthestoogesmusic.com
DIRT take 5
The Stooges Lyrics
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And I don't care
Ooh, I been dirt
But I don't care
'Cause I'm
Burning
Inside
I'm just a-yearning
And I'm the fire of life
Yeah, alright
Ooh, I've been hurt
But I don't care
Ooh, I've been hurt
But I don't care
'Cause I'm
Burning
Inside
I'm just a-dreaming
This life
And do you feel it?
Said do you feel it when you touch me?
Said do you feel it when you touch me?
There's a fire
Well, it's a fire
Yeah, alright
Ooh
Yeah, baby
Your love
Now, s'just a bit of
Burning
Inside
Now, just a little
Burning
Just a dreaming
Just a burning
Just a dreaming
Just a dreaming
And do you feel it?
Said do you feel it when you touch me?
Said do you feel it when you cut me?
But there's a fire
But there's a fire
Just burning
Just a burning
Just a burning
Just a burning
Just a burning
Inside
The Stooges's song DIRT take 6 is a raw, powerful and intense track that reveals a sense of defiance and rebellion towards the conventional standards of society. The lyrics are a reflection of the singer's state of mind, describing his current and past experiences of being dirt and hurt, yet still claiming that he does not care. The repetition of the phrase "I'm just a..." throughout the song emphasizes the singer's yearning and dreaming, that despite the pain and struggles, he still feels a burning desire and passion that ignites him from the inside.
The chorus of the song is particularly striking, with its repeated lines of "Burning inside" that create a sense of urgency and intensity, almost as if the singer is on the brink of exploding with emotion. The use of the word "fire" and the overall tone of the song add to the sense of danger and unpredictability that is prevalent throughout DIRT.
Overall, DIRT take 6 is a song that speaks to the disenfranchised and the rebellious, who feel like outsiders in a world that expects them to conform. The lyrics of the song offer a raw and unapologetic insight into the singer's psyche, revealing a deep-seated passion that maybe on the brink of destruction or greatness.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh, I been dirt
I've been down and low, but I don't care about it.
And I don't care
I'm indifferent to what has happened to me because of it.
'Cause I'm
Because I'm feeling
Burning
Intensely alive and passionate
Inside
Deep within me
I'm just a-yearning
I'm simply longing
Inside
Deep inside of me
And I'm the fire of life
And I'm the essence of vitality
Ooh, I've been hurt
I've been wounded before, but I don't care about it.
But I don't care
I'm indifferent to any pain because of it.
I'm just a-dreaming
I'm simply imagining
This life
This existence
And do you feel it?
Can you feel it?
Said do you feel it when you touch me?
Do you sense it when you make contact with me?
There's a fire
There is a wild burning
Well, it's a fire
Actually, I should say it's a fire
Yeah, alright
Acknowledging that what I just said is understood.
Your love
Your affection
Now, s'just a bit of
Now it's merely a small amount of
Just a burning
Just an intense passion
Just a dreaming
Only a vision
But there's a fire
But there's an intense longing
Just a burning
Just an intense passion
Just a burning
Just an intense passion
Just a burning
Just an intense passion
Just a burning
Just an intense passion
Inside
Deep inside of me
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: DAVID ALEXANDER, JAMES OSTERBERG, RONALD ASHETON, SCOTT ASHETON
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