Ebeneezer Goode
The Shamen
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A great philosopher once wrote Naughty, naughty, very naughty Ha ha ha ha ha There's a guy in the place He's got a bittersweet face And he goes by the name of Ebeneezer Goode His friends call him Eezer and he is the main geezer And he'll vibe about the place like no other man could He's refined, he's sublime, he makes you feel fine Though very much maligned and misunderstood But if you know Eezer he's a real crowd pleaser He's ever so good, he's Ebeneezer Goode You can see that he's mischievous, mysterious and devious When he circulates amongst the people in the place But once you know he's fun and something of a genius He gives a grin that goes around from face to face to face Backwards and then forwards, forwards and then backwards Eezer is the geezer who loves to muscle in That's about the time the crowd all shout the name of Eezer As he's kotcheled in the corner, laughing by the bass bin Eezer Goode, Eezer Goode He's Ebeneezer Goode Eezer Goode, Eezer Goode He's Ebeneezer Goode Eezer Goode, Eezer Goode He's Ebeneezer Goode Eezer Goode, Eezer Goode He's Ebeneezer Goode He's Ebeneezer Goode Has anybody got any veras Lovely Ha ha ha ha ha Ha ha ha ha ha A great philosopher once wrote Naughty, naughty, very naughty Ha ha ha ha ha Ebeneezer Goode, leading light of the scene Know what I mean, see He created the vibe He takes you for a ride and as if by design The party ignites like he's comin alive He takes you to the top, shakes you all around Then back down, you know as he gets mellow Then as smooth as the groove that is making you move He glides into your mind with a sunny Hello A gentleman of leisure, he's there for your pleasure But go easy on old Eezer he's the love you could lose Extraordinary fellow, like Mr. Punchinello He's the kind of geezer who must never be abused When you're in town and Ebeneezer is around You can sense a presence in the sound of the crowd He gets them all at it, the party starts rocking The people get excited it's time to shout loud Eezer Goode, Eezer Goode He's Ebeneezer Goode Eezer Goode, Eezer Goode He's Ebeneezer Goode Eezer Goode, Eezer Goode He's Ebeneezer Goode Eezer Goode, Eezer Goode He's Ebeneezer Goode He's Ebeneezer Goode He's Ebeneezer Goode Eezer Goode, Eezer Goode Eezer Goode, Eezer Goode He's Ebeneezer Goode Got any salmon Sorted Ha ha ha ha ha Ha ha ha ha ha Eezer Goode, Eezer Goode Eezer Goode, Eezer Goode Oh what a carry on, ha ha ha ha ha Eezer Goode, Eezer Goode Wicked Eezer Goode, Eezer Goode He's Ebeneezer Goode He's Ebeneezer Goode Oh what a carry on, ha ha ha ha ha He's Ebeneezer Goode Eezer Goode, Eezer Goode Wicked Eezer Goode, Eezer Goode He's Ebeneezer Goode He's Ebeneezer Goode He's Ebeneezer Goode Eezer Goode, Eezer Goode
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Written by: (GB) WEST RICHARD, COLIN GILBERT ANGUS, RICHARD (GB) WEST
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Release Date"Ebeneezer Goode" by The Shamen was released on August 24, 1992.
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Band OriginThe Shamen originated from Scotland and were a part of the electronic music scene.
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Chart Success"Ebeneezer Goode" proved to be an immense success, reaching number 1 on the UK Singles Chart. It stayed at the top of the charts for four weeks.
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ControversyThe song was the cause of some controversy, as its chorus featured the phrase "Eezer Goode, Eezer Goode" which, when spoken quickly, sounds like "E's are good". This was widely interpreted as a reference to the drug Ecstasy.
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Response to Controversial LyricsDespite the perceived drug reference, The Shamen maintained that "Ebeneezer Goode" was a song about a fictional character called 'Ebeneezer Goode' who was a 'cheerful soul'.
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BBC PolicyDue to the aforementioned controversy over its lyrics, the BBC initially banned the song from being played on Radio 1 before 9pm. However, they eventually decided to relax the restriction due to the song's popularity.
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Lyrical GeniusThe lyrics were penned by Richard West, also known as Mr. C, who joined The Shamen in the late 80s.
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Project Influence"Ebeneezer Goode" is considered as a significant milestone in the Integration of rap into electronic music.
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Worldwide PopularityAside from its success in the UK, it was also a hit throughout Europe and even reached number 2 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart in the United States.
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InfluencesMusically, "Ebeneezer Goode" was a fusion of different styles, combining elements of techno, rap, and rock.
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Album Feature"Ebeneezer Goode" is a part of the band's fifth studio album, "Boss Drum", which was released in 1992.
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Cultural InfluenceEven decades after its release, "Ebeneezer Goode" continues to have cultural relevance. It has been covered by numerous bands and has even been used in commercials and television shows.
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