Doctor Jeep
The Sisters of Mercy
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Everybody shouts on I Love Lucy Pee Wee reads the evening news A pre-owned song or a second-hand Uzi Everybody got a job to lose Here come the golden oldies Here come the Hizbollah Businessmen from South Miami Humming AOR Meanwhile... I like Cal and his dog Napalm I like Ike and his itty-bitty A-bomb Everybody got one, I want mine You can order it up on Channel Nine Meanwhile, in the Sheraton, Doctor Jeep plays on and on and on There was a time but it's long gone Janie got a crush on the Viet Cong Burning through downtown Saigon Me, I'm sold - down the Mekong Meanwhile, in the Sheraton, Doctor Jeep plays on and on and on Guns and cars and accidents The threatened witness my defence You can sell one another for fifteen cents Well bye-bye mother, it's common sense Meanwhile, in the Sheraton, Doctor Jeep plays on and on and on Everybody shouts on I Love Lucy Pee Wee reads the evening news A pre-owned song or a second-hand Uzi Everybody got a job to lose Here come the golden oldies Here come the Hizbollah Businessmen from South Miami Humming AOR Meanwhile, in the Sheraton, Doctor Jeep plays on and on and on
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Written by: ANDREAS BRUHN, ANDREW TAYLOR
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"Doctor Jeep" is by "The Sisters of Mercy," an English rock band formed in 1980 in Leeds, England. They were influenced by the punk rock, post-punk, and electronic genres.
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Album AppearanceThe song appears on the band's third studio album, "Vision Thing," which was released in 1990.
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Lyrics Insight"Doctor Jeep" is characterized by political undertones and social commentary, a common theme in much of The Sisters of Mercy's work. The song carries strong anti-war sentiments.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "Doctor Jeep" managed to reach the 37th spot in the UK singles chart, reflecting its significant popularity at the time.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Doctor Jeep" is black and white, featuring a mixture of live footage and clips from war documentaries.
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Single Release"Doctor Jeep" was the third single released from the "Vision Thing" album. It was released in December 1990.
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Alternative VersionsThere are extended versions of "Doctor Jeep" that exist, with some remixes clocking in at over eight minutes long.
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SongwritersThe song was written by lead singer Andrew Eldritch and Andreas Bruhn, who was the guitarist for the band.
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Unique Sound"Doctor Jeep" showcases the band's unique blend of gothic rock with a more mainstream sound, demonstrating their musical versatility.
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Live PerformanceThe song is a fan favorite during live performances where the energy and intensity of the track make it a standout.
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