(Get A) Grip (On Yourself)
The Stranglers
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Didn't have the money round to buy a Morry Thou Been around and seen a lot to shake me anyhow Begged and borrowed sometimes, I admit I even stole The worse crime that I ever did was playing rock 'n roll. But the money's no good Just get a grip on yourself But the money's no good Just get a grip on yourself Suffering convictions on a two-way stretch inside The air in here is pretty thin, I think I'll go outside Committed for insanity and crimes against the soul The worst crime that I ever did was play some rock 'n roll. But the money's no good Just get a grip on yourself But the money's no good Just get a grip on yourself And you should know Now I find from week to week the sentence sticking fast Turn the corner, rub my eyes and hope the world will last Stranger from another planet welcome to our hole Just strap on your guitar and we'll play some rock 'n roll But the money's no good Just get a grip on yourself But the money's no good Just get a grip on yourself And you should know
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Written by: BRIAN JOHN DUFFY, DAVID GREENFIELD, HUGH ALAN CORNWELL, JEAN JACQUES BURNEL
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12 facts about this song
Release Date"(Get A) Grip (On Yourself)" by The Stranglers was released on January 28, 1977.
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AlbumThis song forms part of the band's debut studio album, "Rattus Norvegicus," which was released in April 1977.
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Music StyleThe track is representative of The Stranglers' punk and new wave style, full of edgy guitar riffs and driving basslines.
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Chart Success"(Get A) Grip (On Yourself)" reached number 44 on the UK Singles Chart, marking the band's first chart entry and paving the way for future success.
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Music VideoThe song's music video is a live performance, capturing the energy and rawness of the band in their early days.
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Lyrics MeaningThe song is about the struggle of a band trying to get noticed in the music industry, which was a reflection of The Stranglers' own early experience.
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Initial ReceptionDespite its later popularity, the song was initially not well received by critics, but it later became a fan favorite.
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Band CompositionThe band featured on the track were the original lineup of The Stranglers, including Jet Black on drums, Jean-Jacques Burnel on bass, Hugh Cornwell on guitar and vocals, and Dave Greenfield on keyboards.
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Live Performances"(Get A) Grip (On Yourself)" became a staple of The Stranglers' live performances and is still regularly performed today.
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Re-releasesThe song was re-released in 1986 on the compilation album, "Off the Beaten Track."
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Cover Versions"(Get A) Grip (On Yourself)" has been covered by several artists, including Prong on their 1990 album "Prove You Wrong."
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Representation of Punk RockHistorically, "(Get A) Grip (On Yourself)" is often cited as a classic representation of the British punk rock movement of the late 70s.
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