Caught by the Fuzz
Supergrass
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Caught by the fuzz Well I was, still on a buzz In the back of the van With my head in my hands Just like a bad dream I was only fifteen If only my brother could be here now He'd get me out he'd sort me out alright I knew I should have stayed at home tonight Locked in the cell, feeling unwell I talked to a man, He said it's better to tell Who sold you the blow, Well it was no one I know If only you'd tell us we'd let you go We'll make it up for you my son, So tell us what you know, We'll make you wish you'd stayed at home tonight Here comes my mum, well she, She knows what I've done Just tell them the true, You know where he's from, You've blackened our name, Well you, you should be ashamed If only your father could see you now, He'd breakdown and he'd throw you out for sure, I never should have let you out tonight
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Written by: DAVID N YAZBEK
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12 facts about this song
Origins"Caught by the Fuzz" was one of the earliest songs written by Supergrass. It was written by band members Gaz Coombes and Danny Goffey when they were just 15 and 16 years old.
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PopularityDespite being their debut single, the song remained one of their most popular tracks throughout their career. It reached number 43 on the UK Singles Chart and 91 on the Australian ARIA charts.
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ContentThe song is autobiographical in nature, describing Gaz Coombes' real-life experience of being arrested for the possession of marijuana when he was 15.
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ReleaseIt was first released in a limited run of 250 on vinyl in February 1994 by Backbeat Records.
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Re-IssueThe song was re-issued by Parlophone in October 1994 after Supergrass had signed to the label and had a more significant distribution. This re-issue helped it to gain more exposure.
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ImpactJohn Peel, a renowned British radio presenter, featured "Caught by the Fuzz" as a part of his "Festive 50" list in 1994, adding to its acclaim and recognition.
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Cover Versions"Caught by The Fuzz" has been covered by several artists, including American rock band Hot Hot Heat and British punk revival band The Bishops.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song features a police chase and was directed by Dom & Nic, popular for their video work with artists like the Chemical Brothers and David Bowie.
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RecognitionIn 2014, "Caught by the Fuzz" was ranked number 43 in NME's list of “500 Greatest Songs of All Time".
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Film PlacementThe track was also featured in hit comedy movie Superbad, thereby reaching a wider audience and gaining international acclaim.
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Acoustic VersionAn acoustic version of "Caught by the Fuzz" was included in Supergrass's compilation album "Supergrass Is 10", celebrating the band's first decade.
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Live PerformancesThe band frequently used "Caught by the Fuzz" to close their live shows, emphasizing its ongoing popularity among fans.
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