blind-fitter Posted March 1, 2006 Report Share Posted March 1, 2006 I would imagine so. It's become a bit of a "standard", covered by lots of bands. As far as I know The Sonics version is the original, as callmeanimal suggests. Given that it's a garage-punk classic, and what I know about The Fuzztones and The Cramps, (both kick-ass garage-punk / rock'n'roll bands), it's highly probable they're covers of the same song. Not having heard them, I can't be certain, but I'd be surprised if they weren't. I have another version of Strychnine by little-known UK garage-goth band from the mid 80s, Blood & Roses. Anybody know of any more??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiggsUK Posted March 1, 2006 Report Share Posted March 1, 2006 My grandad has a version in his shed, by ICI if I recall.... Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blind-fitter Posted March 1, 2006 Report Share Posted March 1, 2006 One of my very favourite UK "punk" bands The Ruts had several songs about drugs, or more specifically, heroin. Far from glorifying the drug, (as some idiots have over the years), all were cautionary tales about the evil effects of the drug and about struggling with addiction. Singer Malcolm Owen subsequently died in his prime following an accidental drug overdose. Love In Vain "Don't want you in my arms no more" In A Rut "When you're in a rut, you've gotta get out of it..." H-Eyes ...(catchy lyric escapes me...) They were a great band.Well worth checking out retrospectively, if you're not familiar.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elvish Posted March 1, 2006 Report Share Posted March 1, 2006 One of my faves by Willie & Waylon ~ I Can Get Off On You Take back the weed, take back the cocaine baby Take back the pills, take back the whiskey too I don’t need them now, your love was all I was after I’ll make it now, I can get off on you. I can get by on little Or nothing at all I know I can get high just thinkin’ About you and so. Well, take back the weed, take back the cocaine baby Take back the pills, take back the whiskey too I don’t need them now, your love was all I was after I’ll make it now, I can get off on you. Who would have thought This was somethin’ that I’d ever do I’m working it out Mellowing out on you. Take back the weed, take back the cocaine baby Take back the pills, take back the whiskey too I don’t need them now, your love was all I was after I’ll make it now, I can get off on you. Take back the weed, take back the cocaine baby Take back the pills, take back the whiskey too I don’t need them now, your love was all I was after I’ll make it now, I can get off on you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonJonSurfer Posted March 1, 2006 Report Share Posted March 1, 2006 "Too Much Seconal" by Johnny Winter. "Mellow Yellow" :happybanana: Donovan I'm forwarding my post from 14 months ago just to stay current.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edna Posted March 1, 2006 Report Share Posted March 1, 2006 I'm forwarding my post from 14 months ago just to stay current.... I´m listening to "Too Much Seconal" right now... Not my fave song in this album but a great album anyways... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callmeanimal Posted March 1, 2006 Report Share Posted March 1, 2006 (edited) is it tha same song then? Yes it is. Here are the lyrics: Some folks like water Some folks like wine But I like the taste Of straight strychnine You may think it's funny That I like this stuff But once you've tried it You can't get enough (Wow!) Wine is red Poison is blue Strychnine is good For what's ailin' you If you listen to what I say You'll try strychnine some day Make you jump, it'll make you shout It'll even knock you out Strychnine hey, hey Edited March 1, 2006 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callmeanimal Posted March 1, 2006 Report Share Posted March 1, 2006 8 Miles High- The Byrds Snowblind - Black Sabbath Magic Bus - The Who Magic Carpet Ride - Steppenwolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shriness Posted March 3, 2006 Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 Elton John - White Lady White Powder Frenzal Rhomb - Bucket Bong Probably not the best songs ever, but they're good. The first one is anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skuff Posted March 3, 2006 Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 Songfacts-Songs about drugs Hope that helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incesticide Posted March 4, 2006 Report Share Posted March 4, 2006 Tool - Die Eier Von Satan (its in german, but its a good song if you can understand it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted March 4, 2006 Report Share Posted March 4, 2006 Tool - Die Eier Von