The Vibrators recorded sessions at for John Peel at BBC Radio 1 in October 1976, June 1977, and February 1978. They were one of the pioneering punk bands that played at London's Roxy Club. They headlined in January 1977, supported by The Drones, and in February they played twice at the venue. In March 1977 the band supported Iggy Pop on his British tour. Later that year they backed ex-Mott the Hoople frontman Ian Hunter.
The band signed to Epic Records in early 1977. Their debut album, Pure Mania was co-produced with Robin Mayhew, the sound engineer for David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust live shows, and reached the Top 50 of the UK Albums Chart. The album is well regarded by some music critics and, 17 years after its release The Guinness Encyclopedia of Popular Music named Pure Mania one of the 50 best punk albums of all time.
Their follow-up album, V2, narrowly missed the UK Top 30. The only single to be taken from that album, "Automatic Lover", was the only Vibrators’ single to reach the UK Top 40 where it reached #35. It earned the band a TV appearance on the prime-time TV show Top of the Pops. The Vibrators’ final single on Epic, "Judy Says (Knock You In The Head)", was released in June 1978. It reached #70 in the UK singles chart. Years later it was included in Mojo magazine’s list of the best punk rock singles of all time.
A lack of further chart activity, and with only one UK Top 40 single to their credit, sees the Vibrators join the list of one-hit wonders; a list that includes other UK punk and new wave acts such as The Banned, John Cooper Clarke, The Flying Lizards, Jilted John, 999, the Radio Stars, and the Rich Kids.
During the 1980s, John Ellis recorded and toured frequently with Peter Hammill, and subsequently The Stranglers, eventually joining the latter full-time in the 1990s. Pat Collier went on to work closely with The Soft Boys, producing their seminal album, Underwater Moonlight, and Robyn Hitchcock, producing and mixing some of his solo albums (to which Knox also sometimes contributed). Despite numerous line-up changes, The Vibrators are still touring to this date as a three-piece, "Knox" and "Eddie" being the only original members.
Feel Alright
The Vibrators Lyrics
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Feel alright, feel alright,
I've been hanging round with sluts night after night,
Same old news is goin' round and round again,
Same red blood is pumpin' in my veins.
And -
Aah honey makes me feel so good,
See you tomorrow babe but see if I care,
Aah honey will you be there.
Here I am, here I am,
Don't wanna talk about it gonna get it while I can.
I've got this thing about the mentally derranged,
Hey babe are you lookin' for a change
And -
Aah honey makes me feel so good,
It's a bit impersonal but it's okay.
See you tomorrow babe but see if I care,
Aah honey will you be there.
[Solo]
Alright.
The Vibrators' song "Feel Alright" seems to be a story about a person who has been living a fast and loose lifestyle, hanging around with "sluts" night after night. The singer of the song seems to be stuck in a cycle of the same news and events repeating themselves over and over again, and yet they seem content with this lifestyle. They seem to be getting their thrills from the physical intimacy with their partners, as they describe the act as honey making them feel good. The singer of the song is rather cavalier about their relationship with their partners, evidenced by their dismissive attitude regarding their availability to see each other, stating "see you tomorrow babe but see if I care."
However, the singer is not satisfied with their current lifestyle, as they feel a particular attraction to the "mentally deranged." They seem to hint at a desire for a change in their life, beyond just the physical encounters they have with others. Overall, "Feel Alright" seems to be a song about a person who is content with living a fast-paced, physical lifestyle, but is also looking for something more meaningful and fulfilling.
Line by Line Meaning
Feel alright, feel alright,
I'm feeling great despite my reckless behavior.
I've been hanging round with sluts night after night,
I've been partying non-stop with promiscuous people.
Same old news is goin' round and round again,
The same boring information keeps spreading.
Same red blood is pumpin' in my veins.
I'm still alive and kicking despite all the wild nights.
And -
Another thought is coming in.
Aah honey makes me feel so good,
Sex is great and satisfying but not always meaningful.
It's a bit impersonal but it's okay.
I don't mind not having a deeper connection with my sexual partner.
See you tomorrow babe but see if I care,
I don't really care about seeing you again.
Aah honey will you be there.
But if you're up for another fun night, let's do it.
Here I am, here I am,
I'm present and ready for whatever comes my way.
Don't wanna talk about it gonna get it while I can.
I don't want to overthink my actions; I'd rather enjoy the moment.
I've got this thing about the mentally derranged,
I find something intriguing about those who are unstable mentally.
Hey babe are you lookin' for a change
Hey, do you want to try something a bit different and maybe even dangerous?
And -
Another thought is coming in.
Aah honey makes me feel so good,
Sex is still great, and I'm going to keep pursuing it.
It's a bit impersonal but it's okay.
As long as I'm having fun, I don't really care about the emotional connection.
See you tomorrow babe but see if I care,
I'm pretty indifferent to our hypothetical future encounters.
Aah honey will you be there.
But if you are, let's make it a wild night once more.
[Solo]
A musical interlude without any lyrics.
Alright.
Everything is just fine for me, thanks.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: IAN MILROY CARNOCHAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
ian jones
I'm here cos I love The Vibrators.
Very Underrated Punk Band.
Karina Artemenko
I am here because of charli xcx
Christian Dering
Could you elaborate?
Abergaz
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