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
T.V. Eye
The Stooges Lyrics
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Aah, hoo!
Stop it!
See that cat?
Yeah, I do mean you
See that cat?
Yeah, I do mean you
She got a TV eye on me
She got a TV eye on me
Oh
See that cat
Down on her back?
See that cat
Down on her back?
She got a TV eye on me
She got a TV eye
She got a TV eye on me
Oh
See that cat?
Yeah, I love her so
See that cat?
Yeah, I love her so
She got a TV eye on me
She got a TV eye
She got a TV eye on me
Oh, yeah
Right on
Right on
Right on
Right on
Yeah, c'mon!
See that cat?
Look here, I love her so
You see that cat?
Yeah, I love her so
She got a TV eye on me
She got a TV eye
She got a TV eye on me
Oh
The lyrics to The Stooges' "T.V. Eye" seem to be referencing a woman whom the singer is infatuated with. The repeated line "she got a TV eye on me" can be interpreted in a few different ways. It could be suggesting that the woman is constantly watching the singer, possibly through a literal TV screen or metaphorically, as if she is always aware of the singer's actions. Another interpretation could be that the woman is aware of the singer's fame or public persona, which is represented in a way similar to being constantly watched on television. This idea is reinforced by the line "See that cat? Yeah, I do mean you", which further implies that the woman is aware of her own effect on the singer.
Throughout the song, there is also a repeated mention of a "cat", which could be referring to the woman herself or could be a metaphor for something else entirely. In either case, the use of animal imagery adds a primal and instinctual quality to the lyrics. Overall, "T.V. Eye" seems to be exploring themes of obsession, desire, and the feeling of constantly being watched or scrutinized.
Line by Line Meaning
Lord
Acknowledging a higher power or authority
Aah, hoo!
Expressing excitement or energy
Stop it!
Demanding for something to end or change
See that cat?
Pointing out someone or something
Yeah, I do mean you
Confirming the target of the previous line
She got a TV eye on me
Feeling watched or monitored by someone or something
She got a TV eye
Describing the nature of the entity watching or monitoring
See that cat? Down on her back?
Pointing out a physical posture of someone or something
Yeah, I love her so
Expressing affection or admiration for someone or something
Right on
Expressing agreement or approval
C'mon!
Encouraging someone to join in or take action
Look here, I love her so
Repeating affection or admiration for someone or something
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID ALEXANDER, JAMES OSTERBERG, RONALD ASHETON, SCOTT ASHETON
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