Demolition Man

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About Demolition Man

"Demolition Man" is a song written by Sting and performed by Grace Jones as the A-side of a 1981 single. Sting's band, the Police, later released their rendition of the song on their album Ghost in the Machine, as did Manfred Mann's Earth Band.


Year:
1984
4:25
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Crazy Janey and her mission man
Were back in the alley tradin' hands
'Long came Wild Billy with his friend G-Man
All duded up for Saturday night
Well, Billy slammed on his coaster brakes
And said, "Anybody want to go on up to Greasy Lake?
It's about a mile down on the dark side of Route 88
I got a bottle of rosé so let's try it
We'll pick up Hazy Davy and Killer Joe
And I'll take you all out to where the gypsy angels go
They're build like light
And they dance like spirits in the night (all night), in the night (all night)
Oh, you don't know what they can do to you
Spirits in the night (all night), in the night (all night)
Stand up right now and let them shoot through you"

Well now, Wild Billy was a crazy cat
And he shook some dust out of his coonskin cap
He said, "Trust some of this, it'll show you where you're at
Or at least it'll help you really feel it"
By the time we made it up to Greasy Lake
I had my head out the window and Janey's fingers were in the cake
I think I really dug her 'cause I was too loose to fake
I said, "I'm hurt." She said, "Honey, let me heal it"
And we danced all night to a soul fairy band
And she kissed me just right, like only a lonely angel can
She felt so nice
Just as soft as a spirit in the night (all night), in the night (all night)
Janey don't know what she do to you
Spirit in the night (all night), in the night (all night)
Stand right up and let her shoot through me

Now, the night was bright and the stars threw light
On Billy and Davy dancin' in the moonlight
They were down near the water in a stone mud fight
Killer Joe gone passed out on the lawn
Well now, Hazy Davy got really hurt
He ran into the lake in just his socks and his shirt
Me and Crazy Janey was makin' love in the dirt
Singin' our birthday songs
Janey said it was time to go
So we closed our eyes and said goodbye to Gypsy Angel Row
Felt so right
Together we moved like spirits in the night (all night), in the night (all night)...

(FADE)

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Manfred Mann was a British beat, rhythm and blues and pop band (with a strong jazz foundation) of the 1960s, named after their South African keyboardist, Manfred Mann, who later led the successful 1970s group Manfred Mann's Earth Band. Manfred Mann were chart regulars in the 1960s, and the first south-of-England-based group to top the US Billboard Hot 100 during the British invasion. more »

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5 facts about this song

Grace Jones's Version
"Demolition Man" is the lead track on Grace Jones's 1981 album, "Nightclubbing." - Grace Jones was the first artist to release a version of "Demolition Man." - The Jamaican singer worked with renowned Jamaican duo Sly and Robbie for the production of this song. - Grace Jones' version was released as a single and featured a non-album track, "Warm Leatherette," as the B-side.
Manfred Mann's Version
Manfred Mann's Earth Band covered "Demolition Man" in 1982 on their album, "Somewhere in Afrika." - Their adaptation of this song stood out due to their unique blend of rock and south African music.
Sting's Version
Sting, the original writer of "Demolition Man," first recorded it as a solo artist for his 1993 album, "Demolition Man." - The album features live recordings from his 1991 concert held at Villa Manin, Italy, including a live version of "Demolition Man." - Sting’s version of the song is significantly jazzier in contrast to the heavier rock version performed by The Police.
The Police's Version
Despite being the band of the song's writer, The Police released their version after Grace Jones. - The Police included the song on their 1981 album, "Ghost in the Machine." - The band played "Demolition Man" at many live concerts, and it is included in several of their live album recordings. - The Police's rendition is a ten-minute epic and much more rock-aligned as compared to other versions.
General Facts
Sting wrote "Demolition Man" and it was performed by different artists in vastly unique music genres ranging from reggae-influenced pop to rock. - The lyrics of "Demolition Man" hint at Sting's literary influences, with references to Orwellian dystopia and science fiction. - "Demolition Man" has been used in multiple film and television series soundtracks, including the 1993 film "Demolition Man" starring Sylvester Stallone and Wesley Snipes.

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