Satan (its in german, but its a good song if you can understand it) a great song indeed Tool - Die Eier Von Satan Lyrics GERMAN Die Eier von Satan Eine halbe Tasse Staubzucker Ein Viertel Teelöffel Salz Eine Messerspitze türkisches Haschisch Ein halbes Pfund Butter Ein Teelöffel Vanillenzucker Ein halbes Pfund Mehl Einhundertfünfzig Gramm gemahlene Nüsse Ein wenig extra Staubzucker ... und keine Eier In eine Schüssel geben Butter einrühren Gemahlene Nüsse zugeben und Den Teig verkneten Augenballgroße Stücke vom Teig formen Im Staubzucker wälzen und Sagt die Zauberwärter Simsalbimbamba Saladu Saladim Auf ein gefettetes Backblech legen und Bei zweihundert Grad für fünfzehn Minuten backen und KEINE EIER Bei zweihundert Grad für fünfzehn Minuten backen und Keine Eier .. ENGLISH The Eggs/Balls of Satan Half a cup of powdered sugar One quarter teaspoon salt One knifetip Turkish hash Half a pound butter One teaspoon vanilla-sugar Half a pound flour 150 g ground nuts A little extra powdered sugar ... and no eggs Place in a bowl Add butter Add the ground nuts and Knead the dough Form eyeball-size pieces from the dough Roll in the powdered sugar and say the Magic Words: "Sim sala bim bamba sala do saladim" Place on a greased baking pan and Bake at 200 degrees for 15 minutes ...AND NO EGGS Bake at 200 degrees for 15 minutes ...and no eggs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed24345 Posted March 5, 2006 Report Share Posted March 5, 2006 Swamp-Talking Heads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Posted March 5, 2006 Report Share Posted March 5, 2006 I just heard a nice little block of songs that took me back to the 70's. No heavy message, just all "feel good" songs!! The Shanty Song ~ Johnathon Edwards Roll Your Own ~ The Fabulous Poodles Don't Bogart That Joint ~ The Fraternity of Man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Laurie_ Posted March 5, 2006 Report Share Posted March 5, 2006 Love those tunes CeeCee...especially the Shanty Song! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ_ Posted March 7, 2006 Report Share Posted March 7, 2006 You Don't Know How it Feels by Tom Petty is definitly a great song with lyrics about drugs. On the other hand, so is One Toke Over the Line which oddly enough is supposedly not about drugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Jane 61 Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 I just love this song. One of my favorties from The Black Crowes. The lyrics make you feel for her even though she is an addict. I think Chris Robinson's voice in this song is awesome. I like the acoustic version as well. Black Crowes ~ “She Talks to Angels†She never mentions the word addiction In certain company Yes, she’ll tell you she’s an orphan After you meet her family She paints her eyes as black as night, now Pulls those shades down tight Yeah, she gives a smile when the pain comes, The pain’s gonna make everything alright Says she talks to angels, They call her out by her name She talks to angels, Says they call her out by her name She keeps a lock of hair in her pocket She wears a cross around her neck Yes, the hair is from a little boy And the cross is someone she has not met, not yet Says she talks to angels, Says they all know her name Oh yeah, she talks to angels, Says they call her out by her name She don’t know no lover, None that I ever seen Yes, to her that ain’t nothing But to me, yeah me, It’s everything She paints her eyes as black as night now She pulls those shades down tight Oh yeah, there’s a smile when the pain comes, The pain’s gonna make everything alright, alright yeah She talks to angels, Says they call her out by her name Oh yeah, yeah, angels Call her out by her name Oh, angels They call her out by her name Oh, she talks to angels They call her out Yeah, they call her out Don’t you know that they call her out by her name Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 great song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Laurie_ Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 My daughter did her paper on "Needle and the Damaged Done" for her health assignment....she had to analyze the song...she got an A!....I suggested that song to her...I also suggested Cocaine...she said, nope that songs been taken...I suggested Rainy Day Women....she said "Mom, there's not much to analyzing that one, now is there?"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Jane 61 Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 Laurie....congrats to your daughter...great song to do a paper on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Laurie_ Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 Thank you Jane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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