Big Seven
Judge Dread
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Alright get ready Your in heavan when you hear big seven Hey hey diddle dumb day Ei ei ie'er Hey hey diddle dumb day Ei ei ie'er Mary had a little pig she could not stop it grunting She took it up the garden path and kicked it's little rump in Hey hey diddle dumb day Ei ei ie'er Hey hey diddle dumb day Ei ei ie'er Jack and Jill went up a hill to fetch a roll of cheese Jack came down with a beaming smile and his trousers round his knees Hey hey diddle dumb day Ei ei ie'er Hey hey diddle dumb day Ei ei ie'er Little Jack horner sat on the corner with a dirty look in his eye He never looked at the pretty girls but he smiled when the boys went by Hey hey diddle dumb day Ei ei ie'er Hey hey diddle dumb day Ei ei ie'er Up all night and sleep all day really my desire I tried it once but it would not work out 'cause the pussy caught fire Hey hey diddle dumb day Ei ei ie'er Hey hey diddle dumb day Ei ei ie'er Old mother hubbered went to the cupboard to get the poor doggy a bone When she bent down the dog came around and he gave her a bone of his Own Hey hey diddle dumb day Ei ei ie'er Hey hey diddle dumb day Ei ei ie'er Jack be nimble Jack be quick Jack jumped over candle stick Silly boy should have jumped higher goodness gracious great balls of fire Hey hey diddle dumb day Ei ei ie'er Hey hey diddle dumb day Ei ei ie'er Judge dread lay in a double bed with a girl preforming great He said would you like big seven again she said no but I'll had big Eight Hey hey diddle dumb day diddle dumb day Diddle dumb day
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Written by: EDWARD, HUGHES, LEMON, ALVIN RANGLIN
Lyrics © Royalty Network
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11 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Big Seven" is a reggae and ska song. This genre of music originated from Jamaica and often includes lyrics about social and political topics.
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Release InformationThe song was released in 1972. It stands out as one of the hits of Judge Dread, a notable music figure during the 1970s.
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Record Label InformationThe song was released under the Trojan Records, one of the biggest labels for ska and reggae in the UK.
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Chart SuccessDespite containing numerous sexual innuendos and not being aired by BBC Radio, "Big Seven" went on to become a UK Top 30 hit.
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Banned RecordAlong with many of Judge Dread's songs, "Big Seven" was banned from airplay by the BBC due to its explicit content. Despite this, or perhaps because of the controversy, they found considerable commercial success.
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Artist InformationThe song was performed by Judge Dread, a pseudonymous performer named Alex Hughes. Judge Dread was the first white artist to have a reggae hit in Jamaica.
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Impact on Discography"Big Seven" was Judge Dread's second single, following his debut single "Big Six". Both these songs established Dread's reputation for songs filled with double entendres and sexual innuendos.
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Tune ElementsKnown for its catchy beat, "Big Seven" incorporates key elements of both reggae and ska music, with distinctive bass lined and brass instruments
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Song DurationThe official duration of the song "Big Seven" is 3 minutes and 15 seconds long.
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Most Known LyricsThe song includes a memorable line with a sexual innuendo played for laughs: "She said, 'Not tonight, come back wednesday', and I felt a right Charlton (a reference to Charlton Heston)".
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Record SalesDespite the controversies, the song enjoyed commercial success, proving to be a gold record seller.
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