Love Missile F1-11
Sigue Sigue Sputnik
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It's a test It's a test It's a test The US bombs cruising overhead But there goes my love rocket red Shoot it up Oh, shoot it up Blaster bomb bomb bomb ahead Multi millions still unfed Amondo teeno giving head Shoot it up Shoot it up Hold me, shake me, I'm all shook up Psycho maniac interblend Shoot it up Now shoot it up Shoot it up Shoot it up Shoot it up It's a test Designed to provoke and emotional response It's a test Designed to provoke and emotional response Teenage crime now fashion's dead Shoot it up There goes my love rocket red Shoot it up Shoot it up Shoot it up Shoot it up Shoot it up Shoot it up Shoot it up Amondo teeno giving head Shoot it up Now shoot it up There goes my love rocket red Shoot it up Now shoot it up Oh, shoot it up Oh, shoot it up Shoot it up Shoot it up Shoot it up Let's shoot it up Shoot it up
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Written by: Martin Degville, Neal Whitmore, Tony James
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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13 facts about this song
About the BandSigue Sigue Sputnik is a British new wave band that was formed in 1982 by former Generation X bassist Tony James.
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Unusual FormationThe band's unique lineup included a drummer, three guitarists, and two singers -- a lineup that was rare at that time.
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Inspirational SourceThe name of the band, Sigue Sigue Sputnik, was derived from a Russian street gang and it means "burn, burn satellite" or "go, go satellite".
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Debut Song"Love Missile F1-11" was the band’s debut single.
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Song ThemeThe lyrics of the song present a dystopian view of the future, filled with high-tech violence and emotional disconnection.
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Unique StyleThe song features unusual sound effects (like blasts and sirens), which was in line with the band's overall futuristic style.
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Chart SuccessIt was a commercial success and reached number three in the UK Singles Chart in 1986.
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Movie Appearance"Love Missile F1-11" was also used in the soundtrack of the movie "Ferris Bueller's Day Off."
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Cutting-Edge PromotionSigue Sigue Sputnik were pioneers in using the Internet for promotion. They were one of the first bands to have a website and to sell their music online.
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Influence on Other ArtistsThe band and their song "Love Missile F1-11" were an influence on many other musicians, including bands like Pop Will Eat Itself and Industrial music pioneers, such as KMFDM.
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Duran Duran ConnectionNick Rhodes, a member of popular 80s band Duran Duran, produced the album that included "Love Missile F1-11".
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Cover VersionsSigue Sigue Sputnik's "Love Missile F1-11" has been covered by multiple artists, including David Bowie.
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Adapted LyricsThe band often altered the lyrics of "Love Missile F1-11" for live performances to make political statements.
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