Together with Dave Parsons and Anthony Doughty (AKA Tex Axile) made up the the band's four permanent members. Additional members Pol Burton, James Piper and Martin Hallett were musicians engaged to play during live concerts: Burton, then later Hallett (AKA Mallet), on drums, and Piper on guitar.
The band was signed by MCA and released a cover single of the Holly and the Italians song "Tell That Girl To Shut Up" in April 1988 . A month later the follow-up single "I Want Your Love", with its pop/punk crossover appeal, entered the Top 5 in the United Kingdom. The band went on to release the hit album Pop Art in October.
1989 was the band's most successful year, with the number 3 hit single "Baby I Don't Care" and hit album Velveteen.
In 1990 MCA refused to release Transvision Vamp's third album Little Magnets Versus The Bubble Of Babble in the UK, reportedly disliking the mellower direction of the music. Wendy James has stated "...it came out in America and did better than the other two albums in America. But then we decided to split up, during which time the English record label had said they weren't convinced about this record, we're going to hold off on it and see how well it does in other countries first. By the time they were ready to release it, we'd already decided to split up, and so it never came out". The band formally split early in 1991. Tex Axile left to Join Max with John Reynolds, Kevin Mooney and Mathew Ashman formerly of Sinead O'connor, Adam and the Ants and Bow Wow Wow. Dave Parsons Joined Gavin Rossdale and formed Bush.
James went on to a solo career and in 2004 formed the band Racine.
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Psychosonic Cindy
Transvision Vamp Lyrics
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Oh Cindy you're so kinky, got Psycho Sonic love
Psycho Sonic Cindy ahh you're really gone
Psycho Sonic Cindy is gone, gone, gone
Psycho Sonic Cindy
Now if you want to get it babe, you gotta get on
If you want to get it babe, you gotta get on
And if you want to get it babe, you gotta get on
If you want to stampede...well baby stomp on
So I say Psycho, Psycho, Psycho, Cindy
Psycho, Psycho, Psycho, Sonic Cindy, Cindy oh, oh, oh
Psycho Sonic Cindy, Cindy oh
Now Hurricane Johnny-Joe, hang out baby hang low
Ah Johnny you really know, take it slow Johnny-Joe, Joe, Joe
Hurricane Johnny-Joe ahh you're really gone
Hurricane Johnny-Joe is gone, gone, gone
Hurricane Johnny-Joe
So I say
Psycho, Psycho, Psycho, Cindy
Psycho, Psycho, Psycho, Sonic Cindy, Cindy oh, oh, oh
Psycho Sonic Cindy, Cindy oh
Psycho Sonic Cindy
Hurricane Johnny-Joe
Psycho Sonic Cindy
Ah ah Cindy oh
We gotta go, Cindy oh
We gotta go, Cindy oh
Psycho Sonic Cindy
We gotta go, Cindy oh
Psycho Sonic Cindy
We gotta go, Cindy oh
Psycho Sonic Cindy
We gotta go
The lyrics of Transvision Vamp's song "Psychosonic Cindy" are evocative of a subculture that is built around mind-altering states and sexual freedom. The image that the song portrays is that of a free-spirited woman, who is confident in her sexuality and adventurous in her drug use. She is called "Psycho Sonic Cindy, hi-tech feline stud," which suggests that she is modern, unapologetic, and in control. The song celebrates her "Psycho Sonic love," which is a type of love that is intense, experimental, and possibly dangerous. The lyrics suggest that to truly understand and partake in this love, one must "get on" and "stomp on."
Line by Line Meaning
Psycho Sonic Cindy, hi-tech feline stud
Addressing Cindy as a high-tech and sultry female who elicits attraction and affection from the singer.
Oh Cindy you're so kinky, got Psycho Sonic love
Praising Cindy for her unconventional and wild nature, which the singer finds irresistible and thrilling.
Psycho Sonic Cindy ahh you're really gone
Expressing surprise and disbelief at the extent of Cindy's wildness and unpredictability.
Psycho Sonic Cindy is gone, gone, gone
Reiterating that Cindy's behavior and personality are extreme and beyond the norm.
Now if you want to get it babe, you gotta get on
Suggesting that in order to experience or understand the artist's attraction to Cindy, the listener must embrace a similar adventurous spirit and energy.
And if you want to get it babe, you gotta get on
Reinforcing the idea that Cindy's allure is based on her fearless and audacious approach to life.
If you want to stampede...well baby stomp on
Encouraging the listener to join in and embrace the wild and uninhibited behavior of Cindy and the singer.
So I say Psycho, Psycho, Psycho, Cindy
Repeating Cindy's name and the word 'Psycho' as a way of emphasizing her wild and unpredictable nature.
Psycho, Psycho, Psycho, Sonic Cindy, Cindy oh, oh, oh
Further emphasizing Cindy's wild and energetic qualities by adding the word 'Sonic' to her name.
Now Hurricane Johnny-Joe, hang out baby hang low
Turning attention from Cindy to another person named Johnny-Joe, described as someone who is laid back and easygoing.
Ah Johnny you really know, take it slow Johnny-Joe, Joe, Joe
Praising Johnny-Joe for his calm and steady approach to life, while playfully repeating his name.
Hurricane Johnny-Joe ahh you're really gone
Expressing surprise at how different Johnny-Joe's personality is from Cindy's, which the artist finds equally fascinating.
Hurricane Johnny-Joe is gone, gone, gone
Highlighting again how radically different Johnny-Joe is from Cindy, emphasizing Cindy's unusual nature.
We gotta go, Cindy oh
Ending the song with a call to action, suggesting that both Cindy and the rest of the group need to move on and continue their wild and adventurous journey through life.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Nick Sayer
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