Tell That Girl to Shut Up
Transvision Vamp
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Well you got that girl and she lives with you And she does just want you want her to And when I call you on the phone, she says you're not there But I know you're home- You better tell that girl to shut up You better tell that girl I'm gonna beat her up You better tell that girl You better tell that girl You better tell that girl Well we used to be the best of friends Now all that's gonna have to end But there's just one thing that I can't see How she's got got you hanging up on me You better tell that girl to shut up You better tell that girl I'm gonna beat her up You better tell that girl You better tell that girl You better tell that girl Well I guess you're like that all of the time But it takes more than that for me to loose my mind Don't you know that I don't care? Maybe if I hit her, maybe if I pulled her hair Oh oh hey yey yeah Well, she likes to seem intellectuel And to be a musician she goes to school And the way she acts is so uncool I just can't stand her You better tell that girl to shut up You better tell that girl I'm gonna beat her up You better tell that girl You better tell that girl You better tell that girl Ooh you better tell,yeah you better tell, oh You better tell that girl You better tell that girl You better tell that girl Girl, girl, girl, girl, girl, girl You better tell that girl to shut up You better tell that girl I'm gonna beat her up You better tell that girl You better tell that girl You better tell that girl to shut up!
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Written by: HOLLY VINCENT
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11 facts about this song
Release Date"Tell That Girl to Shut Up" was released as a single in March 1988 by the UK alternative rock band Transvision Vamp.
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Cover SongThe song is actually a cover of a song originally by the American punk band The Holly and the Italians, which was released in 1981.
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Chart SuccessThe song became Transvision Vamp's first top 40 hit in the UK, reaching number 45 on the UK Singles Chart. It also reached the top 30 in New Zealand and the top 40 in Australia.
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Album Inclusion"Tell That Girl to Shut Up" was included on Transvision Vamp's debut studio album, "Pop Art", which was released later in 1988.
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Music VideoA music video was made for this song. In the video, the band's frontwoman Wendy James is seen tied up in a straightjacket and being hosed with water.
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Lead Vocalist’s ContributionWendy James, the band's lead vocalist, received acclaim for her explosive performance on this song.
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Follow-Up SuccessThe band found further success with their next single "I Want Your Love", which reached number 5 in the UK.
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Style of MusicThe song, much like much of Transvision Vamp's catalogue, blends elements of punk rock, new wave and pop music.
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Band’s ApproachThe band has acknowledged that "Tell That Girl to Shut Up” was part of their approach to shake up the pop music industry with their rebellious attitude.
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Live PerformancesThe song was regularly performed live by Transvision Vamp during their career. These performances often involved energetic stage antics, contributing to the band's overall wild image.
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Role in the Band’s CareerOver three decades after "Tell That Girl to Shut Up" was released, it and the album "Pop Art" are still considered pivotal points in Transvision Vamp's career.
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