Dagenham Dave
Morrissey
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Head in the clouds, and a mouthful of pie Head in a blouse, everybody loves him I see why Dagenham Dave, Dagenham Dave Oh, Dagenham Dave Dagenham Dave, Dagenham Dave Oh, Dagenham Dave "I love Karen, I love Sharon" on the window screen With never the need to fight or to question a single thing Dagenham Dave, Dagenham Dave Oh, Dagenham Dave Dagenham Dave, Dagenham Dave Oh, Dagenham Dave Dagenham Dave, Dagenham Dave Oh, Dagenham Dave Dagenham Dave, Dagenham Dave Dagenham Dave He'd love to touch, he's afraid that he might self-combust I could say more, but you get the general idea Dagenham Dave, Dagenham Dave Dagenham Dave, Dagenham Dave Dagenham, Dagenham Dagenham Dave, Dagenham Dave Dagenham Dave, Dagenham Dave Dagenham, Dagenham Dave Dagenham Dave, Dagenham Dave Oh, Dave, oh, Dagenham, dagenham Dagenham Dave Dagenham Dave, Dagenham Dave Oh, Dave, oh, Dave, oh, Dave Oh, Dave
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Written by: MORRISSEY, WHYTE
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11 facts about this song
Songwriter"Dagenham Dave" is largely associated with Morrissey, who made the song popular. The song is also associated with The Stranglers, an English rock band, who named a different track after the same character.
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Release dateThe song by Morrissey was released on 21st August 1995 as the lead single from his fifth studio album 'Southpaw Grammar'. On the other hand, the version by The Stranglers was released in 1977, on their album 'No More Heroes'.
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Chart PerformanceMorrissey's "Dagenham Dave" debuted at number 26 on the UK Singles Chart, and number 21 on the Irish Singles Chart. It had a comparatively lower chart journey as compared to his previous releases.
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LyricsThe exact identity of "Dagenham Dave" in Morrissey's song remains quite an enigma, with the lyrics providing a vague and somewhat melancholy character sketch. The Stranglers' song, on the other hand, was a tribute to their early tour manager whose nickname was "Dagenham Dave".
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Music VideoThe music video of "Dagenham Dave" by Morrissey was directed by James O'Brien which depicts a strange world with circus-like characters, aligning with the peculiar nature of the song.
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Music StyleBoth versions of "Dagenham Dave" showcase the respective unique music styles of the artists - Morrissey's indie pop and The Stranglers' pub rock/new wave sound.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised its fusion of orchestral pop and rock, whereas others felt it didn't live up to the standard of Morrissey's previous releases.
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Liner NotesA humorous touch in the liner notes of Morrissey's "Southpaw Grammar" album, it references "Dagenham Dave" as the 'hit single' despite it not making a significant impact on the charts.
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Live PerformanceWhile Morrissey regularly performed "Dagenham Dave" during his live shows in 1995 and 1997, The Stranglers also included their own version in their live repertoire.
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Cultural InfluenceThis song has influenced other musicians to adopt the character "Dagenham Dave". For instance, it was used as an alias by David Peacock of Chas & Dave in the 70s. It reflects the cultural recognition of this character in British rock music.
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B-sidesThe B-sides of Morrissey's "Dagenham Dave" include "Nobody Loves Us" and "You Must Please Remember" that were also well-received by fans.
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