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
I Wanna Be Your Dog
The Stooges Lyrics
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In my room, I want you here
Now we're gonna be face-to-face
And I'll lay right down in my favorite place
And now I wanna be your dog
And now I wanna be your dog
And now I wanna be your dog
Well, come on
And now I'm ready to close my eyes
And now I'm ready to close my mind
And now I'm ready to feel your hand
And lose my heart on the burning sands
And now I wanna be your dog
And now I wanna be your dog
And now I wanna be your dog
Well, come on
Woo
Uh
Uh
The lyrics to The Stooges's "I Wanna Be Your Dog" exude an intense desire for submission and unconditional love. The singer is so "messed up" that they want the object of their affection to be with them always, even in their bedroom where they are at their most vulnerable. They want to be close, to be face-to-face, and they express their willingness to be utterly subservient by proclaiming that they want to be the other person's dog. The repetition of this line throughout the song is a clear indication of their desperation for the other individual's acceptance and control.
Line by Line Meaning
So messed up, I want you here
My emotions are in disarray, but I desire your presence
In my room, I want you here
I desire your company in my personal space
Now we're gonna be face-to-face
We will be in close proximity
And I'll lay right down in my favorite place
I will be in a comfortable position
And now I wanna be your dog
I desire to be your loyal companion
And now I'm ready to close my eyes
I am willing to let go and surrender to you
And now I'm ready to close my mind
I am willing to set aside my thoughts and concerns for you
And now I'm ready to feel your hand
I am prepared to experience your touch
And lose my heart on the burning sands
I am willing to take risks and expose myself to harm in pursuit of you
Well, come on
Let's proceed
Woo
Expression of excitement or enthusiasm
Uh
Expression of acknowledgement or agreement
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: David Alexander, Ronald Asheton, Scott Asheton, James Osterberg
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