That's Good
Devo
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Everybody it's a good thing Everybody wants a good thing Everybody ain't it true that Everybody's looking for the same thing Ain't it true there's just no doubt There's some things that you can't do without And that's good Ain't it true as the sun that shines You got yours and you got mine And that's good Everybody just like you it's true Everybody wants a good thing too Everybody it's a good thing Everybody wants a good thing Everybody ain't it true that Everybody's looking for the same thing Ain't it true there's room for doubt Maybe some things that you can do without And that's good Everybody just like you it's true Everybody wants a good thing too Now let's have a great big hand For everybody who can understand Life's a bee without a buzz It's going great till you get stung And let us not forget to toast Everyone who might have missed the boat And to everybody else who waits Until the next one sails in again [Repeats] Everybody it's a good thing Ain't it true it's a monumental good thing
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Written by: MOTHERSBAUGH CASALE
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9 facts about this song
Creation and Release"That's Good" is a song by the American new wave band Devo. It was included in their fourth studio album, titled "Oh, No! It's Devo", which was released in October 1982.
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Songwriters and ProductionThe song was written by the group members Mark Mothersbaugh and Gerald Casale. Mothersbaugh performed the lead vocals while the production work for the song was handled by the band along with Roy Thomas Baker.
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Music Video ControversyThe music video for "That's Good" initially stirred controversy because of its suggestive imagery. MTV reportedly stopped playing it because of a scene where a French fry penetrates a doughnut.
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Recording TechniquesAs characteristic of Devo's style, "That's Good" extensively uses synthesizers and electronic drums, showcasing the band's innovative use of technology and their uniquely processed sound.
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Chart SuccessAlthough not charting in the US, "That's Good" reached number 75 on the UK Singles Chart in February 1983, demonstrating the band's international audience.
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Cultural InfluenceThe song is known for its catchy refrain "That's good / That's bad" which strikingly reflects Devo’s philosophical outlook - the concept of "De-evolution", suggesting that instead of evolving, mankind has actually regressed.
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Live PerformancesVersions of "That's Good" are included in various Devo live albums such as DEV-O Live (1981), Now It Can Be Told: DEVO at the Palace (1989), and DEVO Live 1980 (2005), indicating its popularity in their concert repertoire.
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Cover VersionsSeveral cover versions of "That's Good" have been made over the years, underscoring its enduring appeal. Artists such as Powerman 5000 and The Aquabats have released their own renditions of the song.
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Use in MediaThe song has also been used in various media formats. Notably, it was prominently featured in an episode of the American television show "Futurama" in 2013.
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