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
Loose
The Stooges Lyrics
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Ah, look out
Oh
I took a record of pretty music
I went down and baby, you can tell
I took a record of pretty music
Now I'm putting it to you straight from hell
I'll stick it deep inside
'Cause I'm loose
Always
I feel fine to be dancin', baby
I feel fine, I'm a shakin' leaf
I feel fine to be dancin', baby
'Cause it's love, yeah I do believe
I'll stick it deep inside
I'll stick it deep inside
'Cause I'm loose
Hey
Hey
I took a record of pretty music
I went down and baby, you can tell
I took a record of pretty music
And now I'm putting it to you straight from hell
And I'll stick it
Deep inside
And I'll stick it
Oh
Well, I'm loose
Well, I'm loose
Well, I'm loose
The Stooges’ “Loose” is a song about freedom, sexuality, and rebellion. The opening lines of the song “Ooh, Ah, look out, Oh” immediately set the tone for the track, signaling that something raw and primal is about to be unleashed. From there, the lyrics describe the act of taking a record of “pretty music” before “putting it to you straight from hell.” This juxtaposition of beauty and darkness is a key theme throughout the song.
The singer proudly declares that he is “loose,” embodying a sense of freedom and wildness that is often associated with rock music. This sense of freedom is further emphasized by the repetition of the phrase “I’ll stick it deep inside.” This could be interpreted as a sexual reference, an assertion of control, or simply a declaration of physical presence. Regardless of the interpretation, it reinforces the idea that the singer is unbound by societal norms or expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh
An expression of excitement or enthusiasm
Ah, look out
A warning for others to be prepared for what's to come
Oh
An indication of surprise or anticipation
I took a record of pretty music
I found a piece of music that I really like
I went down and baby, you can tell
I searched high and low for this music and now I'm sharing it with you
Now I'm putting it to you straight from hell
I'm sharing this music with such intensity and passion that it feels like it's coming from a place of torment and darkness
I'll stick it deep inside
I'll play this music and let it consume me completely
'Cause I'm loose
I feel free and unrestrained when I'm listening to this music
Always
This feeling of freedom and liberation is always present when I listen to this music
I feel fine to be dancin', baby
This music makes me want to move my body and dance
I feel fine, I'm a shakin' leaf
The energy of this music is so intense that it shakes me to my core
Cause it's love, yeah I do believe
I believe that the intense feeling I get from this music is a form of love
Hey
An expression to grab someone's attention
I took a record of pretty music
Reiterating the importance of this music to me
And now I'm putting it to you straight from hell
Reiterating the intensity with which I'm sharing this music
And I'll stick it
I'll make sure everyone hears this music
Deep inside
Making sure that this music becomes a part of me
Well, I'm loose
I'm a liberated and free person thanks to this music
Well, I'm loose
Reiterating my feeling of freedom and liberation
Well, I'm loose
Again, reiterating my feeling of freedom and liberation
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID ALEXANDER, JAMES OSTERBERG, RONALD ASHETON, SCOTT ASHETON
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