A return to form after the albums without the blockheads, these fourteen songs saw ian reunited with mickey gallagher, chaz jankel, davey payne and john turnbull, along with new collaborator, guitarist merlin rhysjones. Davey payne left the group permanently in august and was replaced by gilad atzmon. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our cookie policy. Below is a version predating dury s recording, with alternate versions given in the notes. Despite being recorded after the successful live reunion of ian dury and the blockheads, inspired by the death of their drummer charley charles, the album is not a blockheads record. The album sleeve does not give information on who plays what on what. Lyrics to bus drivers prayer by ian dury from the apples album including song video, artist biography, translations and more.
The record covers a diverse range of musical styles reflecting dury s influences and background in pub rock, taking in funk, disco, british music hall and early rock and roll, courtesy of dury s musical hero gene vincent. Ian dury new boots and panties deluxe edition ian dury new boots and panties bonus disc demo versions ian dury the bus driver s prayer and other stories disc 1 ian dury the bus driver s prayer and other stories disc 2 ian dury reasons to be cheerful cd1. He was the lead singer of ian dury and the blockheads and before that of kilburn and the high roads. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. Dury s oftenoverlooked gem, the bus driver s prayer was originally issued on the demon label in 1992. Ian dury statecollapsed to show the template collapsed, i. Ian dury and the blockheads do it yourself cd ebay. Do it yourself, issued in may 1979, was durys first album with the full lineup of the blockheads, who brought the live tightness and excitement developed after a year on the road into the studio. Pennyblackmusic spoke to him about ian dury and the blockheads history.
The bus drivers prayer and other stories tweedehands. All of the band, however, except bassist norman wattroy, appear on the album. Our father who art in hendon harrow road be thy name thy kingston come thy wimbledon in erith as it is in hendon give us this day our berkhampstead and. Download wake up and make love with me mp3 new boots and panties of ian dury. Ian dury the studio albums collection releases discogs. Ian dury timeline featuring albums and other highlights.
New boots and panties is the debut album by ian dury, released in the uk on stiff records on 30 september 1977. Ian durystatecollapsed to show the template collapsed, i. Dury and the blockheads disco leanings came to the fore on the dazzling do it yourself. New singing lesson videos can make anyone a great singer. Do it yourself, an album by ian dury on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. This was durys first famous band, and legend has it they were an incredible live ensemble that never managed to make a truly definitive record.
Ian dury and the blockheads 1999 live at ronnie scotts full duration. Ian robins dury was an english singersongwriter and actor who rose to fame during the late 1970s, during the punk and new wave era of rock music. Bezorging dezelfde dag, s avonds of in het weekend. The sheer novelty of new boots was never fully repeated and this reunion effort was largely cowritten with mickey gallagher.
To capitalise on this, stiff records launched a concerted ian dury marketing campaign, resulting, in the spring of 1978, in the top ten hit what a waste. Do it yourselflaughterthe bus drivers prayerwarts n. And when im finished talking then you can open your mouth. Nov 24, 2019 new boots and panties is the debut album by ian dury, released in the uk on stiff records on 30 september 1977. Join napster and access fulllength songs on your phone, computer or home audio device. Gallagher has been the main spokesperson since durys death for the blockheads, who continue to tour. Download hit me with your rhythm stick mp3 reasons to be. Ian dury new boots and pantiesdo it yourself album. Ian robins dury 12 may 1942 27 march 2000 was an english rock and roll singer, lyricist, bandleader, artist, and actor who initially rose to fame during the late 1970s, during the punk and new wave era of rock music.
Ian dury the studio albums collection 2014, cd discogs. Ians new band, now augmented by guitarist johnny turnbull and keyboard player mickey gallagher, was christened ian dury and the blockheads and the group became the surprise hit of the tour. It is durys complete catalogue together in a lovely package for those that dont have it. Ian dury new boots and panties deluxe edition ian dury new boots and panties bonus disc demo versions ian dury the bus drivers prayer and other stories disc 1 ian dury the bus drivers prayer and other stories disc 2 ian dury reasons to be cheerful cd1. The album may lack strong hooks and melodies, yet dury diehards will find that his wry observations are just as. The record covers a diverse range of musical styles reflecting durys influences and background in pub rock, taking in funk, disco, british music hall and early rock and roll, courtesy of durys musical hero gene vincent. The bus drivers prayer and other stories ian dury songs. Ian dury and the blockheads interview with mick gallagher. With music streaming on deezer you can discover more than 56 million tracks, create your own playlists, and share your favourite tracks with your friends. Picking up where apples left off it even includes that record s the bus drivers prayer, a clever cockney rewrite of the lord s prayer, as the title track the bus drivers prayer and other stories is an engaging collection of character sketches and stories from ian dury. Arista won the rights to distribute dury s stiff recordings in the u.
Jankel left the blockheads soon after do it yourself you can hear the results of later recordings on further edsel reissues of laughter with wilko johnson. This web site contains the classic lyrics from this classic ian dury album. The bands rich interweaving behind durys playfully obscure vocals may have meant sensory overload for some, and the more sophisticated music compared to new boots often. Durys oftenoverlooked gem, the bus drivers prayer was originally issued on the demon label in 1992. Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about html5. Dury used only those place names that refer to locations in london. Do it yourself laughter lord upminster 4000 weeks holiday apples the bus drivers prayer and other stories mr.
Ian dury had unexpectedly become a superstar in britain, and american record companies were suddenly very interested in him. I make no claim to the of the music or the artists visual appearances. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Ian dury lyrics 106 song lyrics sorted by album, including inbetweenies, lullaby for francies, my old man. Do it yourself, issued in may 1979, was dury s first album with the full lineup of the blockheads, who brought the live tightness and excitement developed after a year on the road into the studio. The band s rich interweaving behind dury s playfully obscure vocals may have meant sensory overload for some, and the more sophisticated music compared to new boots often raucous blare must have turned away the punk cadres. If you buy this set from the ian dury official store you get a free twelveinch of the 1979 number three hit reasons to be cheerful, part 3. Download wake up and make love with me mp3 new boots.