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
Not Right
The Stooges Lyrics
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Not right
I want something, I want something, tonight
I want something
I want something, all right
But she can't help because she's not right
No, no, no, no
Well, it's always this way
I
I'm not right
She wants something, she wants something, tonight
She wants something
She wants something, all right
Oh, but I can't help 'cause I'm not right
No
And it's always
And it's always this way
And it's
Always
The Stooges's song "Not Right" is a track off their self-titled debut album released in 1969. The song seems to describe a relationship dynamic between two people who are both not in the right state of mind. Both the male and female vocals repeat the same phrase, "I want something, I want something tonight," suggesting a craving for something that cannot be easily satisfied. The chorus of the song, "But she can't help because she's not right" and "Oh, but I can't help 'cause I'm not right," adds a layer of empathy to the situation, as both individuals seem to understand and accept that they cannot fully support each other due to their own issues.
The repetitive structure of the song creates a sense of tension and restlessness, as if the characters cannot escape their own desires and limitations. The lyrics "It's always this way" imply a cyclical and hopeless situation, where both individuals are stuck in their own personal struggles. The raw and primal instrumentation of the song adds to this feeling of being trapped, as the raucous guitars and pounding drums evoke a sense of chaotic energy that cannot be controlled.
Overall, "Not Right" can be interpreted as a commentary on the complexities of relationships and mental health. It shows how personal struggles can inadvertently affect and limit the people around us, and how difficult it can be to break free from this cycle.
Line by Line Meaning
She
Referring to a woman
Not right
The woman is not mentally or emotionally stable
I want something, I want something, tonight
The singer wants something immediate and urgent
I want something
The artist desires something
I want something, all right
The artist strongly desires something
But she can't help because she's not right
The woman is unable to provide what the singer wants because of her condition
No, no, no, no
The singer repeats a negative response
It's always
Things are consistently or frequently the same
Well, it's always this way
The situation is predictable and unchanging
I'm not right
The artist admits to also not being mentally or emotionally stable
She wants something, she wants something, tonight
The woman desires something immediate and urgent
She wants something
The woman desires something
She wants something, all right
The woman strongly desires something
Oh, but I can't help 'cause I'm not right
The singer is also unable to provide what the woman wants because of their own condition
And it's always
Things are consistently or frequently the same
And it's always this way
The situation is predictable and unchanging
And it's
Continuation of the previous line
Always
Things are consistently or frequently the same
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID ALEXANDER, JAMES OSTERBERG, RONALD ASHETON, SCOTT ASHETON
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