Sheep

The Housemartins

About Sheep

"Sheep" is the second single released by British indie rock band the Housemartins. It appeared on the album London 0 Hull 4.


Year:
1988
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Sometimes I get so angry with the simple life they lead
The shepherds smile seems to confirm my fears
They've never questioned anything, They've never disagreed
Sometimes I think they must have wool in their ears

And when you see a can I see a crook
And when you see a crowd I see a flock
It's sheep we're up against
Sheep we're up against

When I was young they used to get me counting sheep
But the counting I did was all in vain
No when I'm tired and I'm trying to get to sleep
I count humans jumping onto trains

And when you see a can I see a crook
And when you see a crowd I see a flock
It's sheep we're up against
Sheep we're up against

And when you see a can I see a crook
And when you see a crowd I see a flock
It's sheep we're up against
Sheep we're up against

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The Housemartins

The Housemartins were an English indie pop band that was active in the 1980s. Many of the Housemartins' lyrics were a mixture of Marxist politics and Christianity, reflecting singer Paul Heaton's beliefs at the time (the back cover of London 0 Hull 4 contained the message, "Take Jesus - Take Marx - Take Hope"). more »

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Written by: Ian Peter Cullimore, Paul Heaton

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10 facts about this song

Origin & Artists
"Sheep" is a song by English indie rock band The Housemartins, formed in Hull in the early 1980s.
Album Details
The song was featured on the band's debut album "London 0 Hull 4" that was released in 1986.
Band Members
The band comprised Paul Heaton, Stan Cullimore, Ted Key, and Hugh Whitaker when they created the track. However, Norman Cook (later known as Fatboy Slim) and Dave Hemingway joined later, replacing Key and Whitaker from the original band line-up.
Genre
The Housemartins are known for their jangle pop or indie pop, and "Sheep" is a perfect representation of their music style: a mix of jangly guitar, foot-tapping rhythm and thought-provoking lyrics.
Chart Performance
Even though “Sheep" is one of the band's most recognized songs, it did not make a significant dent in the UK charts, peaking only at number 56.
Social Commentary
Lyrically, the band is known for its socialist views and "Sheep" was no exception. The song is a social critique, comparing everyday people to sheep, being led by those in power.
Legacy
After disbanding in 1988, the band members moved on to other projects. However, the song “Sheep” remained a well-loved part of The Housemartins' legacy, frequently played at concerts by Paul Heaton in his later solo career.
Music Video
The music video for "Sheep" is quite characteristic of the band's distinctive style. It features stop-motion animation of sheep interspersed with footage of the band performing the track.
Cover Versions
Even though not a traditional chart-topping hit, "Sheep" has been covered by various artists over the years, including the French band Les Sheriff.
Demo Version
A rawer demo version of "Sheep" exists, reportedly recorded in 1983. This version can be found on some of the band's early demo tapes.

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