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
Night Theme
The Stooges Lyrics
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Gimme some skin
Oh baby gimme some skin
Try to gimme some skin
Damn
Damn
Time for man
She uses me whatever I am
She uses me and takes what is grand
But I don't mind
If your mind is gone
If you want my body
You gotta gimme skin all day long
Gimme some skin
Gimme some skin
Better believe I ain't no fool
I'll be choosing if I think it's cool
Show them my rights
Baby baby baby gonna have mine
Oh man if you like my band
If you want my body
You just gotta gimme some skin
Gimme some skin
Gimme some skin
Oh baby gimme some skin
Gotta gimme some skin
Should!
Can't fuck that up
Time for man
She got some
Live it all out, live it all in
Gotta come here honey gimme some skin
But I don't mind
If your mind is gone
If you want my body
You gotta gimme skin all night long
Gimme some skin
Gimme some skin
Honey gimme some skin
Gimme some skin
Gotta gimme some skin
Gimme some skin
Gotta gimme
Hey
The Stooges' song Night Theme is a short but intense song that is loaded with sexual energy and primal desire. The lyrics are almost a plea for physical closeness, as the singer calls out for someone to "gimme some skin," repeating the phrase several times. It's a raw expression of longing, both physical and emotional.
The second stanza of the song is about a woman who "uses" the singer, but he doesn't mind as long as he gets what he wants. He sings, "If you want my body, you gotta gimme skin all day long." This line is repeated multiple times throughout the song, further emphasizing the importance of touch and intimacy to the singer.
The final stanza brings the song to a climactic finish, with the singer declaring, "If you want my body, you just gotta gimme some skin...all night long." It's a bold statement, one that is both sexually charged and emotionally vulnerable. Overall, Night Theme is a powerful expression of the human desire for connection and physical touch.
Line by Line Meaning
Gimme some skin
I want you to touch me or make contact with me
Gimme some skin
I am still hoping for physical contact
Oh baby gimme some skin
I really want you to touch me
Try to gimme some skin
Please, make contact with me in any way possible
Damn
Expressing frustration or dissatisfaction with the current situation
Time for man
It's time for me to show my masculinity
She got some
The woman I'm interested in has something I want
She uses me whatever I am
Despite my flaws, she still uses me for her own benefit
She uses me and takes what is grand
She takes advantage of me and takes the best things from me
But I don't mind
I don't care that she uses me, because I still want her
If your mind is gone
If you're not in your right mind
If you want my body
If you want to be intimate with me
You gotta gimme skin all day long
You need to touch me all day long if you want to be with me
Better believe I ain't no fool
I'm not naïve or gullible
I'll be choosing if I think it's cool
I'll decide if I want to be with you based on my own judgment
Show them my rights
Asserting my right to choose who I want to be with
Baby baby baby gonna have mine
I am confident that I can attract and keep whoever I want
Oh man if you like my band
If you are a fan of my music
If you want my body
If you want to be intimate with me
You just gotta gimme some skin
You just need to touch me
Honey gimme some skin
I want you to touch me affectionately
Can't fuck that up
Don't mess this up for me
Live it all out, live it all in
Experience life fully, both good and bad
Gotta come here honey gimme some skin
You need to come to me and touch me
Gimme some skin all night long
I want you to touch me throughout the night
Honey gimme some skin
I am begging you to touch me affectionately
Gimme some skin
I still want you to touch me
Gotta gimme some skin
You really need to touch me
Gimme some skin
Please, make contact with me in any way possible
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Written by: IGGY POP, JAMES WILLIAMSON
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Jack Mehoffen
James Willianson's Night Theme rules!!
RunLikeAVillain
I love that they included this song on this tour. I do like the original version more....but the fact that they thought enough of it to include it in the live show makes it just as good. It's one of my favorite songs from Kill City.... if not most favorite. But certainly not well-known.
Paul Marino
Great tune
Tomás Agustín Vera Vicentín
Underrated as fuck!!