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The Escape Club
About Wild, Wild West
"Wild, Wild West" is a song by The Escape Club from their debut album of the same name. The single hit the charts in late 1988 and eventually reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 the week of November 12, 1988, making The Escape Club the only British artist to have a No. 1 hit in the United States while never charting in the UK.
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Forty-seven dead beats living in the back streetNorth east west south all in the same houseSitting in a back room waiting for the big boomI'm in a bedroom waiting for my babyShe's so mean but I don't careI love her eyes and her wild wild hairDance to the beat that we love bestHeading for the ninetiesLiving in the wild wild westThe wild wild westWild westWell, Mandy's in the backroom handing out ValiumSheriff's on the airwaves talking to the D.J.'sForty-seven heartbeats beating like a drumGot to live it up live it upRonnie's got a new gunShe's so mean but I don't careI love her eyes and her wild wild hairDance to the beat that we love bestHeading for the ninetiesLiving in the wild wild westThe wild wild westWild westNow put your flags in the air and march them up and downYou can live it up live it up all over the townAnd turn to the left, turn to the rightI don't care as long as she comes tonightShe's so mean but I don't careI love her eyes and her wild wild hairDance to the beat that we love bestHeading for the ninetiesLiving in the wild wild westThe wild wild westThe wild wild westAuw, wild westLiving in the wild wild westThe wild wild westWild westHeading for the nineties living in the eightiesScreaming in a back room waiting for the big boomGive me give me wild westGive me give me safe sexGive me love give me loveGive me time to live it upShe's so mean but I don't careI love her eyes and her wild wild hairDance to the beat that we love bestHeading for the ninetiesLiving in the wild wild westThe wild wild westThe wild wild westAuw, wild west
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The Escape Club
The Escape Club are an English pop rock band, formed in London in 1983. The band are composed of former Mad Shadows members' lead singer, rhythm guitarist Trevor Steel and guitarist John Holliday, along with former Expressos members bassist Johnnie Christo (a.k.a. John Christoforou) and drummer Milan Zekavica. Zekavica had also previously played with Steel and Holliday on an album by the obscure early 1980s New Wave outfit, Planning by Numbers. more »
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Written by: JOHN CHRISTOFOROU, JOHN HOLLIDAY, AMOS PIZZEY-SHAPIRO, TREVOR STEEL, MILAN ZEKAVICA
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Chart Rankings"Wild, Wild West" is a popular song by The Escape Club, which climbed to number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1988, making them the only British artist to have a number one hit in the United States but not chart at all in the UK. |
Band's OriginThe Escape Club is a renowned pop/rock band originated from London. Interestingly, despite their British origin, they enjoyed immense popularity in the U.S. which is evident from the success of "Wild, Wild West". |
Musical StyleThe song is primarily based on the new wave and rock genres and is particularly known for its catchy guitar riffs, drum beats, and lyrical prowess. |
Music VideoThe music video of "Wild, Wild West" was critically acclaimed at that time. It was a fusion of live-action and comic book-style animation, created by British animator Nick Abadzis. |
Anti-War MessageWhile the song initially seems to be about having a good time, it also paradoxically delivers a strong anti-war message. It was released during the height of the cold war, which influenced the lyrics to a large extent. |
Second Album Release"Wild, Wild West" was included in The Escape Club's second album. This album was also named "Wild, Wild West", showcasing the popularity and significance of the song. |
CompetitionWhen "Wild, Wild West" hit the top spot on the chart, it managed to push aside U2's album "Rattle and Hum" from the top chart position. This is notable because U2 was quite popular at the time. |
ControversyThe Escape Club was criticized for its song's lyrics allegedly glorifying casual sex and misogyny. The band, however, maintained that this was misinterpretation and that the song was meant to be satirical. |
Iconic PhraseThe line "Heading for the '90s" in the song's lyrics became an iconic catchphrase worldwide. It referred to the upcoming decade, reflecting the contemporary mindset and expectations. |
Parody VersionsGiven the song's popularity, it was parodied and imitated by numerous artists over the years. Among these, Weird Al Yankovic's version helped to keep the original song alive in pop culture. |
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