What Ever Happened To Adam Ant?
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I am a complete 80’s New Wave freak. Seriously, there’s very little about the 80’s NW music I can’t recall in the way of names and dates. I was GLUED to MTV. Ahhh the good old days, before I knew about scary cults and famous professional wrestling dads who rub oil between their daughter’s thighs.
I digress….Anyway, I just found this gem, it’s not from 80’s, in fact this was from Adam’s last album Wonderful released in 95. Supposedly this song was written for his ex-girlfriend Heather Graham whom he is alleged to have threatened or some such incident. It turns out poor Adam was diagnosed with bi-polar disorder, therefore that may explain his *interesting* behavior.
All I know is, in the 80’s Adam was THE MAN. I would have done some very scandalous things with Mr. Ant were I not a minor and he a famous singer.
Ok, moment of nostalgia is over. I return you to your regularly scheduled program.
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Comment by marcab — April 30, 2008 @ 5:45 pm
Yes, Annabelle of Bow Wow Wow was awesome too, that whole tribal beat sound was really unique and quite fantastic.
Marcab you just keep growing on me
Comment by D — April 30, 2008 @ 6:30 pm
I love Adam Ant. His whimsy, however, overshadowed a sadder side. He had some major, much-publicized meltowns around 2002 - indecent exposure and claiming abductions and what-not, and since has recovered, written an autobiography (called “Stand and Deliver, yay!) and I think he’s working on a book of storyboard art or something.
I wish him the best. What a great artist.
Comment by Bellesouth — April 30, 2008 @ 6:44 pm
With the heartbreak open
So much you cant hide
Put on a little makeup makeup
Make sure they get your good side good side
If the words unspoken
Get stuck in your throat
Send a treasure token token
Write it on a pound note pound note
Dont drink dont smoke - what do you do?
Dont drink dont smoke - what do you do?
Subtle innuends follow
There must be something inside hes hiding
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Ahhhhhhhhh Who can forget Hair Cut 100?
I, I went off to the right
Without saying goodbye, goodbye
Where does it go from here?
Is it down to the lake I fear?
Ay ah ah ah ah ah
Ay ah ah ah ah ah
Comment by Gradyman — April 30, 2008 @ 10:27 pm
I so totally had “Goody Two-Shoes” on a 45.
Comment by k — April 30, 2008 @ 10:31 pm
Ok, time to get facts straight. The song was written about the breakup between he and a girlfriend (not Heather) who he had a daughter, Lily with. His relationship with Heather broke up because of a woman who was stalking him. One thing you might find *interesting* is “The madness of prince charming” on youtube.com. There now, doesn’t that feel better?
Comment by deetl — May 8, 2008 @ 8:23 pm
Man, I guess wikipedia isn’t always right
As for that documentary, THANK YOU for the heads up, watching it now, brilliant stuff.
Really, thanks again.
Comment by D — May 8, 2008 @ 8:53 pm
The song WAS about Heather. Adam had not yet met (or married) Lorraine (the mother of his daughter, Lily) when this song was written. The CD that the song comes from even lists Heather as one of the people it is dedicated to.
Comment by ak7ant — May 9, 2008 @ 9:50 pm