JCB
Nizlopi
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Well, I'm rumbling in this JCB I'm 5 years old and my dad's a giant, sitting beside me And engine rattles my bum like berserk While we're singing Don't forget your shovel if you want to go to work And my dad's probably had a bloody hard day But he's been good fun and bubbling and joking away And the procession of cars stuck behind Are getting all impatient and angry but we don't mind And we're holding up the bypass Me and my dad having a top laugh Sitting on the tool box And I'm so glad I'm not in school bus So glad I'm not in school, oh no And we pull over to let cars pass And pull off again speeding by this summer green grass And we're like giants up here in our big yellow digger Like Zoids or Transformers or maybe even bigger And I wanna transform into a tyrannosaurus rex And eat up all the bullies and the teachers and their pets And I'll tell all my mates, my dad's "B.A." Baracus Only with a JCB and Bruce Lee's nunchuckers And we're holding up the bypass Me and my dad having a top laugh Sitting on the tool box And I'm so glad I'm not in school bus So glad I'm not in school And we're holding up the bypass Me and my dad having a top laugh I'm sitting on the tool box And I'm so glad I'm not in school bus So glad I'm not in school Said, I'm Luke, I'm 5 and my dad's Bruce Lee Drives me around in his JCB I'm Luke, I'm 5 and my dad's Bruce Lee Drives me around in his JCB I'm Luke, I'm 5 and my dad's Bruce Lee Drives me around in his JCB I'm Luke, I'm 5 and my dad's Bruce Lee Drives me around And we're holding up the bypass Me and my dad having a top laugh And I'm sitting on the toolbox And I'm so glad I'm not in school bus So glad I'm not in school All I said, I'm Luke, I'm 5 and my dad's Bruce Lee Drives me around in his JCB I'm Luke, I'm 5 and my dad's Bruce Lee Drives me around in his I'm Luke, I'm 5 and my dad's Bruce Lee Drives me around in his JCB I'm Luke, I'm 5 and my dad's Bruce Lee Drives me around in his JCB
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Written by: JOHN JAMES PARKER, LUKE RICHARD CONCANNON
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23 facts about this song
OriginThe song "JCB" was released by the British folk duo Nizlopi in 2005.
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InspirationIt was inspired by the lead singer, Luke Concannon's, childhood experiences of skipping school and riding in a JCB digger with his father.
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SuccessThe song achieved great commercial success, reaching number one on the UK Singles Chart.
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AnimationAn animated video of the song, produced by Laith Bahrani, contributed significantly to its popularity.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics touch on themes of bullying and childhood isolation.
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First Album"JCB" is a track from Nizlopi's debut studio album "Half These Songs Are About You".
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ControversyDespite the song's popularity, there was controversy, and the band was accused of exploiting the JCB brand. However, the JCB company reciprocated positively and even invited the band to perform at their headquarters.
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Popularity"JCB" was the last song to top the UK chart before Christmas in 2005 but was beaten to the Christmas number one spot by the X Factor winner Shayne Ward.
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ReceptionThe song was widely received as a heart-touching piece and was labeled an "instant classic" by some music critics.
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InfluenceThe song's success in the UK led to a surge in recognition for the folk genre in the mid-2000s.
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Release Information"JCB" by Nizlopi was originally released as a single in June 2005, and then re-released in November 2005 under the band's own label, FDM Records.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached the No. 1 spot on the UK Singles Chart in December 2005, outperforming many popular bands and singers at the time.
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Song ThemeThe song, also known as "JCB Song", is an autobiographical tune about vocalist Luke Concannon’s childhood memories of sitting in a JCB tractor with his dad and how it gave him a sense of relief from school bullies and dyslexia troubles.
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Animated Music VideoAn animated video accompanied the song, created by Laith Bahrani, caught attention for its imaginative and simple storytelling approach. The video was nominated and won at several video music award shows.
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Online PresenceThe popularity of the "JCB" song grew substantially due to its presence on the internet, with fans sharing it via different social media platforms.
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Marketing StrategyNizlopi wasn't signed to a major record label, so the release and promotion of the song relied heavily on a grassroots marketing approach.
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Live PerformancesDespite not being mainstream artists, Nizlopi performed live on Top of the Pops and The Paul O'Grady Show, largely due to the success of the "JCB" song.
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Album Feature"JCB" features on the band's debut album, "Half These Songs Are about You," which was also well-received by the audience.
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ImpactThe song is notable for its impact on independent music, proving that independent artists can achieve chart success without the backing of a major record label.
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Cultural ImpactThe song garnered so much popularity in the UK that the term "JCB" started being used as a metaphor to express feelings of nostalgia, love, and comfort.
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Limited Edition ReleaseNizlopi released a limited edition EP called "JCB EP" in 2006, featuring the title track and three other songs.
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Irish BackgroundBoth members of Nizlopi, Luke Concannon and John Parker, have Irish backgrounds which is reflected in the folk sound of the song.
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Awards and Achievements"JCB" was named Record of the Year in 2005 by UK music site Popjustice. The song's music video won the 2005 Indie Mobile Animation Award as well.
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